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Santa Swap Revealed by Finn

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Finn is so happy today! He opened all the Santa Swap gifts that came all of the way from the UK.  Finn is sending hugs and thanks to Rosie Laird for her thoughtfulness on behalf of Santa!!! Here you see the fantastic cabled sweater jacket with hood. The buttons are each a different item used outdoors and just perfect for the outdoor-loving Finn! The skate board was a gift for the boys here at Sasha Shangri-La and is certain to be used a lot. 🙂

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This beautiful ornament was a gift for Mum and is a dazzling Balleek snowflake that will be front and center on our Christmas tree!

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As you can see, Finn also received a warm knitted hat, scarf, socks, and mittens that are just wonderful! 🙂

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I think these orange tones are Finn’s best colors especially when combined with the blue colors.

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A last photo of Finn who is joined by his pup Fetch and they are admiring the lovely Santa gifts of Christmas 2014.  Fetch is really eyeing the candy canes found tucked away in the stocking. Thank you so very much Rosie and Santa! Ho, Ho, Ho!!! ❤ xxx

Santa Swap Gifts and Finn

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We received a lovely package this week from the Santa Swap. Just posting a couple of photos of Finn with the pretty packages.  Two of the packages are just for Finn!  His pup, Fetch is wearing a very sweet ornament.  Finn and Fetch are very excited! 🙂

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How exciting to think of what may be inside! Finn wants to open his presents and he will very soon. 🙂

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Another photo of Finn taken after the Santa Swap of 2011. His handsome sweater and hat and the other gifts were from Anna, Doll Mum. Finn was very excited that Christmas too!  Finn sends happy wishes to you for a wonderful weekend! 🙂 xxx

 

 

The Beauty of Sasha Studio Dolls

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The beauty of a Sasha Morgenthaler studio doll is what first brought me to the wonderful world of collecting Sasha dolls.

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This beauty is a Sasha studio doll with a “B” type, cloth body and a “III” type facemask. Her name is “Marie” and I never tire of looking at her beautiful, unique eyes, lovely expression and perfect human hair wig. ❤

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Marie came with this original Sasha outfit.  It is a wonderful color for her.

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A Sasha tag is always nice to see. 🙂

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Marie is very dear to me. ❤

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I hope you enjoy seeing Marie up close too.

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Marie is totally devoted to Gracie and welcomes her baby sister to sit on her lap. 🙂

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Sisters. ❤

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Tender moments. ❤

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Little Gracie with her doting, big sister Marie. ❤

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Marie holding her Gracie wearing her new duffle coat made by Thu Cuc Faes. 🙂

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Gracie loves her big sister, Marie. ❤

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A parting photo of Marie holding her Gracie. We all are sending you hugs!  We wish you a very happy weekend as we bring November to a reluctant close and embark on an exciting December to come. 🙂 xxx

Psssssst……It’s Me…..Gracie!

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Hi everyone! Mummy is in the kitchen again and it sure smells wonderful here at Sasha Shangri-La.  With Mummy away, it’s time for another “Gracie” blog post!  We received a big, wonderful box from Thu Cuc Faes wo lives in Switzerland.  Mummy was so happy to get this box and look at my new outfit that was found inside! 🙂

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My brother Bennie has a new outfit too. We look like twins! 🙂

(Bennie is a BII Sasha studio doll and Gracie is a Sasha studio bebe)

 

 

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I love Bennie! Everyone calls him Ben except me. He is my Bennie! ❤

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Bennie and me, Gracie!  We can play outdoors now, yipee!!!

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When I stand next to Bennie like this, I am taller than he is! 🙂

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But, when Bennie stands up, he is a bit taller than me…don’t we look nice in our new outfits?  They fit perfectly!

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Please hold me Bennie, I feel so wee next to you.  I need a hug!

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Well, Bennie found my new red wool, hooded duffle coat to help me feel better. 🙂

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You know what? Bennie is so smart, I do feel better! 🙂

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I just love sitting on Bennie’s lap. ❤

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He is so big and strong.  Bennie told me that God made him strong to help others that are weaker. I know this is true, I can feel it in my heart. ❤

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But most if all, Bennie is kind and sweet and he loves me. ❤

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Bennie found this nice wooden sled and it fits me perfectly! 🙂

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He promised to take me outdoors to ride the sled when we get a good snow. I can’t wait to have fun in the snow. 🙂

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A last photo of Bennie and me and we thank you for visiting us here at Sasha Shangri-La. We send you big “Bennie” hugs and sweet “Gracie” kisses too! ❤ xxxooo

 

Abby’s Happy Christmas Dress

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Abby is very happy to show you her beautiful new dress made by the very talented Thu Cuc Faes. The dress was made for Abby as a Christmas present! ❤

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Abby loves her new dress and the beautiful red leather shoes with white knitted socks!  Her pink teddy bear is just happy to be at Abby’s side. 🙂

Abby is an early studio doll and her lovely facial features were hand painted by Sasha Morgenthaler herself.  Her yarn wig is original to her and found on some of the early studio dolls.  Her body type is “A” and the same body type that was used years later during the production of the Course dolls from 1970-1993. ❤

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I think this shade of red looks very pretty on Abby. ❤

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Abby sitting for a pose. 🙂

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A nice close-up photo of the lovely fabric and smocking. 🙂

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I want you to see the back of Abby’s dress and the generous sash that ties into a bow. 🙂

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A last photo of Abby and she thanks you for visiting Sasha Shangri-La and sends you a big hug along with happy wishes for the week to come! 🙂 xxx