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.

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Challenge Meme

Seven years ago I issued a challenge to celebrate 20 years of the modern BJD, that I had also done three years previously. As things have be...

Thursday

Angelique de la Nuit

TONNER STOCK PHOTO
The initial appearance of Angelique in the Evangeline Ghastly line was in 2014 when the Tonner Doll Company produced a limited edition of 350 world wide of the beautiful Angelique De La Nuit for Wilde Imagination.

She is an 18.5 inch ball jointed doll made from vinyl and hard plastic, with inset hazel coloured eyes, curly rooted raven hair, articulated elbows, wrists, knees and ankles.

Her ensemble consists of a fur trimmed velvet wrap dress with with eye-catching applique, a feather trimmed hat, golden shoes and earrings.


Everything was still in the original bags and she had never been removed from her box. She is really drop dead gorgeous!


I have been more than fortunate this time, as she was available here in Australia and once again at a very fair price. Angelique completes my Tonner collection . . . at least for this year. I ordered her Monday evening, she was shipped Express Post and I received her today, it's so nice to finally have a doll actually arrive.

Now I need turn my attention to sewing and knitting once again, as my dolly purse is thoroughly depleted. 


Saturday

Wilde Wedding Lizette Sultry & Serene Bridesmaid

This is what happens . . . when you have too much time on your hands. You . . .
1. spend too much time on eBay browsing.
2. spend too much money on dolls.
3. spend too much time waiting.

But oh what fun it is finding beautiful dolls to bring home to the fold!

TONNER STOCK PHOTO

My latest purchase was from the same person I bought Agatha from. This doll wasn't a bargain, however just like Agatha, she was very fairly priced for a doll that is selling elsewhere for way above her original retail price tag of US$169. One is currently listed for US$279, another for US$350, both are plus shipping!

She is a Wilde Wedding Lizette Sultry & Serene Bridesmaid doll, made by the Tonner doll company for Wilde Imagination. Released in 2016 as a UFDC Convention Exclusive, in a limited edition of 200. 

Lizette has non removable mink wigged hair and gorgeous inset hazel eyes. She is dressed in a gorgeous black net evening gown embroidered in dark pink / purple and gold and adorned with a sequin flower on the waist and shoulders. The same design sequin flower is also featured in Lizette's hair.

Earrings and faux black leather shoes as well as pair of glitter pantyhose complete the look.  She comes with her stand in her box and shipper.



Lizette is Ellowyne's friend and will make a perfect companion for mine when they both finally arrive. I adore her skin colour, smokey eyeshadow and her luscious lip colour. I think Lizette will also prove to be the perfect inspiration for a beautiful new gown for my Ellowyne . . . what do you think?

Thursday

Tyler Wentworth Temptation

There were four of these Tonner girls on eBay recently, but not all of them were painted as beautifully as this one.

She's a vintage "Party of the Season" Tyler Wentworth from the main Tonner line, dating back to 1999. The edition size was 2500 and was originally priced at US$169.99.

As soon as I laid eyes on her I knew she would be coming home to me. I thought her elegantly styled red hair, painted blue eyes, crimson lips and her pretty lace overlaid gown came together really well.

This Tyler is on a pale SA body which is in excellent condition and comes exactly as shown with her jewelry, stand, tag and original box.

I think she was a bargain at US$75 plus postage.


Do any of my readers have a different version of the beautiful Tyler Wentworth they would like to share?