Friday Favorites!

I'm working on blogging about my recent trip but that might take a while. So in the meantime I thought I'd share one of my new favorite things with you.

Lalaloopsy Dolls
I saw these in a toy store in the Tel Aviv airport. I hadn't seen them yet although I now know that they are quite the hot item for Christmas this year. I think they are adorable and somewhat reminiscent of Coraline. Right now the only downfall I see is that they aren't true rag dolls. It would be great if they were cuddly soft but oh well... they sure are SuPeR CuTe! : )

I'm trying to decide between Bea Spells A Lot with her funky style and winking owl friend, Pillow Featherbed with her blankie-soft pjs and purple hair, or Peanut Big Top - she has striped tights, an orange tutu AND purple pigtails! : ) And no, I'm not kidding. I really do want one.

Happy Accidents

As a crafter, I'm always looking for new project ideas or new artists with their own unique bend. Well, I had just a few minutes last night to roam around on Etsy, and I stumbled upon Gravel Alley Primitives: folk art & folly from the mind of pocomedio. Before I knew it my hubby popped his head in and asked "What are you grinning at?" I don't think he understood my excitement, so I thought I'd share this with you.

In case you don't already know, I have an affinity for the slightly off, somewhat rough, maybe even a little ugly, and positively unique! I always pull for the underdog and believe that there is no such thing as unlovable! So with that in mind, here are a few of Pocomedio's works:

Frankie

Cordelia

He Will Mess You Up.

Della. She's Mean and Menopausal.

Pocomedio is a self-described accidental artist. That only makes me love these guys more. You never know what you can do until you do it. Here's to Happy Accidents!

To Blythe or Not To Blythe? That is the Question.

Ok, so I've been eyeing these wide eyed dolls ever since I saw an article in Haute Doll Magazine back in 2007. I was taken with them immediately and began scouring the internet for more information. Over the years I have looked through thousands of images on Flickr and watched hundreds of Ebay auctions, but I STILL have not purchased one of these lovelies. Maybe it's the money (they aren't cheap) or the fear that I'll have a bad overseas purchasing experience. Maybe I feel a little silly about buying a doll at my age, or I worry that buying one doll might lead to a very expensive doll habit. Or maybe it's because I've had difficulty determining which Blythe to buy. Black hair, red hair, side-part or bangs? Do I buy the one that's easy on the wallet or the one that completely melts my heart?

I could go into all the many ways I've over-thought this purchasing or NOT purchasing decision but it might scare you to see the way my brain works. I'll just say that once again I'm very close to sealing the deal. She's there; I can "Buy It Now" and she should arrive in time for my trip next month. So if anyone is out there, if any Blythe owners are reading, tell me: Do I Blythe or Not?

Felted Friday

I saw this little lovely by PhillipaEngland today while searching for inspiration on Etsy. I think she's Bea-U-ti-Ful! Her name is Alice, and she wears a vintage velvet skirt, a lambswool pullover and handmade brown leather mary-janes. Isn't she super sweet?