Memorial Day

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Theme: Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day, remembering and praying for those who gave their lives in service to their country.

Spright Beauty

With a Little Help

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Theme: With a Little Help from my Friends


Gidget loves to wear cute boots with her dresses, but she can never get them off without a little help from a friend.

Curly Blue Babe and Cherry Beach Sunset


I was super excited to find these cherry boots on eBay recently! I've been looking for the boots or the "Knees and Toes Sweet" set, which includes the boots, for ages. This was listed as "blythe cute shoes boots original takara shoe set". NO mention of cherries--no wonder I couldn't find it!

Slow Down!

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Theme: Slow Down


Marina's plan for a pet-sitting business looked great on paper, but it was a lot harder than than she expected it to be when she put it into action.

Playful Raindrops is walking an strange assortment of animals that came with Littlest Pet Shop Blythe dolls. That octopus in the lead is killing me!

This is her stock dress and hairband. The hairband was impossible to put on her without making her hair look weird, so I sewed the band part of it to the under side of the bow, and sewed on a hairclip. Much better!

Cry Baby Cry

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Theme: Cry Baby Cry

Heidi has discovered that some things in life aren't worth doing
 for $10 an hour.

Cousin Olivia

Playful Raindrops

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Theme: Rain

Look who arrived just in time for today's theme: Playful Raindrops! I ordered her a couple of months ago, when she was still in "sketch" form. Her clothes are really cute--the raincoat is a completely new item in my dolls' collective wardrobe, and her dress is a cute too (I'll have to show you that another time). The boots fit very tightly;  the right one in particular was hard to get all the way on, and she isn't wearing socks or stockings, so these might get passed down to one of her Middie sisters.

She has the shortest hair of any of my dolls. You can't see it here with the hood on, but it is a rather modern haircut: slightly shorter in back and longer in the front. I don't know if that was intentional or not, but it is cute! I'm surprised it's perfectly straight, though, because in her "official" photos the ends are curled up. The color is exactly the same as Cousin Olivia and Ice Rune.

Every new dolly needs a name, and I've decided to continue the watery theme and call her Marina.

The Two of Us

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Two of Us


The two of us are alike in every way except one: she likes vanilla, and I like strawberry!

Candy Carnival Blythe dolls.

Birthday!

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Theme: Birthday!

Every day is SOMEONE'S birthday, so if it's yours, 

consider this a special wish just for you!

Simply Lilac, Miss Sally Rice, and My Little Candy


And then I took another picture for this theme:

Heather, my Prima Dolly Violet, looking simply beautiful in white!

Blackbird

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Theme: Blackbird


"I found this pretty egg on the ground. I wonder, where is the mama bird?"

This Blythe doll is Charlotte des Fleurs--isn't she gorgeous??

The egg is really a robin's egg; I found it on the ground recently when I went for a walk. There is a hole on the other side and it was empty except for the yolk. I brought it home and washed it out, and I will add it to my bird nest/feather/egg shell collection.

The blackbird is a piece of statuary that my husband gave me, because he knows I love animals. It's pretty cool!

Picnic

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Theme: Carry that Weight


"Whew! This basket is getting heavier by the minute! I think we should stop right here--this looks like a good spot for our picnic."

Middie Nellie Nibbles, and Neo Raspberry Sorbet Blythe dolls. The Neo, Bonnie, is wearing the stock outfit from Country Summer. I almost bought that doll, but then I realized that she is very much like Bonnie, and it was just her outfit I loved--so I bought the outfit for Bonnie.

Piggies!

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Theme: Piggies!

After reading the book "Charlotte's Web", May gained a new appreciation for pigs. 

Middie Blythe Melomelomew.

Her Majesty

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Theme: Her Majesty


She has never understood why her sisters refuse to call her "Your Majesty", but to keep the peace, she allows them to call her "Jane".

 Jane, my one and only original Kenner Blythe doll.

Three Cool Cats

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Theme: Three Cool Cats

Cool cats know: attitude is everything.

Prima Dolly Peony, Simply Lilac, Simply Peppermint.

Work it Out

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Theme: We Can Work it Out


"Did you have a good work out?"
"It wasn't my best...but you know, the only BAD workout is the one you didn't do!"

The lovely Simply Lilac and Simply Peppermint look quite fresh for having just finished their work outs.

She's No Fool

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Theme: The Fool on the Hill


Determined never to be thought of as a fool--on a hill, or anywhere else--Charity keeps a motivational poster on the wall near her study desk.

