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

Boys

I took a few photos of Legolas (Doll Family-A Julian) with Theron.

They are my only male dolls, apart from the three Thunderbird boys.

Legolas is my Chief Guardian of the Elvin Forest.

Eventually I intend to make him suitable Elvin costumes to wear. However, these clothes will have to do in the interim.

Tuesday

Look Who Flew In

Well you all know how I feel about fairies and other magical creatures, and this little one from Luts has stolen my heart completely. She's not for sale yet and I'm not sure when she will be released, but she's definitely on my wish list.

Her sculpt is called Pino and she's a Tiny Delf Fairy of Flower Lavender Version. Luts have said she's limited, but I am unsure if it's only the full set that's limited. Personally I can do without the costume, but that face is so realistic and unlike any that Luts has done before in this size.

Although she will be a similar size to my PukiFee fairies (Pi, Wi and Li), she has a different personality and style . . . where they are impish and mischievous, she appears to me as more caring and sympathetic. She is human in appearance, without elf ears and has less delicate wings, she is also gifted with magical powers, so perhaps she will become an enchantress of sorts. Yes, that's it! Pino will become my very special romance fairy . . . Tian Sparkleheart.

Hopefully I will be able to order her with just the face-up, blushed wings and wig. I only have one more payment on Ah-ra, and my Verity (DollZone head) was paid in full, so this release should fit in with this year's dolly budget okay.

Thursday

Verity Delamore-Larkin

After two years of debate with myself over my lovely Napidoll Rogebell head, I made the decision to part with her. I really wanted to finish my Steampunk girl, Verity Delamore-Larkin and complete her outfit, but every time I looked at Rogebell, and as hard as I tried to imagine her as Verity, her face just didn't fit the character. I am kind of sad because I really loved her sculpt. Unfortunately, she was a large head with an extremely young face and all my youngsters are tiny dolls.

Her sale however, has allowed me to purchase a head that will be perfect.

Photo Courtesy of Doll-Zone

Of course there will be a long wait before she arrives, but I have waited this long so another few months shouldn't deter me at all. (Famous last words, I know I will be chaffing at the bit to get her.)

Photo Courtesy of Doll-Zone

In the meantime I will be searching for just the right wig, I love the way this one has been pulled up, but my gal will be wearing a hat, so I will have to wait and see what eventuates.

Of course now I am not at all sure how the head will fit on the body I have on hand, so that may well be another challenge for me down the track. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever get her completed, but I am determined there will come a day when I can finally introduce my pièce de résistance to you all.