My birthday was April 1st, so I finally got around to ordering mysef a doll from Wren Handmade, and it arrived yesterday.  I am so thrilled with it, so glad that I got it from Laura instead of trying to make it myself from the patterns that were previously on the MSL website (thank goodness I downloaded and printed those before they changed their links).  I am sure that mine wouldn't be as beautiful as the one Laura made, although now I want to make a million outfits for her. 

I love the way the dolls have such a grown-up look about them, they remind me of little museum curators or something.  I have a black boiled wool coat cut like this, and the pants and shoes also look like something I'd wear.  I asked Laura to pick the shirt for me, and of course this little Liberty print number is perfect.  I originally planned to keep her in the nursery, but that's up for debate now:) 

Next week I hope to share some more pictures of the nursery update that Laura's doll for the Kim Family Auction inspired.  And I know that Blair mentioned Joelle Hoverson's apartment which was featured in the new Blueprint.  That along with receiving my doll has got me thinking about what a special place "handmade" has in my home, so I would also like to share some thoughts about that in the next few weeks.  Have a great weekend everyone...