More pictures of Paris!

I was in Strasbourg for only one night before I hurried away to Paris.

This was because of the Poupee sale at the Musee de Poupee.

Maman has wanted to visit this museum but a long time ago in 2007 she and Papa could not find it.

No one knew where it was when they got to Paris. They did not know the name.

But I did! It was such fun to look at all the dolls for sale.

I would really like this poupee! Isn't she sweet?

After the museum I took the tour bus. Here is another picture of the Eiffel Tower.

I am very tired. I came back to Strasbourg on the train late on Sunday night.

It is raining right now and it is making me very sleepy.

I will turn off the lights after I drink my hot cocoa and go to sleep.

Tomorrow I must shop for my folk costume.

Bonne nuit! Marielle xo

Pictures from Marielle in France!

Bonjour everyone!

That is the first word I learned how to say in French.

Here I am in Paris. I was there on the weekend.

It is so exciting here and so much to see and do all at once!

This is the lovely spring coat and hat Maman made for me.

It is a light blue knit wool. 

The pattern used is GL 1948 Pratique. Tante Christine Bridy gave it to us.

This is my B & B in Strasbourg, Alsace!

It is so lovely here.

I will show a picture of my room before I leave on Wednesday.

This is a very famous place in Paris.

This was a lot of fun! I really like the Eiffel Tower!

I didn't go to the top. I am too scared.

I took a peek in here on Sunday morning.

I think I spotted Evie's pink hat and braids.

She is here too!

I will post more later.

I wish you were all here too. L'amour de Marielle

Marielle is in France!

We got this e-newsletter from Marielle today!

She was chosen by Maman to visit France for April.

Marielle will be visiting PARIS next week!

Here is what she wrote.

It all sounds so interesting, doesn't it?

I hope Marielle finds something nice for us!

Love from Yvette Marie xoxo

Meet Fiona Barbi!

This is Fiona Barbi!

She is a very special Rosette doll, made and painted by Tante Barbi Kantor Goldenberg.

Maman really admires her painting on the faces of these Rosettes.

Tante Barbi was the first person to make this reproduction mold for Rosette, Bleuette's Big Sister.

Maman had emailed Tante Barbi in December 2011 about buying one of these lovely Rosettes but then Tante Barbi became very ill and she passed away and can't make any more of her lovely dolls.

Maman was so very sad. But then Tante Ren emailed her in January 2013 and said she had a Rosette to sell. Maman sewed her fingers nearly to the bone to save up enough money to buy her.

And here she is!

Maman made her a pretty Easter dress this week.

The delicious candies and container are from Maman's friend, Tante Linda.

Here is Fiona Barbi in her new Shamrock dress.

She arrived at our home on March 9, 2013.

We think she will love living here at the Bleu Manoir.

Our happy St. Patrick's Day!

St. Patrick's Day was on March 17. That was nearly two weeks ago.

Maman took these photos a long time ago but she has been very busy sewing.

She was sewing for the Big Girls and then she has made two dresses for a new Big Sister.

We do not know quite what to make of that!

But in this photo we are amazed at the pot of gold we found in our Bleu Manoir back yard.

Maman made the two dresses on the right. Tante Georgia made the knitted dress.

We love having our clothes changed twice so far this year.

We are in a THEME for each season and it is fun!

Did you have a nice St. Patrick's Day?

Love from Yvette Marie and all the sisters.

xoxoxo

Making things!

Today we had a lot of fun.

The weather turned cold and grey again.

But Maman printed something for us from the COMPUTER.

If you click on that word it will take you to the website and you can print it off too.

It's a neat banner for St. Patrick's Day, and a very cute hat too!

Robinette is wearing the hat. We might make some more for all of us.

It was quite easy to make.

I am laying on the couch. I worked in the garden yesterday so I was tired.

Do you see the sign on the fireplace?

We love to make things!

We love celebrations at the Bleu Manoir.

Do you celebrate the holidays?

Love from Yvette Marie xoxoxo

Valentine's Day!

We are very far behind on our posts here at the Bleu Manoir!

Maman did fix up our rooms nicely and we do love our new bed.

We take turns sleeping in it of course. That means we take turns making the bed too!

There was a Big Sale at the Bleu Door Salon recently.

We helped Maman make these tiny Valentine cards. It was fun.

Maman made a few dollars but not hundreds. But every little bit helps of course.

Maman has something up her sleeve. It's a Big Surprise but we can't figure out what it might be.

I wonder if it's something for the kitchen now that the living room is complete?

We loved Valentine's Day. It was fun.

We hope you had a great day too!

Love from Yvette Marie xoxoxo