all of us

One of the things that surprised me about blogging is the instant community it builds. I spend many days alone in my studio designing and making little cuties. It really is what I enjoy, but I found myself talking to one of my creations today, asking it what it wanted to wear. Oh, dear, time to get out for a walk with the dog, maybe go to the store.

Then I saw this basket of dollies, all nations and generations of vintage. They sit nearby and get to decorate the tree once a year. In the meantime they just sit waiting, all cozy and sweet in the basket. Four of them are ones that I made. Two for the Christmas tree in 1980. One for the dollhouse in 1985. And one more wild thing doll made for me in 1989. I think I actually wore it pinned to a jean jacket. That might have been the year of my perm....a hair-don't. The dolls are almost antiques now and one has a scrap of fabric from a maternity dress I made.

Still love them though and the whole bunch reminds me first of my girls, all grown and gone. But just when I feel a twinge of sadness I remember that they will be home soon. And then when I look at them again I think of this new world I landed in. Happy to be here-- in a basket of bloggers, all nations and generations supporting each other with care and kindness. Thanks.

Comments

[carolyn]

Wonderful post and wonderful dolls. I too was amazed by the support, encouragement and genorosity of the blogging community if only more people could be like it out there in the big wide world.

[Linda]

Glad to have found your blog. Have enjoyed your books too!. Glad to be part of your blog community.

[Daisy Cottage]

Good Morning Miss Charlotte! What special dollies these are! I love how they get to be "sisters" together in your basket. You shared your thoughts beautifully and I agree about our wonderful blogging community. We are so blessed to have YOU among us now. :-)

Kim

[Jen]

Charlotte- I'm so enjoying your blog and thrilled that I happened upon it. I'd be glad to be a part of any community with you! Love your basket of girls and I know if I had that in my studio it would always make me smile.

[naturegirl]

Greetings and ~*Happy Thanksgiving*~ from a Canadian blogger!
This community is filled with friendships creativity and many sharing spirits!I have found that to be so! :)

[shannon]

This is great! Thank you for sharing and giving us a glimpse into your life.

You are a real inspiration!!

[matthew mead]

How honored am I... what beautiful work you create and how priviledged I feel that you have taken the time to write me. It is truly such a small world of kindred spirits and as I do my work and you do yours, there is something so natural and easy about creating... the same feeling I get when reading these blogs and feeling the outpouring of thoughtful, communal support... my magazine has been a life long dream finally realized and one that I feel and am happy to say connects with so many... bless you and this community for embracing it... I can't be grateful enough...or happier to feel that my worth realized... I appreciate it all.. thank you Charlotte for making my day...Best, Matthew Mead

[cindy]

what a sweet basket of dollies! you have a cute blog, too. my girls are grown too, but still live at home thankfully!

[dede, your best gal pal]

Hey Babe, Love the blog and all this chatter sounds just like you! I miss you lots. BUT-- it's too warm outside to be spending time on the puter!!! Get outside and collect some small oak leaves for me. Ours are all gone here. I need them for a project. Also, I want that Seminole Indian cutie doll. What do you want to swap for it??? Love to y'all.
Dede

[Deb]

Wonderful post - so happy to have found your blog!