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.

Friday

New Do for Greta

I was very determined this morning when I sat down at the kitchen table. At last I had finally decided to cut Greta's hair . . . I could stand those messy tangled curls no longer!

STAGE 1 - WASH & DETANGLE

Washing was so much easier than I thought it would be and using a detangler helped to loosen her hair beautifully. It's often the thought of doing something new, the fear of doing it wrong, which stops us from doing things we should do . . . today I am begining to dare!

STAGE 2 - CUT

The new hairdresser's scissors I had purchased to tackle the next scary job were being used at long last . . . once again, this task was easier than I thought it would be.

STAGE 3 - CURL

To curl or simply leave to dry? That was the question that held me up for a bit . . . then I decided to curl.

STAGE 4 - COMPLETION

Now doesn't she look the picture of innocence? I love how soft these curls look and feel, however, I may brush them loose at a later date for a more natural look. Let me know what you think. 😘

Monday

Katie's New Look

It was Katie's day to visit the eye specialist as she's been having trouble reading. After testing her eyes, the optometrist prescribed new glasses. Katie wasn't very happy about it at all, hence the rather grumpy look in the photo below.

When she found she could read the small print in her favourite book, she felt a little better. I made her a new dress and cardigan to cheer her up and think the dress fabric has just enough blue and green in the print to compliment the colour of her new specticals nicely.

Oh Katie you do look so pretty. Maybe we should go shopping for a new pair of shoes that will match your outfit better?

What do our readers think? Should we look for lavender shoes to match her cardigan, or aqua to match her glasses?

Thursday

Renewed Interest

Sometimes it only takes one doll to create a spark . . . then before you know it, a whole new interest takes hold and two more dolls arrive in quick succession.

Immediately after the arrival of Katie I found myself ordering . . . Götz Happy Kidz Sophia 2020. What a stunner she is! I'm very excited about this doll and am looking forward to photographing her.

Then later . . . Götz Happy Kidz Greta 2025. Although I really love her pretty face and blue eyes, I felt the curly hair was just far to much. I also noticed the dress she was wearing had a funny smell and her stringing isn't up to the usual Götz standard, her legs are very floppy.

I must say it's really nice to own some Götz Happy Kidz with blue eyes, so fed up with brown. I'd also like another with green eyes to team up with my Chosen Kitty.

All three of the latest arrivals have had their clothes removed and are waiting for new outfits to be designed and completed. The Velcro, once again annoyed the heck out of me, especially when undressing little Greta, her hair kept getting caught in the back of the dress! GRR!

I think I may wash, trim and restyle all their hair, to give each a personality of their own. Any suggestions?