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.

Saturday

A Walk in the Garden

I've been meaning to take some photos of my 25.5cm (10") Cissette ever since she arrived and finally I did. She is a Madame Alexander Millennium Masquerade #26495, which was made in 1999, then retired.

She's a pretty five way jointed doll who is extremely well dressed, the details of her clothing are perfect right down to her white satin shoes and evening gloves. Her pearl trimmed, tiered gown is exquisite.

Her blue eyes close and her blonde wig is beautifully styled, there's not a hair out of place. The back of her gown is just as beautiful as the front. She is wearing a pearl necklace and earrings.

Well that's it for now, hope you all have a jolly dolly weekend!

Zwergnase BJD's

Oh my will I ever learn?? This week I've been spending my time looking at all the Zwergnase dolls and I came across these not so little beauties. I know browsing is the worst thing for me to do, because I always find something or I should say SOMEONE to tempt me . . . and these two are far too much temptation for me to resist.

NILI 3 - NM Original Vinyl

I didn't realise that Zwergnase made ball jointed dolls, but I guess collectors these days are looking for dolls they can easily pose for photos and you have to admit BJD's do it best. I'm not even sure if they are jointed like the Asian BJD's, all I know is they are in 11 pieces . . . I'm so curious about these dolls, does anyone own one yet, perhaps a Nili 1?

I realise both these dolls are from the same face mould, but the vinyl, eye and wig colours provide them with an entirely different look. I would love them to be twins, but if it comes to having to make a choice, I think I would have to order Nili 3 first and see how my dolly budget pans out before ordering Nili 2.

NILI 3 - Cappuccino Vinyl

Limited to 25 worldwide, the dolls are 65cm tall, with hand blown glass eyes and come dressed as shown. Price 845 euros which currently converts to AU$1,308.20 and that's without shipping! However, if I can purchase from MDBF I'll be happy as the conversion and the shipping will work out better for me . . . though I will still have to put them on layby.

So . . . is anyone else tempted by these dolls?

Sunday

In & Outs for 2022

I think I did pretty well at curbing my collection during 2022, even though I only managed to reduce my collection by one doll, I didn't bring very many home . . . just three.

SOLD

1. Antonio Juan Noa Pirris ~
PEGGY Arrived 10th October, 2017 - Departed 3rd September, 2022

PURCHASED

1. Happy Kidz Mila (2022) by Elisabeth Lindner ~
Arrived 2nd May, 2022.

2. Hannah at the Ballet (African) by Hildegard Günzel ~
SURA Arrived 18th May, 2022.

3. Little Kidz Rainbow by Hildegard Gunzel ~

Arrived 17th October, 2022.

PLANNED REDUCTIONS FOR 2023

1. American Girl Wellie Wisher ~
WILLA Arrived 11th April, 2020

2. American Girl Wellie Wisher ~
KENDALL Arrived 18th June, 2020

3. Hearts For Hearts by Playmates ~
LAURYCE Arrived 11th December, 2020

4. Madame Alexander 13" Renoir Girl With Blue Dress and Hoop (#1574 ~)
ELIZBETH DELPHINE Arrived 14th September, 2020

ORDERED & WAITING

Gotz Edda of Edinburgh ~

Which you already know about. She has been shipped and is in transit.

Zwergnase Junior doll by Nicole Marschollek-Menzer ~

I don't think Zwergnase dolls are particularly pretty, however, there is something about the expression on their faces that really appeals to me. I ordered her yesterday and just adore her curly red locks.

ABELONE

CURRENT WISHLIST

Zwergnase Junior doll by Nicole Marschollek-Menzer ~

HEDDA

I already have my lovely Violet, a brunette with blue eyes, so a brown eyed redhead and green eyed blonde will do nicely to form a trio.

I also have another in mind, but she is pre-loved and a doll I want to repaint (if I can get her for the right price). Which also means I probably won't bring home Hedda. If I do, I shall need another Zwergnase doll to create that magic uneven number.

Rosemarie Muller "Wichtel Fiona" for Schildkrot-Puppen ~

FIONA

I love these happy little dolls and have two already. Fiona has been a favourite for a long time and will make up my perfect trio, but somehow she always got pushed aside by another doll.

Hopefully I don't fall in love with any other dolls this year, I simply don't have any room for more dolls unless more of the ones I have move out. This is a very difficult task for me . . . I've tried reducing my collection and have failed every time.

What do you have planned for your dolls this year?