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.

Sunday

The New Bath

Hollow: "Hey Mossy, come look what I found!!"

Mossy: "Oh dear Hollow, you're gonna cop it now! Misty will hit the roof!"

Misty: "Get out of that bath Hollow! Can't you see by the size, it belongs to the PukiFees?"

Hollow: "Geez Misty, how was I supposed to know? I just thought it was a bath big enough for all three of us to bathe in."

Mossy: "Told you so."

Monday

Tempest

After deciding to keep my white ImplDoll Gela and incorporate her into my story as an Ice Troll, I have finally added sparkly lilac eyes and a white wig. It was difficult trying to find the right look I wanted for this Troll and doing her face up and blushing her hooves will be a challenge too.

Once again, I used Ultrasuede to make her a tunic, which I trimmed it with white gimp braid, adding a belt with a gold buckle at the waist. She is going to use Teno's mace rather than the bow and arrow that came with her set.

I shall probably make her some pumpkin pants to wear underneath the tunic, rather than a skirt, as I want her hooves to show, just need to look through my stash to find the perfect fabric to compliment the tunic.

Wednesday

It Arrived Today!

WARNING: PHOTO HEAVY!

Beechwood Hall was sent from Sydney, NSW, in a huge box.

Inside the box was another very tightly fitted box, and took me a good few minutes to pry it out.

Inside the second box, the house was in two pieces, but all securely packed.

The small box inside the second piece of the house had all the smaller pieces. The whole house is made from a very sturdy plastic.

Plus clear instructions, which made it very simple to put together. The pieces just slot in, there's no gluing or screwing (apart from one for safety reasons).

It didn't come with batteries for the lights, but I had some. The lights can be switched off and on inside the two rooms.

I had to unscrew the cover in the back of the chimney to insert the batteries.

Once all the furniture was installed, I received a complaint from Hollow. He was very adamant that he did not want to share a bed with Mossy.

Misty said her room was beautiful and was so pleased to have an en-suite bathroom..

Mossy never complains, he went straight to the kitchen, turned on the light and made himself a pot of coffee.

The lounge didn't have lights.

And finally the full picture of the house.

The measurements as you look at it corner to corner is 24 inches and the height about 14 inches. Currently the house is sitting on my kitchen bench, but I will have to go make some room for it on a permanent basis.

I am very pleased with this purchase from the Discount Toy Co, I ordered it on Sunday and received it today (Wednesday) which is pretty great service in my book! I'm even more convinced I will have to bring home the Mill, but not right now.

If you have any RealPukis at home I recommend Syvanian Families houses and furniture, it really is the perfect size!