Blue

Blythe a Day May 31, 2015
Poetry


Daphne would like to share her original poem with you. It's called "Blue".

Daphne is my Candy Carnival Blythe doll. Blue is a wonderful needle-felted creation by violetpi on Etsy. And yes, I do wish I had two! Maybe I need to do something about that...

Morning News

Blythe a Day May 30, 2015
Newspaper


She gets up with the sun, and after she's dressed, Charity catches up on the news.

Charity is my Mod Molly Blythe doll.

Say "Cheese"!

Blythe a Day May 29, 2015
Cheese!


Sally is a budding photographer. She never wants to miss a great shot, so she carries her camera everywhere she goes.

This is Sally, my Miss Sally Rice Blythe doll. The camera was part of an inexpensive accessory pack for Our Generation dolls, which I found at Target.

Favorite Outfit

Blythe a Day May 28, 2015
Favorite Outfit

Around here, our favorite outfit is always the newest one! I whipped up this dress and hairbow with Maisy in mind; after all, shouldn't the newest girl get the newest outfit? I love these colors on her, and the cute deer print on the skirt.

Maisy is a Spright Beauty Blythe doll.

Wild Wild West

Blythe a Day May 27, 2015
Wild, Wild West

It's been a long day on the cattle trail for Cowgirl Grace.

Grace is my Petit Dejeuner Champs Elysee Blythe doll.

My Vice

Blythe a Day May 26, 2015
What's Your Vice?

Here it is: my vice. Or should I say, one-third of my vice? These are just the girls hanging out on the dining room sideboard.

The Beauty of Nature

Blythe a Day May 25, 2015
The Beauty of Nature


A natural beauty, enjoying the beauty of nature.

This is Maisy, my newest girl who is a Spright Beauty Blythe doll. I pre-ordered her from CC Toys based on her pre-release drawing (I'm a sucker for the pink haired girls, plus, she has sleep eyes--which means she has two strings instead of one, one of which closes her lids and changes the eyes, the second of which opens the lids). When I saw actual photos of her I was a bit worried...she is "translucent", so her face tends to look very shiny and a little strange in photos. But all is well because she is gorgeous in person, and she is my new favorite doll!

Hello? Are You There?

Blythe a Day May 24, 2015
Hello? Are You There?


Citrine and Penelope have found a way to avoid the expense of using cell phones.

Penelope, on the left, is Snowflake Sonata. Citrine is Ice Rune.

Dream Job

Blythe a Day May 23, 2015
Dream Job


The day Bonnie successfully repaired the toilet was the day she decided to pursue her dream of becoming...A PLUMBER!!

Bonnie is my Raspberry Sorbet Blythe doll.

Haunted by the Past

Blythe a Day May 22, 2015
Ghosts

Despite her calm appearance, Claire often feels haunted by the ghosts of her past.

This "haunting" artwork was created by my daughter Jenna. Claire is my I Love You It's True Blythe doll.

Grace's Wish

Blythe a Day May 21, 2015
I Wish I Were Here...


Grace is sighing over the picture she received from her friend, Maluhia, who lives in Hawaii. Will Grace ever get to enjoy that tropical sunshine??

Grace is a Petite Dejeuner Champs Elysees Blythe doll. Her postcard is from our friend Sara in Hawaii, and features her pretty girl named Maluhia--who is wearing a dress I made for her!

Transportation

Blythe a Day May 20, 2015
Transportation


Wendy and Hope love any sort of transportation that involves horses, but they would especially love to ride in a magical horse-drawn pumpkin!

Purple-haired Wendy is Simply Lilac, and Hope is Simply Peppermint. The toys are from my daughter's childhood.

Off With Your Head!

Blythe a Day May 19, 2015
Off With Your Head!


Charlotte's obsession with "Alice in Wonderland" is really getting old.

The pink-haired girl is my Prima Dolly London (whom I call London).  Charlotte is my Precocious Candy's Mushroom Blythe.

Empress

Blythe a Day May 18, 2015
Empress

Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Promise.

Promise is my newest girl, so she gets to be Empress! She is Little Milk Heart, and she was my Mother's Day gift.

Peace & Love

Blythe a Day, May 17, 2015
Peace & Love


I guess this one just speaks for itself.

That girl is Jubilee, my Simply Thumpty Thump Blythe doll.

Money Tree

Blythe a Day May 16, 2015
Coins


And to think, Merry's sisters all laughed at her when she said she was going to grow a money tree from the coins in her piggy bank!

Merry is my Prima Dolly Marigold Blythe doll.

Tea for Me

Blythe a Day May 15, 2015
Coffee or Tea?


Juliette is enjoying a quiet moment, thinking about her favorite hot beverage: tea!

Juliette is my Sadie Sprinkles Blythe doll. Ain't she pretty?

Portrait

Blythe a Day May 14, 2015
Portrait


This photo was taken during the recent apparation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Blytheville. Her serene countenance has left a stong impression on us all.

