The catalpa at sunset last night. It is packed with flowers and the scent is utterly intoxicating. We had to run outside to take in the beauty of the moment. We are blessed.

Mowing is on the docket for today. Because…it’s going to rain tomorrow. And Sunday. We’ve had so much rain this spring. The garden is lusher than ever because of that, but we could use a break. I had to spray/seal a doll’s face yesterday – several times – and I do it in the secret garden because it’s a bit protected from the wind. It is so wet back there. I was trudging back and forth through mud, it was like being in a swamp.

Speaking of that doll, here is the finished product. (I’ve had the head for months and months and only just now got around to painting her face.)

This is Audrey. I didn’t have a name until the very last minute.

Not perfect by a long shot, but that’s okay. She’s just for me. The hardest part was glueing the eyelashes in because, unlike a Blythe, there are no eyelids with a slight slit in which to insert them. Oh, and attaching the body to the head was incredibly frustrating. I cursed frequently, as it was the end of the day, and I was TIRED. I think I’m going to tighten that connection a bit more today.

I decided to go for red lips, because why not?

The Little Keiko Doll sisters. I’m a bit of a sap, but when I bring a new kind of doll into the family, I always think she has to have a sister. I don’t want them to feel lonely. The Blythes, of course, have lots of sisters.

When I got Wren, I eventually had to get Lily – by the same maker, Eat Zongzhi.

And a few months back, I ordered another head from Landazz dolls. Ruby needs a sister. She won’t arrive for a few more months, and to save money, I will do her face up myself.

Then, that will be it for the face ups and more dolls. It’s getting a little crowded over on the shelves. The only exception I would make, and that would only happen if I had some extra cash, would be a red haired girl from Dragonfly Blythe. Since she’s not customizing any longer, there are only so many available, and most owners don’t want to give them up. Understandably.

Probably a bit too much doll info today, but I’m still a little jazzed from working on Audrey.

Stay safe. If you’re marching tomorrow, stay peaceful.

Sending lots of love and support to everyone.

Happy Friday.