Hello my dear friends.
Hope you are all well and doing fine. It has been quite a stressful few days but I think I am managing.
Today I will be sharing with you the last post of this project. Miss Leah has moved into her new home and I just can't believe that this has come to an end.
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| Miss Leah's Boutique and No. 35 |
Firstly I want to welcome three new followers to my Blog. Welcome Mandy Judge, Shirley Hargrove and Lerryn Meza. A big welcome to you. I also wanted to tell you a big thank you to all you followers of my blog and the 5,500 fans on face book for your great support and encouragement. I really appreciate it.
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So as we came to the end of Miss Leah's new home, I have made a miniature Diary that belongs to Miss Leah. I have collected all her diary entries and turned it into a journal which was printed and added it to her bed room.
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| Miss Leah's Diary |
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| Inside Miss Leah's Diary |
The Best part is that the same diary has been turned into a digital book where you can read it by visiting our blog page Miss Leah's Diary or clicking on this link Miss Leah's Diary,
Firstly I wanted to share Miss Leah's Bed room and her new additions. There was still some work to do in this room. I have added some framed pictures to the wall. Some how they do make a huge difference.
On top of the little desk I added a hanging book case and filled it with books which looks just right for the desk.
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| Book shelf |
I then started adding accessories to the little desk. My father hand painted the little ink set for the desk and it fitted in perfectly.
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| Miss Leah's desk |
I have also made a little night gown for Miss Leah and placed it on her bed.
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| Miss Leah's night gown |
I have added a blanket chest and decorated it with the same wall paper pattern that also matches her cupboard,
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| blanket chest |
Accessories where also added to the room like the little dog bed for Lulu. She is very happy to be sleeping next to her madam.
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| Lulu in her new bed |
And so the bed room has been complete.
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| Miss Leah and Lulu |
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| Miss Leah's Bed room |
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| Miss Leah's Diary on her bed |
Like I told you I still added something small to the living room. I have made a small bar of soap and dish cloth which I made out of a man's shirt and added it to the sink.
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| New accessories to the sink. |
Like you all know Miss Leah prepared a small tea party for her sister. Here is the surprise.
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| Miss Leah's Tea Party |
Finally. It was time to light the house up. It is my favorite part to see it lit.
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| Miss Leah's house lit |
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| The Bed room's Fire place |
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| The Bed room |
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| Add caption |
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| The Kitchen range |
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| The living room |
And here is the final entry from Miss Leah's Diary.
15 th August 1880
Dear Diary,
It has been almost a week since I moved in my new home.
It is good to have room where to put all my things without worrying about
space. It is good to be independent, looking after your own belongings,
sleeping in my own bed. The first few days were quite hard. I missed the
company of Quelina, waking up to the smell of her breakfast and chatting with
her. I am glad that Lulu is here with me. The little thing has settled in
lovely. I guess she was used to the home already. She slept in her basket
without any problems.
Even though Quelina and I live in a separate house, she
definitely made it a point that we won’t lose sight of each other. Every single
morning before she opens the shop she pops in to make sure that I am up and not
running late. In the afternoon we go shopping together groceries and even stop
for some tea at Manuel’s. In the evening we have dinner together, mainly at her
house. I think she is afraid of eating my food.
Today I surprised her. I asked to come over to help me
out and when she came she found the dining table set for a small tea party
between sisters. It was a small celebration for the new house as I wouldn’t
have done it without her. We had sponge, scones, sandwiches and jam tarts. She
loved it. Now I hope that she can trust me with food. Matty is away in Madrid.
I am sure he would have loved it. Father will come over for my birthday which
is round the corner. I hope that Matty will be here. I might throw a small
party for them and a few friends.
I have been drawing some new designs for new gowns. Madam
De France will have to see these. Her opinion has always been fruitful. So this is all for tonight as tomorrow I have
quite a day travelling to the Manor House. We will be having lots of adventures.
Nighty night my companion.
Hugs,
Leah xxx
So once again I am closing another chapter. I will be missing this project very much indeed as it's been a year since I started the boutique, but I am looking forward to start my new one.
Miss Leah won't be saying good bye to us. We will get to meet her with her friends and family in Regent Street.
I hope you have enjoyed it. Please keep tuned for our next new project. I am really excited about this.
Take Care and see you soon.
Hugs,
Rebecca xxx
