Hello everyone!
In the Sylvanian Families Collectors Community forum we had a poll to decide the theme for the next fortnight's challenge and I'm happy to say that the option I suggested, "Sylvanians in the Real World", won!
Challenge #14: Community Choice Vote - Sylvanians in the Real World
The second
challenge of July has been decided by the community! Congrats to
Ayrell, who made the winning suggestion! Her idea is "Sylvanians in the
Real World - Taking photos of Sylvanians in our Surroundings".
Thank you very much to everyone who voted and especially to those that
submitted ideas. Any of the suggestions would make a great theme, so
maybe we will see some of the others pop up in future challenges.
Make an item or items, photograph a scene, write a story, or do whatever
inspires you to do something creative with the Sylvanians in the Real
World theme!
Even though it was my suggestion, I must admit I had a bit of trouble with it. These past few weeks have been a bit crazy and I haven't really been in much of a Sylvanian mood. Besides, I'm always too shy to take out my figures out in public to take pictures of them! I often carry them with me in my purse when I go out and then can't muster up the courage to photograph them with people around, haha.
This is a bit different than usual, but hopefully you'll enjoy it all the same!
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The other morning, Freya was insisting that I take her to my desk to
keep me company while I work. I explained that I would just be working
and it would be boring for her, but she insisted!
Barely 15 minutes had passed when...
"Hey, I'm bored"
"I told you you'd be!"
"Come on, take a break, let's chat a bit!"
"Can you please get off my keyboard...?"
I went to get a drink, and when I got back, she'd somehow found a way to browse to my blog on the computer!
"Hey, what is this you're writing about me? This is slander I tell you, SLANDER!"
She then left in a huff, quite offended! Now I'm a bit worried that she'll set up pranks for me around the house... :S
I then had to go out for a bit, and when I came back, I found Fliss Robinson waiting for me.
"How are you doing, dear? My, but you look tired. Here, let me cut up an
orange for you. I'll make it into nice slices and even put some
cinnamon on them".
"Oh Fliss, there's no need, don't wo...".
She didn't listen to me, of course. I was thinking that it wasn't worth
it for her to go through all the trouble, since a Sylvanian-sized orange
wouldn't be much of a snack for me.
But then, this is what I found in the kitchen!
"Fliss?!"
"Oh darling, you see, I did manage to find your cutting board, but this orange might be a bit of a problem..."
(Thank you to Tenchibaka on the forum for this idea! :D)
We went to see The Lion King that evening, and Lionel came with us! I
think he enjoyed the movie, though he just nodded without a word when I
asked.
We bought a pizza for dinner, and when I went to set it on the table, I found the Spinellis on top of the box!
"What do you suppose this is, Carmela?" Anthony asked his wife, who was staring intently into the picture on the box.
"It sure looks like the box of one of your pizzas, daddy!" exclaimed Livia.
"Oh! Maybe we should change the design on our boxes so that they have my face on them! :D"
"Please don't" his younger brother Christopher muttered to himself.
"Ooh, look at this!" exclaimed Carmela.
"If we made a pizza this size, we could host a great event and give it
to the whole village to taste! I think it would be great publicity!"
Anthony seemed very excited at this idea, but once again, Christopher only rolled his eyes!
And lastly, here's a picture of the Robinsons next to what could be a huge blackcurrant pie!
(It's blackberry, but bear with me here.. :D )
Hope you enjoyed the pictures!
Hello everyone!
This fortnight's challenge prompt in the Sylvanian Families Collectors Community was:
Challenge #13: Free Challenge
We're halfway
through 2019, and everyone has been creating fabulous entries for this
year's set of Creative Challenges! Thanks so much to everyone who is
taking part and following along. I don't always get a chance to
comment, but it's so much fun to read the stories and comments and see
the photos and crafting projects. You are all seriously talented!
For the first challenge of July, there will be no new theme. Instead,
this is a chance for everyone to work on a Sylvanian project of their
choosing.
