Petite Blythe Suzie Sugar

Petite Blythe Suzie Sugar, originally uploaded by confections.

My new Petite Blythe Suzie Sugar arrived today. I was inspired to get her by my friend, Kitty Kat Dance. She is a lovely addition to my Petite Blythe collection and a demanding muse. She already wants some new custom dresses. I think that can be arranged.

Licca Dolls on Vacation

Licca Dolls on Vacation, originally uploaded by confections.

My sweet Licca dolls came along on a mini-vacation last week. Here they are hanging out on the windowsill at the hotel, all artsy in black-and-white. Please click the photo to zoom for full-size format.

Miniature Japanese Toy Eraser Desserts

Miniature Japanese Toy Eraser Desserts (3), originally uploaded by confections.

I found these miniature Japanese toy eraser desserts at a local mall in Westminster, California, during our recent jaunt to San Pedro. I had brought my two new Licca dolls along for the trip, and of course they were clamoring for a toy or two. This little tray of confections fit the bill beautifully for their tea party.

Stomping around Los Angeles

Stomping around Los Angeles, originally uploaded by confections.

San Pedro, to be exact, outside Williams' Book Store....

Plenty of Leg Room for Licca in Her New Convertible

Plenty of Leg Room for Licca in Her New Convertible, originally uploaded by confections.

I just bought a new Licca doll (she came all the way from Hawaii). She is used to tropical breezes and is very happy in her new convertible.

Collage of Blue-Face Leicester Wool on Spindolyn Spindle

Collage of Blue-Face Leicester Wool on Spindolyn Spindle, originally uploaded by confections.

Here are my recent endeavors towards my participation in the Tour de Fleece 2010. Blue-face Leicester wool, hand-dyed, and handspun on my newly acquired Spindolyn supported spindle.

Spinning at Starbucks for the Tour de Fleece

Spinning at Starbucks for the Tour de Fleece, originally uploaded by confections.

As part of my participation in the 2010 Tour de Fleece (contemporaneous with the Tour de France), I have been spinning every day, and most days in public at one of my local cafes. On Monday I visited a local Starbucks and took my kick spindle with me. On the spindle: hand-dyed merino wool singles....

Grosgrain: The Naiad Frock Grosgrain Giveaway

Grosgrain: The Naiad Frock Grosgrain Giveaway

I love this diaphanous gown!  Please click the link above to see it and have a chance to win it....

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Lamp Post at Horton Plaza

Lamp Post at Horton Plaza, originally uploaded by confections.

I hadn't been to Horton Plaza shopping center in downtown San Diego, California, in quite some time. On an early morning visit last week, I snapped these photos. Horton Plaza had its grand opening in the summer of 1985, twenty-five years ago. It stirred controversy when it was built, because a number of historic buildings were torn down to make way for its construction.