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.

Saturday

What a Slacker!

I have really been off the grid this past week, well at least from here. However, I have been busy elsewhere, re-doing my website and looking for someone special to add to my "family". As luck would have it, I think I have finally found her!

Photo courtesy of Peak's Woods

I have wanted a Peak's Woods blue/grey Lady Alice FOF V.F. for a long time, but always seemed to just miss out on getting my hot little hands on her. Until now that is. I have at last found one, she will come without wig and clothes, but with everything else (box, cushion, certificate etc.).

I will change her eyes, as I would prefer the ones that were shown in the PW's pics or at the very least I'd like something similar. A new wig will need to be ordered and I will dress her in clothes more appropriate for a Vamp.

With luck, she will arrive next week!

Tuesday

Off to the Hairdresser

I was looking at Cadbury, Bonbon and Lindt this morning and noticed how much of their faces was covered by their hair, so it was time for a visit to the hairdresser ~ me! I trimmed the fringes on Cadbury and Lindt so you could see their eyes. However, Bonbon needed her fringe and sides cut, and the back thinned out a little, so it wasn't so boofy.

They are quite content now they can see what they are playing with, though they rather look like they resent my intrusion on their play time to take this happy snap:)

Sunday

Thoughts of a Mermaid

For some time off and on, I've been pondering the idea of adding a Mermaid to my little Fantasy group. However, most of them are too big to compliment those I have already. I really wanted a YOSD size doll, so after too many hours of browsing the net, and still not finding what I was looking for, I came to the conclusion I was wasting good sewing time, so I gave up looking.

However, when I received Theron (Impldoll Teno), I began thinking about Gela and how I could perhaps adapt her to become my mermaid. Although I have an idea of where I am going with her, I still haven't worked it all out, but I did order a white Gela last night! I'll probably give her bow & arrow to Theron, but her horns and hooves can stay in her box until I figure what I want to do with them.

Now I know she's in production and will probably be here sometime in July, I'll think about making her tail while continuing with my other sewing.

EDIT: Have decided to sell this doll, it's available through the DOA marketplace.