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

7th February Doll Meet

Ancelina was quite astonished at Antoinette's behaviour.

You may remember this dress before I added the silver scull. :)

Saturday

New Off the Drawing Board

Not posting as often as I would like, but I have been focussing on completing things on my list these past couple of weeks. I did still manage to sew a couple of new designs, although it will be a little while before they will be ready to be listed on Etsy, as there is more to come in this story. There is also quite a bit of sewing and hand finishing involved in these designs, so it takes a little while to complete them, however, it's been very worth while and I am pleased with the results so far.

Hubby and I have also managed to finish painting all the fitted bookcases and the walls, except for one section where our television unit is situated. That section will stay as is until the Regency panelling is fixed over the brick wall and the floor has been almost laid completely. It remains to be seen if we are doing the right thing this way, but we figured it was the best way to go, seeing at the unit is so disgustingly large and heavy (the disadvantage of it being solid timber with leadlight doors).

Today, I am off to a doll meet and I'm really looking forward to enjoying some R&R with my fellow enthusiasts here in Melbourne . . . there's nothing quite like spending dolly time with like minded people!

Monday

Photoshoot: Parisian Preps

I thought today I would take the opportunity of a quiet morning to snap a few pics of my latest creations. But honestly, trying to do a simple photoshoot can be a real headache when my girls won't stand still and decide it's much more fun to look in every other direction instead of at the camera.

Antoinette looks like she's off with birds and Angelique is being her bossy self, telling Ancelina to "Sit on the floor and be still!"

The dresses & bloomers are styled using the skull dress pattern I made the other day, each in a different fabric with a variation in trim.

While previewing this post, I noticed a post from Night Owl in my side column and I must say it took me by complete surprise! So Night Owl if you are reading this post, I am really sorry to see you go, I enjoyed your company and comments, but I do understand that all good things come to an end sooner or later. Please know you will always be welcome here and I wish you much happiness for the future.

P.S. There is a little photo story for you here!