The Witches Come Out to Play

Halloween was last week, so yesterday I packed up the Halloween decorations. Since I already had about half of my witch dolls out for the display, I thought I would get the rest of the witches out and do a group shot.

The Annalee witches got packed up with the rest of the decorations, so they are not in the grouping.

To qualify as a witch, the doll had to have a conical witch hat, or a broom, or have witch in their name or description.

First up is Pop Goes Oz - Wicked Witch of the West.

Next are Jill Wilson's Scary Godmother and Maru Mini-Pal Fire Witch,

Madame Alexander's Wicked Witch of the West, My Friend Jenny in an OOAK witch costume, and Bratzillaz Witchy Princesses - Carolina Past.

Licca in an Azone witch costume, Happy Meal Wicked Witch by Madame Alexander, and Trick and Treat Cissette.

Hiding in the back is Moonlight Halloween Barbie.

The last doll is another Bratzillaz - Yasmina Clairvoya.

Not a bad group of witches, if I do say so myself.

I have posted most of these dolls before, but never as one group. I hope you enjoy seeing them all together.

Witches! (And cats)

September is almost over, Autumn is here, and that means it is time to decorate for Halloween.

I seems like I definitely have a preference for witches and cats.

Butterfly Garden

It is hot, hot, hot outside - feels like 104 degrees. Ugh. On the plus side, our butterfly bushes are blooming and I saw my first butterfly of the season. In honor of that lone butterfly, I decided to do a butterfly themes display today.

All the fairies have gathered in their own little butterfly garden.

Back in 2010 or 2011, I bid on a silent auction: it consisted of the butterfly box, the small pad of paper in a butterfly case, butterfly swizzel sticks/picks, butterfly wine glass charms, a bouquet of flowers w/ a butterfly clip, a Madame Alexander doll, and a bunch of chocolate scented handmade soaps. 

It was fun to use the butterfly items in today's set-up, after so many years.

18" Dolls do Social Distancing

Bored with being at home, the 18" dolls decided to have a meeting of the "We are 18" and Love Dolls" Doll Club via video-conference. It was decided unanimously that the dress code would be pajamas.

Sadie attended in her new PJs and with her new sleeping bag. 

She showed off her Disney Aulani Turtle, Olu, to her friends. Her parents brought it back to her as a souvenir of their recent Hawaii trip. She is excited that he matches her pajamas.

Her PJ outfit consists of a flared top, long pant bottoms, fuzzy slippers, and a sleep mask.

Her sleeping bag looked so comfy that she decided to take a nap after the virtual meeting.

It was Harmony's turn to give the doll presentation.

So, wearing her UFDC Doll Dialogues button, she talked about her growing collection of dolls.

Her outfit has fluffy bunny slippers, shorts, a top, and a soft and warm purple robe.

Julie checked in from her funky playroom. Isn't it groovy?

 

She wore her new purple satin pajamas and white slippers.

Melody set up her workstation in the family room, after kicking her brother out of it.

She wore leopard print pants, a matching sleeveless top, and a matching robe and slippers with pink accents.

After Harmony's presentation, Melody showed the other girls her favorite baby doll.

While the girls were happy to get together virtually, they hope that the pandemic ends soon so they can get together and have a real, in-person doll club meeting and slumber party together.

The outfits for the dolls are all from My Doll's Life by Sophia's, an on-line doll clothing store. I won the outfits from a Facebook drawing.

The outfits are of exceptional quality and fit the dolls beautifully. The shorts are a little tight on Harmony, but that is because her bottom is fuller than the other dolls.

Stay safe and stay at home. Protect yourself and others.