A little birdie told me that a job will seem easier if I whistle while I work. The bird is right!
This Blythe doll is Zyanya Remembers. This picture started out being for the theme “fresh” (as in, freshly washed laundry) but then I added the bird and it went in a completely different direction!
Today is the day to start fresh, to eat right, to live healthy.
These Blythe dolls are Cousin Olivia (wearing Bohemian Beats Again’s stock outfit, and Country Summer’s hat) and and Gerda Eternity (wearing Enchanted Petal’s stock outfit.) The produce stand and produce are partly Barbie and partly My Life As doll play sets. The background is a jigsaw puzzle.
Peony’s Pointers: Fresh bedding and pillows will make your bedroom feel like new!
Prima Dolly Peony with pillows and quilt by Angie Coppi. I made her outfit and the room box. This picture is for the theme “Fresh” in the group Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.
Here’s some good advice from seasoned shoppers Gidget and Cherry: when you shop at a farmers market, bring your own bags or baskets to carry your purchases. The small businesses will thank you!
These Blythe dolls are both Cherry Beach Sunset; I’ve had Gidget since she was released in 2015, and Cherry just joined us a couple of weeks ago (thanks, Susan!) The background is a jigsaw puzzle I just completed…but when it was half done, I thought I was going to have to throw it away. I had just made myself a big iced coffee, and my fingers were a bit wet, so as I set it down on the table, it slipped out of my hand and spilled EVERWHERE, including on this puzzle. After it dried, though, I was able to complete it, but it does smell of coffee! I decided to try saving the puzzle as a background for doll photos, so I put packing tape on the back and it is fairly stable. I don’t think it will work vertically, but as a flat lay it’s fine.
“I sometimes think there is nothing so delightful as drawing.” —Vincent Van Gogh
Song of London Mary practices drawing her horse, Maximus. I found a drawing set for 18” dolls that included (among other things) a sketchbook and these lovely little drawings. Thank you, Angie, for the idea for this picture!
“Let us come alive to the splendor that is all around us, and see the beauty in ordinary things.”
—Thomas MertonThis Blythe doll is Song of London Mary, wearing Country Summer’s stock dress.
Read more books—they’re good for your brain!
This Blythe doll is Hollywood, wearing Ichigo Heaven’s stock dress. This picture is for the challenge theme “Read More Books” in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook.
I read a lot. Right now I’m reading—and really enjoying—the latest book in the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. What are you reading?
It’s a great day for a scooter ride!
I found this amazing little scooter at my local antique mall this week. This scale-model replica of a 1939 Garton Batwing Scooter was sold by Hallmark in 1997. It has a functional kickstand and the wheels really turn. Have fun, Mondrian!
Do you ever wish you could just roll around in a big pile of pillows and teddy bears? I know I do! If only Angie Coppi made these pillows in human size! Oh well, I guess I will just have to live vicariously through my dolls. Come to think of it…that’s exactly what I always do, when I style my Blythes and set up little scenes to photograph.
This Middie Blythe doll is Francoise Ananassa. The pillows are all by the talented Angie Coppi.
“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.” (Irish Blessing)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Lady Panacea.
Daffodils mean spring to me, even though the calendar says it’s still a few days away. It’s wonderful to see their cheerful yellow blooms in my garden.
This Blythe doll is Mandy Cotton Candy.
Here’s Mondrian, one of the newest additions to my Blythe family. She has quite a different look and feel from my other Blythes, since she is my first BL, and I’m getting to know her by dressing her, brushing her hair, and taking her picture. She’s a cutie!
Just in case this phrase is new to anyone, let me explain that “Hold your horses” is an English-language idiom that means “slow down” or “wait a moment.” Some dolls just take things too literally!
If you put your best foot forward, your day will be great!
Song of London Mary (left) and Minty Magic (right) are side by side so you can see how the first Good Smile Company Blythe doll compares to a Takara Blythe. There’s a side view below.
Why be ordinary, when you can be extraordinary? BE EXTRA!
This is my newly arrived Song of London Mary. This Blythe has got some hair! So much hair! So much more hair than any of my other 90 Blythes! Enough hair for two dolls! It wasn’t greasy out of the box, but it was smashed together and rather unbrushable, so I washed it with Dawn Ultra Platinum. After it dried I could brush it, but it was a bit too fluffy, so I calmed it down with doll wig spray. As you can see, it still has a ton of volume.
Since this is the first Blythe made by the manufacturer Good Smile Company, I wondered if she would be different from the Takara Blythes. Yes, she is different, in several small ways. I compared her to Minty Magic for the following comments. Her nose is possibly slightly smaller…but her profile is exactly the same. Her eyes seem to be set back a bit more, making her eye holes appear larger. Her bottom lip is fuller. Her fingers have a bit more curve to them. And that’s it! Those are the only things I noticed, aside from the writing on the back of her head and body that indicates the new manufacturer.
I am happy to say that, even with these changes, I love her! She is a gorgeous addition to my collection.
Prima Dolly Melon poses with my work in progress: another green dress to celebrate spring and St. Patrick’s Day. I love making these little sleeveless dresses. They come together quickly so I get a sense of accomplishment more often.
It’s time to leave your cares behind. Grab your best friend…we’re going on a ROAD TRIP!
Sarah Shades and Bow Wow Trad are heading out…don’t know when they’ll be back…
Friendship Goals: Take a selfie every time we get together.
These BFF’s are Sarah Shades and Bow Wow Trad, posing for the theme “Best friends” in the group Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.
Who knows what could happen today? You might as well be prepared.
This is Playful Raindrops. Yes, she can ride her bike in a dress.
“Welcome to the present moment. Here. Now. The only moment there ever is.” —Eckhart Tolle
Three girls arrived today: Cherry Beach Sunset, Mondrian, and Hollywood! They are rejoining their friend Good Neighbor Cafe who has been here for about a year. Thanks to my friend Susan for letting them all come to live here with me!
Be who you are and say how you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind. —Dr. Seuss
This Blythe doll is Prima Dolly Amaryllis, looking great in a fabulous new-to-us pantsuit by Rosiee Gelutie. I love the colors and fabrics. And what about this cute red chair? I came across it online at Michael’s. It’s called a “Tabletop Chair Accent”. I call it the perfect prop for doll pictures!