Make an item or items, photograph a scene, write a story, or do whatever
inspires you to do something creative with your Sylvanian collection!
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In my New Neighbours entry, I briefly featured the pub I have been working on lately, owned by the Robinsons and called "The Blackcurrant Bush". I wanted to take this opportunity to write a short story featuring a typical day in the pub (and in Wilbur Robinson's life!).
Why the name, you might wonder? Back when I was thinking of getting the Robinsons, I wanted them to own the Blackcurrant Café. This is an older building however, and a bit difficult to get with all the accessories. The biggest problem is always shipping costs, really. In the end, I decided to transform a small shop-type building my boyfriend got for me as a gift into a pub for the Robinsons. Since I had already imagined that the Robinsons would have a special blend of home-made wine to serve to their customers (blackcurrant wine, to go with the name of the café I originally wanted them to own), I kept that idea and named their pub The Blackcurrant Bush!
Will the Robinsons be able to expand their business to a café in their future? Who knows... for now though, they're quite happy with their pub, which is quite successful in Arcfield!
Without further ado, here's the story! Hope you like it. It was fun to write and photograph for me!
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It was early in the morning in the Robinson's household. Since it was the week-end, Wilbur and Fliss' daughters were still sleeping.
"I'm going to skip breakfast today, my love" said Wilbur, already dressed annd ready for the work day ahead. "You know how Friday nights are, and I was so tired last night that I didn't get to finishing the cleaning up. I'll have to be at the pub earlier today".
Fliss, who had been cleaning (she's quite proud of her spotless home!), immediately frowned.
"What do you mean, you're going to skip breakfast? You know that's no good, Wilbur! You're going to be working all day, and you need your energy!"
Most people would feel at least a bit intimidated by Fliss' stern gaze, but not her husband, who smiled in slight amusement.
"I really need to go. Sorry, my dear".
Fliss chased her husband right to the door that lead outside the house, an apple in her hand.
"Take this at least, Wilbur! I'll be so worried about you all day if I let you go without having eaten at least something!"
Mr Robinson smiled and took the apple.
"Okay, I'll have it on my way there. Can I have a kiss as well, my lady?"
Fliss' frown immediately melted at these words, and a smile graced her lips.
"But of course, you silly thing. I can never stay mad at you. I'll be there later with some food for the customers".
"Thank you, Fliss. Everyone's always looking forward to the week-ends to taste your delicious cooking at the pub".
Wilbur winked at her, and Fliss smiled back.
"Now you're just being a flatterer. Get going already!".
Things were indeed quite messy from the night before when Mr Robinson arrived at his pub. Let's give him a moment to clean up!
There we go! All set, and just in time for his first customer of the day.
Who is, as always, doctor Rick Andes, who visits the pub on his bicycle every day before starting his rounds. As soon as he hears the wheels around the corner, Wilbur starts getting the coffee ready. It seems like today he's brought his youngest son Oscar with him along with his suitcase!
"Good morning, doctor Rick! Here's your coffee. Are you taking your little one to do the rounds with you today? Is your wife unwell?"
"Oh, no, fortunately my dear Ariadna is well and healthy, thank you for asking. She went out with Ms Hunter-Smyth this morning, and we agreed that she'd come and pick up Oscar here. Hey, you rascal, leave that be!"
Oscar is very interested in the phonograph. It makes nice sounds!
Doctor Rick enjoys his coffee while having a chat with Wilbur Robinson, and it isn't long before Ariadna Andes comes, accompanied by her new friend Camilla.
"Honey!" exclaims doctor Rick, all smiles. He just adores his wife.
"Darling!" says Ariadna, blushing a little. She adores her husband all the same, but she's very shy and there's people around! Oscar immediately gets excited upon seeing his mum, and giggles happily as she picks him up.
