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.

Tuesday

Off to the Hairdresser

I was looking at Cadbury, Bonbon and Lindt this morning and noticed how much of their faces was covered by their hair, so it was time for a visit to the hairdresser ~ me! I trimmed the fringes on Cadbury and Lindt so you could see their eyes. However, Bonbon needed her fringe and sides cut, and the back thinned out a little, so it wasn't so boofy.

They are quite content now they can see what they are playing with, though they rather look like they resent my intrusion on their play time to take this happy snap:)

Sunday

Thoughts of a Mermaid

For some time off and on, I've been pondering the idea of adding a Mermaid to my little Fantasy group. However, most of them are too big to compliment those I have already. I really wanted a YOSD size doll, so after too many hours of browsing the net, and still not finding what I was looking for, I came to the conclusion I was wasting good sewing time, so I gave up looking.

However, when I received Theron (Impldoll Teno), I began thinking about Gela and how I could perhaps adapt her to become my mermaid. Although I have an idea of where I am going with her, I still haven't worked it all out, but I did order a white Gela last night! I'll probably give her bow & arrow to Theron, but her horns and hooves can stay in her box until I figure what I want to do with them.

Now I know she's in production and will probably be here sometime in July, I'll think about making her tail while continuing with my other sewing.

EDIT: Have decided to sell this doll, it's available through the DOA marketplace.

Friday

Breaking the Silence

Yes, I know the blog has been a little on the quiet side, but hubby and I have had quite a social week, which means I haven't managed to get a lot done dolly wise.

Sunday, we spent the afternoon listening to the Groovin' Easy Orchestra, while feeding our faces with lovely fresh scones with jam and cream at the Bentleigh Club. (So fattening, no wonder I can't loose any weight. LOL!)

Tuesday, we went to the Princess Theatre to see "Anything Goes" ~ and we travelled in style. We both hate driving in the city and trying to find somewhere to park the car etc. can be a nightmare at times, so rather than risk a cab, we hired a chauffeured car to take us in and bring us home.

BTW if you are ever in need of transport around Melbourne, we can highly recommend "Melbourne Star Chauffeured Cars", the driver (Cam) was prompt, polite and friendly, the car (a beautiful Audi) was impeccably clean and the cost was only a fraction more than the price of a cab.

Yesterday, I received Teno from Impldoll and was surprised at how lovely and tactile his resin was. You can view pics of him here and here. As yet he hasn't any clothes, but that's on the agenda for next week, after I have finished the two dresses for my IMDA's.

So no pics to share today . . . we are off out again soon to enjoy dinner with friends, and then again next Tuesday to enjoy some yummy curries and meet another friend's new bride from overseas.

Wishing all my readers a lovely weekend, I'll be back with more photos next time.