Victorian Garden Theme
Elwin here with a gorgeous OUTDOOR Rare theme – the only one, actually! It’s the Victorian Garden theme and it’s so special. I mean, really? Have you ever seen anything so stunning in your life before? I made this garden for none other than Meriwether St. Bernard – Fluffington’s teacup loving aunt. She told me that she wanted a garden that would make the ladies in her book club sit up and take notice. And I think this garden did the trick! My personal favorite pieces are the bird baths, tea table and intricate benches. Of course, I also love the various shrubbery and the variety of trees. Some of the flowers are from the W Shop (don’t tell Meriwether!), and I think they work just perfectly. Actually, any flowers or trees would look wonderful in this gloriously green yard!
Nursery Makeover
Well, as everyone knows, the Rabbit family is expecting a new addition in a couple of months. To prepare for his or her arrival (Hailey says it’s going to be a girl…but I think it’s definitely a boy), we decorated the nursery today. Since we’re not sure if it’s a boy or girl, we kept the color palette neutral (and really, does it matter if a girl has a blue room or a boy has a pink room? Anyone can like any color they want!). Here’s what we came up with: I know the little bunny is going to LOVE this calming, gentle space. It’s just perfect for a baby…and when he or she grows up, we can come back and redecorate again!
Plumpy’s Trading Times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Plumpy will be in a Trading Room today (Friday) between 3:30 and 4:30 pm. Plumpy will be in a Trading Room tomorrow (Saturday) between 10:00 and 11:00 am. Plumpy will be in a Trading Room on Sunday between 2:30 and 3:30 pm. She’s got Rare Egyptian items to trade!
Roberta’s Bathroom: Before & After
So today Elwin and I got to redo Roberta’s bathroom. It’s not a HUGE space to work with, but I think we definitely made the room feel larger. We had a long talk about what to do with this room, and we actually worked together on a design. The only request Roberta had was “make it super-girly!” Here’s the before: Wow. That wallpaper is just…no. And here’s the after: Roberta absolutely LOVES the new look. Mrs. Rabbit couldn’t believe how much difference a paint color can have – it IS pretty impressive. Elwin and I have never decorated an ENTIRE house before, but we’re really enjoying the challenge. Roberta’s parents told us that they’re going to recommend us to all of their friends – so I guess the Designer Elephants are going to do a booming business!
Polly’s Invitation
Hey everyone! As you might’ve heard, Polly’s birthday is coming up. We’re going to hold a surprise party for her – but the trick is going to be keeping it a secret. I don’t think Polly wants us to make a big deal of her birthday, but c’mon! She’s our friend. I hope she LOVES the party. And forgives us for having it! Here’s the invitation we’re sending out: Neat, huh? It doesn’t look special at all! So if she happens to see any kids reading it, she won’t be suspicious. But on the inside, this is what it looks like: It’s the perfect surprise party invitation!
Plumpy’s Letter to Ruby
Dear Ruby, The bridesmaid dress crisis has been averted! Thankfully, I got a phone call from Persephone this morning and she said that she actually found three beautiful dresses in her backroom. They’re perfect for Nibbles, Tabby and you! She’s going to make a few alterations, but they will most definitely be ready for my wedding. Which is exactly one month from today, by the way! I hope you’re getting excited – I know I am! I’m going to go taste-test some cakes at La Soufflé in a couple of days. I’m pretty sure I’m going to go with chocolate cake with a grassy nibble butter cream, but we’ll have to see what Charles says! Love, Plumpy
Plumpy’s Trading Time: Thursday, May 17
Plumpy will be in a Trading Room today between 3:30 and 4:30pm. She’s got Rare Egyptian items to trade!
Plumpy’s Trading Time: Wednesday, May 16
Plumpy will be in a Trading Room today between 4-5pm. She’s got Rare Egyptian items to trade!
Plumpy’s Big Thank You
Plumpy’s going to be visiting the Trading Room in the Clubhouse and trading some awesome Rare items from the Egyptian theme! Read more
Plumpy’s Bad News
Dear Cousin Ruby, You’ll NEVER believe what I found out today – something TERRIBLE happened to my bridesmaids’ dresses. Know how they’re supposed to be a lovely light pink? Well, it turns out that someone left them in the dye too long. And now? They’re NEON pink! I can’t believe it. Persephone must have apologized a hundred times. It wasn’t her fault, of course. Just a mistake one of her assistants made. But…oh, Ruby. I don’t know what I’m going to do if Persephone can’t make new dresses in time for the wedding! I suppose worse things could happen…but hopefully they won’t! I promise to do my best to make sure you’re not wearing neon pink to my wedding. Love, Plumpy
Robert Rabbit’s Office Makeover
Elwin here with another fantastic transformation in the Rabbit house. We started with a totally empty room. Robert Rabbit told us he’d like us to make him an office. So we did! Check it out: Now THERE’S a room that looks official! Robert LOVED the new desk, the beautiful open-air feeling of the wallpaper, the wooden floors and the area for resting and enjoying a carrot or two. If you could have anything in your ideal office, what would it be?
Planning Polly’s Party
So I was meeting with the ‘Kinz today and I told them all that Polly’s birthday was on the 28th and they were just as excited as I was! They all want to help me plan her party! I didn’t mention that Polly said that she didn’t want a party, because really, who doesn’t want a party? So all the ‘Kinz said that they would help me with the party! Stoogles says he is going to choose the tunes for the party and Roberta said she would craft the invitations and some decorations. Cowabelle and Sparky are going to make the cake and Alex said that he will help Roberta put the decorations up. I am going to get cooking and make loads of food for the party. This is going to be so much fun. Polly will be so thrilled!
A Special Treasure Box
So since the baby is going to be here in a matter of months (eek!), I thought I might make him or her something special: a treasure box! Parents like to keep all sorts of mementos from when their babies are small, so I figured my parents would be happy to have something like that for my brother or sister. What you need: Kleenex box or shoe box, packing tape, fancy paper, craft glue, decorative items, plain paper, marker What you do: If you’re using a Kleenex box, cut about an inch and a half from the top, all the way around to make a lid for the box. Leave one long side uncut (this is the hinge). If you’re using a shoe box, use packing tape to tape one long side – this is the hinge. Decorate your box with the fancy paper. Use the craft glue to stick it to the box. Decorate the lid with all kinds of neat stuff: shells, rocks, stickers, felt shapes – whatever you like! Attach your plain piece of paper to the lid of the box and write “Treasure Box” on it. Present the box to your parents (or whoever it’s for).
Roberta’s Mom’s Office
Roberta’s mom, Rosemary, has a very successful sewing business. From clothes to puppets, she pretty much sews it all. She also loves to paint. She works from home, so she really needed a space to call her own. She said she used to take over the dining room table. Not anymore! Hailey and I created the ultimate office for a busy business-rabbit.
