.. but they need to hire a professional photographer!

http://valleytalk.netfirms.com//forum/nfphpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1441

.. and finally finding time (and joy!) in spending with the dolls again. Em (Haute NY) was picked up from the post office today, but she’s not been unboxed yet. I’ve been in doubt whether to keep her NRFB, being that she’s a limited and all, but I reckon I will most probably rip her box open once I’ve posted this. ;) My pouty little beautiful lati white still hasn’t got a name, but she’s got a huge place inside my heart! :D <3 These were two photos I took tonight, she spends her days when I'm at work - and nights, of course - in a bed I've made her, surrounded by tiny toy miniatures.

She would perhaps look a _little_ bit happier if I made her some kind of pouch or traveling case so that she could come with me wherever, but for now she will have to be content with at least having somewhat her own “room” here at home. ;)

Woot, yay for fast shipping! I paid for Haute NY the 19th, and two hours ago (of course after closing hours) she arrived to my local post office. 5 days, that’s almost a new record! She’s the first Pullip of mine who’s gotten her name even before she’s arrived – I originally called my ALa “Em”, but with her gone I don’t feel bad about recycling the name. Besides, ALa Em was named after singer/songwriter Emily Haines, while Haute NY Em got her name because of her green hair. Yes, I know, totally creative. :P (haven’t yet checked out the name directory at PS to see how many others have come up with the same brilliant idea…).

Other than that, not much to report. I haven’t been much around since Thursday or so, work has been crazy again – I had to work on Saturday and Sunday, and didn’t sleep between Sunday and Monday (deadline Monday at noon…). Just spotted PS’ new layout (which I loved!), and will take “the round” now to check on my flist and other boards. I did take a few pictures of my gorgeous Belle (still nameless) before diving into the work load – played around with Photoshop actions on one of them:

Hiya, I just found this neat community and I thought I’d invite you all to join to help it become more active!

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A neat cross-posting place for anyone doing the 365 Toy Project at flickr, but even more so a nifty way to show off all of our guilt trip possessions. ;)

I started this year with two resolutions, one of which should be fairly easy to follow through: “wear lipstick every day”. I failed. I don’t think it even took me a week.

I also failed the two 365 photo projects I started; one generic (free theme, just take one picture a day), and one for pictures of my kids. I actually lasted 57 days or so of the kid project, though, so perhaps third time’s the charm? It’s not as if we don’t have enough toys in this house to help me out, anyway..! ;) In other words: I am doing the 365 Toy Project at flickr. Wish me luck!