Hello Dolly

Not been doing a lot of making in the last couple of days - lots of thinking and working. I am making a little book of colours for my cousin's cherub who's turning one next month, but it's still a work in progress. So, I thought I'd share a few of my favourtie things...
Here is some of my dolly 'collection'.

They are all carefully placed atop of a bookcase which is where I put them when we moved into our house (14 months ago!) - as you can see they share their space with an assortment of bits and pieces which I've yet to find a home for!

They all have a special significance. The baby porcelain doll I got as a child, mum made a whole little cradle (complete with mattress, pillow, sheets, blanket and quilt!) for her out of one of her baskets. I named her Emily, the name I later chose for my most special 'doll'.

The little sailor is from a cruise Mum went on as a young woman. He has an ice-cream stain on his hat from when he accompanied me to dinner many years ago. I love his cheeky little grin and mischievous eyes!

The smaller Russian Doll is from my grandparents' World Trip in 1972. Grandad gave it to me a few years ago; she is quite faded and fragile.

And here are some dolls that I covet:
From astulabee - he has such a gorgeous textured face!

Sweet thrifted dolly from plump pudding's blog.

I love The Small Object for its simplicity and this one is simply delightful.


Lastly, thank you for your encouraging comments about my earrings - I've just listed two pairs on etsy so we'll see how they go..