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.

Lately, I’ve been drawn to moody photos. Maybe it’s the season. Maybe it’s the hellhole this country has become. There are a lot of photographers out there – I’m thinking of Instagram at the moment – who aren’t afraid to explore shadows and imperfections. I’m sort of tired of trying to edit every photo to make sure it’s bright and colorful. So be prepared for moody dolls and moody dollhouses and moody my house.

Like this Defa Lucy doll.

It’s been warmer here lately, with the temperatures in the low to mid-forties during the day. We’ve also had some rain. So the snow has melted quite a bit and the icy patches are all gone. Of course, this won’t last, but I’m grateful for a little ‘palette cleansing’ around here.

We are laying low as we struggle with this week’s heartbreaking execution of an innocent woman by a member of 🧊. I can’t find words right now for what our country has become, for the evil human beings working in the WH and throughout the government, so full of hatred and ignorance and self-loathing. It erodes their hearts, their minds, and their souls. Each and every one of them needs to be put on trial and tossed in prison for the rest of their pathetic lives. We need to rise up and stop them. Wiser minds than mine can figure out the how, but it has to be done.

Prayers for the removal of this administration. Prayers for all the innocent Americans who are being impacted by their policies. Prayers for our world.

Love you all.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.