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.

Friday

The Big White Cat

You may have already guessed, I am taking a little break from posting about dolls. I have even gone through parts of my studio and had a clean up, yes that's what I said . . . and a darn good one at that! All my UFO's that have been lying around waiting to be finished, some of them for many years, have gone in the rubbish bin. Along with a whole pile of teddy bear clothes (minus the buttons of course) and some old clothes that didn't fit any of my dolls.

And guess what? I don't feel at all bad that they are gone, just relieved of pressure to complete them. I guess you could say I am purring with contentment, just like the one in this poem. :)

White washed walls, large oak beams;

A warming-pan, a fire that gleams;

A wooden settle, wheel-back chairs;

Willow pattern plates, in pairs;

And there upon the homespun mat . . .

Purring, lies the big white cat!

Today I'm having a day out with my daughter . . . we are off to see the House of Dior exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria, then lunch and perhaps a little shopping.

Enjoy your weekend everyone . . . see you next week!

Feeling Impish

Have you ever wondered what you may be called if you were an Elf, a Hobbit or a Fairy? Well one day when I was feeling a little bored, somewhat mischievous and curious . . . I went looking HERE and I found out my Elvin name is Alassë Helyanwë (thought this was a very strange coincidence, as I have a blogging buddy called Alassë), my Hobbit name is Prisca Foxburr of Loamsdown and most importantly my Fairy name is Feather Goblinwand.

Feather Goblinwand is a bringer of riches and wealth, who lives in high places where the clouds meet the earth and she is only seen when you hold a four-leaf clover. She wears pale blue like the sky and has gentle green wings like a butterfly.

I thought perhaps I may look a little like this wee fairy painted by James Browne.

The winter fairy painting below (also by James), I purchased for myself at Christmas a few years ago . . . I think she is beautiful and enjoy having her keep me company in my studio. James has some lovely prints and paintings for sale on his website . . . CLICK HERE if you'd care to see them.

I have also long been keen on pencil illustrations, as well as pen and ink . . . I may even get round to resurrecting a few of my own to show you one day!

Monday

I Hate Mondays

Monday again UGH! 'Tis the day for cleaning, washing and ironing around here . . . YUK!

Hopefully it will all be done by lunchtime and I can get back to my sewing . . . it's what I would consider a much more productive and happier thing to do on a Monday.

May your Monday be an enjoyable one!