Happy 2013!

Well...here we are...it's 2013 and the world didn't end after all.  I'm looking forward to see what wonderful opportunities 2013 will bring to our home and business.  On the personal side.....I know a few things that will come our way in 2013....inventory...taxes as always.  A trip to see my Dad is also planned...oh...and we'll be doing a little landscaping in the front yard.  We're also planning to have a deck built in the backyard and a July 4th party for the family.  Jerry's kids are all planning on coming out this year and what better time, than the July 4th.  Norfolk has a beautiful fireworks display on the 4th and you can see them perfectly from our backyard...thus the reason for the deck this year.  We're hoping brother Don will be able to make the trip too.  Jerry's sisters will be here....next is to check with the rest of the family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews......the more the merrier!  Should be a fun time if it all comes together.   When it come to my business...after I get through inventory...I just hate doing that.  Of all the things I have to do when it comes to The Doll Lady.....inventory takes the cake when it comes to what tops my list of unpleasant tasks.  So once inventory is done....I'll make other decisions.  I've got some things in mind, but I'm going to hold off a bit before I make any announcement....So Happy New Year all....2013 will be a good year!

A New Girl...

I went down to the studio yesterday and worked a bit.  Finished up a few repair projects that I had started before we left for Colorado.  One is a surprise for this gentleman's Mom.  She's 86 and in a retirement home.  She had this doll that needed some major help, all broken apart.  I did all the gluing work before we left on our trip.  That aloud everything to sit up before I put her back together.  Finished up a couple of other repairs too and then put a little Unmarked French together.  She turned out so pretty.  I usually finish these girls off with darker hair, but I was in one of my moods to try something different.  I grabbed a beautiful light blond, mohair wig from Bravot.  She looks beautiful...at least her kiln Mom thinks so.   She is not yet listed in my online store, but will get to that soon.  Right now I'm enjoying looking at her.

It's almost 2013

2012 is coming to a close.  Hard to believe how fast the year went by.....they seem to do that the older I get.  We just got back from Colorado the other day.  We spent Christmas with brother Don.  He lives in the mountains outside of Denver.  Jerry's daughter, Missy stopped by Sunday.  She's an airline attendant and had the day off.  The weather was perfect.  Snowed when it was 'supposed' to and didn't when we had to drive.  Christmas Eve Night the snow started so we woke up to a quiet Christmas morning in Colorado the snow.

Later that day a herd of deer came down the mountain into Don's backyard.  I love natural....never get tired of it.  There must have been 10 deer.  There I stood looking out the back windows at all these deer some within two feet of me and I didn't have my camera with me.....so I went to get it and was able to get a couple of shots before they were off to the side of the house and out of view of the camera. 

 

Our trip back home was uneventful.  The weather was clear, but cold...road were in great shape...dry. We arrived back home on the 26th.  Cat was very happy to see us.  Since we came back home, he stays right by Jerry most of the time.  Rose went with us....Rose is my Cavalier King Charles.  I don't think she was very happy with travelling this time.  She had a lot of anxiety.  She was so worried we were going to leave her.  Poor girl, I felt really badly for her.  So we took her wherever we went.  She was happier being left in the car than being left at Don's. 

Happy December!

