"It was a lovely winter's night when Holly and Ivy were walking home from Santa's office where they worked in the North Pole. They had met outside because both girls worked in different departments, Holly working in purchasing and Ivy in accounts, but, as they lived close to one another they often walked along the edge of the wood to get home. It was always better when they could walk together and have a chat. Ivy had been admiring Holly's new beret which was decorated much like a ladybug.
"Oh, it was one of the reps from Hamley's in London who gave it to me. She said they are all the rage there and thought it was a nice bright red so I would like it."
"Well, it really suits you" replied Ivy. "Have you noticed my new cape? I decided it was a good idea to wear it to and from work so that my hands could be covered and I wouldn't get cold"
"Yes, I had" Holly said, "I noticed it straight away and was going to mention it to you but to be honest I am feeling a bit disgruntled. I survived another meeting that should have been an email. Honestly at times Mrs Claus goes on and on."
"And here am I envying you working in purchasing whilst I juggle figures all day" said Ivy, "I thought it would be fun dealing with all the ordering of the toys for the children and meeting up with important people from all over the world to distribute them."
"Yes it is, but oh those meetings we have. This one went on and on, through my break as usual, and it does get a little tiring. I wouldn't swap it for any other department though and Mrs Claus can be a perfect sweetie, in fact she is a perfect sweetie but she does like her meetings."
"Guess it all comes from Mr Claus wanting to get it perfect for all the little boys and girls, and don't forget, we do get good holidays."
And with that the two girls went on their way home talking about the usual - fashion!"
This was a delight to do and quite a quick page and story as I have had so much on that I completely forgot what day it was and had to do it in a rush this morning. I'd no idea what to do but seeing the lovely Jo, the Guest Host over at
Art Journal Journey wanted a snowy winter scene, I decided to use some hill masks and create snow drifts at the base of my page. A blue sky with a moon in the corner and some fir trees stamped in London Fog to give a misty look, a 'bashing' of my Posca White Pen for snowflakes and the background was done. A couple of figures and a wandering mind whilst colouring them in meant the story was forming. I don't know where their names came from but suddenly Holly and Ivy were born and as it grew they worked for Santa.
I hope you enjoyed my little journey leading up to Christmas, we are doing the tree today so some Gluhwein and a Mince pie will be in order around 11 am. Have a nice day yourselves and think about a snowy scene for
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