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.

Thursday

The Dolls Have Arrived!

But I'm not allowed to play with them until Christmas Day. Of course that doesn't mean I have to wait until then to make clothes for them or purchase lovely, expensive, REAL LEATHER shoes & boots. It took me a little while to decide on the following, but they are on their way and I should have them next week.

Orange Wagner Sandals

Turquoise Wagner Boots

Fucshia Wagner Boots

Not sure who's getting what yet, except for the bunny slippers, they belong to my little curly haired Greta who is now wearing a pretty white lawn nightdress and a knitted dressing gown. I will post photos of her once the slippers have arrived.

Sophia's by Teamson

Purple Wagner Sandals

Gotz Sneakers

I also ordered some pretty corduroy fabric to make coats or maybe overalls for three of my dolls, two of which match closely with the Warners boots.

Well that's my news for now,. Anyone else being creative? I'd love to see what you're doing. 😘

Saturday

Getting Ready for Christmas

Hubby has been bugging me about what I'd like for Christmas this year and wouldn't you know it, I couldn't think of anything I'd like more than dolls. He said go look for them now so you don't miss out, after all shipping from overseas can sometimes take a little while as we get closer to the 25th December.

I had already ordered Carmen as a sibling for Avery and Sophia and she was due to arrive this coming week, so I looked at all my other Gotz dolls to see who might need companions. Clara has Emma and Luisa; my Chosen Kitty has Katie and Ella; that left me thinking about Greta.

So I decided I would like Lea and 75th Jubilee Greta as her siblings, however, the second Greta would need to have her name changed. The dolls themselves are quite different from my first Greta and neither will stay as they are, I want to redo their hair and change their outfits as I'd like all three siblings have a similar look.

Then I spotted the first Happy Kidz with teeth!! Be still my beating heart, how on earth did I miss seeing this Gotz Anne Elf (Christmas 2024 Signature Edition)??? Hubby said I could have her too, isn't he just a darling? I am so very lucky he is so supportive my dolly addiction.

I noticed in some of the promo photos her teeth looked a bit peculiar, but then I saw a photo on Pinterest where this doll had been repainted . . . she just looked so gorgeous and I knew if I put my mind to it, I could become a fairy godmother to my own little Anne and make her just as lovely.

Are you receiving any dolls for Christmas this year?

Wednesday

A Sister for Katie

My little Gotz Happy Kidz Ella 2022 arrived on Monday. I had really been looking forward to receiving her as I particularly loved the way she was dressed in a pink, lilac, white & gold lurex thread Chanel-type dress, a pair of pink canvas espadrilles and a straw hat.

However, I was very disappointed with her clothing when I removed her from her box as the fabric had been cut slightly crooked and the waistline had also been sewn crooked, but in the opposing direction which emphasised the mistakes in the making of her garment. The saving grace was her lovely espadrilles & hat.

Nevertheless, she was undressed and redressed in no time at all and this is how she looks now.

She most probably won't stay in these clothes as the dress is slightly too big in the chest for her . . . another disappointment. I used the correct ply wool and needle size, so this pattern maybe more suitable for a chubbier doll.