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.

Sunday

My Centaur Has a Name

High atop Mount Olympus reigned the queen of the gods; she was the wife and one of three sisters of Zeus. She was the goddess of women and marriage, who was known for her jealous and vengeful nature, most notably against Zeus' lovers and offspring.

Her name is Hera.

The Centaurs were mythical creatures, said to be have been born of Ixion and Nephele (the cloud made in the image of Hera) so I feel the name given to my Centaur (or I should say my Kentauride, as she is female) is most appropriate.

Wednesday

While the Cat's Away

I have some time to myself this week, so I began by sharing it with a friend. We had a lovely day, playing with her very lovable dog Teddy (I could have quite easily brought him home with me), chatting about our dolls and practicing with my new camera.

These were both taken in dappled shade and I am pretty happy about the way they turned out.

And here's a picture of Teddy!

Friday

Unbelievable Week

Yes, it most certainly has been and unbelievable week for me this week with so many deliveries, so many in fact it's been hard to keep up. Yesterday 14th Nov, my Radicelle arrived and she is just delightful (still have to put eyes in) and my Little Centaur arrived on 11th November. I say he/she because the mold is Hansel, but I think with the long wig he makes a perfect girl.

I wish I had more time to concentrate on sewing and photography so I could do these new arrivals justice and show them off properly. With any luck, I should be able to take further photos next week with my new camera.