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

Morning Walk

Cadbury received some new winter clothes yesterday, all in her very favourite colour. So this morning it came as not surprise, that she had dressed in herself in them.

Raven thought it would be nice for her to accompany him for a walk in the snow.

Sunday

Grand Opening

Welcome one and all to the Grand Opening Celebrations of

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It has only been in the pipeline for a short time, so we will only be designing for tiny dolls at present. Though depending on the response received that could change in the long term. Please pop on over and check out what's on offer. If you like what you see, I would appreciate it greatly, if you would please share a link with your friends to help me get the store of the ground.

As you can see by this lot, they have been partying for quite some time. They were thrilled to hear that they would be getting lovely new bedding for their rooms. Biscotti and Lindt look like they've had their fill, while BonBon and Cookie are concerned about all this wild behaviour. I don't know who polished off the magnum that Truffles is sitting on, but Darjeeling sure is enjoying the Champagne!!

Thursday

Surprises

Don't you just love getting surprise packages in the mail?

I do, and I received one today! Lucky me!!

The box looked special from the outside, just like a Christmas or Birthday present. :)

And when I opened it, there was a lovely handmade card sitting right on top of some pretty pieces of golden yellow and red floral fabric. I thought these very appropriate colours for the Chinese New Year!

Red symbolizes good fortune and joy in Chinese culture and it is found everywhere during the Chinese New Year and other family holidays or gatherings. Red is also the colour representing good luck, joy and happiness.

Yellow/Gold is considered the most beautiful colour, it symbolizes neutrality and good luck. It also represents freedom from worldly cares and is thus esteemed in Buddhism; Monks garments are yellow, as are elements of Buddhist temples.

Underneath the fabric, were lots of carefully wrapped packages.

Inside those packages were these . . .

. . . aren't they just the cutest wee things? I love them and they will make perfect props for my tiny dolls to play with. Though the Petite Nendoroid, Leon Magnus with his perfect, very serious expression and sword drawn, may well stay sitting on my desk as he is at present.

Thank you so much Alasse for your thoughtfulness and kindness.