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...

Wednesday

The New Dress

Well it took me a little longer to finish the dress than I expected. Pattern drafting doesn't always progress as smoothly as I would like and sewing a dress with so many pattern pieces takes time, especially when one is very particular about everything being as near to perfect as humanly possible. (Or what's more commonly known around here as my being an old fusspot!)

I am quite pleased with the finished result and it appears Nadia is too!

Unfortunately my photo doesn't really show the colours quite as sharp and true as they should be. I think it partly my poor photography skills, mind you, it could also be because she is wearing pink undergarments and the plain white batiste I used is quite fine and almost transparent.

Sunday turned out to be a no work day, as my hubby and I decided to take some time for ourselves to enjoy the music of the Diamond Valley Big Band at the Kilsyth Club. The band transported us to an era when the music was played and sung by great artists like Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller, Count Basie, Natalie Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Ted Heath and Woody Herman. It was a lovely afternoon and perfectly finished by a delightful dinner in the Club's restaurant.
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Thursday

Pretty in Pink

I thought it was about time my sweet Nadia had some new clothes, so I began with knee length bloomers, then a very full half slip petticoat and a bra top . . . so she's half dressed. :)


My fabric of choice was a soft cotton batiste and to finish all three pieces with a touch of femininity, I trimmed them with an ivory crocheted cotton lace. I shall finish her complete outfit over the weekend.

No sewing tomorrow, as I have grocery shopping to do otherwise there will be little to eat next week. I hope you all have a lovely weekend, I'll be back on Monday.

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Wednesday

Off With the Pixxies

Not quite what you expected . . . 


. . . but she's a pixxie alright. 

Once again I got caught by the charms of a new Iplehouse BJD, her name is Twinky and she's on lay-by while being made. So I suppose I am half way to tightening the dolly purse strings, now if I could sell a few Etsy items I would feel much better about buying ANOTHER DOLL as hubby would say.

Personally I think, "what the heck", you can't take the money with you when you die, so I may as well get some enjoyment from it while I can! :)
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