Carboot sakes weekend (253 -54)

 It's bee a while but I finally got myself organised to attend some local carboot. Comfy shoes, baggy pants, coffee at the bus-stop....

Feels like good old times, back in Norwich....
...yet somewhat I haven't been since - as charity shops and doll meet

 is already full of temptations and offerings...

Here are my trophies of  29&30.06.24

..always when i loose a hope - there;s a lady with a pile of doll and i have to make hard decisions....

No brainer here - classic beauty, great hair, intense make-up

hair in tact-ish...

I wasn't sure on spot but bended arm is always a good sign.
She is actually my first (!) Dream Glow Barbie 1985 ever!

💟 Goddess...💗

Then, in somewhat dream-glow themed dress was this lovely wheelchair tanned MtM
adorable...for a body donor....

The, again, I wasn't sure...but I love Teresa and she looked like Fashion Fever one but fairer to teh one I already have and love... 

a great tip if you ask me...

She is FF Wave C

a like my earlier one from Wave B
(thanks Francesca!)

...and together:

Sisters but one curvy, just for fun!

Then I found this 'People' handkerchief /scarf which looked so much like a vintege Mattel illustration as well as this Funco Frozen -two in one really, no explanation needed

Perfect trio

(and a vintage enamel strainer, purple peacock bouble hat and cotton openwork brown socks....

The second day - rewind - shoes, pants coffee....it wasn't as fruitful doll-wise but i got some essentials

Messy flatlay ;-)

I got these artificial leather samples - big doll accessories plans....

Hip pop art doll chairs
Cool fishtank plant to replant and what not....

as well and powder pink merino 'boa' shawl <3

ah, and cute autumnal doll size elastics

...oh this is so addictive!

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New diorama- gluegun fun & crafts

Cardbord / cereal boxes, white foam board, doll packaging fun...

I am particularly proud of this barbie profile etched glass idea...

Also these I've been piling for a while...

magazine back-drops tests....

They connot wait!!

Oh, I also had this good quality thin genuine wool vintage cardigan I had to dispose because of holes...but I managed to salvage some for dolls...

,,,and an exercise in white for me...

...she seems to be rather pleased....

Oh...and i started to make a less of a chunky sofa after studying some tutorials more carefully...

again using upcycled linen mix summer trousers in khaki and grey as well as the leftovers of sweater.. 

It is  still not finished as I seem to be stuck with frame size and legs proportions...

TBC

Christmas decorations

It is time to pack Christmas decorations away...but this looks exactly as this setting up process documented last year so lets go! (Trigger warning - supernatural content at the end...)

The kitchen mess is now tamed...

Time to clutter the other part of teh room with a Tree to decorate...

Good furniture in this corner - antique dresser and dressing table, comfy vintage armchair....

New set of garlands and lights

So cozy <3

Yes, much better with the seasonal  Holy poster

..and here she is - overdesigning with her christmas colour palette

Insta girl me thinks...

...even gifts have to match...

yes, rightfully so - she is super chuffed with her work...

💥💝

yes!

Even Babyjesus / Archangel gabriel and / or Ghost of the Christmas Future approves!!!!

Allelujah!

They also think it's particularly cosy in this comfy chair!!!

just wow...

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