Sasha Shangri-La

This sweet little waif is Val. Val was an ebay find and came to me years ago in a tiny shipping box with her head, hair, legs and arms all in a jumble and no stringing in sight!  Val will always be a waif to me because I can’t seem to erase my first impression of her and that is perfectly ok with me since I love waifs! 🙂

I was the lucky buyer of this Ra-Ra outfit with stripy socks made by the very talented Sharon Humphreys. Val is the perfect girl to wear this fun outfit because she is very shy and wearing this outfit gives her confidence. 😉

Val’s purple leather shoes were made by Jean Jensen.

I think Val looks great in her new outfit!  She came with her hair cut this way and the side wings.  It seems to suggest a ponytail hair style.

A different view of Val. Ra-Ra!! 🙂

A final photo of Val and she is sending hugs and well wishes to you for a great day and weekend ahead! 🙂 xxx

Our newest boy is Ben and he is a dear boy. He has been in his well-made, red overall outfit for many years. I was fortunate to be able to order several Sasha Studio outfits from Thu Cuc Faes in Switzerland and it includes the well-made farm boy outfit shown here today. Ben looks very happy to wear this new shirt, jeans, and hand knitted socks.  The leather boots are fabulous!

Adding this vest and putting on his boots really looks smart on sweet Ben.

Now we add his matching cap.

He matching jacket fits perfectly too. I left the jacket unbuttoned in this photo to show the vest and the wonderful lining. The vest and cap are lined too. 🙂

A close view of the dear Ben’s face. Please excuse the straying hairs.

A buttoned jacket on Ben. So nice to have pockets.

A close view of Ben with his cap set aside. 🙂

Well, well, look who’s here! Little Gracie could no longer resist the strong arms of her brother, Ben.  Gracie was the first sibling to welcome the sweet natured Ben.  She lovingly calls Ben “Bennie” because she is “Gracie” coming from Grace. She took note of her Bennie and his extraordinary physical strength but gentle nature. 🙂

Gracie affectionately asks Bennie to give her a big hug! 🙂

Dear Bennie gives Gracie a brotherly hug. Gracie has unknowingly captured Bennie’s heart and he feels very protective and loving towards his baby sister.

A very happy Gracie with her big brother, Bennie 🙂

Gracie asks Bennie if she can play with him. You can find a wheelbarrow on most farms. 😉

Bennie loves to play and is charmed by Gracie’s invitation.

Bennie asks Gracie to go outdoors and she is happy to do so. 🙂

A photo of Ben outdoors. I am using doll stands to make it as safe as possible for Ben and Gracie.

A close view of Ben.

Gracie with her brother, Bennie.  It feels so good to be outdoors!

Oh happy day! 🙂

Bennie finds two pumpkins for Gracie to enjoy. He suggests to Gracie that it looks like Fall is coming!

Bennie and Gracie with their Fall pumpkins. They love being outdoors though it was very hot with the summer temperatures still holding on….

Gracie wearing her big brother’s cap and feeling very loved. Isn’t it wonderful to have a big brother? 🙂

Gracie is waving to you!  She and her Bennie are sending you all big hugs and well wishes for the remaining week! 🙂

Please meet a wonderful Studio boy named Benjamin or Ben. :). Ben has joined us here at Sasha Shangri-La. It is nice to find a boy Studio doll and I think Ben is a very handsome lad.

Ben is a BII studio with a “B” type body which is a five piece jointed body. In the great reference book, “Sasha Dolls – The History” by Anne Votaw with Ann Chandler and Susanna Lewis, it explains the B-Body was made from 1944-1968. Ben’s handsome face is made of gypsum. It is facemask type II so Ben is a BII Studio doll.

This photo is a bit out of focus so please excuse.  Sweet Ben came wearing this outfit made from Sasha patterns by the original Swiss owner. The red overalls are very well made with attractive top stitching. His gray shirt has a nice ricrac trimming and he has woolen socks and black felt shoes.  Don’t miss his handy hankerchief in his left pocket 🙂

You can see his nice legs in this photo. 🙂

Ben has a two piece, hand knitted under pants and shirt set.

