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

I Think I Have a Problem

I know I shouldn't, I kept telling myself I wouldn't . . .

then in a blink of an eye . . . I did!

I simply couldn't resist her!

However, there is NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FROM BELGIUM AT PRESENT so she's not coming home after all . . . do you think someone's trying to tell me something???

Well if they are I'm not listening . . . I bought this little one locally instead.

Not quite as lovely by any means, but she is kinda cute. :)
She is an IxDoll Hachichi Mui-Chan Paw Paw Monster (purple version) and with a little love and attention I'm sure she could look just a pretty as Souris, just you wait and see.

And just as I thought I finally had a handle on my impulses, this little squirrel jumped into my basket too!

Cruise Time

All Aboard!

Monday

The Soul of the Sunflower

Annual Royal Velvet Sunflowers are easier to grow than you would think and well worth the little extra effort, simply sow seeds about a foot apart where you want then to grow, during spring to early summer.

A unique ornamental addition to any garden, this flower begins with a large primary head first and proceeds to add heads on further branches as they develop, just like the yellow ones I showed you before. They have a long flowering period of around ten weeks and the most beautiful colouring which makes these flowers the perfect solution for adding life to your garden.

No garden as such? Why not grow one in a pot on your balcony, they are certainly worth a try and will brighten your day, every day! When I look at mine, I understand why Vincent Van Gogh painted them.

The Soul of the Sunflower by Sara Jewett

The warm sun kissed the earth

To consecrate thy birth,

And from his close embrace

Thy radiant face

Sprang into sight,

A blossoming delight.

Through the long summer days

Thy lover's burning rays

Shone hot upon thy heart.

Thy life was part

Of his desire,

Thou passion-flower of fire!

And, turning toward his love,

Lifting thy head above

The earth that nurtured thee,

Thy majesty

And stately mien

Proclaims thee sun-crowned queen.

On earth, thy gorgeous bloom

Bears record of thy tomb,

And to transcendent light

Thy soul takes flight

Till thou art one,

O sunflower, with the sun!