Three members of the Sasha Shangri-la family have returned home recently. We are very happy to have them rejoin us.

The first to return was Meredith, a 1966 developmental girl. Meredith is truly a mint, MIB, Sasha with her original outfit, tag, and even her box.  I usually have “loved” dolls that are wonderful but not mint. I will be careful with sweet Meredith but I do hope to redress her one day. I don’t think she has been redressed before so we will see. 😬

The next sweet return is Erin. She is a beautiful studio doll that left Cow Creek in 2012. I had really missed her and her new owner was a wonderful Sasha mom all these years! The stars aligned and Erin came home to Sasha Shangri-la last month.  I am so happy! 🥰

Erin has blonde hair and very vivid green eyes. Her plaid studio dress is perfect especially this time of year with a red and green plaid and red leather shoes. A very festive attire I think!

Next is Betsy, a dear dear Iona toddler doll. Betsy left in 2017 and I missed her very much. She also had a fantastic Sasha mom all this time.  Once again, the stars aligned and Betsy returned this month. Oh joy! 🥰

Pretty Betsy came home in the outfit she was wearing which is so nice.  Her dress was made by Ginny,  Passion for Sasha and her leather shoes are made by Monica.

I took a couple of photos of Betsy with Erin to share.

I hope you enjoyed this homecoming post today. Meredith, Erin, and Betsy all join me in thanking you for visiting with us. 🥰

A sneak peek at a Kathe Kruse corner tucked away in a cabinet here on Cow Creek. 🥰

Verity is a beautiful repaint by Janet Myhill Dabbs. She was inspired by a Sasha studio doll.  She has been wearing her original green gingham dress until today.

I received a Christmas present from Tricia Jackson of a beautiful, handmade floral dress with an amazing felt vest embroidered with sunny, lovely flowers. I love it so! Thank you my friend. ❤️

A full-length view of the lovely Verity with her tiny pup. Her shoes and socks were made by Betsy May.

A close-up view of the beautiful embroidery.

Verity and I thank you for visiting us today. We wish you a very Happy and Healthy New Year!

A Cow Creek sneak peek to brighten your day.

A happy trio that stirs many lovely memories in my heart. First is a special Izannah Walker reproduction by Dixie Redmond, an original and tiny Martha Chase boy, and a very special Sasha angel baby repainted and dressed by Janet (her outfit is antique fabric with wings). Her hair was curled by Dawn Law. I almost forgot…..the knitted angel in her lap was a gift during my trip to Amsterdam. 💕

I just started blogging recently after a 2 year hiatus and so dolls have been added to the Sasha Shangri-la family during this time that are new to the blog.

In 2024, I adopted 3 studio dolls, and with each one I would say to my dear husband, ‘What a wonderful Christmas present!’ And he would say, ‘Oh how nice to have the shopping done ahead of time’ (wink… wink). So, I thought it would be good to introduce them on the blog at Christmas time.

From left to right in this first photo is Julia, Kelly, and Trix.

Julia is a BIII, Kelly is a CIII, and Trix is a BI or a BII. What do you think?  I welcome your input please.

I adopted Julia and Trix from a good friend in Switzerland.  Kelly was adopted here in the USA.

A couple of close up photos of Julia’s lovely features. I dressed her in a tagged studio dress that I have had a while and wrapped a beautiful shawl around her made by Diane Duke. 

Julia’s head is hard plastic. Sasha used the sgraffito technique by using the tip of her bush to impress extra interest to the eyes. Lovely to see. Also, very expressive brows and nicely defined upper and lower lashes.

Beautiful Trix has a gypsum head. Sasha painted beautiful blue eyes, faint upper lashes, and inquiring brows. I love Sasha’s paintings.

Kelly came with her original outfit, including tagged dress, coat, and hat. She has a sleeveless dress, undergarments, socks, shoes, and even her mittens.

Her blonde hair is long and full. Her eye painting is beautiful.  Kelly has a sweet, confident look. Her quirky brow adds so much.   I named Kelly in memory of Kelly Wenarsky. Kelly passed away this past year and she was a wonderfully talented artist. She  repainted Sasha dolls beautifully for years.  She had a Sasha site long before Facebook came about, and she helped so many of us to learn more about Sasha and her dolls. 💝

Kelly’s foot is marked. A 1964 girl. She sure looks great for 60 years old!

A few more photos of pretty Trix and Julia holding their Christmas stockings. These stockings were made by a dear friend who lives in the UK.

This happy trio of girls and I want to thank you for visiting the blog today.  All of here at Sasha Shangri-la send you happy Christmas wishes, and we hope you have a blessed holiday and a very happy and healthy New Year. 😊 🎄 🥳

I have a Cow Creek sneak peek to share with you.

Another trio of unexpected dears that are resting in Christmas clutter. A Steiff bear (who is crowned a king), an Izannah Walker reproduction artist doll (holding her birds and book), and an antique mache beauty (clutching her purse). 🥰

We have had unreasonably warm/hot weather this Fall  until the past week or so. I was so happy that the weather cooled and that we also received one good all- day soaking from prayed-for rains that we so needed.

This time of year always especially brings to mind things I am thankful for as our Thanksgiving Day is next week. I am very thankful for the rain and for “Sweater Weather “.

My birthday was last week and I received in the mail a wonderful birthday present from my friend Janet. Janet lives in the UK and she knitted 2 beautiful sweaters for girls here at Sasha Shangri-la.

Hazel is a no navel adopted recently and she came in a lovely sleeveless dress. I thought she needed a sweater since it is cooler now and this beautiful cardigan is a great match for her.

A beautiful outfit for Hazel. Next, I chose another new arrival to wear the second gifted sweater.

I have named this new girl “Berry”. She was “picked” from a berry patch (auction house) in Switzerland. Her new sweater looks lovely with her Ruthsdolls dress. 😉

Both sweaters have sweet heart tags with Janet’s initials. They also came with a strand of pearls each  which we are saving for a special time. 🥰

Berry and Hazel are sending you happy wishes for a wonderful week ahead. Thank you for visiting. 

This blog post’s sneak peek caught two delightful bears enjoying a timeout in the stacks. 🥰