Lounging Lovely (Ashton-Drake Gallery) Blythe (two)

Lounging Lovely (Ashton-Drake Gallery) Blythe (two), originally uploaded by confections.

My newest Blythe doll arrived last Friday, the 13th of March. I consider that to be a good omen. She is very sweet. Her hair color is actually lighter than I thought it was going to be and her eyelashes are a tad longer and more curled than my Takara Blythes; and her face is more matte--a feature that I like a lot. She was overjoyed to meet her sisters at Starbucks and join the happy family.

Prima Dolly Aubrena & Mademoiselle Rosebud

Prima Dolly Aubrena & Mademoiselle Rosebud, originally uploaded by confections.

Clementine Louisa has a new sister, Mademoiselle Rosebud, as I mentioned last week. Here they are in all of their sisterly glory. I finished knitting a little shrug for them--just have to sew two small seams and it will be ready to wear.

The girls joined us for tea at a good friend's home on Sunday afternoon. Another sister (ADG Lounging Lovely) will arrive to make it a trio any day now....

Art imitates life, as my second sister is due to arrive for a week-long visit near the end of the month. What fun we are going to have!

Happy to See the Sun...

Happy to See the Sun..., originally uploaded by confections.

...after all the rain this week. Clementine Louisa took a trip with us to Los Angeles in all the downpour. The sun did come out on our second day there, and she had to get a new pair of shades.

Prima Dolly Aubrena, Now Called Clementine Louisa

Aubrena, originally uploaded by confections.

I have found a name for my new 12" Blythe doll. Her original name as she came from Takara Tomy is Prima Dolly Aubrena, but I have christened her "Clementine Louisa", taking my inspiration from my family tree. She is sweet!

My Funny Valentine: Blythe Prima Dolly Aubrena

My Funny Valentine: Blythe Prima Dolly Aubrena, originally uploaded by confections.

My brand-new Blythe Prima Dolly Aubrena arrived on Tuesday. She is my first Neo Blythe by Takara Tomy; I have two Petite Blythes: Miss Sally Rice and Lily Wild.

I've been having lots of fun dressing her up and thinking about new outfits that I can sew and knit and crochet for her.