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.

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Challenge Meme

Seven years ago I issued a challenge to celebrate 20 years of the modern BJD, that I had also done three years previously. As things have be...

Saturday

Waiting for Ante

Isn't this just the most darling little face? I couldn't resist bringing this little one home.


Height : 15.5 cm
Weight : 75g
Head circumference : 14.0cm
Neck circumference : 3.2cm
Shoulder width : 3.5cm
Chest circumference : 9.0cm
Waist circumference : 8.5cm
Hip circumference : 9.5cm
Leg length (hip to ankle) : 5.3cm
Foot size : 2.3cm
Eyes : 10mm
Skin colour : normal
AU$267.95 no wig

She will come with normal stock makeup and eyes, though I intend to give her carrot red mohair plaits to complement her little freckles and make her a blue outfit with co-ordinating shoes and hat.

Monday

Iplehouse Fashion

I received notification last Thursday that my garment order from Iplehouse was on the way and it arrived today. So my sweet Irene will have clothes ready for her when she arrives in June. The pretty skirt, blouse and cardi outfit looked so delightful on Irene in the photos, that it was a must have and I will team it with the brown boots.


 I also bought the little sleeveless shirt and honey coloured jumper knowing full well they are meant to be boy clothes, but teamed up with the right skirt they will look just as lovely on Irene.


Two other parcels arrived at the same time, the first included a little pair of white shoes and the other my steampunk Pullip - Aurora.


Not as happy as I should be with the costume, it's very PLASTIC, so I guess in time she will probably get a new steampunk outfit.

EDIT: She has since been sold.

Sunday

A Customising Piece

I've been wanting an elf doll for ages, however it had to be one I could customise myself. So this lad with white skin (no makeup, wig or clothes), is on his way and should be here before the girls.


I want to give him much longer hair and style it similar to Legolas from Lord of the Rings. Now begins the search for the right wig that will suit my purpose.


* Height : 44.8cm
* Head size : 20cm
* Neck size : 7cm
* Shoulder width : 9cm
* Breast size : 17cm
* Waist size : 14.3cm
* Hip size : 18cm
* Thigh width : 10.9cm
* Leg length : 22cm
* Foot size : 5.9cm
* Eyes : 16mm
* Skin colour : white
Price incl del AU$212.50