Floral Rainbow

 “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.”  —Henri Matisse

A rainbow of Blythe flowers! What could be better? Oh, I know...a rainbow of Blythes on a flower jigsaw puzzle! I just finished this fun puzzle and I knew I needed to use it for a doll picture. Thank you Angie Coppi for getting me back into puzzles again with the one you sent me for my birthday last year! It’s been non-stop puzzles around here ever since. (They are Sweet Bubbly Bear, Blythe Adores Anna Sui, Tsumori Spirit, Cream Cheese and Jam, Simply Bubble Boom, and Cinema Princess.)

Travel

 I travelled a lot in my twenties and thirties. School trips, and then my husband’s military career, took me all around the world. Then I realized that I actually don’t like to travel! Now I stay at home and all my travels take place between the pages of books. (This Blythe doll is Elegant Ellie.)

Go

 

This photo may not look like it, but it was incredibly hard to set up! I really wanted two dolls on the bike, and Vera Florentine (in back) had the hardest time balancing behind  Patty Patch. The bike kept tipping, Patty couldn’t reach both the seat and the handlebars at the same time, their hair kept getting messed up, and I kept changing my mind about what to put in the bike basket (I wanted to use a stuffed heart but it was too big.) The last problem came when adding the quote in PicMonkey; I couldn’t find a font that was just right. I like the style of this one, but the letters are a bit too thin, so the quote doesn’t “pop” against the background as much as I would like it to.

House Plants

 Our local know-it-all, Miss Zara, is here to share some of her wealth of knowledge with us. Today’s topic: “Improve Your Space With Plants.”

(This Blythe doll is Tsumori Spirit, posing for the theme House Plants in the Blythe a Day group.)

Squirrel Appreciation Day

 The whole town came together to honor Chuck, a local squirrel, who proved to be a hero earlier this week. On Monday night, fire broke out at the residence of Miss Sally Rice. Chuck was enjoying an acorn in the hollow tree in the back yard when he heard cries for help. Showing no concern for his personal safety, he ran into the blazing structure and one by one, tossed four people and two cats across his back and carried them outside. At the party in his honor, cheers of “hip hip, hooray!” could be heard for miles. Thank you Chuck! We appreciate you!

Ice Skating

 “In skating over thin ice, our safety is in our speed.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson 

This is my newest doll, Good Neighbor Cafe, wearing our newest dress, a gift made by my friend Sandie. I love the combination of the crocheted bodice with the fabric skirt, and the fit is perfect. It’s so pretty! This picture is for the theme “ice” in the Blythe a Day group.

Coffee Please

 I love a good inspirational quote, and I love coffee. When I found this quote on Pinterest, it was too funny to resist for today’s theme, “coffee.” This Blythe doll is Veronica Lace.