Sunday morning Christmas cheer.
Thank goodness our Christmas celebrations are relatively simple. I don’t think I have it in me to do much more than basic decorating and buying a few little things for Don – which I have yet to do. But he has to have something to open on Christmas morning, don’t you agree?
This will be a quiet and peaceful Christmas.
Okay. I have to ‘fess up. One more Blythe doll arrived late Friday night – all the way from Spain. I couldn’t resist her – there’s a story as to why. The woman who created Olivia, aka Livvy, and I were chatting on IG one day. Her name is Natalia and I first became familiar with her sprite-like dolls through my friend Susannah. Susannah is a long-time blogger and I’ve followed her for years. She lives in London. In fact, she was the person who introduced me to Blythe dolls (I’d been aware of them, but not the world of customized Blythe dolls, which is very different.) Susannah is an incredible photographer and her photos of her ever-increasing collection caught my attention. I became enchanted. She has several dolls from Natalia whose account is (at) VegaDolls on IG.
Anyway, I consulted Natalia when I was thinking of adopting Livvy, as she was being sold through a a woman who had adopted her from Natalia and I wanted to make sure everything was on the up-and-up. She assured me that the owner was a longtime friend and completely trustworthy. This initial conversation initiated a dialogue between us. One day, after BlytheMadrid, a convention where Natalia displayed her creations, I commented that she must be tired after all of that and she responded that she was not and was going to create another girl that week. What, she said, would I want in a doll? (She was trying to figure out what direction to take.) I told her short brownish hair and no bangs, as all my dolls had bangs. A week later, she wrote me and sent pictures of her newest creation and I fell for her. She wanted to give me the first option if I wanted her, but there was no pressure to buy her. But, she told me later that she had created her for me. I took a deep breath and purchased her. I never say never, but I’m pretty sure my family of girls is now complete.
Here she is:
Her name is Pippa. I briefly toyed with calling her Scout, but I realized I couldn’t call any other being, whether human or non-human by that name. Scout will always be our beloved Scout.
So she’s Pippa and I’m calling her Pip for short. Her nose is slightly rosy, so Don and I have decided she has allergies like her mom.
Those shoes have ladybugs on them! This is how she arrived in the box, a beautiful wooden box with the VegaDolls logo on it.
And here she is with her sister, who is showing her where all the clothes are:
Now I’m going to concentrate on clothing for the dolls. Maybe a new outfit once a month. I already have some things on the way but shipping is very slow because of the holidays.
Between these girls and my dollhouse and my books, I have a lovely little world in which to live and I’m very happy about it. And that world is underscored by my husband’s guitar.
Stay safe.
Happy Sunday.
What a fun new hobby you have started. I’m a little jealous of the girls’ outfits. They already have more clothes than I do. Watching all of this transpire reminds me of how much I loved playing with my dolls. Have fun and enjoy!
Wishing you and Don a very Merry Christmas and much love and good health in the New Year.
xoxoxo
They have WAY more clothes than I do, Cathy!
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Cathy! Thanks for being here.
Stay safe.
Pippa is a perfect name. She is adorable.
It’s too bad they are too big to live in your dollhouses. Wouldn’t that be fun?
You house looks so cozy and peaceful. Enjoy your Sunday.
Well, it might be fun, but I generally don’t like dolls in my dollhouses. I like to leave whoever might live there to the imagination.
Thanks so much, Marilyn.
Stay safe.
She’s a Christmas Cutie for sure; such a different look without the bangs!
Yes, very different. I wanted one girl who didn’t have bangs.
Thanks, Vicki.
Stay safe.
So adorable! She’s lucky to live with you and Don.
Your living room looks beautiful with the sun shining in!
<3
Thank you so much, Betsy!
Stay safe.
While your dolls are lovely, their bios and backstories are worth the read and wonderment, your home steals the show. The outdoors reflect your indoors. I could live in your space and be happy, content and thrive like I’m in a wonderland of my own creating.
Thank you for your kind words, Bobbie Jean. I’m glad you like it!
Stay safe.
Do your girls swap their clothes 😃?
I’m still hoping for a photograph of Don with his new guitar….
Yes, they swap clothes. I couldn’t afford to have entire wardrobes for each doll!
Photo of Don on today’s post.
Stay safe, Petra.
i agree with what others here have already said about your home, hobbies, creativity, the Christmas tree … so please carry on!
also, welcome to pip. i can tell she’s fitting in just fine.
i am home with a slight headache and a thought that it could mean the start of a sinus infection (i rarely get headaches … maybe once or twice a year … thanks to God about that). going to take it easy here, along with some over-the-counter medicines to stop any illness before it could start. and miss my family.
hope you are well, safe and have a nice day.
kathy
I hope you’re feeling better today, Kathy.
Stay safe!
What a great name for your new girl! Your tree looks lovely. Happy Sunday, Claudia.
Thank you so much, April.
Stay safe.
Lovely room! The green couch is so cool. I don’t know what to say about the girls’ clothes and accessories, just so darn cute!
Those clothes are beyond adorable! I love them.
Thanks, Lynda.
Stay safe.
My husband has a dobro-type (using the generic term, not the specific brand) guitar he bought when he first started learning the guitar. He had trouble finding anyone who could coach him here where we live, although music abounds here in Central Texas, so he signed up for some online classes. Unfortunately, after an injury last March, he hasn’t picked it up much, and I miss the sound of that guitar. I hope he’ll pick it up again soon. They’re lovely, aren’t they?
Yes, this guitar can be played like a dobro. I hope your husband feels better enough to get to the guitar soon. I know what you mean, it’s so nice hearing it being played, isn’t it?
Stay safe, Linda.
Welcome Pippa! I grew up the youngest of 4 girls, no brothers. You will have a lovely household!
Thanks, Tana. I sure love these little ones!
Stay safe.
Claudia — glad you can share pixs of your home — looks so comfy — your ‘girls’ are so cute!! this week will be busy here — grands here beginning Mon — parents arr later, haha!! Nannie/Pap gonna soak up this special time — we love it!! hoping your holidays are exactly like you all want them to be — best wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and Don. stay safe/healthy
Oh, enjoy your time with your family, Linda. It sounds like a wonderful week is ahead.
Stay safe.
Pippa is adorable. I know how you feel about the name Scout and now it’s my Granddaughters name not that I had anything to say bout that. LOL. So I only think about her when I hear that name. Wishing you a restful and peaceful Christmas!
Thank you, Linda.
Stay safe, my friend.