It was after Christmas Eve dinner, and the kids gathered around the big tree in the playroom. All wearing their best. They start checking out the labels and to squeeze and shake to try to guess what’s in there. “You are suppose to say “may” and “please”, but […]

Some of the kids have their birthdays coming up, so I took them to the toy store to let them choose their favorites. Maybe, just maybe, they will get those for their birthdays. Thumbelina went straight for the big Dora doll. I think she must have been eyeing […]

Spring is a time when there is lots to do in the garden. There are leafs everywhere from last fall, and plants that have withered under the snow. Maybe some that mice have gotten to as well. Thumbelina has been a really good little helper. She brought out […]

With the holidays upon us and lots of quiet days to fill with wonder, the kids luckily have a love for books. They all cuddled up close to the fire, even the cat and the pup. They all picked up their favorites, and for a while it was […]

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. […]

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 […]