My Doll Haven

Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

Friday

Introducing Tani

I have been busily working away in my studio this week and finally I have something to show for it!

This is Tani (Japanese: from the valley) my newest little Chibi. I am so pleased with this new design and can't wait to provide him with a few brothers and sisters. I try not to become so excited about or attached to my own creations as I know they will soon be departing for lands unknown. But this one really has captured my attention!

HE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME!

Monday

Meet the Cushion Cubbies

This sweet little Plum Blossom sitting on her cushion, is still looking for a home. She is my own contribution to Bobo's Booth and she dearly wants to help Free the Bears Fund Inc. care for Bobo and his friends at the sanctuary in Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, Cambodia.

Last year (2009) the TBACA artists who so generously made and donated the wonderful bears to Bobo's Booth raised enough money to care for ten bears for a whole year. We have already managed to raise enough funds to care for a further seven bears this year.

However, in the hope we can once again raise enough to care for ten bears, Bobo's Booth will remain open until the end of the month. If you would like to help and receive a lovely artist bear of your very own, please stop by Bobo's Booth.

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Iolanthe Fae was lucky enough to find a home of her own just north of the Black Forest, at Woodend . . . a very appropriate place for a fairy I thought!

Forget Me Not is hoping she doesn't get completely forgotten and end up like a wallflower on the shelf.

And my dear little English Rose is still waiting patiently for the right mummy to come along and care for her. Not waiting any longer . . . SHE HAS BEEN ADOPTED AND IS MOVING TO NORTH CAROLINA!

If you would like to adopt a Cushion Cubby to keep you company, listen to all of your problems and bring you comfort, please pop along to my website by clicking the button at the top of my side bar.

Cheers!

Sunday

Hapoy Valentine's Day

Now this little critter has found a home, I am legal to show you!

His name is Wuv-U and he is just five and a half inches tall. Perfect way to say I love you!

Whew! These twenty four hour vigil's really take it out of me now. This ol' girl ain't what she used to be!!

Wishing you roses, Champagne and chocolates!