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About mountainmullins

Sasha doll collector primarily plus other interesting dolls. I inheirited my love of dolls from my dear Mother and also her collection. My first Sasha doll was Gwennie, a redheaded studio doll. Since Gwennie, I have collected other Sasha dolls and love their individual personalities created by their eye painting, hair color and styling, and dressing them. It is such fun to share with other collectors!

Fara in a Frances Tricket Dress

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This is Fara, a 1968 fringe girl. She is wearing a pretty dress made by Frances Tricket.

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This dress is beautifully made with two roomy side pockets. I love the special extra touches like the lacey stand- up collar, well placed buttons, and pockets. 🙂

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Fara loves to play with her Himstedt Kleine doll. ❤

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Fara’s shoes were made by Jean Jensen.

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Sweet pair dressed in blue.

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A different view.

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Lastly, a lovely pair. ❤

Sisters at Sasha Shangri-La

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This is a very sweet young lady named Tilly. She is an English production, 1967 NP girl and she has just learned that a new sister has arrived at Sasha Shangri-La. 🙂

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Tilly’s dark green cord dress, socks and shoes were made by Ruth’s dolls. Her colorful and interesting pinafore was made by Molly.

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Tilly is happily thinking about her new sister and wonders when they will meet because Mummy said it would be soon. 🙂

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“I do hope my new sister will arrive soon!  I love her already. ❤

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This is Zoey, a 1967 English production NP.  Zoey was a Christmas present from my husband.  I love her. ❤

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Zoey is wearing a lovely studio outfit made by Heidi Wheeler.  Her white leather shoes were made by Jean Jensen. 🙂

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A very pretty outfit for little Zoey.  She is a pleasure to dress. 🙂

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Zoey is so excited because she has just learned she has a new sister!  Zoey wondered what her new sister would be like and thought “Oh joy!  I can’t wait to meet her!” 🙂

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Quite alone and very, very, very shy is a most sweet, little girl who is wondering where she is and she just feels like crying. 😦

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“My new Mummy cleaned me up, brushed my hair and tied with with a ribbon, and dressed me in this new outfit by Ruth’s Dolls. I think it is a lovely dress and it fits me perfectly as do my new leather shoes. Mummy was very loving but I am alone now and I wonder what will happen next!” 😦

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“Mummy did say my new sisters will be here soon to greet me but I am a bit afraid. Will they like me?”

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Next, dear Tilly happily greeted her new sister and shared that she was thrilled to meet her.  She said “my name is Tilly.  What is your name sweet sister?” 🙂

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At first, Tilly’s sister said nothing and she felt she had lost her voice and could not speak. 😦

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Tilly looked kindly and said, “Please do not be shy. You are much loved here at Sasha Shangri-La.” Tilly comforted her sister.

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Having heard Tilly’s voice, Zoey joined them and reached out to assure her new sister that she was part of a loving family. ❤

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Then Zoey said “Welcome dear sister! My name is Zoey and please tell us your name.”

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So the newest sister, a shy one, finally mustered up a very, very soft response “Jessie”.

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A closer look at three 1967 NP girls, Tilly, Jessie, and Zoey.

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Jessie is just the sweetest little girl. She is a bit of a waif with her cut hair and her more than fair share of rubs and dings caused by being a doll of play. I was lucky to adopt her from Shelly’s site and I absolutely adore her!!!

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Then, without any hesitation, Tilly removed her pinafore and lovingly gave it to Jessie. She explained to Jessie that she wanted to give her something to help her feel like she belonged in her new family. 🙂

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Tilly said “Jessie, please put it on and when you wear it, please think of me, your sister that loves you! ❤

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So Jessie put on the gifted pinafore with help from her sisters. Tilly and Zoey both told her how pretty she looked. Jessie felt very pretty. 🙂

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They asked Jessie if she liked her pinafore and after a moment, Jessie said  “Yes, thank you!”

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Shy little Jessie is now starting to feel at ease and at home. She really likes her new sisters Tilly and Zoey. She likes her new Mummy too. She thinks she is a lucky little girl. 🙂

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Jessie realized that she was overwhelmed in her heart with beautiful feelings of love for her family and she thought “I am loved” ❤

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Next, Zoey came to Jessie’s side and gave her a wonderful teddy. 🙂

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Zoey shared ” I have loved this teddy for a long time and I want you to have him Jessie. When you give him hugs, think of me and know that you are loved.” ❤

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Jessie softly said “Thank you Zoey”

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Jessie feels very happy now. She has a new outfit, a new pinafore, a new teddy and all are gifts from her loving family. ❤

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“Wow wee, I feel loved!” Jessie exclaimed. ❤

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Thank you for visiting Sasha Shangri-La today and I hope you enjoyed this post. Jessie sends you a big hug and happy wishes for the week to come! 🙂 xxx

Sasha Shangri-La Blonde Boys

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I thought I would share photos of the blonde boys that call Sasha Shangri-La their home. This tiny boy is Joey a 1970’s PJ boy. He is wearing a gorgeous sweater and hat wonderfully made by Diane Duke.  I love the colors and pattern.  I am not certain about the maker of his trousers.  His brown leather boots are made by Ruthsdolls. ❤

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Joey is a sweet boy and has a very tender heart. ❤

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A closer view of Joey.

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Next is a new blonde boy that came in his tube and blue denims outfit minus his sandals. I have not cleaned him yet but I think he is a handsome boy.  I added this wonderful red cardigan knitted by Diane Duke and the red leather boots made by Jean Jensen.

