A Little Preview

Of what's to come, over on my other blog. I have been working on a couple of dioramas and playing with my "kiddies" at the same time.

Holly has kicked off her shoes so she can enjoy some down time with a good book, cup of tea and her favourite biscuit.

I have no time join her, she has me building more bookshelves, doing more painting, sewing curtains and binding books. Who would have guessed how demanding these little kiddies would become? They're slave drivers, all five of them!

Almost Finished

Finally had some time today to complete the tiling in my dolly kitchen and Holly and Primrose couldn't wait for the new walls which I ordered recently, to have some photos taken. I was hoping to have the other double bench done too, but it was missing a back piece. Fortunately, the piece is being sent with the walls, so hopefully it will all be done this time next week.

Once I'd taken this photo I noticed the gap between the corner unit and the sink. I'm not sure what I can do about it though. I may try painting the new walls (ones without windows) white and see if that makes a difference, before re-cutting the tiles. The black & white papered wall shown here, will be replaced with a window wall and drapes.

Holly could also do with a little blush on her cheeks, she's looking a little pekid. Primrose does have a faint hint of rosiness, but if I'm going to blush Holly, I may as well do Primrose too.

Primrose is wearing rompers and cardigan which I made for another doll (can't remember which) but they fit her perfectly. Both girls shoes are slightly too big, but they'll do for now.

Anyone else working on any projects?

P.S. Michelle Bogart! Welcome to my blog, do you have a dolly blog of your own?

Happy Anniversary to Me

I just realised that this year marks Xanadu's Dolls tenth year . . . how time flies when you are having fun with like minded souls. Little did I know when I posted about my 1st Anniversary bunny Jax that I would still be posting on this blog ten years later.

Many of the original bloggers who I chatted with over the years have moved on and new ones have joined our ranks. I'd like to thank everyone for their visits and friendship, especially those who have stuck with me through the ups and downs we all faced with Covid and my recent ill health.

To celebrate this occasion I've taken a few snaps of the dolls who haven't been seen for a while.

If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise

If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise

For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain

Because today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic

To see the full lyrics and hear it sung by Henry Hall click HERE

Eloi and Suzanne with their teddy bears

Ava and Anais

(who's wondering why she has the small teddy bear and who stole her hat)

These little Minouche's will soon be a group of five (yes, back to an uneven number) just as soon as Emile arrives home.  I'm feeling happy today and hope you are all having a wonderful week.