Since I’m filled with anxiety and fear lately (gee, I wonder why?) I’m going to post something cute. Adorable, in fact.
I’m not ordering any new dolls for the time being – maybe forever – but I ordered a doll head, faceup, and wig about 7 months ago from a BJD designer in China. This particular doll is very popular on my Blythe feed and I was enchanted by her ‘look.’ She was very reasonably priced, and as with most BJDs, the designer posts a preorder and then makes enough dolls to fulfill that order. It takes a lot of time because they are not mass produced. In this case, the heads had to be made, then shipped to the designer, then individual faceups had to be done, etc. I didn’t order the body because I had an OB 22 body on hand. That’s the same body that several of my Blythes have, as well as Jessie, the Little Keiko doll that I did the faceup for.
I knew she was going to ship about a week ago, but never received any tracking information. That made me very uneasy because the doll was coming all the way from Beijing. That’s never happened before. I was also concerned about customs fees, which I’ve never had to pay, but are now in place due to actions of the felon in the WH. But late in the day on Monday, there was a knock on the front door and the mail carrier was standing there with a box from China. It took less than a week, which is astounding. And no customs fee, though I’m not exactly sure why.
Here she is:
I hadn’t even thought of a name ahead of time, but the minute I looked at her, I knew she was Ruby. She has the smallest head of any of my dolls, even smaller than Lily or Wren. But it’s beautifully in proportion to the OB 22 body. (I’ll take a picture soon of a Blythe and a Little Keiko and this girl, so you can get an idea of the difference in body/head size.)
Her hair looks a little auburn here because of the sun streaming in our windows. That was yesterday. Today, it’s raining.
The wig was made by another creator in China, who is a pal of Ruby’s designer. It’s really beautiful. She even included a mini comb and brush!
Don is enchanted by her. I am, too. I must admit, her arrival lifted my spirits on Monday and Tuesday. Now, of course, I want another so she can have a friend. But the process takes so long, so that may not happen.
I have another video for you. It’s a tour of Hummingbird Cottage, my first attempt at restoring a dollhouse.
Since my site was infected today, and the only thing I’m doing differently is adding YouTube links, I’m going to discontinue that. Just go to YouTube and search under: claudiathechroniccollector.
Dollhouse Tour: Hummingbird Cottage
I hope you enjoy the little tour.
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Stay safe.
Happy Wednesday.
I have a new granddaughter, and I was wondering if you thought these dolls would be good for younger kids or are they mainly for collecting for adults. They are just so sweet I’d love the idea of starting a collection for my granddaughter.
Snow and terrible wind in Nebraska the past few days but today is sunny and maybe a bit warmer. Ready to be outside cutting cedar trees in the pastures.
Have a good day!
No, they’re dolls for adult collectors, Darlene.
I hope the weather gets better!
Stay safe.
I have been enjoying your videos. The dollhouse details are amazing! I also loved your studio tour videos.
So glad you like them, Emily!
Stay safe.
Ruby is just precious. She looks very thoughtful and discerning.
She is a quiet girl.
Thanks, Jenny.
Stay safe.
I think a fun post was just the ticket! Ruby is adorable. What a sweet face. And I just watched the Hummingbird Cottage tour. Lovely. I really love all the rooms, but especially the living room and upstairs sitting room most, I think. At least on this viewing. Next time it might be the kitchen!
Yes, they’re my favorite rooms, too.
Thanks, Jeanie.
Stay safe.
Ruby is ( to me) a quite and thoughtful little girl. I see her as inquisitive and a very kind girl.
I like her very much.
Take Care,
Kaye
P.S.
Each morning I feel my heart is crushed a little more
Mine, too, Kaye.
Hang in there.
Stay safe.
Ruby looks how I feel – anxious. Or maybe that’s just projection and a cold starting? In any case she is very cute. And the doll house…..so expressive!
Ceci.
Thanks so much, Ceci.
Stay safe.
Ruby has such a beautiful and expressive face. She looks so cute in that outfit too. Having that pretty little face arrive in the mail would lift anyone’s spirits. We had a snowstorm most of the day today and that was dispiriting to say the least.
Take care,
Kay
Oh, winter seems so oppressive when we watch evil deeds in DC.
Stay safe, Kay.
Indeed. We did NOT watch the creature’s speech to Congress. The Bucks were playing and I have a soft spot for Giannis who has been living and playing here since he left Greece 12 years ago when he was 18. We both went to bed in a much better mood.
K.
Good for you!
Bonjour Claudia,
J’aime beaucoup ta nouvelle poupée Ruby. Elle a un air très attendrissant et une expression presque humaine.
Je te souhaite un bon weekend malgré tout ce qui se passe en ce moment à la WH.
Amitiés
Hélène
Merci beaucoup, Helene!
Stay safe.