Norma Dolle & Marge Babcock, identical twins with twin Victorian B&B lodges next door to each other in Aspen...

The Toni Twins
Born in Chicago, as children they had long blond ringlets, dressed alike, danced and sang. It was the time of Shirley Temple & Marge and Norma became the original ToniTwins has the "Toni", a national advertising campaign for Toni Home Permanents.

MGM Contract
Then the twins were given a screen test and MGM contract. "Our mother wanted us to go to Hollywood but our father didn't want us to go and become phonies. We sang on radio shows like the Tom Mc Neil' Around the breakfast Table Show' and the big State and Lake Theaters in Chicago. We were friends with the Lee sisters who sang with Vaughn Munroe, & the girl singers with Gene Krupa. They told us what the lifestyle was like, so decided not to go on the road."

Switched Dates
They both went to the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, majoring in drama and music, and singing with bands. "We still dressed alike. We used to switch dates and get away with it. "It was during college that they took some long weekends and came to Aspen to ski, both falling in love with the town.

Separated for 20 Years
Then they were separated for years. "I think all twins want to establish their own identity," says Norma. Finally in 1972 Norma moved to Aspen and bought the Victorian next door to Marge's Lodge and started the Snow Queen Lodge. Two "Gems" of Aspen History.
We still get together and sing some of our old favorites like "Get your Kicks on Route 66" and "Small Fry"

The Snow Queen has been family run for over 30 years. In 2001 Norma's son Larry Ledingham retired from managing & his brother David Ledingham, wife Adrianna & their son Aidan have been splitting time between their careers in New York and Aspen to keep the historic B & B in the family. During the past few years David has made numerous improvements & upgrades to our 1886 Victorian Lodge.