Squiddly Dot's Pull Charms

Last week I posted 5 fun pull rings and thought it might be nice to show you Squiddly Dot's. I am a fan of the Twiggy Twiggy rings because they come in such great colours and are really well made. Several of my Blythe's sport some Twiggy Twiggy's. Squiddly is my only Blythe with pull charms despite the fact that I have quite a few of these Kid Robot zipper pulls but I do like to clip them to anything and everything! This one is by Aaron Meshon and is probably my most fave series. 

I don't know why I felt this charm was so perfect for Squiddly Dot but it just is. What pull charms do your Blythe's have, if any?

Happy April Fools Day!

I know it's a bit late in the day but I wanted to wish everyone a happy April fools! Me and Squiddly Dot have had a fun time playing tricks and little ol' Squiddly even got all dressed up. 

Now that the nights are getting brighter I've been feeling much more sunny and I'm looking forward to a fun packed April. I hope you all have a fun one too!

The 1000 Cranes for Japan Project

I saw this very touching project devised by Blythe collectors to show support for Japan and those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. Its goal is for doll collectors to combine their efforts to make one thousand paper cranes as according to Japanese legend this will make a wish come true. Strings of a thousand are left to the elements so that the wish will be released organically. It is a beautiful sentiment and this joint effort will hopefully show Japanese collectors that they are wished well.

I realise that to some it might seem very futile and perhaps even pointless but I think it is a great way to show support especially if you are lacking the funds to make a donation to the relief effort.

What's In My Bag?

Squiddly Dot dropped by my studio today and I convinced her to let us have a glimpse into what she carries around in her big bag all day long. My apologies for the not so brilliant pics, my camera is dying a slow and painful death at the moment.

1. My bag was a steal from the Blythe Kingdom boards. It is the Ahcahcum Zukin stock bag designed by the clothing line Muchacha. I thought it was pretty cool but my Japanese is a little rusty so I'm not sure what it says. Let's hope it's not something like "I love kissing bumholes" or anything.

2. I am going to a party straight after work today so I threw in some spangly leggings and a nice cardi to get changed into. I'm going for the smart casual look... I hope.

3. I always keep some hairclips in my bag as my room mate Parkin is always stealing them and you never know when you might need some!

4. I like to keep hydrated. Preferably by something sugary.

5. I keep a set of plastic cutlery in my bag at all times in case of food emergencies. I like to eat out a lot and so I like to be on the safe side. I plan ahead, what can I say!

6. Aaah, you've found another essential element in my sugar stash. I know, I know but it's not like I have teeth to rot is it?

7. Old travelcard, housekey, old receipts and my wallet. You know, the stuff that's probably in the bottom of your bag too. (Hey, no need to get so defensive Squiddly. Although I'm not going to say it isn't true...)

8. It's been pretty rainy in London town lately and these are my only waterproof footwear. I cannot stand walking around in wet shoes, trench foot alert. They're pretty heavy though so I hope it brightens up soon!

And with that Squiddly Dot was out the door, probs to stock up on hairclips.