A Doll Drama side story: A visit to Julie's Doll Room..

I know it has been months since I posted anything related to Doll Drama.

Good thing time and space doesn't exist in the "doll world" as it does in our own lives. 

 Late last year Julie invited me to shoot a photo story in her doll room. A few months ago I went there and shot the photo story you are about to see. I have had the pictures since then, but I just couldn't seem to get around to editing and posting it all.

This takes place directly after Haven's Interview, and Sienna's lunch with her mom, Charice. 

Here it is.....

(Please note: This is PRE- Danielle and Rod's Wedding Photo Story found HERE.)

Sienna decided a fun little shopping trip was in order after the longest lunch of her life. That lunch included Charice's long speech on letting Haven kiss her, and dumping Teddy. She only got her mom to back off a bit by mentioning an interest in a rather handsome baker named Tyrese.  Sienna thought a shopping trip might take the remaining edge off of her mom's opinions regarding her life.

 Charice: Oh, I just love the cute lingerie selection they have here. 

Sienna: Isn't lingerie something you wear with a special someone?

Charice: I'm single, not dead sweetie.

Sienna: Ew.

Charice: How do you think you got here? 

I thought you were grown, and had figured out the way things work by now....

Sienna: Okay! Okay....I get it. Let's just not talk about it. 

 Charice: You're awfully young to be such a prude.

Sienna: I'm not a "prude".  I just have no interest in the goings on of my mom's "love" life, and I use "love" loosely. 

Charice: Oh hush. You're gonna ruin what could be a perfectly fun shopping trip. I raised you, and loved you. You got here, and you're successful. And despite you being an ungrateful brat sometimes I love you still. So, let's enjoy ourselves.  Maybe if you're good I'll buy you something pretty.

Sienna: *slightly sarcastic* You're right. I'll try not to verbally express my mental distress in hearing about your...conquests.

Charice: Oh look! Hats!

 Charice: Now this hat is fabulous! 

Sienna: *laughing* It looks like it's swallowing you head first.

Charice: Did I ask you?

Sienna: *continues to laugh*

 Charice: If you ever do get married....I will be sure to walk you down the isle in it.

Sienna: *Stops laughing*

Charice: That's what I thought. 

 Charice: What about this one? 

Sienna: I think you have it on wrong or something...

*Charice re-adjusts hat.*

Charice: I think it's pretty. Though, I'm not sure I can think of a place to wear it. 

 Sienna: It's kind of fancy, and it looks better now that you re-adjusted it.

 But, do you even really need a hat?

Charice: Do we always buy things we need?

Sienna: Point for mom....again. *sigh*

Charice and Sienna decide to browse seperately for a few minutes. 

When Sienna bumps into her mom again she sees the hat obsession hasn't stopped.

 Charice: Oh there you are! What do you think of this one? Isn't it fierce?!

Sienna: Another hat? 

Charice: You are the opposite of fun today, do you know that?

Sienna: Well excuse me. 

Charice: That's it...now I'm going to embarrass you.

Charice makes her way past a few clothing racks and discovers something better than a hat...

 

 Charice: What now?!

*Girls in back whisper amongst themselves.*

 Sienna: It's my favorite. 

 Sienna: In fact, if I ever get married I'm not walking down the isle with you 

unless you wear a tiara just like that.

 Charice: That's my girl! Sas and all! 

Girls in back: Are they both nuts, or just this one?

Charice: If you're gonna be rude ladies, you should probably whisper. 

It's a good idea to keep stupidity to yourselves.

Sienna: *Laughing*

Sienna and Charice make their way into another store along the way...

Sienna: I had no idea you were into wearing animals on your head. 

Charice: Say that again.

Sienna: *laughing* Okay...it looks kinda...nice. 

Charice: That's what I thought.

 After yet another "hat incident" the ladies start mingling with the locals. 

 Sienna: Cute top! My friend Nahla would kill for a top like that.

Girl: Thanks! They have something similar on the rack behind us. 

Sienna: Hmm...might not be a bad idea to get her a new outfit. 

Then she may not strangle me for not taking her shopping today. 

Girl: Your friend sounds kinda violent.

Sienna: *laughs* Not usually. She just loves shopping for new and odd outfits. 

 Charice: That's when I jumped out of my car and told her if she knew what was good for her and her sorry excuse for a car she'd----

Sienna: Mom, you are NOT telling a total stranger what happened in the parking lot earlier are you?

