Spring is my favorite time of the year. It is like a weight lifts, and the landscape opens up. I can walk just anywhere across the fields without piles of snow, or hight grass that I have to keep out of because the farmers will harvest it later […]

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 […]

My dollhouse dolls in actual 1:12 scale has been receiving some attention lately, especially Tanaka whos´s been getting a few new clothes items. She is being kept really busy though with all there is to do around the house with two small kids and a dog to take […]

The first morning in a new house when the sun is shining and there are other kids to play with is alway so exciting. Wilma is excited to be here with her siblings and even a new best friend. Marie is excited that there is another girl her […]

The first to arrive at the Orphanage after a whole year is little Wilma (not counting Penny who’s too large to fit in the dioramas). Wilma just arrived today, and has a temporary wig (I think), but her modest smile make her look cute as a button anyway. […]

After a time consuming photoshoot there will be lots of time to unwind. Everyone is still in their Holiday outfits looking their best, but this is when the real fun happens. You might have noticed the big dragon in the group picture in my last post. He is […]

The Holidays are getting nearer, so I started dressing the dolls in festive clothes a while ago, finally yesterday they were all ready. Then standing them up like this without knocking the next two dolls over was a challenge. A picture like this takes a whole lot of […]

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. […]

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 […]