Last Christmas an unusually large box sat under my tree. No matter how hard I racked my brain, I just couldn't remember asking for a punching bag or blow up boat. On Christmas day I was highly anticipating the opening of this present, because it was the only one that was unexpected. This surprise and wonder caught me off guard and took me back to the days of Santa and his gang of elves and the excitement and mystery of it all.
When I finally I opened it up, I was delighted at the sight of a dress-maker's dummy, something that I had asked for, but had long forgotten in all the holiday craziness. The dummy had soft cloth over its frame and had light wood legs. With white with pink roses patterned over her shapely body, I immediately named her "Rose", a name that is very befitting but lacking creativity. I set her up in my room and stood back to get the effect- so chic.
She still stands in the same corner of my room, often dressed in mini dresses and twirling skirts with a silk scarf fastened around her neck, or a belt at her waist. Not only have I used Rose as an outfit organizer, but also to design and make dresses. She came in great use during the fashion show, where she was temporarily displaced from the pink palace into the sewing corner in my parent's room. She is so fun to play with and always likes the outfits I put on her. She has a confidence about her, which is impressive for someone with such square sides and lack of arms and legs and head.
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One thing I love about pointy shoes is that they are so good for kicking.
I am now officially addicted to Sarah Style. It's the first thing I look at each morning, once my old eyes can actually see print. Rose reminds me of the dressmaker's dummy in I Capture the Castle. Her name was Miss Blossom. Does Rose carry on conversations? I can't believe your mother said pointy shoes are good for kicking. Now I'm gonna look out when she wears those groovy pointy shoes of hers. I could hear you walking down the hallways at SLE. It is true that you have a distinctive sound to your walk. I'm hoping this continues during the school year!
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