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

Finding Ferny Dale

It was early when the three little elves left their home in the Elvin Forest to go looking for Misty's cousin. The sun had barely risen above the horizon, but they knew if they didn't make the most of the daylight, they may never find Ferny.

When they reached The Ridge (which was really just a moderate mound of grass) Hollow climbed high in an old tree to see if he could see Ferny, but he was nowhere to be seen. And so he climbed a little higher. "Ah hem" he heard, looking all around and seeing no-one, he climbed even higher still. "Ah hem, are you looking for someone? Or are you just climbing all over my limbs for fun?"

Only then did Hollow realise, it was the tree that was talking to him. "Sorry Mr.Tree, we are looking for Ferny Dale, have you seen him?" he asked. "I don't know a Ferny Dale, so how would I know if I had seen him", the tree replied in a very deep voice. "By the way, I am not Mr.Tree, I'm an Ent and my name is Longbough".

It was then, as he was decending from the Ent, that Hollow saw Ferny hiding below. "Oh there you are!" he decalared. Ferny looked up at him, slightly pink in the face and feeling very embarassed by his situation.

Ferny had found a small leaf on the ground with which he managed to cover himself, so he didn't appear to be completely naked. He was pleased they had come to rescue him, but didn't know what to say or do. However, he managed a little smirk in acknowledgement of Hollow's comment.

Misty was very annoyed with Ferny and chastised him for being so stupid to lose all his luggage, even though she did feel a little sad he had been robbed of all his belongings, apart from his specticals and bow tie.

Poor Ferny felt such a fool and really didn't want to come around from behind the Ent at all.

"Stop messing about Ferny, we need to get you home so we can visit the tailor and purchase some new clothes for you", said Misty in her sternest voice. She knew she needed to be forcefull with her cousin or he'd never come from behind the Ent.

Then Mossy tried coaxing him, "You don't have to be embarrassed, it's not like you got robbed intentionally. I mean no-one wants to stroll around in their birthday suit, even in the Elvin Forest."

Finally Longbough chimed in, "I really don't now what all the fuss is about, after all I loose all my clothes every Autumn and no-one cares about my nakedness". After being encouraged by Misty, Mossy, Hollow as well as Longbough, he agreed to go home with them.

So the four little elves said their goodbyes to Longbough and headed home to Beechwood Hall, via the village tailor of course.

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Hope you enjoyed this episode. Big hugs, X

Saturday

The Love Is Catching

Hollow Log, Misty Dell and Mossy Rock live in Beechwood Hall, deep in the Elvin Forest and were expecting Misty's cousin to arrive today. However, he lost his luggage enroute, was then robbed of his clothes, has no money to catch a bus and even if he did, he's too embarrassed to be seen naked. The only thing he managed to save was his bow tie and spectacales. So now they are on their way to rescue him.

Hollow: "Will you please stop kissing me!"

Misty: "But I like kissing you, you're very sweet to help me and my cousin."

Mossy giggles.

Hollow: "Look here Misty, you can hold my hand if you like."

Misty: "Okay, but I'd still rather kiss you."

Mossy: "Now you've both sorted that out,we had better get moving."
Hollow: "Yes Misty, we need to find your cousin, before he freezes."
Misty: "Well he's been very silly to lose his luggage!"

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Now I wonder what's in store for these little travellers next . . . can you guess?

Have a great weekend, big hugs,

Friday

A Little BJD Love

Pippin was feeling a little poorly today, so Jazz insisted she take it easy. Pippin sat in the chair and put her feet up on the stool, then Jazz tucked her in with a blanket.

"Thank you" said Pippin.

Jazz replied with a smile, "You're welcome".

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It's been quite a while since I took any BJD photos, so I quickly took these while I was in the mood. :)

Hope you are all having a happy dolly week!

Big hugs,