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

Little Kawaii Brooches

Today I made some My Little Pony brooches and listed them in my Etsy store.

I also made some little bows that have glittery stars inside the resin. They are US$5 plus postage. Either design can also be made as a hairclip, so if you would like one (or two) please use the contact form in the right hand column.

I wasn't going to list anything more on Etsy, because of all the changes they keep making, but it appears I can still list stuff without committing myself to a US$15 a month charge . . . well, at least for the present anyway, so I relented. :)

Halloween Outfit

Halloween is not far away, so I designed something special a little while ago, for Nanette (Minifee Celine) to wear.

I am pretty pleased with the finished outfit and think it will be perfect for her to wear to the Halloween Party.

What do you think, is it ghoulish enough?

Sunday

Fairyland's Fantasy

Sometimes I wonder if someone at Fairyland lives in a world of their own. After first looking at their News and finding there was another RealPuki Sira face plate being released as a PukiFee Event FP, I was over the moon and really looking forward to the Halloween Event.

However, when it came time to order and actually seeing the PukiFee Event FP. . . BLAH!! It was not a Sira after all, it looked just like any other PukiFee, I was so disappointed. So much in fact, it took the edge right off the excitement I was feeling about finally being able to finish my third fairy Linaria (Li for short). I have had her body sitting here for months, along with her beautiful wings, pretty shoes with diamante trim and floral circlet to adorn her hair.

Photo courtesy of Fairyland

Still, I have managed to console myself with a purchase of a RealPuki Papilio in tan resin. I chose to order the basic version with the addition of the winking plate and face ups done on both. This brought my balance to $300, so I qualified for the free FP, but I very much doubt if I will do anything with it.

Photo courtesy of Fairyland

I have something special in mind for this little guy when he arrives, and he will featured in a new story I am writing. Not with other RealPukis this time, but with my Narsha Zihu and Iplehouse's KID Paige (which hubby will be purchasing for me shortly).