Charice: She isn't a stranger. Her name is Svetlana and she doesn't speak a word of English.

Sienna: Um...captive and confused audience much? 

 Charice: Oh hush. She keeps smiling, so she probably agrees with some of what I'm saying.

 Heck, she may even be entertained!

 Sienna: She is smiling a lot.

 But if you still want to stop in at that Sports Bar 

for a bite to eat we better get going. 

They bid Svetlana goodbye and Charice quickly finds trouble with the

 Sports Bar's pool playing crowd. 

 Charice: And that is EXACTLY how I am going to swindle each of you out of your cash. 

Girl in white: Um, you just told us the "how"....we aren't going to fall for it now.

Charice: How do you know I'm not lying? 

Girl in white: I guess we don't. 

Charice: Exactly. Let's play ball!

Sienna: That is baseball mom, and this is such a bad idea. 

Blonde fella: This chick is hilarious! 

Brunette fella: Yeah, this is going to be interesting to watch. 

Sienna: Let's just leave. 

Charice: No way. Momma has this one. Now let's break balls! 

Girl in red jacket: *laughing*

Sienna: I can't let you do this mom. We don't know these people, and--

Charice: And nothing. I can win. Just trust me. 

Sienna quickly learned that her mom was a TOTAL pool shark. 

Who knew?

 So, Charice decided they should stop at an antiques store to spend her newly won loot. 

 *Charice sneaking up behind Sienna*

Sienna (to herself): They have some really beautiful pieces here. A little out of my price range though. 

 

 Charice: Found ya!

Sienna: Are you trying to make my heart stop today?

Charice: *laughing* Well, I brought you into this world I guess I can take you out. 

Sienna: *laughing* I'm starting to think those girls, back at the shop we bought the tiara in, were right about you being nuts. 

Charice: Oh girl you are gonna get it one of these days. 

Sienna: *still laughing* Probably sooner than later. 

Charice spotted a handsome gentleman, and was all eyes on him. 

Mystery Fellow: Oh you are too kind.

Charice: You don't know the half of it. 

Sienna: I know too much already...I'll be waiting downstairs.

Mystery Fellow: Who is she?

Charice: My daughter. 

Mystery Fellow: I thought you were sisters!

Charice: *giggling like a school girl*

Sienna: Oh I cannot walk fast enough away from this mess....

Sienna (to herself): Ahhh some peace. I swear mom could find a guy stranded in a desert, and yet she refuses to commit. *sigh* She says I have commitment issues. Look in the mirror mom. 

Look....in.....the....mirror. Ugh. 

-FIN-

(^_^)

Charice found this lovely ensemble at one of the boutiques they visited while at Julie's. 

Next time you see her, this is the outfit she'll be wearing. 

I hope all of you enjoyed the photo story. 

Slowly, I am rediscovering my love of doll story telling.

*Hugs and blessings to each of you!*

-Cat of A Doll Affinity

(=^_^=)

My first vintage re-root! Skooter! (^_^)

I was asked by a doll friend to re-root her vintage Skooter. She found her with her hair chopped into a scary mo-hawk. (Sorry no before pictures of this.)

 I think she was this Skooter....

***NOT MY IMAGE***

Here is her new look. Please excuse her dolly nudity. I didn't have time to dress her before picture taking. 

TIP: I discovered placing the head into a heating pad for 10-15 minutes between each circle you root... does wonders to help the hair set/lay down better. This is especially useful when trying to give a doll bangs. (^_^) 

I apologize for not responding to everyone's comments from the last post. 

I am currently playing catch up on the blog and on any e-mails 

I have received from some of you recently. 

I have NOT forgotten about you!! Promise!

*Big dolly hugs!!*

-Cat of A Doll Affinity 

May each of you be blessed! (^_^)

Julie has a Flickr account and it is AMAZING!

As many of you may know, I have had the pleasure of visiting Julie's spectacular doll room on more than one occasion. So, with much excitement I wish to share with you her Flickr account!!

 (A sample picture from her Flickr photo stream.)

She has taken many detailed photographs, and explained so much of how/why she has collected certain pieces. Julie has been an inspiration to my own collection, and the scenes I began to create. Please take the time to stop in and wish her a warm hello! (^_^) 

 (Another sample picture from her Flickr photo stream.)

 ( An example of how she breaks down some of her favorite pieces kept within each detailed scene.)

Here are the links to visit Julie:

* Julie's Photo Stream on Flickr: Click me!

