Last June, my friend Tricia visited me here at Sasha Shangri-la. She came a long way from the UK and we were going to the beach and then to the Sasha Festival in Columbus, Ohio. A very happy time!
While here, Tricia gifted me a beautiful Sasha repaint that I have named Gloria. She was beautifully repainted by Janet Myhill Dabbs. She is wearing a wonderful, summer dress and sandals all made by Marti Murphy.
Gloria grabbed a baby to hold as she began to meet her Sasha family here on Cow Creek. She is an outgoing girl and loves everyone she meets. She especially loves babies. 🥰
Her eye painting is a lovely blue and she is wearing a wig of course. I want to put a winter outfit on her but thought I should show her first just as Tricia gave her to me. Thank you dear Tricia for your kindness. Gloria is well loved here. She sends her best wishes to you all and a big thank you for visiting Sasha Shangri-la. 🥰
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. 😬
Meredith
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. 🥰
Gwennie has a beautiful new, tagged studio dress. It is a first for her. The dress she wore when I adopted her was very nice but untagged. Over the years she has worn different outfits but none of them seemed right.
Gwennie
I had strawberry blonde hair growing up and I always heard that redheads shouldn’t wear pink. Well, I think Gwennie and her new dress blow that theory out of the water. Don’t you? I love her in her new dress. It feels right! 🥰
Gwennie shown here with Gracie wearing her beige studio dress and sister Ellery in her pink gingham dress. They are a gingham trio! 😊
Thank you for visiting us today. It is especially nice since we haven’t posted on the blog for quite a while. So, we appreciate your return very much.
A Sasha Shangri-La sneak peek at a brunette ponytail #3 Barbie with sisters. Have a great weekend and week to come. 🥰
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). 🥰
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