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.

Sunday

Quiet Time

I love the time between Christmas and New Year. It's always so quiet and relaxing, especially because hubby manages to take some down time. We have been to the movies quite a bit lately and even though the kids have been on school holidays the theatres have not been at all crowded, which I am grateful for . . . I like a bit of space around me.

Have managed to get a little sewing done, but not photographed anything as yet., I want to take my time photographing these new designs so they look their best. Usually I'm in a rush and end up with lousy photos . . . but not this time . . . it's my New Year resolution.

I did manage to sort out which direction I'm going with my Etsy store and listed all the Blythe garments as CLEARANCE items so if you are looking for clothes for your Blythe dolls, now's the time to make that purchase, because once they are gone that's it, I won't be making for Blythe any more.

As I probably won't be posting anything more till the New Year I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all my readers . . .

A Very Happy, Safe, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Tuesday

One More Sleep

Yes, just one more sleep till Santa comes. It's time for all the boys and girls to get ready for wonderful surprises in their stockings . . . if you have been very good you'll probably get what you have wished for, if you have been naughty, you'll find rocks in your stocking!! Well that's what we used to tell our kids when they were little. :)

From our house to your house, we wish you a very . . .

P.S. Do you think I could get these little tykes to all look at the camera at the same time? Not on your Nellie!!

Thursday

Well It's Done Now!

After trying so hard to be good and not order any new dolls, I've gone and done it . . . yes, the temptation got the better of me and I ordered these two little girls this morning.

Efreet (on the left) will be known as Ebony and Elin (on the right) will be known as Ivory, and will be just the perfect sisters for Harmony. Both girls are BID's from IpleHouse.

I was a little undecided about whether to order their outfits or make them, but IpleHouse do such a great job of them, I figured I may as well go the whole hog.

However, I didn't order the shoes or stockings as I already have black shoes and striped stockings put aside for all three of them. Now, I'm hoping and praying that the ensemble I have designed for Harmony goes to plan and works well with the two IH sets . . . fingers crossed.

I think Lady Luck must have been sitting on my shoulder lately, as I somehow managed to have some really good sales on eBay and Etsy, just in time to finance the order before the event cut off date. So a heartfelt "Thank You" to all my lovely customers for buying up big. :)