Chen Want's Some Ice Cream!

Wanting Ice Cream!



It is the first warm night in early spring. Chen rides down
to Main Street to his favorite ice cream shop....Cindy's!
They have 57 flavors!



There is nothing like riding your motor cycle in the
spring too.



Unfortunately it is early spring and Cindy's is not open yet.



Bummer!!!Disappointed, Chen Rides home.



He will have to settle for ice cream from the market.
Bummer!

Her Time In The Sunshine Is Over!

Gone But Not Forgotten!

She was one of the most beautiful women in the world.

She was both famous and infamous. She was a child star

and then an adult star. Star of films, the stage and commercials.

She lived many places, she was said to have a temper and

she had her own perfume.

Married many times. She lived her life

on her own terms... always!

Her time in the sunshine is over.

Rest in piece Liz

Elizabeth Taylor

R.I.P.

My Finds While At The Flower Show!

So if you follow my blog, you'll know that I always find some
doll related things at the Flower Show. This year
I found this cute cape that can be worn as a skirt too! I need
doll clothes more than outer wear so I will get more use as
a skirt. If you like it, I have it listed for sale on my doll page
along with a some other things that you might be interested in.
If you area follower, I will ship out of US. FYI dolls are not
for sale.


As a skirt on Courtney!

As a cape on Defa Lucy Kelly size doll!

Hey! I'm Back

Well I'm back! I worked hard and I had a really great time

at the Flower Show. As I promised, I have some pictures. I

am still up loading pictures to this site... so check back in a few

days to see new pictures. Here is my plant Flicker page:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60627502@N03/

If you are ever in Philadelphia the first full week in March,

you should come the the show. Pictures don't do it justice!

It is the oldest flower show in the country and the largest

flower show in the world... and it's getting bigger next year!

I will have to start a plant blog one day... but not now!

Ta for now!

Taking A Break!

Taking Time Off For
The Flower Show!!
I will be taking time off from blogging and surfing the net to spend time with my first love.....PLANTS! I will not be reachable so don’t try.
I will be at the Philadelphia International Flower Show for the next ten days (15th) ! I like to think of it as a ten day birthday party for Ms. Leo! I will be giving out info on cacti and succulent growing, doing a workshop on community gardening, introducing lecturers and authors of books on gardening, attending a few cocktail parties and luncheons and generally getting my "plant on"!Now it is not to say that some doll thing won't slip in but you won’t see them until I’m back. For those of you who like plant too, I will post my pictures of the show on Flickr. I have a Flickr page for plants.

So, ta until I return.

My Sewing Project

My Sewing Project

If you follow my blog, you will remember that I brought this
bench and another one from a thrift store a while back. I had
not got around to doing anything to them. They were
going to be park benches but I found benches that I like
better for that. So what to I do with these?

Now that I am back on my doll budget, I am back to working
with some of the things that I have. I took a suggestion made
a friend about the benches. I am making them sofas in a county
style home.

Before

So this was my sewing project and photo shoot for
the weekend. I made the cushion and set up this
room for a shoot.


"Waiting For Tea Time" is what I call it.


A little country living room where two friends can have
tea! (Yeah I could have pressed the rug! Oh well!)


I used some old pieces that I haven't used in a while to add
some little touches.

I made the cushion from fabric I had. I have two bags of
fabric waiting for projects. I have to be in the mood for
sewing. My budget will now have to get me in the mood!


Oh and don't worry, you guys that make sofas. Ms Leo
will not be competing with you. Your save!
I got this tea set last year at the Flower Show.


I found these glass bottles at a thrift store. I found the clock

and the vase there too. The antique stove is a Avon perfume

bottle I found at a thrift store the same day. It was a

really good shopping day!


This plate ( so cute), flower pot( thimbles really) and the

tables came from a Dollar Store. You can't beat the

Dollar Store!


Rug is a place mat. I will need to work on my art and

hanging the art. By the way it is hanging, it looks like

something was in the tea. I really need to up my game on

how I do that. I should put pictures on core board.

I like the way the room came out. I have to

see what other things I can do now.

Khadijah’s first Valentines Day!

Peter's Bistro

Brandon had been tutoring Khadijah in chemistry for three

months. They met twice a week at the local coffee shop.

During their session, he had come to appreciate her intellect,

her grace and charm and her beauty. He looked forward to

the time spent with her and he would like more! Being new

the US, Khadijah is still learning the traditions.

Brandon asked Khadijah to lunch on Valentines Day week.

He asked out to one of his favorite places, Peter’s Bistro.

They took a seat and chatted while waiting to be served

He had brought her a present. He hoped to take their

relationship up a notch.... more than just friends.

Brandon: They have excellent cappuccino here. It is one

my favorite things to have here.

Khadijah: That’s good. The coffee at the shop near school

isn’t the best.

Brandon: Is that why you order the tea? He knew she

liked coffee.

Khadijah: Yes, but it isn’t too good either. They use bags.

I guess I am use to coffee and tea in the Middle East and the

Mediterranean. I can’t get use to instant!

He found himself drowning in her eyes!


He clutched the bag.

Brandon: If you don’t mind, I would like to order for you.

Khadijah: Oh no, go right ahead! She thought most American

men were so passive. It was nice to be with one who could

take charge.

Edwige came over to take their order. She noticed the bag on

the floor and smiled to herself. Amour! ...

Bonjour ! Bonjour Brandon. Edwige spoke in a Haitian Creole

that Brandon was able to follow. It was different than the French that

Khadijah spoke in North Africa but she could follow too.

He spoke in french and asked for two cappuccinos very

strong and two burgers. He notice that Khadihah had

acquired the taste for American burgers too.

Khadijah: I didn’t know you spoke French?

Brandon: It is not classic French. I am working on that. It

is the Creole we speak in Mississippi. Her French is a Creole

that they speak in Haiti. Together we manage! He smiled.

Khadijah could tell that Edwige thought highly of him.

Khadijah: This is really good coffee!

Edwige told them she would be back with the burgers

tut sweet.

Khadijah: How long have you lived here and what made

you move?

Brandon: I’ve been here six months and I came when my

dad was stationed here.

He is in the military. Brandon was pleased.

They were getting to know each other personally. They

were getting pass formulas to real chemistry.
Another costumer came in and Edwige seated her and took

her order as the couple chatted.

Khadijah: These are really great burgers!
Brandon: I noticed that you really like burgers!
Khadijah: What else do you notice? She said jokingly.

Brandon: I notice everything about you!

He stared at her intensely.

Khadijah looked down. She could feel herself blush. She ate her

burger until she felt controlled enough to look up. When she

looked up, she smiled. It was Brandon’s turn to blush. Brandon

thought that it was the time to give her the present.

I brought this for you. Happy Valentines day.

Khadijah : Oh how nice of you. I am sorry but I don’t have

a present for you. I didn’t know we should exchanges gifts.

Is that what the tutored do?

Brandon: No it is not. I think you are the smartest and

sweets person I have ever met. I want to be more than

that to you.

Khadijah: Brandon, You are the kindest and smartest man

and I like you too but...

for us to be more than friends, you will

have to speak to my father. We are still a little traditional


Brandon being a southern gentleman, he said:

No problem. I will speak to your father. It is the right

thing to do.

They sat and talked while waiting for the check.

It was a great first date.
It was Khadijah’s first Valentines Day.