There, That’s It, That’s Why You’re Here

Here is Frida Flores, cousin to Frida Maya and inspired by Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits.  The first is her Self-Portrait with Hummingbird (1940) where Frida painted a small, black hummingbird with its wings outstretched hanging like a pendant from her neck. Now one interpretation of this...

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Do what you love and do it often

I am so happy to introduce Niki Free Spirit the little horse rider!  With a horse shoe for good luck and a rosette for being the best you can be, she wants to share some advice from her favourite horse. Take life's hurdles in stride Loosen the...

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Pitter-Patter Pitter-Patter

Raindrop is such a special SO SOPHIE doll, just like the rain. She is whimsical and quirky and, even though, rather grey she is undeniably adorable and certainly made my day. She's here to remind us to find joy in the rain and to appreciate...

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Viva La Vida and a Happy New Year

Frida de Sandia is inspired by the painting Viva la Vida, Watermelons (1954) by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Although, widely believed to be her last painting, after a careful analysis of the painting and brushstrokes, some art critics argue that this painting was actually painted...

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A Little Spring in Winter

I was actually planning this post for springtime, but when I watched this on the news, I knew that now was in fact a very good time to post it. "Admired each year for their cherry blossoms, these trees in Tokyo are getting a helping hand for...

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