Hello and thank you so much for stopping by.

At the moment, I’m taking a small break from social media — initially more out of necessity than by choice. But I have to say, it’s been incredibly good for me. Simply having the space to gather my thoughts and allow myself to rest has made a huge difference.
As much joy as this hobby and my shop bring me, they also come with a lot of responsibility and work — and that often feels like 24/7.

Social Media

Especially now, I notice how free and calm I suddenly feel. Of course, I miss the community and the creative moments with my dolls. But the constant pressure is gone — that quiet feeling of always having to be present. And letting go of that has been incredibly relieving.

Part of me longs for social media as it was years ago. Lately, I often feel left behind, putting pressure on myself, and the unspoken expectation to always keep up makes everything feel heavier.
Yes, there are still many wonderful and positive moments. But the way platforms have evolved — always more, faster, louder — combined with AI, bots, and everything else, has taken a lot of the joy out of it for me. The current state of the world certainly doesn’t help either.

On the other hand I really miss the connections. Currently it feels more like just sharing, and there is nothing wrong with that.

The Hobby

Right now, I’m seriously considering selling part of my collection. I’m not sure if this hobby is truly right for me at this moment in time. Recently, it has been causing me more stress than comfort.

That feeling of dissatisfaction connected to my dolls doesn’t sit well with me. At the same time, I know I need to give myself time to think things through properly. Maybe the spark will return — who knows.
Selling, even just part of the collection, also takes time and emotional energy, so it’s not a decision to rush.

At the moment, I find more joy in other hobbies — ones where I have clear goals and dreams. With dolls, everything feels blurred right now, and that leaves me feeling overwhelmed.

Will I be gone for good? I don’t know at this point but I think reducing my collection might help to come closer to the solution.

My Shop

There will be one more update — everything is already in motion for that. However, as things stand now, I can imagine closing the shop for an undefined amount of time sometime next year.

When, how, and what that will look like is still completely open. But I’m realizing more and more that what started as a hobby slowly turned into much more work than I had ever anticipated. The boundaries have become very blurred, and that’s draining.
Even so, I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve achieved with my small business. That is something no one can ever take away from me.

Health

If you’re not feeling well right now, please take this as a gentle sign to check in with yourself — and maybe consider seeing a doctor.

Over the past few months, I haven’t been doing well, both physically and mentally. And because I didn’t want to simply accept that state, I decided to get blood work done. To find out whether the cause was psychological, physical, or a mix of both — because either way, there are things you can work on.

And yes, there is a value that isn’t technically a deficiency yet, but fits my symptoms almost perfectly. Just knowing this already brings a sense of calm. It reminds you that you’re not powerless in all of this.
I’m also certain that external stress and social media played their part. Altogether, it’s something I can now actively address.

My Goals for 2026

Above all else, I want clarity — about what truly makes me happy. And with that, the ability to decide what role dolls should play in my life moving forward.

Most of all, I’m looking forward to more time off and finally making proper use of my flexible working hours. That alone will help me slow down and see things more clearly, without constantly rushing from one commitment to the next.
Leo and I also have a lovely New Year’s tradition: we look back at our wishes and goals from the past year, reflect on what we achieved, and then write a new list together for the year ahead 😊

I hope you’re doing well.
Wishing you a gentle start into the new year. Take some time for yourself, get cozy, and allow your mind to rest.

With love 🤍