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.

Thursday

Slippers Please!

After I had scolded Pippin and Ancelina for running around with bare feet this morning, they promptly reminded me they need slippers to wear while playing indoors.

You may have noticed (or maybe not) Pippin has a new wig. Not sure it will be permanent yet.

In case you're wondering, I made the hooded PJ's to keep them warm.

Hope you are all enjoying your week and having plenty of dolly time!

Tuesday

Emmaline Settles In

Well it's all organised now, I didn't really want YG to go to the expense of sending a whole new doll and finally convinced him to just send her foot. Her new foot will be on it's way shortly. As you can see, it hasn't held her back at all, she is settling in quite well and can still be photographed successfully.

Emmaline (Emma for short) poses exceptionally well, and I love the eye mechanism. Even without her left foot and having quite loose elastic through her bottom limbs, she was easy to position for these photos. :)

I can see Emma becoming a very big favourite to play with. So all she needs now is a sister, so who will I choose? Will it be . . . Carrot, Mango or Paprika? Decisions, decisions!!

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.