I never liked dolls as a child or as an adult.  The barbies and cindy’s of this world just didn’t do it for me.  But when I had my own little girl and started writing this blog I discovered a whole new world of hand made dolls that are so beautiful and unusual that I wish I had my childhood again.  Since that’s impossible, I shall live vicariously through my daughter and indulge my new found passion.  How can I resist when there are gorgeously quirky dolls like these on offer?  These bear beauties (and a rabbit) are hand made using linen, cotton and lots of imagination;  their clothes so glamorous, they wouldn’t look out of place at a Royal do!  I love the whimsical combination of a bear like creature wearing the most feminine and delicate of clothes. One of them even has a thick, bushy tail!  The hand made bear dolls are by Lieschen Mueller of Germany and cost €52 with worldwide shipping on offer.  And guess what… they’re washable too so messy little hands can play away without a worry.