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Willowmenia Needs a Name

I took a few photos of Willowmenia today and although she has my full attention at present, she still hasn't revealed her personality. I really don't want to keep the name given to her by Liz (it's a bit of a mouthful), but this darling doll is not opening up to me in any way. How do you find a name for a doll who keeps secrets?


When I have more time, I will have to do something about her eyelashes (at least the ones on her left eye or right when you look at her) as they became detached when I was inserting her very stubborn eyes. I did try putting them back on, but without a great deal of success . . . they are on, but they are not sitting as they should.


I thought yellow would be a complimentary colour for her beautiful chocolate resin and when I found a pair of MimiWoo yellow and white shoes amongst my stash which fitted her to perfection, I assumed I was on the right track.


Her outfit was designed by me, made without a pattern and stitched completely by hand. The eight piece outfit is comprised of a 100% Cotton (quilting weight) dress & matching hair band, Cotton Tana Lawn bloomers and over skirt, Supersoft Cotton Interlock arm and leg warmers.

Willowmenia is wearing an Off Black Monique Gold Geneva wig and has brown glass eyes.


23 comments:

  1. Your description of this doll's unwillingness to reveal herself makes me think of that Shinedown song: "I wish you'd open up for me/'cause I wanna know you/Amaryllis!" LOL, I'm positive that she'll open up for you eventually. She certainly is cute and well-dressed!

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    1. I'm not sure I have heard that song RM, if I have I don't recognise the words, but Amaryllis is a pretty name. :) Oh I do hope so, thank you.
      Big hugs,
      X

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  2. Hola Xanadú, esta muñeca es bellísima, me encanta su carita pensativa. Normalmente, los nombres de mis muñecas se me ocurren en el momento de verles la cara, yo no reflexiono demasiado. Pero una muñeca tan bonita y especial se merece un buen nombre. Con el tiempo lo descubrirás, seguramente un día de repente aparecerá uno.
    El vestido me parece precioso, yo soy incapaz de coser nada, así que admiro a las que tienen esa habilidad. El color amarillo también me gusta para las muñecas de color chocolate.
    Abrazos.

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    1. Hola Ilona,
      Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I know she will reveal her name, she has to I love her so much. I am so pleased you like her costume and the colour. It was a toss up between yellow and apricot, but I couldn't find apricot shoes. :)
      Big hugs,
      X

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  3. She looks wonderful in this warm colours. I love her face - she looks like she's thinking about something very, very important. :)
    The first thought about the name was Wendy.

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    1. Thank you, I love her face too, she is probably thinking about her name. :) Wendy is a lovely name too, I have only known one Wendy, she was a neighbour of mine many moons ago, and a very nice one at that. :)
      Big hugs,
      X

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  4. Sometimes I find a name for a new doll very quickly, but sometimes it takes time. A couple of years ago I posted some photos of my unamed dolls and let my readers comment name suggestions. This one looks like a Lilly to me.
    Take care.

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    1. Yes, I have had this problem before too. As long as she doesn't take to long to tell me her name all will be well. I don't like it when they never reveal their name as it usually means they will leave the nest and find a home elsewhere. Lilly is a lovely name too, my Gran was named Lillian. :)
      Big hugs,
      X

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  5. She's beautiful and she looks great in yellow, the yellow makes me think maybe Honey could be her name

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    1. Thank you Rachael, yes Honey could be right for her, but I am still listening for her to whisper her name. :)
      Big hugs,
      X

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  6. Adorable poupée et sa robe lui va très bien !

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  7. Thank you. Her resin is beautiful and I am so pleased I decided on the chocolate rather than another light tan. I'm sure she will too. :)
    Big hugs,
    X

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  8. Her outfit is gorgeous and she looks so lovely in bright colors! Of course, she is such a cute darling too :)! I really like her face, its sweet, but also pensive. In wonder what she is contemplating... Maybe her new name? I was thinking about Mona... for some reason ;)

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    1. Thank you Chiriann. As in Mona Lisa? Isn't it funny how individuals see a doll having a different name? To Liz she will always be Willowmenia, and somehow the name Mona makes me picture a completely unrelated doll. However, I'm sure when this young lady finishes all her contemplating, she will reveal her name to me.
      Big hugs,
      X

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    2. Strangely enough, I didn't even thought of Mona Lisa. "Mona" alone just popped in my mind... I hope she will tell you her name soon :)!

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    3. Hahaha! I think she has already, but we will see, I'm going to give her a couple of days to ponder on it, just in case she changes her mind. :)

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  9. Her outfit is very pretty. It's very 'old style' victorian esque feel. I love the yellow colour on her. It offsets that beautiful skintone so well. I get a very summery feel off her in this styling. She's very pretty.

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    1. Thanks Alasse, I'm glad you approve, I am really pleased with her and I love the colour of her resin.
      Big hugs,
      X

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  10. Hello, what a beautiful girl! Yellow is her color and I love the outfit you made her. Hope you find her a new name and that some of her secrets will be shared, at least with you!
    Hugs!

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    1. Thank you Niina, I love this colour on her. She's been whispering lots of secrets, but I can't tell you because they are secrets. :)
      Big hugs,
      X

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  11. Qué muñeca más bonita, es preciosa y el conjunto que le has hecho me gusta muchísimo, está maravillosa con el.
    Besos

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    1. Bienvenido, es amable de su parte visitar, y gracias, me alegra que lo piense así.
      Grandes abrazos,
      X

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