Constant Craving

I haven't been that thrilled with the latest Blythe dolls. Peony is cute but way too expensive for a girl in pajamas. I've been trying to snag an Ichigo Heaven anyway and they are too similar. All I have done with Mod Molly since I got her is torture her with customizations. Her head is in pieces on the coffee table right now actually. But this little lovey? Miss Sally Rice! Blue hair, kitty dress, and maryjane shoes? I simply cannot resist her. To my delight (and my responsible, reasonable inner adult's horror) the next one in line is Bow Wow Trad who has a dog in a skirt and tam. Yes, I said the dog was in the skirt. And the girl. She looks a lot like Night Flower who I have already but she has awesome turquoise eyes and A DOG IN A SKIRT and A HAT. Make way, girls, we're getting two new roomies.

Call Doll-ANON

As if I needed another thing to spend my money on or another thing to start collecting I just discovered Momiji dolls. While searching for more kokeshi I happened upon Momiji which are modeled after kokeshi but are made to appeal to a modern, younger audience rather than art collectors. Each one is a little character with a story. Check out momijishop.com to see all the little cuties and other kokeshi stuff like mugs and bags. I am not going to admit how much money I have already dropped on these. They are just too sweet to pass up. Hopefully before I end up living in an alley with a bag full of dolls people will start feeling the same way about MY little creations.

She's Older Than Me

My first kokeshi doll got here from Japan. She's probably from the 50s or so. The new ones have nice lacquer painting on them but the vintage ones are usually cheaper, quirkier, and have nice patinas from being old. She's cute, huh?

Discovery

I have discovered another type of doll that I am smitten with. They are Japanese Kokeshi. Some are antique children's toys from as early as 1880 but they make modern ones too. There are master artists who carve and paint them and then compete with different themes and things (think "Spring" or "Happiness"). Good thing: Cheaper than Blythe, individual art, handmade. Bad thing: Love a ton of them. No more room in house.