Merry Christmas!
I can't believe it's the end of December again, already... It's been such a short year! It seems like it only just started a couple of months ago, and here I am, looking at a Christmas tree in my living room. As always, it is a fairly eclectic one, with a mixture of glass, plastic, wooden, fabric, paper, handmade and other decorations. This all-inclusive, "democratic" tree is a tradition in our family. I enjoy its overall feel of homeliness that comes from it. Some of the toys that adorn it have been kept for years. I have some favourites and many remind me of various things from the past...
2011 has been a little unusual and in many ways quite wonderful, if at times a touch frustrating. I bought a kiln shortly after moving into a new house. I set up a studio and started making dolls. I finally succeeded in something I've been trying my hand at for a while now. For the first time ever, I managed to create unique articulated figures to my satisfaction, having overcome some technical difficulties and my own shortcomings. I have to say, I am proud of what I've achieved so far, but far from getting too comfortable or complacent. My dolls will continue to evolve. I have so many ideas, there are just too many things I'd like to try. Something tells me 2012 will be a great year for adventures in dolly-land :)
I would like to wish everyone a happy, safe, magical Christmas/holiday season, regardless of what you believe or don't believe in. Enjoy the rest of the year. I will be back again in January!