This Blythe doll is Mod Molly.

A Mixed Blessing

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Theme: Getting Better


"Good news! Since you are getting better so quickly, this will be your last injection!" (The nurse may think this is good news, but Pearl feels it is a mixed blessing.)

That's Dainty Biscuit in the bed, and Petit Dejeuner playing nurse.

Good Day Sunshine

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Theme: Good Day Sunshine



Nothing will stop Gidget from going to the beach today. (It's a good thing she hasn't noticed that her sunglasses are missing. THAT might have stopped her!)

Cherry Beach Sunset Blythe doll

Boys

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Theme: Boys


It's just a typical day at the park...but the boys may have to change their plans.

Francoise Ananassa and Nellie Nibbles Middie Blythe dolls, and Sonny Angels.

Run For Your Life!

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Theme: Run For Your Life


Penelope has an irrational fear of even the gentlest-looking dogs.

This is exactly how my daughter reacted to dogs...and bees...when she was younger. She still reacts this way to bees.

Kaleidoscope

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Theme: Kaleidoscope

Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope--a slight change, 

and all the patterns alter. (Sharon Salzberg)

Here's Kat, my Kaleidoscope Kustoms Blythe doll, living her life in vivid color.

Help!

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Theme: Help!


Bree loves it when people compliment her on her beautiful, thick hair. What she doesn't love is trying to get her hairbrush through it every day!

Simply Lilac and Lena Elena

From Me to You

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Theme: From Me to You

Here comes Daphne, with a great big gift for YOU!!

Daphne is my Candy Carnival Blythe doll.

Your Mother Should Know

Blythe a Day on Flickr 5/8/16
Your Mother Should Know


Stepping outside, Jane saw a shocking sight. "BOYS! I think your mother should know that you are running around without your pants on! I'm going to call her right now!"

The Sonny Angels just laughed and ran away. Jane never thought angels could be so naughty.

This shocked-looking Blythe is Jane, my Kenner.

Happy Mother's Day!

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Theme: All You Need is Love

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers 

who are being celebrated today!

These Blythes are Puchippu Chappu Pepa, Cloud 9 Bowl, and Lena Elena.

I'm Only Sleeping

Blythe a Day theme:
I'm Only Sleeping



"Hi Pearl, I'm bored. Whatcha doing?"

"Oh not much...I'm only SLEEPING!! Go back to bed, Kitty!"

These dolls are Dainty Biscuit and Francoise Ananassa.

All Together Now!

Blythe a Day on Flickr 5/6/16
All Together Now


The Tug of War is the most popular activity at the annual church picnic. Everyone is welcome to participate, no matter how big or small. You can hear the team captains shouting, "All together now--PULL!!!"

These Blythes are: Cherry Beach Sunset, Mod Molly, Puchippu Chapu Pepa (middie), and My Little Candy.

Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the triumph of the Mexican army over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. 
Just in case you wanted to know.

Okay, so, yes...this picture is very similar to the one I did last year for Cinco de Mayo. The same doll (Milky Way Sugar), wearing the same dress, in front of the same background. The guitar is a better prop than the felt taco she was holding last year, so that's an improvement! I was really out of ideas for this. Here's last year's photo, below.

May the Fourth

Blythe a Day on Flickr 5/4/16
May the Fourth Be With You


You wouldn't guess it to look at them, but these girls are huge Star Wars fans. They have a massive collection of action figures that they use to create scenes that were never actually in any of the movies.

May the Fourth be with you, from Jubilee and Tillie!

They are Simply Thumpty Thump and Simply Bubble Boom Blythe dolls, and Boba Fett and Darth Maul Star Wars figures (from my husband's collection.)

Magic Carpet Ride

Blythe a Day on Flickr, 5/3/16
Flying

After watching the movie "Aladdin", June and Kitty were thrilled to discover that their very own living room carpet is magical and can fly, too!! Have fun girls, and be home in time for dinner!

These Middie Blythe dolls are Francoise Ananassa and Yellow Marshmallow

A Day in the Life...

Blythe a Day on Flickr, 5/2/16
A Day in the Life


This is just a typical day in the life of Pearl: since she doesn't like the atmosphere of the college library, she does most of her studying in bed!

Pearl is my Dainty Biscuit Blythe doll.

May Day

Blythe a Day 5/1/16
May Flowers

"Happy May Day, Lala! I brought you some flowers to celebrate!"

This is Merry, my Prima Dolly Marigold Blythe doll.