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

Ante & Ziorina Go Shopping

The girls found these at Ikea, Springvale . . . 6 pieces (bookcase, settee, pillow, chair, table and rug) for just $14.99. I'm not over the moon about the combination of colours, but that can be easily fixed with some fabric and a little imagination.

Monday

Coco Has Arrived

Lovely, but they put one of her eyes in the wrong position. Compare the two . . . how silly is that??

All seams were smooth excepting one on the inside of her leg. I was really pleased with the colour of her wig as it turned out to be pale aqua and not lime green.

Love the shoes I ordered and I received a free head too, which was a nice surprise.

Friday

Finally A Shipping Notice

Yesterday I received my shipping notice from Luts, that my Coco is on her way, so it shouldn't be long now before I will have a new girl to dress. As she is an anime styled doll I think I will probably go with something like this.

I have always wanted to sew a Magical Girl's costume, however, the colours will depend on the wig. I ordered a KDW-99 (High Lime-Sienna Brown) in the Heat Resistant Fibre, but I'm not sure if it's really a lime colour, as it looks more like a pale aqua to me. With colours varying between computer screens, it's really hard to know what to expect.

If it's a pale aqua, I will be thrilled as it will certainly suit this design, which I intend trimming with gathered chiffon and bling. However, if it's lime I may go more trendy and use a metallic trim of some sort.

No use speculating now, I will just have to wait until the parcel arrives and I have the wig in my hot little hands! :)

Have a great weekend everyone.