This year for Christmas, in addition to some other non-doll related items and a beautiful Christmas photo card, I received the following delightful gifts from my dear friend, Debra R., who resides several states away. I couldn't have purchased better gifts for myself had I done the shopping.
(Note that the descriptions provided herein are for my purpose and for the benefit of those who appreciate detail. For documentation purposes, I will transfer this information onto my doll inventory Excel spreadsheet, along with the current value, not included here. This is a ritual I have conducted since 2008 after each doll acquisition, intended to help me remember what I have as well as to aid family who may need to properly dispose of my dolls someday.)
Holiday Ann is an approximately 10-inch all-resin, fully-jointed doll by Miss Martha's Originals All God's Children. Underneath her red felt coat that has a white furry collar, Ann wears a white satin sleeveless dress and matching panties. Her white socks and black T-strap shoes are molded on. Her molded black curls are accented with white satin ribbons. Held with a white satin ribbon around Ann's neck, is a white faux fur muff to keep her hands warm. Appropriately representing a young girl of about 8 or 9 years, Ann has recently lost her left upper lateral incisor. This adds to her appealing character face. I look forward to displaying Ann with the two Miss Martha's Originals that were birthday gifts from my dear friend this year. |
This chaise lounge was certainly a surprise as well as the bracelet (not shown) that was tucked inside. |
The chaise is perfect for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Barbie to relax after performing in Ailey's Revelations to the tune of "Wade in the Water." (AAADTB was not a gift from Debra.) |
Precious wanted to take a close-up picture to show the detail of her brown painted eyes and molded nose and mouth. |
A Doll
Is an Expression
of Art
and a Messenger
of Love
In this image, if you click on it to enlarge, you may be able to read Santa's list. |
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After seeing and reading the text on the following image shared by a Facebook "friend" on Christmas day, I immediately thought of Debra.
Thank you, once again, Debra R., for being one of my dearest friends and confidantes for over a dozen years and counting (I've lost track of the exact year we met, but I know a dozen covers it).
I love you like a real sister,
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What beautiful, loving gifts! Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteLoving is the best way to describe these gifts from Debra R.
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Hello from Spain: Holiday Ann is very cute. She has an adorable face. I like the chair-jeweler ... is ideal for your dolls. Debra is a great friend. keep in touch
ReplyDeleteDebra is a great friend, Marta. I will keep in touch!
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Love all your gifts, You certainly do have a wonderful friend.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do, Simsgrl. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Wow, Santa Debra did well. I love all your gifts!
ReplyDeleteSanta Debra... too cute! Thanks Vanessa.
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Wow! What wonderful gifts! Glad to hear that the two "D's" are still kicking it in the Doll World!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Lee
Hi Lee
DeleteHappy New you to you and yours! ReGena asked about you. I directed her to your blog. She said she knows you're still Lee because of the blog's title. :-)
Yep... Debra and I are still kicking it in the doll and real world.
dbg
Congratulations on all of your presents. Your gifts are just so fantastic. You have such a sweet friend. I especially love your felt doll "Precious". What a little cutie pie!
ReplyDeleteSanta (my husband) left a beautiful. brown "Little Souls" dolly for me under the tree this year. I've been wishing for one of these for quite a long time but I guess it took me a while to get off of the naughty list and onto the nice list. LOL
Have a splendid NEW YEAR.
Thank you, Hugs, for the congratulations and happy new year wishes.
DeleteThat was so sweet of your husband to give you a brown Little Souls doll. I love those dolls. Enjoy yours!
Happy new year to you and your family.
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You have a very good friend indeed! That lounger is darling!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Muff. AAADTB is still luxuriating in the lounger. She named it and claimed it as hers, I guess.
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