You've seen shots of Midge hanging out with the "Smokey Girls" and keeping them company down in the cave. I haven't shared some of the others needing special attention. There are also Buddy Lee, Cathy, Jackie Kennedy, and my Russian doll.
Those last three are all Madam Alexanders and were gifts throughout my life from people I loved.
I began the doll hospital work with my red girl to see how well she cleaned up and what technique to use.
Having her back in the kitchen made us begin to feel like home again.
My week with constant rain and no internet/phone meant that ALL the dolls were tended to.
I took a shot of Cathy and Jackie before I got them back together. I teased that they went from looking like "crime victims" to beauty queens.
It wasn't just getting the dolls cleaned up...I had loads of "doll laundry" hanging from the clothes line on the terrace.
WIth fur, jewels, white lace, brocade and other clothing challenges;
I was surprised that they all turned out so well.
Buddy Lee got out of his overalls for the very first time in his life.He had the perfect overalls outline on his body. At one point i was walking around outside getting him cleaned up.
Fortunately no one walked, biked, or drove by. They'd have wondered what this grown woman was doing out on the street with a naked boy doll! (I might add that he is NOT anatomically correct!)
Everyone is happy again.
Now we just have to find the perfect home for each one as the Chatette comes back together. For now, everyone is resting on the evier near Monsieur Winkelmann.
Happy Friday!
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