This is my Milky Way Sugar Blythe doll.

Where My Blythes and I Live

Blythe a Day May 13, 2015
Where I Live

I am LOVING today's theme, because as you can see, I have a very nice set of steps leading up to my front door--these steps are PERFECT for lining up my girls and taking a group shot.  I'm surprised I never thought of this before! We are located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and the weather was perfect to be outside taking pictures.

Yes, it was a lot of work hauling all 40 of these lovelies outside (and then back inside again). They came as they were, and luckily everyone was dressed! A few are barefoot, however. I did this as quickly as I could because I didn't want to be out there when the school bus dropped off the neighborhood kids, so not every girl looks perfect, but it is a nice bright photo and I'm pretty happy with it.

Favorite Food

Blythe a Day May 12, 2015
Favorite Food


Brock and Cat feel all bright and sparkly on the rare occasions when they eat their favorite food: COTTON CANDY!!

Brock and Cat are custom Blythe dolls by Chantilly Lace and Kaleidoscope Kustoms. Thank you, PicMonkey, for your awesome photo effects!

Let's Dance!

Blythe a Day May 11, 2015
Let's Dance!


Eve especially loves to teach ballet to the littlest girls.  It improves strength and coordination, boosts self-confidence, and lifts the spirits. Let's dance!

Eve is my Milky Way Sugar Blythe doll. The little girls are Mooshka dolls.

Crazy Cat Lady

Blythe a Day May 10, 2015
Bright Colors


It doesn't bother Tillie when her sisters warn her that she's going to turn into a crazy cat lady--she considers that a compliment!

Today's theme is Bright Colors, and since almost all of my pictures have bright colors, I considered this a "free" day! I've been wanting to feature the incredible cat artwork you see on the wall behind Tillie; that was a swap gift from a friend on Craftster. She asked for pictures of all my kitties, and this little banner (which fits into a matchbox) is what she made. Her name is Kira Nichols, and you can find her blog HERE.

Tillie is my Simply Bubble Boom Blythe doll.

Freedom

Blythe a Day May 9, 2015
Freedom


Calliope gets a wonderfully patriotic feeling in her heart when she sees the American flag fluttering in the breeze, and she is proud to live "in the land of the free, and the home of the brave."

Calliope is my Can Can Cat Blythe doll.

Let it Be

Blythe a Day May 8, 2015
Let It Be


When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

(From the Beatles song "Let it Be")

These Blythe dolls are Milky Way Sugar and Raspberry Sorbet.

Spring Flowers

Blythe a Day May 7, 2015
Spring Flowers


The buttercups are in bloom! Fleur can't resist relaxing in the midst of them.

Fleur is my Charlotte des Fleurs Blythe doll.

Let's Bowl!

Blythe a Day May 6, 2015
Sporty Girl


Penny only participates in one sport: bowling--but she loves it passionately! As the captain of her bowling team, she has led her teammates to victory in the state-wide championships three years in a row!

Penny is my Cloud 9 Bowl Blythe doll. She came with this awesome outfit, including the retro glasses. The bowling pins are real, and were presented to my son as trophies when he was in a league--they each have an engraved plate on the other side with details of the awards. The cute ball, bag, towel, and score cards were a lucky find at Target--they came in an accessory pack for Our Generation dolls.

Cinco de Mayo

Blythe a Day May 5, 2015
Cinco de Mayo


Did someone say "Fiesta"??

Happy Cinco de Mayo to everyone!

This is Eve, my Milky Way Sugar Blythe doll. I was hoping to show her posing with some half-size souvenir maracas my husband brought back to me from a trip near the Mexican boarder, but I couldn't get Eve to hold them in any sort of convincing way.  So I had to go with the back-up plan: a felt taco.

May the Fourth

Blythe a Day May 4, 2015
May the Fourth Be With You!


Grace has been waiting impatiently for her favorite day of the year, and now it's May the Fourth--finally!! She has settled in to watch all the Star Wars movies in a back-to-back marathon. May the force be with you!

Grace is my Petit Dejeuners Champs Elysee Blythe doll.

Smart Girls ROCK!

Blythe a Day May 3, 2015
Girls Rock!


It was immediately clear to the others that Jubilee didn't understand what the "Smart Girls Rock" club was all about.

These girls are Grace (Petit Dejeuners), Calliope (Can Can Cat), and Jubilee (Simply Thumpty Thump).

Exploration

Blythe a Day May 2, 2015
Exploration


Grace wants to explore the world, but where should she start--close to home, or far afield?

Grace is my Petit Dejeuners Champs Elysee Blythe doll.

Rock Me, Amadeus

Blythe a Day May 1, 2015
Rock Me, Amadeus


The Mozart in the Park series was a huge success.  Juliette played a modern interpretation of Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, and she wasn't nervous at all!

Juliette is my Sadie Sprinkles Blythe doll. The audience is comprised of several Midi Blythe dolls.