*Her wonderfully detailed Flickr profile: Click me to learn more about Julie!

Please be patient with her, as she is VERY new to this and may not be able to get back to you right away. She just loves to share her love of dolls with others, and is such a kindred spirit! 

Thank you for stopping into my dusty blog. (^_~)

I pray each of you are well and smiling!! 

-Cat of A Doll Affinity

Photo Contest......

There was one entry for the photo contest I posted 3 weeks ago. I had plans to do regular photo contests and giveaways if this idea got people involved. Next month was going to be a cash prize with a free re-root, but due to only receiving one entry, I will not be having anymore contests or giveaways in the foreseeable future. These things take participation to work, and that didn't happen. 

I would be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed. 

I am, and my hiatus will continue.

But, until then....

Thank you Tabitha, for submitting an entry. I will ship your new doll to you on Monday. 

Please send me your mailing address via e-mail. (^_^) 

-Cat of A Doll Affinity

Hiatus.

That's right, I'm going on one. The photo contest is still on, and I will return by then.  Heck, I may even return before then. But right now I need to get away from my computer and away from this blog.

I have deleted my Facebook page and will continue a reformat of my online doll related life. Somewhere along the line this has become the opposite of fun, and I just can't do this right now.

Thank you to all of those who stick by what we doll folks do.

I just need a breather.

-Cat of A Doll Affinity 

DOLL PHOTO CONTEST: Something AWKWARD this way comes...

That's right! I am officially launching this blog's very first photo contest. Never thought I would get around to it, but I’ll be darned, here it is!

THE THEME:

Ever had one of those moments? You know the kind of moments where time stops and you ask yourself how and why you ended up in such an awkward and embarrassing predicament?  Well now is your chance to put your dolls into some awkward/embarrassing photos.  Just think of yourself as the “Doll Paparazzi”…. 

THE RULES:

·         *Your picture MUST contain dolls! (^_^)

·         *Your picture can include ANY scale, brand, type that you so choose to photograph.

·         * Please, no XXX-rated imagery. In other words, please utilize your “censored boxes”.  I do…

·         *Be creative and have fun! (Yes, that IS a rule.) 

·         *Submit only ONE picture to the following e-mail address: crushed.velvet.orchid5@gmail.com

·        * Your SUBJECT line should read: PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY

·         *Include your name, blog if you have one, and any other funky facts you want to. (^_^) 

·         *You CAN use photo shop, picmonkey.com, or any other photo editing software available to you. 

·         *ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 18^th!!

THE PRIZE:

This gorgeous doll.... (^_^) 

And before anyone asks..I DID NOT do her hair. I wish!! lol

****I will cover US AND INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COSTS!!! (^_^)****

JUDGING:

·         *You have until May 18^th to submit your entries. That is approximately 3 weeks from today. 

·        * I will then blog everyone’s qualifying entries, and post a public poll in that entry. (The poll will end on May 25^th)

·         *The TOP 3 photos will then be subjected to my final analysis, and I will announce the winner on June 1^st.  

I have included some picture examples. These pictures are all from various stages of Doll Drama, and you do not need to copy the ideas within the examples. I just thought I should get the camera rolling, since this was my idea to begin with.  

 THE EXAMPLES

Your pictures do NOT have to have captions or dialogue. 

They can speak for themselves, like the picture below.....

 The above picture was actually a blooper from Episode 1.

 I still question why I didn't just let it pass the cutting room floor....

Enjoy! And above all else PARTICIPATE and TELL others to PARTICIPATE! 

Because it will be fun! (^_^)

Play on and take some crazy fun photos while you’re at it!

-Cat of A Doll Affinity

P.S.  If this goes well, I will do more contests and giveaways.

Facebook Page...FINALLY!?!

This is just a quick note to everyone stating that I have officially gone to the Facebook side of things. I'm everywhere else...right? Well, I don't Twitter or  is that Tweet.....? 

SO, if all of you lovely and spectacular individuals want EVEN more updates on what I am up to, I am going to use Facebook to announce it. A one stop for everything related to A Doll Affinity's antics. 

Yay! ...or something that equates to a "yay!"   (I hope..)

Please come show your support and say hello so I can "like" you in return! (^_^) 

Here is the link:  CLICK HERE!

And finally, a couple more shameless picture plugs of the newest girl to join my doll family...

She just doesn't take a bad picture! (^_^)

Hope everyone is well!! Much more on the way....

-Cat of A Doll Affinity