A closer view of Ben’s face. He has a few, small chips in his gypsum. I love his eye painting by Sasha Morgenthaler and his inquisitive expression. 🙂

Another close view of Ben’s face. He has a very nice and full human hair wig.  It is a challenge to photograph Ben because the light reflects off of the surface. I hope you can see him clearly and I will be taking more photos of Ben outdoors very soon.

Ben is sitting down and holding a new pair of leather boots that are part of his new outfit made by Thu Cuc Faes. The next post will be Ben wearing his new outfit and Gracie will be joining him. 🙂

A last photo that is enhanced to look like an etching or drawing. I think Ben looks so very sweet. Thank you for visiting Sasha Shangri-La 🙂 xxx

This lovely girl was repainted by Shelly Baxter. Her name is Nancy.

Nancy is wearing a beautiful outfit made by Nancy Collins. It was gifted to me at the Festival in Phoenix. Its previous life was a tea towel with different bottles of spices and pretty colors. So very nice to recycle lovely fabrics.  The bolero is a perfect accessory to the sleeveless dress.

One bottle is the spice “Ginger”. 🙂

I love these knickers which can be a pair of shorts too.

Nancy’s leather shoes were purchased from Cassie of Sashapotamus at the Festival.

Lastly, a close view of Shelly’s eye painting. I think Nancy is a lovely girl. 🙂

I have been an admirer for some time now of the wonderful designs by the very talented Sharon Humphreys and especially her Sasha creations like her now famous Ra-Ra outfits! I asked Sharon to place me on her waiting list and she kindly added me and I was happy to wait my turn. Not long afterwards, I received an email from Sharon that it was my turn to order a Sasha design. Ra-Ra!! 🙂

I asked for two outfits and gave Sharon some favorite color and favorite fabric ideas. Then, I asked her if she would make an outfit for Finn.  She said yes and I was very happy! :).  As you can see, they are fantastic outfits!

Here we have Lucy in a cheery yellow outfit, Finn in the middle in his new shirt and shorts, and Kim in a pretty pink outfit.  Sharon ran ideas by me during her creative time and I liked that very much.

I wanted to take these photos outdoors but it has been rainy just about every day and, when not rainy, it has been extremely hot and humid. I just couldn’t wait any longer so it is time to share these thoughtful and colorful creations.  Sharon’s Ra-Ra designs covered them from their heads to their toes.  The three pairs of leather shoes are made by Jean Jensen.

A close view of Kim, a petite Gregor that left the factory with eyelashes and so is now a sweet little girl, Kim. You can see up close the happy applique on Kim’s pink top. I love the layering of pretty fabric and the house with a gingerbread roof made of hearts.  The bow with two flower buttons is a perfect touch. 🙂

I just love this outfit with the pretty dotted fabric on the headband, top, and skirt. The ricrac trim is a favorite of mine!  Her stripy socks are a pale pink and white.

Another view of this super Ra-Ra outfit on sweet Kim.

Back view.

A closer view of the applique and fabrics.

Next is Lucy wearing a Ra-Ra outfit in a vivid yellow with wonderful netting and ricrac trimming too! 🙂

I love this headband on Lucy. Can you see the five buttons on her top? 🙂

Another full view for you to see. Lucy is a repainted and rerooted Gregor.  She is a great model 🙂

Back view.

A close view of the sunny floral print on a very fine corduroy fabric. The applique is so lovely with the layered fabric and large blue flower.  The Ra-Ra outfit is very soft and has great, unexpected textures.  It is easy to put on the Sashas too.  What a treat! 🙂

Last, we have Finn wearing his custom outfit by Sharon. It is a great look and Sharon’s signature stripy socks are perfect!

Finn on the move! 🙂

Back view.

Another view of Finn.  He is a 1967 NP boy with platinum hair.

A close view of Finn’s cargo style shorts with pockets and tag with a metal ring for his house key! 🙂

A very happy Finn!

A black and white print of Finn in his black and white outfit.

Finn. 🙂

Lucy and Kim together in their Ra-Ra outfits.

Sisters having fun! 🙂

Lastly, Lucy and Kim waving and sending hugs to everyone visiting Sasha Shangri-La!  They are happy that you stopped by for a visit.  Thank you!  Ra-Ra!! 🙂 xxx