This morning, I told Don that I should just write these words in my post.

“The world is shitty and we’re very, very angry.

Abolish Ice.

And here’s a picture of some cute dolls.”

That about sums it up.

I’m keeping my promise. Here is a picture of some cute dolls:

I had to get these three girls together. They are so darned cute!

I am so charmed by the Landoudou  and Little Keiko doll heads. The molds they have carved are charming. They are on the exact same body I use for many of my Blythe dolls, but the difference in head size makes it seem as if the body is smaller.

I want get some more eventually – when they are offered again. They’re usually only available once a year when they are offered for preorder and then you have to wait for 5 months or so to receive them. I have a little dream: a cubby full of them.

And, here is Prudence:

I had a not-so-pleasant experience this week concerning a Dragonfly Blythe doll (which Pru is) that had been ‘promised’ to me. I won’t go into the details, but she was the only Blythe on my wish list and I was led to believe that whenever the owner wanted to put her up for adoption, I was first in line. But since the owner originally overpaid for her, she wanted that same amount of money and I knew that Ola, the now retired customizer of these dolls, never sold dolls for that amount of money. It’s the principle of the thing, I guess, and the very real fact that money is always an issue. So, I said no. And then, I cried a little. Don told me to go for it, but I felt disappointed in the way she had handled it the whole thing. It left a bad taste in my mouth. Hopefully, one day I will find another redheaded Dragonfly Blythe. I really don’t want or need any other Blythes. I have enough.

Ah well. My little doll world has its strife, too.

Speaking of that, a Blythe friend who lives in St. Paul, posted photos of ICE rampaging through her neighborhood, which is not that far from where the Governor lives. Shocking, disgusting, enraging. She, bless her, is delivering food, etc. to those who are afraid to leave their houses.

THIS MUST STOP.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

This was the view the other morning.

I love a foggy morning and this one was spectacular.

We keeping adding an extra day to the Christmas tree’s time with us. I packed away all of the ornaments. It’s very dry, but there’s very little needle drop and we need to it stay a while longer. I mean, who cares, right? We’re happy with it.

And the over 60 year old snake plant is blooming. It didn’t bloom last year, but I had pruned some older shoots and it needed time to recover. The flowers (there are two shoots) came up in the midst of the newer growth.

Hey, Mom and Dad, your baby is awfully pretty. I miss you.

Today, I’m going to sort out the closet in the office/studio. Wish me luck!

Stay safe.

Happy Wednesday.

Yesterday, I impulsively decided to do the face up on my doll head from Little Keiko Dolls. She’s been sitting here for a couple of months. But that only happened after I checked with my friend Filipa as to whether it was too cold outside to use the sealant, Mr. Super Clear, which I had been thinking all along. It turns out it’s not about the temperature, it’s about the humidity. It needs to be less than 75%.  Ah! I had it all wrong.

So, I got out the box of customizing supplies and started in. I wanted her face up to be simple and delicate and I think I got that. By the way, the seemingly ever present wind kicked up while I was going in and out to spray more coats of Mr. Super Clear. Eventually, I had to open the doors to the shed and spray the last coat in there – with the doors open, as you need good ventilation.

The doll head is relatively the same size as the ones from Landoudou dolls. The mold is called ‘Bunny.’

It was late in the day when I could take a photo and I scrambled to find some light.

I chose green eyes and the style of wig – Little Keiko had several to choose from.

I got that dress from Qiulizio, a customizer in China, and the boots, which she made, as well. I hadn’t even opened the package, but the completion of this girl called for a whole new outfit.

She is attached to an Obitsu 22 body (the hardest part is always putting the head and body together.)

Same photo with some photo editing this morning:

It wasn’t until this morning that I realize the boots were on the wrong feet. Whoops.

Taken this morning. Honestly, she’s even prettier in person. I’ll keep trying for the perfect light in which to capture her lovely face.

I’m very pleased with the way she turned out. Nothing is ever perfect, but since she’s for me and not for sale, she passes the test.

She’s a delicate and ethereal girl.

I’m crazy about her and so is Don, who is my biggest cheerleader in these things.

I’ve named her Greta. It just came to me – and while I briefly considered Violet, it never really stuck.

Welcome, Greta!

Stay safe.

Happy Monday.