My lovely aunt at Ladurée !!!

Sometimes is good to pamper yourself and feel special.

Because you ARE!!!

I only really treat myself once or twice a year but when I do, I love to go to Ladurée.

This time, I went with a very special person: my aunt!

Here she is showing one of her favourite pages of my last book.

She is the one with whom I spent the greatest holidays in my childhood.

She was always spoiling me and making me feel great and special all the time.

She would buy me really girly stuff like: pink and glittery clothes, shiny shoes with tiny heels and pink nail-polish.

In fact, she would get me anything that was forbidden at home by my parents!

My heroine!!!!

So, this time, I thought it would be nice to give the same in return.

No...not glittery clothes and pink nail polish...but, something to make her feel special.

So we went to Ladurée at Covent Garden!

This delicious Ispahan didn't last long, believe me!

My lovely auntie tried to take several pictures of me but it seems that photograpy isn't part of her skills...he!he!

Anyway, we truly felt like princesses and it was such a delightful time to spend together.

Next time, I would love to go with her and my mother.

I will have to write about my mum one day.

She lives far, far away in Australia and I miss her like crazy.

Super big sigh...

The dolls had a last photo session and were delivered to Benjamin Pollock's after our meal.

Covent Garden was illuminated with Christmas lights but I forgot to take some pictures as my aunt and I were too busy chatting and giggling!

Then , at the end of the day,we had to part.

On my way home, on the train, I remembered all the good times we had together, how she made my childhood special and it gave me a huge smile on my face.

Happy thoughts and happy memories...

I hope you do have many too.

~ Autumn ~

Summer has already come to an end .

Really?

So quickly?

Disappointed?

Errrrrrrrrrr...

NOT A SINGLE BIT!!!

And you know why?

Well , simply because now has come my absolute favourite season: AutUmN

Time to slowly dive into the new season with a touch of pink.

The colours around are starting to change into something that warms up my heart and is stimulating my senses!

Does it do it to you too?

This is how, little by little , the Pink Angel came to the world.

Something warm: a rich bonbon pink

Something soft: her immaculate wings

Something that smells lovely : Her rose-like dress with 2 giant petals at the back.

Speaking of senses, the new season is bringing back its share of extraordinary fruits .

Not just extraordinary, ...beautiful, colourful,with rich textures, sweet, juicy and full of vitamines.

Just went to pick up some for a friend who loves to make compotes and jams...hmmmmmmmmmm!!!

I cannot help but feel the urge to share with you these adverts.

Autumn is simply inspiring.

In fact, I just cannot wait to finish this new doll.

See where I am going?

He!he! Well , I am not so sure of where I am going but all I know is where I come from.

It was fun to line up all the styles of dolls I have been making for several years and it just brought a big smile on my face.

What will the future bring. How will the dolls evolve?

AAAAAAaaaaaah dear Autumn, I had been waiting for you!

We are going too have so much fun!

I love you.

Let's have a stroll together at Covent Garden

Welcome to London!

Let's jump out of the taxi.

I am pleased to have you by my side to spend some time here in Covent Garden.

Come on! let's hurry! I think it is about to rain, so we'd better rush under the big arcade.Shall we do some shopping together?

Let's have a look at the windows.

Would you like some perfume maybe?

Or...

... something unusual , colourful and absolutely useless ?

Hhmmm...

I think I could definitely take one of those hot air balloons at home.

Oh! LOOK!!

Strawberries dipped in white chocolate!!!

That would be a bit naughty!

In fact, I am starting to be a little hungry. Aren't you?

Where shall we eat?

Lets'a have a look around.

Oh! I love it here!!! The crowd, a big paëlla and someone is playing the violin in the corner.

I simply love the atmosphere.

Don't you?
...

After a lovely break, I think we ought to move on.

We have some dolls to deliver.

Let's pop to the shop!

My oh my! Are these giant dollies?

Bree and Louisa are sweet, funny and ever so creative young ladies.

I am in love with their Lolita looks.

If you ever want to adopt this style, Louisa makes incredible dresses and jewels right here!

Chit chat and giggles, the shop is crowded and everyone has a smile and is so friendly.

Time to play one last time with the dolls.

It is always a bit difficult to say goodbye.

I know the dolls are in good hands though.

Let's tiptoe out and let the dolls know a little bit more about the lovely store.

Soon they will be going to a loving family.

***

Back to the massive Victorian shopping mall.

You can learn a lot about the fascinating background of the place here.

Let's wander a bit in the past...

... and gently step back into the present..Modern or past, I do love the spirit of Covent Garden.

Time flies, it is time to part my dear friends.

I hope you've enjoyed the little tour.

There is soooooooooooooooooooo much to say about this place.

Maybe one day, if you have the chance to visit London, just give me a call and I will be more than happy to take you there as I once did with a dear blog friend and artist Deidra Doan. But this is another story...

I am a mum!!!!

...ok am actually a foster mum and...it is for pets but still, a mum is a mum...hmmm?

(cough!cough!cough)

So, let me introduce you to (cough!COUGH!cough) Taz.

As you can see on the picture below, he has some hearing problems . After 2 weeks with us , Taz feels totally at home.

This adorable dog is 14 , he has a heart condition and suffers from arthritus ( is it how to spell it???)

He is way too old to stay at the kennel of the rescue centre which is why we are fostering him.

Since he's been with us, he has been ( cough!!!!!COUGH!) very calm and hasn't bitten for ages ( sign of pain or just warnings). He even goes for little walks which are getting longer ( when it is not raining ).His fur is getting very shiny. His walk has improved as he has lost some weight ( more exercise....I should do the same...).

I absolutey love this mini one! He is a very sweet little thing.

Meanwhile, I have been catching up with doll making and custom orders.

(cough!)

This doll is available on my shop

This one , with the blue dress, is Bitha, a custom doll made for a very sweet doll collector who is happy to show her beautiful collection and her own artwork here. I have tried to make the doll look a bit like her.

I have also opened some workshops for the summer to boost children's creativity!

We are having so much ( cough! cough!COUGH! cough!!!) fun!!!

On another note, my health is improving but I still have this bad

cough.

But... am alive!!!

Always look on the bright side of life!

hu!hu!hu!hu ( this is supposed to be me whistling...)

Wonna hear the real stuff?

Ok, it is right here

Bye ( cough) for now!!!

I hope to hear from you all very soon.