Canoe!

Months ago our person saw what she thought would be a perfect canoe for us Hitty girls to use during the summer months in a local charity shop.  Sadly it had a hefty price tag on it, along with an 'Ebay listing' printed out to highlight how 'valuable' it was...what they didn't realise is this wasn't the price it actually sold for, rather the price the seller hoped to get for it.  As did the charity shop.  We think they are starting to lose sight of what they are supposed to be about.  Well that canoe sat there and sat there and of course didn't sell.  Our person asked if they would reduce the price and they said no, so it sat there and sat there and still didn't sell....fast track several months and she went in today and it had been reduced in price by 75% . Result!  We now have a canoe!  Of course a couple of the girls couldn't wait to try it out for size, even though the couldn't actually put it on the water at the moment.

Hitty Rimu and Hitty Madge declared it was just perfect!

They can't wait until the warmer weather!

Blue Squares Swap

Our person is busy sorting, shredding, clearing and tidying at the moment so we are just getting on with things...

We were delighted when the postman popped a package through the letter box today.

Our blue charm squares arrived and we are excited about making a quilt.

Hitty Madge and Hitty Ethel spent the afternoon sorting through them and organising them, trying to decide how they want to make their quilt.

The Spirit of New Zealand

Hitty Madge was inspired by the Sailor's photograph of 'The Spirit of New Zealand' that he took while sailing off the coast of Algies Bay in New Zealand the other day.

She worked hard at art class today....

Another photo for her  Art Gallery.

Snow Day for Hitty Madge

Hitty Madge has joined some 'bigger' friends today.

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Becassine's New Kitchen & the Tea Room

Becassine has been busy working in her new 'modern' kitchen....

....gradually moving things into place and sorting out shelves.

She has been singing while she works, so pleased to have a place of her very own to work in, and one in which she can shut the door should she need to!

In the meantime Hitty Joyful has been busy in the Rose Cottage Tea Rooms

She does so love a full house!

Real Hitty Birthday Swap

Hitty Moana, Hitty Rimu and Hitty Madge were working on the new house today when a package arrived....

They were delighted to recieve a parcel all the way from the USA for the 'Real Hitty Birthday Swap' they took part in.

They elected Hitty Rimu to do the honours of opening the gift as she was 'the new girl'

Inside the cute little box was an envelope

With a lovely little card and message inside as well as a delightful necklace and bracelet.

Being the new girl and not having a necklace yet, it only seemed right that Hitty Rimu was to have it.

She certainly looks happy!

A big thank you to Denise and Lea's Valley of Hittys.

The arrival of Hitty Rimu.

After a very short journey of a mere three days from the USA to England the Hittys at Rose Cottage were delighted to welcome a newcomer.

Hitty Moana is overwhelmed at the arrival of her long lost sister of the forest, Hitty Rimu (yet to reveal her personal name.  The sisters embrace...

Hitty Madge welcomes Hitty Rimu and says how pleased they are to have her here and suggests they go out in the garden before she removes her beautiful cape and bonnet.

Although there is not a lot of colour at the moment there is evidence of new growth and they all admire the rate at which the daffodils are growing.

They say hello to the resident hedgehog....

Meet the tortoise....

....who is delighted to meet the newcomer.

Hitty Madge introduces Hitty Rimu to Mr and Mrs Mouse who are 'frozen in time'....and explains that sadly Hitty Mischievous attempts to 'restore them to vitality' just didn't succeed.

Still they seem happy enough and Htty Rimu was thrilled to meet them.

Finally a restorative cup of tea.

Hitty Rimu poses for a few arrival photos.

Isn't her cape and bonnet just wonderful?  An unexpected little extra that we are delighted with and I am sure was just what she needed to keep warm on her journey and while out and about during the winter here.

She chose to come in this fabulous dress to remind her of her time in the USA where she was 'born' out of wood from New Zealand.

She has such a wonderful happy looking face and I am sure she will settle in here at Rose Cottage beautifully.

Hitty Rimu was carved and dressed by Bruce & Fung Hicks.