I am starting early this year, but after this harsh year it seems appropriate. It means a lot to celebrate the season of light in the darkest time of the year. Up here we are entering the polar night and more and more lights are coming up outdoors. […]

This is a little basic for experienced BJD collectors, but one of the fun things about BJDs is their ability to pose naturally. Posing depends on how the joints are made. All the kinds of dolls that I have been able to collect are made a little differently. […]

Will Ruthiepooh dolls be a future thing? I sure have been fiddling a bit with making bjds from polymer clay with this as a fantasy of sorts. However, none to date have gotten the needed attention to be worth making copies off. They have all been learning experiences […]

We have come a long way here at the “orphanage” since Thumbelina was a lone little girl. There is always someone to play with, and most have been reunited with siblings and cousins. There are lots of books and toys, and plenty of space if you need a […]

Emma got new play clothes today. That’s what my dolls wear most of the year; comfy, indoor, play clothes. I really can’t stand to have dolls sitting around looking cold, lol. I live really far north, so that goes for most of the year! I like knitting, that […]

A new experience for me. After some consideration and a lot of work I now have my own home page and blog. The Ruthiepooh home page is already huge with many galleries and photo stories. This blog is a different matter, but at least now I have the […]