Happy July, Dear Friends! And Happy Summer! 🙂 It’s time to recap the latest adventures….
All is well in Fairyland. The Flower Fairies have been busily carrying water to nourish all the flowers, and asking the Weather Fairies to please make it rain so the flowers won’t wilt. In the midst of all this warmth, they remain cheery.
Fairy Forevermore says tea parties have been scarce this summer, as it’s so hot outside. Gnomes don’t mind the sunshine, but Fairies are more sensitive. (I must ask Gnomus what he’s been up to lately….)
Currently, the animation studio is being rearranged and reorganized. It’s long overdue. Whenever I tried to animate before, I would get mentally stuck. Something just wasn’t working. I asked the girls about it, and Plum said, “Let’s move everything around. We need to see things afresh. This place isn’t stale, it’s just stagnant.”
And she’s right.
The Dolls and Fairies have a way of seeing everything with renewed appreciation. They never become jaded, and neither should I.
Now the studio looks completely different, and feels much more alive. This place is filled with a new energy that’s been dormant for so long. I can feel the creative gears starting to turn again. It’s similar to how I felt back in February, when the yarn and crochet hooks emerged again, and the joy of costuming returned.
Speaking of costume design….
The girls shared their matching pajamas earlier this month. I crocheted Little Orchid’s pajama set back in 2019, shortly after she arrived. Plum’s was made in 2024, and Mia’s was completed this month. Three different scales, three different crochet hooks, three different patterns, over three different years… and one Doll Family, eager to begin the next part of this journey.
Overall, this month has been more introspective, looking at what works and what can be better. And holding onto every moment of positivity, no matter how fleeting.
Now it’s time to focus on set building, as the Dolls gather their furniture and props together. I’ve learned to politely step aside and let them choose what they would like in their space. Little Orchid wants the dollhouse to be filled with earthy tones and wooden furniture; Plum wants anything pastel and sparkly and floral; and Mia wants blues and purples with ornate vases. Somehow, they will reach an agreement.
That’s all for now, Dear Friends. Thank you for reading the latest from Plum Village. The Dolls, Fairies and I wish you a magical and joyful month ahead! 💖
See you in July! 💐
