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.

Monday

A Post for Linda

Linda asked about the size of the bunny and dog that Thea had made me, so as the saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words" . . . and a few pictures are even better. :)

This is Fleur, my little French Bulldog. She is thirteen inches tall from the tip of her ears to her toes when she's standing.

This is the little card that came with her.

You can see the difference in their sizes now, Flossy is about 4.5 inches tall.

There is so much detail in Thea's work, everything is meticulously done. I really wish she was still making and selling her creations on her website, they are so adorable.

Sunday

Ancelina Experiments

Hello there! My name is Ancelina. I'm a Fairyland LittleFee Bisou BJD in natural resin.

Today I'd like to introduce you to my friend who is a very pink, well dressed bunny.

I call her Flossy and she was made in the Netherlands by Thea, from Milly Me Designs.

She usually sits on a softly cushioned oval box, accompanied by a tiny duck and posy of flowers.

But today she was a little sad and needed a cuddle. Mum and I love her dearly.

Flossy likes to watch me as I practice Tai Chi in the purple garden
(it's my favourite place, I love anything purple).

Mum and I experimented with our photography today, do you think we did good?

Now a few words from mum ~

Ancelina is excited by change, adventure and is able to make constructive use of freedom.

She tends to be an optimistic, energetic and intelligent person who makes friends easily.

At times, despite her innocent look, she may become restless and rebellious.

Thursday

Violet's New Dress

I made this dress and jumper some time back, actually I made several this style, but they were shorter and looked great on my Gotz dolls. This one always looked too long on them and it sat in my clothing box just waiting for the right doll to come along.

For some unkown reason, I had never thought of trying it on Violet until this morning, she loves it and I think it suits her perfectly. Now she has a change of clothes, she doesn't have to wear her raincoat or trousers anymore.

Violet is my one and only Zwerganese Junior designed by Nicole Marschollek-Menzner, for her 2016 collection and who arrived to me in July 2017. She is known as an Artist Doll, but I have her listed amongst my play dolls . . . I may have to revise that list sometime.

Details:
Size 50cm / 19.7 inches.
Full vinyl doll made of phthalate-free material which is harmless to health.
Five joints for mobility.
Hand-painted face.
Wig.
Real leather shoes.
High-quality clothing,
Packed in high quality cloth bag.
Made in Germany.