I chose to illustrate this picture with this sweet quote from Anne of Green Gables because it could also apply to the approaching new year…it’s a fresh beginning with no mistakes in it yet.
Also, the word “new” applies to this lovely dress from On Blythe Street (on Etsy), which I received from my friend Angie, for Christmas—she sent the boots and stockings too! I think this outfit is perfect for Unicorn Maiden.
“I literally could not feel more cozy right now if I were actually inside a marshmallow.” —Alice Clayton
Picnic Al Fresco, Middie Smiley Waffle, and Prima Dolly Cassis for the theme “Enjoy an outdoor fire” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The fire is a drawing on colored paper.
“Life is a series of surprises and would not be worth taking or keeping if it were not.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
I received a surprise today: this fabulous Blythe outfit from my friend Sandie. She crocheted the dress and hat in such a wonderful shade of blue; I knew it would be perfect with Simply Thumpty Thump’s hair—and it is! Usually I dress this doll to look like a girl in her early teens, but this dress proves that she can look like a classy young woman too. Thanks Sandie! You made my day!
It seems that the snow cave they built for their little sister is too good…she says she’s not coming out of it, EVER!
Prima Dolly Cassis, Middie Smiley Waffle, and Picnic Al Fresco for the theme “Build a snow fort” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
May your dreams come true in the new year.
This is Leading Lady Lucy for the theme “Dream about the new year” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
Who knew that the best part of learning to ski would be the view from the chairlift?
This is Prima Dolly Cassis, wearing Ice Rune’s stock outfit and Barbie skis for the theme “Go skiing” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The chairlift is from Target. I have no idea what purpose it was intended for, or how other people use it…could it be anything else but a doll picture prop?
Happy Boxing Day!
This picture is for the theme “Boxing Day,” and after Googling it, I still don’t really get what it is, so I decided to think of it as an extension of Christmas Day. That’s Picnic Al Fresco handing out boxes from the back of this new scratcher thing we got for our cats from Target…you can only see the back, so you’ll have to trust me that it’s the cutest little Christmas-themed train engine. It took a while to put together, partly because there are a lot of pieces, and partly because various cats wanted to try it out while I was still assembling it. It seems quite sturdy, so hopefully it won’t suffer a collapse, like the cute taco truck did that we got last year. The other Blythes in the picture are Tokyo Bright, Prima Dolly Cassis, Nellie Nibbles, and a Littlest Pet Shop Blythe whose name I don’t remember.
Fani Flamingo got the most perfect gift from her Secret Santa on Christmas Eve: flamingo earrings!
This picture is for the theme “Christmas Eve” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The earrings were a very inexpensive find at Claire’s.
Nothing to see here…it’s just a family of reindeer out for a walk.
I splurged on these costumes at CC Toys recently…aren’t they the funniest things? These dolls are Cadence Majorette, Nellie Nibbles, and Connie Corneille. For the theme “Take a walk in the snow” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
Every year it’s the same story: Sally and Susie agree that they want to work together on a Christmas puzzle, but they can’t agree on which one! How can they solve their problem?
They are both Miss Sally Rice, for the theme “Tackle a jigsaw puzzle” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
Welcome, winter! May your days be merry and bright!
This is Tokyo Bright for the theme “Welcome winter” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
Home is where your slippers are.
Smiley Waffle and Lady Panacea warm their feet by the fire for the theme “Cozy slippers” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I made the pink slippers; the green ones are from Mrs. Retro Mama’s stock outfit.
Remember, the important thing isn’t whether you win or lose…it’s how you play the game.
Middies Lena Elena and Smiley Waffle for the theme “Board game” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
How can a person concentrate on her reading with such beautiful distractions nearby?
This is Zyanya Remembers for the theme “Read a book” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The wallpaper is Christmas wrapping paper.
Dissatisfied with the Christmas movies she sees in TV, Connie decides to make her own. It’s called The Littlest Reindeer, and not surprisingly, it stars Connie in the title role.
Connie Corneille is a Petite Blythe doll. She’s wearing a cute reindeer outfit I bought from CC Toys this year. I got the outfits in Neo and Middie sizes too…yes, there’s a picture coming soon with all three together!
Every day in the Christmas season feels like a party!
Prima Dolly Amaryllis is wearing Frosty Frock’s stock dress and hat for the theme “Holiday party” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
The fresh snow was irresistible. Over the course of one busy hour, Holly rolled and packed and shaped it into the best snowman she had ever made.
This Blythe doll is Picnic Al Fresco, for the theme “Build a snowman” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
The weather report called for snow, so Vera prepared to shovel the driveway. Looks like she has some free time now!
This is Vera Florentine for the theme “Prepare to shovel the driveway” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. We didn’t have a shovel, to I improvised with part of a cardboard tube, some foil, and a wooden dowel.
Food and drink! Twinkling lights! Nutcrackers! The Christmas market has everything you need to feel the holiday spirit.
Lady Camellia and Lady Panacea for the theme “Holiday lights” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I’m so pleased with my nutcracker stand!! It’s made by Byer’s Choice for their dolls, but it works great for Blythe…and the best part is, I got it for half price when a local store was closing! All the nutcrackers on the stand are fixed in place. I bought the big one, next to the stand, when we lived in Germany.
“Here’s my Christmas gift to you: I’m going to tell you the secret ingredient in my special holiday hot cocoa. Are you ready?…?…?…Still ready?…?…?…It’s evaporated milk! And yes, I DO think I can drink all that!
Cinema Princess for the theme “Create a signature holiday drink” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. As soon as I saw the theme I knew I would use this cup of cocoa ornament I found at Hallmark for it…it’s big and perfect!
