A present to me

When I was little, my mom would always be so so good to me at Christmas..surprising me and making every wish come true. I guess she spoiled me a bit...well, a lot. Now she is 89 and I try to make her happy with gifts...usually they include things for her ailments...like Gold Bond for her itching and Icy Hot for her arthritus. It's sad to see her grow old...but I am blessed she is still here on this planet with me and I try not to dwell too much on the negative part. She still has her mind and I can visit her, since she's only ten minutes away. She and my dad will hopefully celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary in July. Can you believe that???

Anyhow, I bought myself a present this year that I loved...do you ever do that?

I discovered "Boudoir Dolls". I probably had heard of them before, but I didn't really know a lot about them, and up until now, I guess they didn't appeal to me. Here she is....



I think she is less formal than most I see such as this guy.





I loved her folksy quality. The lady I purchased her from, told me she was handmade in the 1920's. I just love looking at her garmets...she has antique trims and silks...a rose patterned silk...plus that BLUE hair!!! She just had to come live here. I'd had her on my wish list at Ruby Lane for quite some time. She was so expensive, that there was no way I could pay that...but right before Christmas, the shop owner came WAY WAY DOWN!!! I made an offer, and I got her for what I think was a very reasonable price. Anyhow, what should I name her?



Her hat has silk rosettes...I think she may inspire my art this year! Don't you just love old things that someone else made years ago?