WOW...time has just flown by these last 3 weeks.  I've been working on some new dolls that I hope to have complete late this month or the first of the year.   All the Holiday stuff tends to throw out any good intentions I might have, but that's one of things I love about Holiday time....from Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year's....this time of the year can be frantic.  This year, at least for me, it's been a really nice and happy time.  Jerry and I don't exchange gifts.......So you could say, hubby and I are not on a first name basis with Walmart....have you seen that place these days?  Holy Cow!  Talk about a bunch of people....and grumpy people at that.  OK...back to Holiday time....This year I decorated the house for Christmas.   It's all been done in red and green and it's  joyful!  I had never decorated our home until this year so this has been fun experience.  In the past I've always decorated "the store" and the thought of decorating the store AND the house was far too much more my mind to wrap around, let alone actually do....but this it was just our home.  We sold all the old Christmas decorations when we moved from MO, so I was able to do new.  I didn't go totally crazy this year, after all, there is always next year.  Hubby had never decorated anything accept a Christmas tree, so this is all new to him and I'm not sure he knew what to expect, but even he is enjoying the seasonal decor.  Not participating the the 'normal' hustle and bustle of the season, gives one a different prospective.  I find myself just enjoying the time of year....no pressure, just pure enjoyment.  I love the decorations, I even enjoy the crowds of people in the stores.  I find humor in things that I wouldn't normally find humor in like the amount of traffic.  So 2012 Christmas has turned out to be peaceful one, full of the joy, laughter and a real real appreciation for the overall beauty of the season.  Happy Holiday's everyone...and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year....Chill and enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving

Well it's the Wednesday before the big eating day....Thanksgiving.......and boy can we Americans eat on Thanksgiving.  We always seem stuff ourselves so full that we usually have to unbutton are pants for relief.  Well, I'm not doing that this year....I'm going to wear something without a waistband!  ;-) 

I took part of the day off yesterday and will do that again today in order to prepare for tomorrow.  Yesterday morning I listed four new girls in my online store and today starts my "Black Friday" sale.  All dolls are 20% off unless otherwise marked.  I've never done a Black Friday Sale before and just thought it might be fun.  Besides the end-of-the-year is just around the corner and I hate counting stuff of year end inventory, so this will work as a double-edge sword....have a sale and reduce inventory.  This morning I'll be packing up dolls for shipment and then over to the Post Office to send them home to their new Moms.  This afternoon I'm going to make some chicken pot pies to freeze...might have one tonight for dinner.  I'll freeze the leftover bones and meat to make good ol' chicken soup....I love chicken soup.  Well that's about it from me today.  Here's a look at those four new listings.  One little girl is new to my Bleuette family....Mein Liebling.  I've made the larger Mein Liebling several times, but not the little girl.  So she's a first and I like her very much.  She is such a pretty little girl.  You will also find "Just Me."  That little girl just tugs at my heart....she always has.  Her little face is so darn cute!  The other two are a new Shandele, which has already been adopted and an Asian Bru.  So take a peek at my online store... www.Thedollladyinc.com and enjoy!  Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

 Mein Liebling

 Just Me

 Bru Shandele.....yes, she's new, same outfit as the early one, but new doll.

Asian Bru

Good Morning All...
I've been busy listing several new dolls in my online store.  I've been meaning to list these girls for a long time now and I'm finally getting around to taking all the photos.  It's a big job setting up for a photo shoot for my larger dolls.  I have to move displays, set up backdrops and create a make-shift table to set these girls on.  So last night, after finishing my shoot, I left everything up so I could take addition photos today.  You will find these new listings under Antique and Modern dolls category.   There is a variety of different dolls...all with their own personalities.  From  the always beautiful Daisy to Santa carrying a little baby in his arms...Little Jackie with her big and happy smile to Red Hat Betty Boop....you will enjoy looking at all these girls.  I hope you will visit on online store and browse my new listings.....and you may find something you can't live with out.  Remember to check back as I will be taking more photos today and entering more listings.   I will be soon announcing a new and exciting dolly program that will run  for the entire year of 2013.  I need to work out a few more details, but you're going to love it!  Stay tuned!  For now, go to www.thedollladyinc.com and take a trip through The Doll Lady!

Some extreme makeovers.....

Well they weren't that extreme.  Acutally I changed their wigs and clothes.  These three girls ar much happier with their new look.  All are listed in my online store. So be sure to check them out at The Doll Lady, Inc. The Marketplace...there's a link on this page.

This little girl is a 251 Bleuette....what a cutie pie she is!

 Bellette always lovely.

 Premiere Bleuette...Seeley Mold