Saturday, July 31, 2010

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.

Petite Blythe Suzie Sugar in the Box
Petite Blythe Suzie Sugar in the Box (2)
Petite Blythe Suzie Sugar & Muchacha Zukin

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

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.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Miniature Japanese Toy Eraser Desserts

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.

Licca Dolls with Miniature Dessert Tray
Miniature Japanese Toy Eraser Desserts (2)

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Stomping around Los Angeles


Stomping around Los Angeles, originally uploaded by confections.

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

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Plenty of Leg Room for Licca in Her New Convertible

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.
Licca in Her New Convertible
Licca and Her New Convertible
Licca's Sweet Face

Monday, July 19, 2010

Collage of Blue-Face Leicester Wool on Spindolyn Spindle

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.


Blue-Face Leicester Wool on Spindolyn Spindle (2)
Blue-Face Leicester Wool on Spindolyn Spindle

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Spinning at Starbucks for the Tour de Fleece



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....

Monday, July 12, 2010

Friday, July 2, 2010

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.

Historic Jessop's Clock, Horton Plaza, San Diego, California
Horton Plaza, San Diego, California
Breakfast at Nordstrom's, San Diego
View from Horton Plaza, Cafe Nordstrom