Dolls

Oh, I had such a productive day!! I did some organizing in my bedroom walk-in closet. I cleaned out 6 bathroom drawers. I organized the kitchen pantry. I baked two kinds of brownies and I just took two dozen cupcakes out of the oven! I haven't baked since it got warm out and with the gloomy day it just felt like a baking day!!

I also contacted my mom's condo insurance company for some info, found directions to a Japanese Garden that I am going to take my mom to for a nature walk some Weds. and made her a new bracelet!

I am so proud of myself right now!

I have had a horrific day...but I am grateful it turned out like it did. PM'ing you.

Oh no!!

Waiting for PM....

Well just paid for the doll body. It probably won't be here until late summer, early fall. I would love to win one of the raffles for the Dark elf Soo head, but know this will be a longshot. This will be my last major doll purchase this year for sure. I anticipate I may get another head or two down the road to interchange with the body to give me more options and prevent me from wanting more dolls...sounds good in theory anyway!

Of course I will still need more clothes...I wish the Pullip clothes was more popular so I could sell off some of what I have and make some money. But, it seems like you have to practically give it away now so it is hardly worth the effort.

My current wishlist obsession...the dark elf soo by Fairyland/Luts. I will own one someday. I will have the body...will just need the head.

Indulge me, I guess I really do have a thing for elves:

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Hi!

Just got in from a fun day out with a friend! We hit some shops and got some lunch. I got my Cupcake stand! So freaking nice and got some good ideas for cupcakes and muffins. Got the cutest slippers ever! White fury Mary Jane looking with the strap with a sparkly button! I am wearing them now. So comfy and stylish! Got a hanging thermometer for my double oven. I am wondering if it is heating to the correct temperature. Stopped for a few groceries visited with Mom and headed home.

Left at 10:30 this morning and it was gorgeous all the way until about 20 mins after I got home. Then we had a brief downpour and the sun came back out A very good day!

Those girls are gorgeous - especially pic number 2! I'm not interested in elves, but those truly are stunning!

I have come to except that there really is never a time when you can say 'I am done collecting dolls!" It just won't happen to us. We love them so!

I have to admit that I saw an awful lot of things I would love to get for the house this Xmas! I would really love to have some nice new every day flatware. I saw a pattern that I just fell in love with! I also saw some really neat place-mats that would be awesome for our breakfast bar. There were just so many nice things I would love to have at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Makes me feel like getting some of those items for Xmas instead of a doll. I guess I will have to see how it goes. That certainly is a dangerous store for someone who loves to cook and bake and make their house all pretty!

Well, I have to get some laundry going and start dinner.

Talk to you later!

Love!

Sounds like you had a good day shopping! I love to shop too...that is my problem! I have so many projects I would love to do for my house. New kitchen countertops, redo my bathroom, to name a few. I need to stop buying the doll stuff too and focus on some other things for a while for sure. We'll see how it goes...

It was really hot here today and is supposed to get hotter tomorrow...over 100! I don't ride when it gets like that! It is just too miserable. I will ride next week when it cools down. I am anxious to ride my girl that just got back from training, but now I have 3 horses to ride again which is kind of overwhelming. I won't be riding the injured boy for a week or so...so he will be out of the rotation for a while.

I stayed inside and worked on giving Pru a complete spa day with a manicure. pedicure, and complete body blushing. It took me all afternoon, but I am pretty happy with it. I tried to take some shots tonight, but did'nt get quite the right light so will try again tomorrow. What I did is subtle and you probably will not notice much difference in photos, but I am dying to get some good shots of her new wig. It is not that easy to photograph unfortunately.

TTYL!

Good morning!

Over 100 degrees??! Yes, way too hot to enjoy any outdoor activity. I'd stay in for sure!

We were only at about 79 or 80 yesterday. Upper 70s for today, Monday and Tuesday. Low 80s Weds. So we are having a nice stretch of weather. I know we will pay for it later. We always do

Yes, it would be nice to take a little break from spending on dolls or getting doll stuff for gifts and get a few new different items. I also still really want a fire pit for the patio. I'd love to have one for Justin's graduation party next June. But the thought of not getting Min or Mo for a loooong time does give me a bit of the shakes!!

How nice for you and Pru having a spa day! Can't wait to see some new pix of her!

I hope your baby boy's leg heals really fast! I bet you can't wait to ride him and know all is well!

Well, the only plans I have for today is housework Not sure what we will do for dinner. Grill Italians and chicken breasts I think and have some nice veggies. Maybe grill the red peppers I bought. Jewel had them for $1 a pepper which is awesome! Red peppers always cost much more than green peppers here. The cucumbers were 50 cents each so I got several of those too. Maybe I'll just make a nice big salad to go with the meat. I have about ten items to put in a salad right now

Have a nice day! Stay in and be cool!

Wish I could join you for dinner! It sounds like my favorite kind of meal!
Did you find that Tuscan chicken simple supper meal recipe on MS? I will bring it here for you if you did'nt.

