Unexpected turns

Dear Readers,
As in every good and descent novel, there are unexpected twists and turns that help us to engage with the writer's plot. Not so dramatically, I, too, have encountered a plot twist. I have been asked to leave the studio where I have resided since being unboxed. I am asked to join the other workers at the retail store and have surprisingly found that I shall be window mannequin for quite a number of weeks. I must admit I do find myself a twitter with anxiety at this new prospect. I am quite unprepared but shall rise to this occasion as best I can, while gently smiling of course.


How shall I respond to customers? What will be expected of me? Time will be our revealer. I shall put on my bravest face, stand tall, smile courteously and open my heart to a new adventure. I am a bit relieved to hear of my clothing. I shall be dressed in daisies in yellow gingham with a proper shawl, happily my dress will be appropriate for Spring. Goodness, I don't think they mentioned gloves and lipstick....and pearls, well, they wouldn't forget those, would they? It is an outing, isn't it?

Warm regards,
Betty

Batiste

  We have finally found a lovely cotton batiste with which to work. Batiste is very soft, sheer and drapes wonderfully whatever clothing choice you make. It is especially wonderful over period clothing.
  We now have a half Apron and full Bib Apron to offer in this wonderful fabric. The design was kept simple for historical accuracy.

Also, may I offer you a matching Ruffled Mop Cap.

A complete outift does look lovely, does it not?

A matching hat does provide not only coverage

and a way to hold back the hair

but also the perfect fashion accent.

Warm Regards,

Betty



White Aprons

I am thrilled to be the official studio sample mannequin, simply thrilled. In my role, I am the very first one to be presented with a finished sample to wear, model and pose for the camera. I am sure any one of you would be as thrilled as I am to have this opportunity.

  Here I am posing in the first finished White Bib and Lace Apron with matching Ruffled Bonnet.

I feel elegant and find that the Lace does fancy me up a notch. I find myself inspired to cook food beyond my usual scope and do feel that should an important guest sneak into my kitchen, I hope that this is the Apron I would be wearing.

By customer request, a simple white cotton half apron. Traditionally without pockets and contemporarily with drawstring waist. I find this lovely and tasteful in its simplicity.

Here, I model our new Muslin Drawstring Apron. It has large pockets and a drawstring waist that allows for a proper fit no matter how endowed one's beauty happends to be. All kitchen help deserves to feel gracefully dressed.

The white Ruffled Cap is a most beautiful replacement for the old hairnet. Isn't it?

Warm Regards,
Betty

Holiday Half Apron

I have never been a model. I am honored to be asked and so with dignity, I present the first Christmas Aprons in Gold. And may I note that my hair is perfectly coiffed for the Headwraps they make to complete the Apron as an outfit.

I must add that I do find gold and silver an elegant and regal choice for Holidays. It is a perfect combination for the hostess who cares to demonstrate grace and dignity.

 I am told I will be called upon to model each of the Holiday Aprons for you.

And I am happy to do so.

Warm Regards,

Betty

The Season has changed.

I have been requested inside. A melancholy moment of seasons passing. Gardens are now brown and crunchy underfoot and the wind has a chill to it.There is a moment for each of us, here in New England when we know its time, the moment has come, to hurry inside and huddle through the winter's cold.

And Holiday time approaches as well. This is the time of year when people who never baked, never cooked, and have never seen a cookie press, spring forward onto a new enthusiatic path of discovery. They learn what baking powder does and more importantly they learn that cooking is more gracefully survived when one wears an Apron.

I hear new things are being created in the studio upstairs. It is time for us to join them there.

Warm Regards,
Betty

Autumn

It's becoming cool outside. Mornings are quite cool and bring the beginnings of frost. Sadly my outdoor posts will need to end and I will need to retreat to the warmth of the studio and gaze outdoors longingly for the warm, green liveliness of the gardens. Tomatoes are being harvested soon and I hear that kettles of pasta sauce will be made. I may stroll in and have a photo for you.

Warm Regards,
Betty

A Request for Identification

Dear Friends,

We received cuttings from the Post Office a while ago. We have two cuttings that have grown fabulously in the kitchen, growing up the wall and blossoming these big gorgeous blooms. We are so pleased with their presence and dramatic stance.

Unfortunately, we have no name for this plant. Are any of our readers familiar with them? We were lucky enough to have them in bloom for their photos. Wonderful, aren't they?

Warm Regards,
Betty