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

What a Week!

It's no wonder they call the lead up to Christmas the "Silly Season" . . . it's been kinda hectic around here this week. What with new dolly arrivals, hubby's return, organising a local meet and face up for my new PF Luna. But it's been really exciting too . . . especially seeing the face up has been done by an emerging Australian F/U Artist.

I had seen a picture of a little face on DoA and it immediately grabbed my attention, I asked who had done it, the reply "I did" made me really take notice. Then I took a browse around her Flickr. Ah ha, I thought to myself, this little lady has talent, so I approached her about doing a commission for me. As it turned out, I was to be her very first commission, but I had real faith in this young lady hailing from a town north of Brisbane, Queensland!

My faith has been rewarded . . . I am soooo in love with this face.

Preliminary photos were taken with the camera.

These final two with the phone.

She is everything I wanted . . . a little more peach than pink, with soft freckles and teef, yes she had to have teef. :) OMG do I love those little teef, she is going to make one hell of cheeky Christmas Fairy.

The artist is petitemarine on DoA and Flickr. I am so grateful to her for doing such a wonderful job and so pleased I took a punt on her. :)

Tuesday

A New Trio

One plus two makes three, and you know what happens when I have three to play with! But they are a strange little trio for sure. The red wig isn't staying, I was just having fun with Pio.

As you know, I received Bonnie (center) a little while back, then I managed to snap up Luna and Pio off DoA. Luna came with a blank face, which has already been sent off for a face up, and Pio came as a full set. I do like his shoes, but I doubt if I will keep all the clothes or the plum wig that came with the set.

I have been thinking about making the three into a Christmas Trio. Now this will depend on how Luna's face turns out, she may become the Christmas Fairy and Pio would probably make a great Ghost of Christmas Past, but I at this stage I am a little bit stumped for idea when it comes to Bonnie. Any suggestions!

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Not long to go till I draw a winner . . . if you'd like to enter my giveaway, click the button in the side column for details. :)

Saturday

Nadia's Mori Kei

Loose fitting layered skirt a little on the quirky side, with lots of lace and frills. Her smock style top is made from a leafy Japanese print with bunnies, and features a plain brown yoke with buttons. Her shoulders are kept warm with an ivory cotton cape trimmed with a lace ruffle.

Although you cannot see them, she is also wearing cotton bloomers and a new pair of brown round toe, lace up boots.

Nadia is an uncomplicated girl. She is a collector of things and enjoys poking around in old book shops and antique stores. (That sounds a lot like me!)