Here are a few of the shots of Pru I took this morning. Don't know if you can see the spa results from these, but I will send you one that you can see what I did. The body blushing is subtle overall, highlighted the cleavage, neck bones, shoulder, back muscles, redid the nips, painted and glossed the toes and fingernails, and blushed the fingers and toes and added some detail on the fingers.

I had fun with these shots..she is the wine goddess I have decided!

Gosh, she just looks stunning! Wonderful photos! I love the dress and wig!

I haven't found that recipe yet, but I will go hunting for it!

We won't be grilling after all. Rob had to go work on a project at a customer site. The wind is super strong today and it looks like we will get some rain. So I am going to start the pasta and add the chicken and sausage to the sauce.

Thanks!, the wig is kickin' if I do say so myself! It is so unique and beautiful. I pieced together some pieces form outfits I had to made a new ensemble for her.

Too bad about the BBQ!
Here is the link to the recipe...I think I will post this in the food thread for everyone too.
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/lemon-roasted-chicken-with-arugula-salad-and-dilled-orzo-martha-stewart-show?autonomy_kw=tuscan%20simple%20supper

Oh, that sounds awesome! I will have to try it soon! Maybe next weekend!

You did a good job putting together the outfit!

That wig really has brought out the gypsy, sexy spirit in Pru... she is telling me she needs a new gown.

But of course she does!

Good thing these don't come in her size...I guess they are on Ebay right now. This seller's work goes for in the hundreds. It is worth it though. But, for that price I would have to get a designer dress or jewlery for myself! It will be a sad state of affairs if my dolls are better dressed than I am!





Well, have a great day Back to work today! But, only a four day work week!

OH MY GOODNESS those are GORGEOUS!! The outfits, wigs and dolls!

I couldn't bring myself to pay those prices either I have never spent that kind of money for a dress or outfit for myself except for my wedding dresses and some bridesmaid dresses. Lordy I was in enough weddings with some MAJOR bridesmaid dresses Can you say hoop skirt? Multiple times

Have a great day! I just work 3 days this week! YAY! Oh wait, I usually just work 3 days a week

EEEK!! I got the outfit today! It is wonderful! It came in a box with a picture of it on it and gift wrapped with a little thank you note. Smart seller!

I am going to wait until the glasses come to change him. I also have my eye on a silver CanCan wig. The boy is clearly going to have way more wigs than the girls!

Yet another wig for Milo? They have a way of demanding more stuff don't they?

Are'nt you going to try it on him? How is the quality? As good as the photo?

The quality is excellent! I wouldn't hesitate buying from this seller in the future. Of course I think all of their clothes are too expensive, but I don't sew so what can I do but pay what the sellers want I may try it on him tomorrow. I just wanted to wait and have the whole "look" first.

Yes, I am thinking of a gray wig for the Mad Hatter look First I will see if I can make the fur wig work to my liking.

His stock wig may work...with the hat you won't be able to see much of it anyway!

Can't wait to see Milo in his new outfit!

Maybe if I get time tomorrow I will try the outfit, hat and wig on Milo. I still really like this gray wig I found and may get it anyway.

How the heck do the fur wigs stay on anyway? There is no elastic on Milo's stock wig. It slides right off

I found out today that my oven is way off on the temps. I set the upper oven to 450 and the thermometer I put in the oven said it was only 360. Then I set the lower oven for 425 and the thermometer said 385. I have no clue who I call to fix that. Should I just set the oven higher?

I don't have a clue. Have your recipes been coming out ok? Maybe the thermometer is off.. *keeping fingers crossed*

I guess if the fur wig slides off, velcro always solves that problem. That is how I am keeping Pru's new one on.

Good morning! It's another gorgeous and sunny day here! Of course I am off tomorrow and going out with mom and we have wind and thunderstorms predicted

No. I have been having problems with baking. Things taking much longer than they should and just not being the right texture. That is the reason I got the thermometer. People told me I should do that to see if it was off. My cousin said it needS to be "calibrated". I've been reading the net about it and it looks like we need a new censor.

I don't want to glue velcro to Milo's heads! I want to keep him perfect! Here is the wig I want! I just love everything about it! Color and style. That is a beautiful boy that is modeling it too!






Got to run. I've got 6 kids today but they are all the older ones so they will be easy. They will probably play outside most of the day since it is so gorgeous out.

TTYL~

Our heat wave is continuing until the end of the week. It was over 100 again yesterday.

Hopefully a new censor will do the trick and won't break the bank!

I love that wig too! I can see why you are smitten with it! I think that one would look good on Val too!

Have a great day! Gotta run!

I'm glad you like it! I bought it. It was only $20. I love the way Meigi-2 looks in the promo pix with the gray color. I just didn't like the fur. I've wanted to get a wig close to that color but not in fur. So when I found this one yesterday I just felt that this is the one. I slept on it and still felt the same way. I know it won't get here for about 3 weeks. CanCan always comes slow boat from China But I think once the wig and glasses come and add those to the new outfit and Milo will look amazing!

Sadly our oven is digital and we can not open it up and replace or reset things ourselves the way people with the knobs can. But I HAD to have the fancy digital one when we built the house Just like I HAD to have the digital dishwasher I am so pathetic sometimes