I have been so busy with the shop and the tea party and open house that I was having trouble getting into Christmas. (Check out all the pictures on Facebook - Patches Dolls.) I have been busy buying things for the Mardi Gras Tea Party scheduled for Feb. 5th. My mind has been more on purple, green, and gold - feathers and glitter than on the red and green of Christmas. I have the cutest masks for the girls to embellish for their dolls and themselves. Beads all over the place; and lots of ribbon everywhere. All that will be put away until the first of the year. But today I got the lights on my tree! Tomorrow the ornaments go on and my village goes up. Next week cookies will be made for all the company coming! So I am taking a break from my dolls till after Christmas. I do hope to get at least four "nite-nite" doggies made before Christmas. These are a family tradition - every new baby gets one. But those that happen to marry into the family are not happy till they get one too. My daughter has had several, but she still has her first one. It was pink; now it is so faded and thread bare that it looks white in spots. I hope to make some smaller ones next year to sell in the store. Both on her dolls have one, my granddaughter's doll has one, and so does my Molly! I will post pictures of the one I get made this year! So until after Christmas, I just want everyone to know how much I appreciate your business and your support. I pray that each and everyone of you have a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year! |