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He is the number one purchase for 2015 for those of us keeping a tally. 🙂

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A closer view of this unnamed boy. ❤

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Here is Ryder, a Gotz straight nosed boy from the 1960’s. He is most certainly a blonde and so was happy to join in the counting of blonde boys. He is wearing a gorgeous knitted mini sweater and hat that is based on Kaffe Fassett’s popular Persian Poppy sweater.  It was expertly knitted by Diane Duke.  I love this woolen creation and its intricate design very much! His jeans were made by Millie Dingham. ❤

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Ryder is a handsome boy too!

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A closer view of Ryder. 🙂

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The last, but certainly not least, blonde boy is Finn, a 1967 NP. He is wearing a lovely hat and matching sweater jacket that I was lucky to win as a helper at the festival last summer. The maker is unknown. His pup Fetch rarely leaves his side. 🙂

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It is nice to dress warmly in the winter and Fetch is happy to be next to Finn. 🙂

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A closer view of my beloved Finn. ❤

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Blonde boys all in a row. 🙂

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A closer view of the boys. 🙂

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I wanted to point out in this photo the size of little Joey on the right. You can see how petite he is next to his new brother that was made in 1970.  I think Joey was made later in the 1970’s and his stringing is white but replaced. How interesting they are to see side by side. 🙂

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Oh my, who do we have here? Why it’s a new toddler, Erik!  Erik, you are not a blonde boy and this is a blonde boy post!

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“Mummy, please let me stay here with the boys. I do not have blonde hair and I do not have brunette hair and my hair is not red, so where do I fit in?”  (I bought Erik last month from a dear friend.  I have no boy toddler clothes for him to wear and so he remains in his cute original outfit).  I asked little Erik, “What color is your hair little one?”

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“I think my hair is a sandy brown Mummy. May I please stay with the blonde boys?”

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Next all of the boys asked me to leave little Erik with them. They said that Erik’s hair is blonde! Well sort of blonde Mummy!

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Well, how could I say no to these sweet boys??

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Little Joey loves Erik. ❤

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Love the boys!

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The blonde boys here at Sasha Shangri-La send you hugs and happy wishes for a great week to come! Thank you for visiting! 🙂 xxx

 

It’s Me, Gracie! Happy New Year to You!

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Hi everyone out there in Sasha blog land! This is me, Gracie! I am so happy and just had to share my joy with you.  Lookie! I am wearing a new hand knitted, lovely outfit that Mummy gave to me at Christmas. Don’t you just love it?  It was made by the very talented Diane Duke and Mummy met her at the Sasha doll festival last summer  and bought surprises from her to give to us as Christmas presents! 🙂

Mummy told me to cover up my legs because it is terribly cold outside and it is Winter but I think I am just fine like I am and I feel very warm in my sweet Gracie heart. ❤

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Lookie, I am outside now right beside the front door. It really is very, very cold out here!!!!   Brrrrrrrrr…..but I am fine.  I have my teddy to cuddle with me and my wonderful hat to keep my Gracie head very warm. 🙂

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Oh, how nice, a birdie has stopped by to say hello.  What a dear little scarf!   Oh, no!   The birdie told me to go indoors right away and that I might freeze to death or at least catch a cold if I stay outdoors! 😦

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Well, I came back indoors quickly and I am really, very cold now especially in my Gracie legs.   My big sister Rena greeted me right away and she is asking me to sit down and get warm. She is wearing a Christmas present too that she received from Mummy and it is also made by Diane Duke. ❤

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It sure feels nice to sit down. Rena just told me that she always wears long pants in the winter because it is so cold and by staying warm, you stay well. Rena is my newer, big sister that was born in Germany in 2001. 🙂

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Rena is a very kind hearted sister.  She gently touched my shoulder and told me that she cares for me and that she prays that I will always be well.  I told her that she sounded just like Mummy and she said that her heart is with me and that her love is with me too. ❤

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Rena asked me if I was warming up yet.  I touched her with my warm and toasty toes. 🙂

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I told her that I was feeling just a little bit cold but only in my Gracie legs.  Rena said she knew just the perfect thing to do to help my legs to warm up!

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Then, she showed me my blue overalls and said, “Dear Gracie, please put these on so that I will know that you will be warm and that you will be well.   Please know that Mummy will be so very happy that you are warm and well.” 🙂

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Then Rena got up holding my lovely blue overalls made by Thu Cuc Faes and laid them gently over me to help me warm up. 🙂

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Guess what???   I put my overalls on all by myself!   No one helped me though Rena offered to help me and I said let me try to do it myself.  And I did it!   I am such a big girl! 🙂

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I am so very happy to be next to my big sister Rena. My heart feels so happy when she is near to me.  And my legs feel nice and warm too. ❤

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Lookie everyone!  I am such a big girl and one day I, Gracie, will be as tall as my Rena!   She promised me that when that day comes, she will gift to me her sweater and hat made by Diane so that I will always remember her with love and feel close to her when I wear it—–like getting a big Rena hug all of the time.  I do love Rena with all my heart and I am so glad that she is here. ❤

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Quiet, I can hear Rena’s sweet heart beating so strong that it sounds like a big drum.  It sounds wonderful to me! ❤

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Wow wee, it is so special to be loved and having the love of a sister is a most treasured possession. ❤

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Well, it is time for me to go to bed now and so I to say goodbye from me, Gracie and from my loving sister, Rena.  We want to extend heart-felt and happy wishes from all of us here at Sasha Shangri-La straight to you.  We want you to have a wonderful weekend and week to come.  The biggest ever hugs are coming too! 🙂 xxx