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.

Wednesday

Highs and Lows

I have been on a bit of roller coaster ride this past week. I was expecting deliveries from Supia and Soom, but it's so disappointing when you receive a shipping notice to say a doll is going to be shipped on a specific day and that the tracking number will be forwarded as soon as it has been shipped, only to find it still hasn't been shipped several days later!! At least my Soom delivery is on it's way.

I don't know about anyone else, but I would rather be told in the first instance that delivery times have been extended to however many months, or that they are a certain amount of weeks behind because they have been inundated with unexpected orders, than to be told "stories" only to be horribly disappointed time and time again.

The other thing that annoys the crap out of me, is when Q&A's and emails go unanswered for days on end. I'm sure if they were answered honestly in a timely manner, the companies wouldn't receive so many, therefore saving the company valuable production time.

All runarounds do for me, is put me off ever ordering from the company ever again. Still, in saying that, we have two days left in this current week, so at least one may turn up yet (says she, full of hope and with everything crossed). But, I will probably get Soom Monday, and God only knows what's happening with my Supia delivery.

I think in future I will be sticking with the companies that stick to the dates they give me and answer my questions in a reasonable time, like Fairyland, Iplehouse and Luts do. These compnies have never let me down, and have either shipped right on time or before the due date.

Saturday

Family Heirloom

This beautiful dresser that my dad made for my mum umpteen years ago, is now mine. It will eventually be passed down to my youngest daughter, along with the Burleigh Ware Blue Willow dinner set that I bought back in 1973.

The dresser was made from a church pew and other reclaimed timbers. All the carving on the door fronts and panels were done by hand . . . my dad was very clever. He loved working with timber and made several things for our family over the years, I just wish I had taken photos of them all. I think he was at his happiest when he was creating something with his hands.

The rooster pieces you can see on the right, were given to me by hubby . . . he knows I love roosters!

Thursday

Little Lady Grey

Little Lady Grey (PF Icis) arrived home today. She has the cutest button nose and I just love her, the tan is beautiful. :)

LG: I ask you, is this any way to treat a Lady?

Me: Well it's better than showing you off naked.

LG: But I'm not supposed to wear this colour, let alone wear hand me downs!

Me: Don't worry, your wardrobe will be here soon enough.

LG: Not soon enough for me. Hmph!

Me: Well that's no way for a Lady to behave.
I've a good mind to put you back in your box.

LG: Oh please don't, it's so dark in there.

Me: Do you promise to behave?

LG: I promise.