Gwennie is very dear to me. She was my first Sasha doll and she is a BIII studio doll. Gwennie is an early studio doll made in the 1940’s to the 1950’s. Her head is made of gypsum and her cloth body is stuffed with wood shavings. Over time, the acid in the shavings weakened her body along with the play wear. Here is a photo of Gwennie taken a few years ago. The following photos show the damages to her body up close. You can see holes and a thinning of the fabric. The fabric was beginning to tear and spilt even just by gently removing an outfit.

I talked with Brigitte Schwitter about Gwennie’s condition and she offered to make a new body for Gwennie. Yay! So, I removed Gwennie’s head with the help of my husband and sent her body to Brigitte. The old body is needed for its inner parts. Brigitte made a wonderful, new body for Gwennie that will last for many years to come. She returned part of the original fabric which will stay with Gwennie and be a part of her history.

Gwennie’s new body! Perfect and strong. Rick and I carefully reattached her beautiful head.

Here is sweet Gwennie today and dressed in a school girl studio outfit that is tagged. She looks so much better with her new sturdy body. I am so grateful to Brigitte for her taking on the task of making this body and doing it so beautifully and expertly. A wonderful outcome!

I can now look forward to dressing Gwennie in different outfits as the seasons come and go. Thank you for visiting with us today. 😊

Recently on Facebook, a lady asked about beds for Sasha. i remembered I had bought one some time ago and had not assembled it. So I found the box it was shipped in and pulled it out. Rick kindly put it together for me over the weekend. It is a very nice, sturdy bed.

The end panels are a barn red color. The bed measures 21 inches long by 11.5 inches wide. It is 17 inches tall to the top of the bed post. The bed came with two mattresses and one pillow.

I have no idea when this bed was made but I like the floral pattern. Maybe late 1960’s to mid 1970’s???

Betty Jean is excited about the new bed and wanted to help me show it by modeling for us. Her lovely cardigan was made by Linda Simpson. Her terrific shoes and socks were made by Betsy May. I think her beautiful dress, though untagged, was made by Karen Warnaka.

It is most comfortable according to Betty Jean. Plus just her size. Kids just love the top bunk!

If you look closely next to Betty Jean’s hand, you will see a sweet surprise! The name ”Sasha” is clearly there in a lovely script.

“Sasha” up close.

I don’t think Betty Jean will ever move. She has staked her claim!

Thank you for visiting with us today. Have a great week!

This handsome boy came to live here on the farm last year. His name is Joseph. He is a 1968 tiny eyed boy with black non-falling hair.

A close up photo of Joseph.

Bronson has become best friends with Joseph. He has helped him feel welcome.

Joseph is wearing a wonderful blue corduroy outfit made by Ellen Church. i was the lucky winner of Ellen’s creation at a Sasha Festival auction.

Bronson is wearing a nice Sasha Festival outfit that was given to me by a dear friend. Bronson is a 1967 NP boy.

Happy boys!

Some close up photos to show their amazing eyes.

Thank you for visiting us and meeting Joseph. Have a great week ahead.

Briana returned to Sasha Shangri-La last week. She was living with a very good friend who kindly allowed me to adopt her back.

Briana is an early Gotz girl with lovely golden eyes with fine eyelashes. She has silky brunette hair. She has a tuft of hair at her neckline which indicates she is a ponytail girl. I am very happy to see her again.

Briana is wearing a corduroy dress and i am not certain of the maker and I am uncertain who made the knitted items. Her olive green leather shoes are from Sashapotamus.

A close up of Briana’s sweet face.

Thank you for visiting with us today. Have a very happy werk ahead.

A beautiful studio doll, a farm child, has come to Sasha Shangri-La last year. I have named her Ana.

I moved Ana to the front of the cabinet for photos. I hope to take better photos soon and to go outdoors! Meanwhile, I hope you will enjoy seeing Ana with her doll family and the late winter lighting surrounding them.

Ana is holding a Steiff boar in her hand. Being a farm girl, she is used to being with animals and loves them. They love her too as seen by the dear little chick hiding in her apron pocket. Ana is totally at home here at Lost Horizon Farm.

A few photos showing Ana up close.

Always so interesting to see how Sasha painted her dolls.

Aso so interesting to see how Sasha dressed her dolls. A view of Ana’s slip, knitted socks, and leather boots.

Ana’s Sasha tag.

Oh, let’s not forget Ana’s pretty pants.

Ana’s markings by Sasha. A 1964 creation. Ana is 58 years old this year if my math is correct.

Thank you for visiting the blog today. Have a wonderful week.