What’s on your playlist?
I made this picture with Lady Panacea for the theme “Create a Holiday Music Playlist” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. Check out my new reindeer with candy striped antlers! He’s new from Schleich this year.
Cake will always be the answer.
This Blythe is Lady Panacea, holding a real, tiny cake. I took extreme liberties with today’s theme in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr, which is “Bake a Homemade Fruit Cake.” I had trouble coming up with something I was happy with for the theme as it is written, so I just went with the word cake. I think it’s okay because ultimately, I’m the one who has to be happy with my picture. And I am.
Is it possible to have too many gingerbread houses, or cats? No and no!
This is Precocious Candy’s Mushroom for the theme “Gingerbread house” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I bought myself an Advent calendar this year…every day I get another one of these cute wooden cat cutouts. These are the first four (I took this picture on Dec. 4th…I like to work ahead…but I wish I had a few more to include in the picture!)
Whoever said “happiness is handmade” was right. This crafting party is really fun!
For the theme “Make a winter craft” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
“Christmas is a together-y sort of holiday.” —Winnie the Pooh
Simply Lilac and Simply Peppermint place the new Pusheen plush wreath for the theme “Outside decorations” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
These dolls are, left to right: Gerda Eternity, Minty Magic, Zyanya Remembers, and Mandy Cotton Candy, posing for the theme “Sing Christmas carols” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
When it snows, you have two choices: shovel, or go tobogganing.
You can see which option Simply Lilac and Simply Peppermint chose for the theme “Go tobogganing “ in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
“Dear Santa…”
This Blythe Middie is Smiley Waffle. The picture is for the theme “Write a letter to Santa Claus” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I absolutely LOVE this outfit from TheDollsDresser on Etsy. The fit is perfect and the workmanship is great. How adorable are the striped tights? My favorite part of this picture is her little feet under the table.
Hat? Scarf? Coat? Mittens? Boots? Yep, she’s winterized!
This is Simply Lilac for the theme “Get winterized!” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a large gift bag.
“If only my wallet was as bottomless as my shopping cart!”
This is Simply Peppermint for the theme “Do some online shopping” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. She is wearing a vintage Skipper dress I found at my local antique mall. How did I get the cart to stay on the wall?…?…? It’s a flat lay!
“There’s no time to waste! The baking must begin TODAY if we are going to have all the cookies, cakes and sweet rolls that we need for Christmas!”
Minty Magic poses for the theme “Christmas Baking” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
Wherever you are, BE there.
This is Spring Hope, proving that she is not limited to one season only. She is wearing Gerda Eternity’s stock outfit. The scene behind her is a vinyl photography background. This is for the theme “Be mindful” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
Today and every day, be kind.
This is Playful Raindrops for the theme “Be kind” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. It’s a chalkboard flat lay.
Relax…it’s almost Christmas!
Winterish Allure was the obvious choice for this picture with a red and green color scheme, because of her gorgeous red lips. For the theme “Have a facial” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I made the cucumber slices out of felt.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle
Taking Aristotle’s words to heart, Vera went for a run with her dog every day until it became a habit. She is an excellent runner.
Vera Florentine and a doggy Christmas ornament from Target illustrate the theme “Exercise” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
A thankful heart is a happy heart. Happy Thanksgiving!
This is Sadie Sprinkle for the theme “Be Thankful” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr AND because this is Thanksgiving Day in the US.
I’ll practice patience tomorrow! By the way, do these clocks seem slow to you?
This is UFO a GoGo posing for the theme “Practice patience” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
If you want to make the world a better place, volunteer.
Bow Wow Trad is an animal lover, like me! This picture is for the theme “Volunteer” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
Don’t let your hair become a tangled mess, ladies! With the proper styling products and a good brush, your hair can be as smooth as silk.
This is Winterish Allure posing for the theme “hairdo” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
Should she rethink her makeup? ABSOLUTELY NOT!! She’s perfect just the way she is.
Sweet Bubbly Bear is wearing her stock outfit for the theme “Rethink your makeup” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is the poster that came with a jigsaw puzzle. It was one of my favorite puzzles so far, even though I’m not much interested in makeup; but the great colors and shapes made it really fun to put together.
For the love of the world…RECYCLE!
Enchanted Petal poses for the theme “Recycle” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. This picture is a chalkboard flat lay.
It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it. Three cheers for Cousin Olivia, she’s TAKING OUT THE TRASH!
This is for the theme “Take out the garbage” in the Blythe a Day Group on Flickr. I made the dolly trash bag from a human sized one.
When in doubt, paint your nails. After all, your nails are a reflection of you.
This is Cherry Beach Sunset for the theme “Paint something!” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
Vera recommends using a microfiber cloth and biodegradable dish soap mixed in warm water for the cleanest windows ever. That’s good advice—her windows are the most sparkly in the whole neighborhood!
"It's the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!" —Winnie the Pooh
Yes, I know it isn’t really the first day of autumn, but I love this quote and it fits the picture! This is Vera Florentine for the theme “Clean up the yard” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
So. Much. Carpet.
Poor little Cinderella…I mean, poor little Lady Panacea. We’re moving furniture to make room for the Christmas tree (yes! Christmas!) and she was nominated to vacuum. This may take a while.
“What can you do if your dryer door won’t stay closed because the screw is loose, but you don’t have a screwdriver? Use a butter knife!”
Tsumori Spirit for the theme “minor repairs” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I had intended to do this picture differently, using the little screwdriver that came in the package of doll-sized tools that I bought last week…but after using the tools in another picture, I put them away and now I can’t find them! So annoying! But I like what I was forced to do with this picture.
