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.

Monday

Pomegranate Arrived

I was so excited to receive my Be With You Pomegranate today, and as I opened the shipping box I was greeted with this little cardboard suitcase. Inside, beautifully wrapped was a brown fury sleeping bag, a manual with the certificate on the back page, the wig I ordered, some little cards and much to my surprise a packet of Korean noodles!! LOL!

It was unfortunate that when I took her out the sleeping bag and while removing the wrapping from her limbs, her foot fell off. The little pin that was inside the foot had completely come out and her elastic along with the hook and the pin was lodged inside her limb.

I had been taking photos as I went, and quickly emailed YG. He was most apologetic and promised to send a replacement doll, I assured him I would be just as happy with a foot replacement. I think her face is simply gorgeous, the face up is so soft and natural and when you look closely you can see her tiny wee teeth.

She was dressed in a white petticoat and undies. I have named her Emmaline and now I am going to dress her in some finery, she deserves it the poor footless little darling.

Friday

Photoshoot: Fashion

I don't often change the clothes on my dolls, once I have made an outfit for them, they usually stay in it. However, this year I plan to do a little more purchasing of clothes and less making, to give myself a chance of sewing something different.

If you remember, I recently posted a photo of Sophia and Claudia in some of the clothes I received from Jacqueline (Poinsettia04). Here are the rest, that came in my second order yesterday and as you can see, the YoSD size fits them all quite well.

Claudia (Iplehouse BID Bonnie) is wearing her new spotted pants to match her top, Angelique (LitttleFee Luna) is wearing a new top and pants, and sporting a new wig to boot, then we have Gina (Honey Delf Lolly) sitting on her bike in a new mint set comprising shorts, top, hat and socks, and lastly Sophia (Iplehouse BID Anne) in the same outfit as previously shown.

The sneakers are from Eva at evali905 and the lime shoes are from Coolcat.

Saturday

Coco

Do you have a pet? We do, he's a Shih Tzu x Poodle and he's very smart. Today, for a little light relief from dolls, I thought I'd share some photos of our boy, just being himself.