Waiting for Her Hair to Dry (2)

Waiting for Her Hair to Dry (2), originally uploaded by confections.

I decided to take Isadora Reiko (Frosty Frock Blythe doll) to the spa to have her hair done in a boil perm. It's a strange ritual involving nearly boiling water that Blythe doll aficionados engage in to tame the tresses of their girls and to add curl or soft waves.

Here she is post-boil-perm, waiting for her hair to dry. I'll have "after" photos tomorrow.

New Handknit Dress for Blythe in Progress

New Handknit Dress for Blythe in Progress, originally uploaded by confections.

Isadora Reiko (Frosty Frock) had lots of fun trying on her new handknit dress-in-progress. It's made of cotton yarn and was a swatch I made in a knitting class a few years back.

The little shawl is another swatch of Cotton Classic yarn and her hair adornment is a silk ribbon rosette I handmade. Her boots are from The Valley of the Dolls in Hollywood (now at Royal T in Culver City, California).

Isadora in her New Handknit Party Dress

Isadora in her New Handknit Party Dress, originally uploaded by confections.

I handknit this couture party dress for Isadora Reiko from self-patterning wool and nylon sock yarn. She is quite happy with it and wants to go out dancing in her new frock.

Clementine Louisa Sporting Her New Handknit Sweater

Clementine Louisa Sporting Her New Handknit Sweater, originally uploaded by confections.

I knit this miniature version of Sally Melville's "best friend jacket" a number of years ago when I took a workshop with her. I made two versions in different yarns, one hand-dyed, the other hand-dyed and handspun.

Of the two, this one is closest to fitting Blythe, but I will have to tweak the pattern and yarn to make another that will fit better.

My sister and I are going to an informal "dolly meet-up" with our friend KittyKatDance this Saturday. We'll have our dollies in tow, along with new outfits and works-in-progress.

Lounging Lovely is Living Large in Colorado

Lounging Lovely is Living Large in Colorado, originally uploaded by confections.

I gifted my 7-year-old niece with her own Blythe doll last month when she was visiting.

Yesterday, her Mom (my sister) sent a photo essay that Grainne made of Lounging Lovely. She is obviously relaxed and happy in her new home. Thanks for the update on our adopted girl!

Frosty Frock In and Out of the Box

Frosty Frock In and Out of the Box, originally uploaded by confections.

A new girl has arrived at our house to join her sister, Clementine Louisa. Frosty Frock Blythe is very sweet. She arrived with a bit of "par avion" hair, but I'm thinking of giving her a boil perm to create lots of curls on that luscious blonde head of hers.

Mademoiselle Rosebud Plays Dress-Up

Mademoiselle Rosebud Plays Dress-Up (4), originally uploaded by confections.

Mademoiselle Rosebud is draped in silk from a vintage robe that my sister found at a thrift store last summer. The vintage flowers in her hair are from a local antique mall in San Diego, California.

These photos and all styling are by my sister, lms, who celebrated her birthday yesterday. We kicked up our heels in grand style. Happy Birthday, ma petite soeur!

Handknit Bombyx Silk Dress for Blythe

Handknit Bombyx Silk Dress for Blythe (3), originally uploaded by confections.

A few years back I took a series of silk spinning and dyeing classes from the very talented Priscilla Lowry. I handknit this little swatch from one of my handpainted mini-skeins of bombyx morii silk yarn.

While I was sifting through some of my fiber bins yesterday, I located the swatch and turned it into this little silk number for Clementine Louisa. She is very happy to have a new handknit dress and would like some additional accessories to go with the ensemble.

Clementine Louisa in Her New Party Dress

Clementine Louisa in Her New Party Dress, originally uploaded by confections.

My lovely Blythe doll, Clementine Louisa, in her new party dress, which was completely handsewn by my friend KittyKatDance, including the matching velvet hairband and bloomers (not seen here). Boots by Puchi Shoes and Bags Collection (Blue Box).

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!

Mademoiselle Rosebud Meets Clementine Louisa

Mademoiselle Rosebud Meets Clementine Louisa, originally uploaded by confections.

There's a new Blythe doll at my house. My husband found her at our local swap meet on Saturday for $1.00. What an unbelievably wonderful surprise! She is being adopted out to my sister until she gets her very own new Blythe. Thanks, Bob!

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.