"Has my little ball of wool behaved this morning? Oh, thank you so much for taking care of him, my love. And thank you, Wilbur, for your patience. I'm sure he's tested it!"
"Not at all, Ms Andes" says Wilbur, lifting his gaze from the cup he's been washing, and smiling. "You know my Cali already; I'm used to it!".
After doctor Rick leaves, Wilbur asks the two friends what they will be having.
"Mr Robinson, it's so hot outside today! Please, give me the biggest, coldest drink you have!" exclaims Camilla, softly wiping the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief.
"Just orange juice for me, please" Ariadna asks with a soft voice.
The two friends enjoy their cold drinks, and Oscar behaves surprisingly well in the meantime!
After Camilla and Ariadna have left, it's the Chocolate siblings who visit The Blackcurrant Bush. They've been playing outside and are visibly out of breath.
"Mr Robinson, can we please have a glass of water?" asks Coco.
"But of course children, here you are. It's important to stay hydrated when you're out in this sun!"
"Thank you, Mr Robinson" says Freya, very politely. But Wilbur smiles, as his daughter Frances has told him about her trouble-making ways. "How much is it?"
"Oh, nothing at all, no worries. Water is free here! Just keep being friends with my Frances, will you?" Wilbur smiles, and Freya smiles in turn and nods.
"Of course!"
After the children leave, Fliss Robinson visits the pub carrying a saucepan full of her homemade food. Now Wilbur will be able to serve a little something to eat to the customers along with their drinks for the rest of the day!
As evening approaches, the pub starts to fill with the adult men of the village, who enjoy the Robinsons' specialty: blackcurrant wine! Seems like grandpa Rhys Chocolate and mayor Nicholas McFarlane are here, using the barrel that Wilbur uses to store his liquor as a makeshift table! Christopher Spinelli is also here, having finishing his pizza deliveries for the day and laughing loudly at Wilbur's jokes.
"You're hilarious, Wilbur Robinson! You should have been a comedian instead of a barkeep!"
A couple hours later, an annoyed Anthony Spinelli comes pick up his younger brother from the pub.
"Christopher, will you come home with me? There's pizzas to deliver tomorrow, you know!"
"But I j-just arrived here, broooo...!"
It's clear from his speech that perhaps Christopher has had a few too many glasses of the delicious blackcurrant wine!
Charles Hunter-Smyth is also here, trying it! He's heard great things about it, and seems to be appreciating the rich flavour.
Everyone has left and it's getting late, so it's and time to close the pub. Wilbur Robinson smiles as he takes the disc off the phonograph. He's tired, sure, but also happy. He loves being able to chat with everyone on the village and serve delicious drinks and food to them. He wouldn't change his little business for anything!
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The end! I hope you enjoyed this little story. :) I had been meaning to write it for a long time, and I'm happy to finally have my pub ready and to be able to feature the Robinsons, as I adore them! They're definitely one of my favourite families.
Here's an extra "behind the scenes" picture so that you can see the "awning" and sign I made for the pub. Thank you to everyone in the forum who helped me with the measurements!
Hope you all have a great week-end!
Hello everyone!
I can't believe it's July already. It feels like the year barely just started!
Here's the calendar picture of the official SF Calendar for this month:
Here we have a beautiful barbecue scene! Several families seem to be enjoying good fun, the sun, and each other's company. The cat brother in the back is getting harrassed by the maple cat girl, haha! The poor thing is just trying to read or have a nap, but he's probably being called to the table!
This picture fits the current season here in Spain pretty well because summer is starting and it's already quite hot. So it's time for pools and BBQ here!
Look at the tiny Marshmallow mouse baby! So adorable.The Splashy baby at the back is also precious. I love the dress the Alpaca sister is wearing. And the food looks quite delicious! All veggies, in true Sylvanian style!
We have both Freya and her sister Crème this month! She looks very cute at the front!
Wish you a wonderful July, be it summer or winter in your part of the world!
