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]]> Upgrading Blog Software! - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010:/blog//13.3913 2010-03-18T19:27:07Z 2010-03-19T15:53:46Z Be not afraid. The pretty will be back.... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/

Be not afraid. The pretty will be back.

]]> New Orleans here I come! - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3910 2010-03-16T20:58:22Z 2010-03-16T21:13:25Z Whoopee! Woot-woot! Just bought tickets for New Orleans in April. I haven't been in 9 years, a cryin' shame. And Mr. Kallisti hasn't been at all. But life happens, ya know. It is our first proper vacation since Europe in... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/ Whoopee! Woot-woot!

Just bought tickets for New Orleans in April. I haven't been in 9 years, a cryin' shame. And Mr. Kallisti hasn't been at all. But life happens, ya know. It is our first proper vacation since Europe in 2007. So we're over due.

Will be bunkin' in the French Quarter with this gorgeous fella. Oh yeah.

NOLA 1998: Dark Banana
Mad spooky photoshoot in our original circa 1850's carriage house. Your host le Todd.

  • 1996 Moved from SF to New Orleans
  • 1998 Moved back to SF, all worldly belongings put in storage
  • 2000 - Moved move my stuff back to SF
  • 2001 - Mardi Gras Visit
  • 2001 - Halloween Visit

And haven't been back since! Check out the wild and crazy flickr album below for past adventures!

]]> Pomona, Princess of Blossoms - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3909 2010-03-08T00:20:52Z 2010-03-08T00:32:15Z I took pictures of our white plumb blossoms a-glow in a pink sunset last night. Pomona of the Flowers was born. And lounging about on the furniture! You can see what a very big girl she is. For a... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/ Pomona of the Blossoms

I took pictures of our white plumb blossoms a-glow in a pink sunset last night. Pomona of the Flowers was born.

Pomona Pomona Pomona Pomona

And lounging about on the furniture! You can see what a very big girl she is. For a (whisper) doll!

Updated ABJD Profiles! Did you notice? I updated the dolly profiles for the first time in, um... way too long!

]]> <![CDATA[Démodé: 1790's real women's clothing directory]]> - Decollete tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010:/decollete//14.3908 2010-03-07T18:16:31Z 2010-03-07T18:24:27Z Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/ french-jacket-1790.jpg
Jacket; c. 1790; French
Red and white striped silk brocade with
silver-colored buttons; fold-back collar.
Source: Kyoto Fashion Institute Fantastic historic dress resource! Particularly useful for isolating by decade the time period you are researching.

Démodé: 1790's real women's clothing directory

Every example is precious. This is a beautiful example of sartorial enthusiasm for the revolution. Or, it could just be a gorgeous red & white striped parisien jacket.

]]> Cymbeline - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3906 2010-03-04T22:05:33Z 2010-03-04T22:49:54Z Birthday: January 1st, 2010 Sign: Capricorn Age: 10 Type: Chibi Unoa Lilin Esthetics: by Kallisti Profile: St. Trinian's li'l sister Cymbeline!... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/

Cymbeline: Chibi Unoa Lilin



  • Birthday: January 1st, 2010
  • Sign: Capricorn
  • Age: 10
  • Type: Chibi Unoa Lilin
  • Esthetics: by Kallisti

Profile: St. Trinian's li'l sister Cymbeline!

]]> Pomona - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3907 2010-03-04T21:25:59Z 2010-03-04T22:33:58Z Birthday: November 1st, 2009 Sign: Scorpio Age: 21 Type: Alice in Labyrinth's Chloe in white resin Esthetics: by Kallisti Profile: I think Pomona and Ermengarde should run away together and join the circus... sadly, they're both just heads living... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/

Pomona: AiL Chloe


Profile: I think Pomona and Ermengarde should run away together and join the circus... sadly, they're both just heads living on borrowed bodies.

]]> Ika - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3904 2010-03-04T20:36:13Z 2010-03-04T20:56:06Z Birthday: October 6th, 2009 Sign: Virgo Age: 8 Type: Elfdoll Hana Devil Esthetics: by Elfdoll Profile: My little Ika! Ika is "squid" in Japanese, one of my favorite types of sushi. Ika is a frightful li'l imp who hates... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/

Ardelphia Myrtle: Volks YOSD Lin



  • Birthday: October 6th, 2009
  • Sign: Virgo
  • Age: 8
  • Type: Elfdoll Hana Devil
  • Esthetics: by Elfdoll

Profile: My little Ika! Ika is "squid" in Japanese, one of my favorite types of sushi. Ika is a frightful li'l imp who hates everybody and is always getting into trouble.

Elfdoll Hana Devil... mew! She was a surprise from Mr. Kallisti who bought her from an online friend. (Hugs to Leah! Hana Devil is in loving hands!) I've pined for this tiny since it was released, and I'm just floored with the gorgeous delicacy of the faceups on all four faceplates. Wowie.


]]> Beatrix - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3905 2010-03-04T18:00:02Z 2010-03-04T22:04:44Z Birthday: August 30th, 2009 Sign: Virgo Age: 4 Type: Volks YO SWD Nana Esthetics: by Volks Series: Journey to Dream Nights Profile: The littlest guide to the inferno! It has been nearly 2.5 years since I've brought a ball... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/

Beatrix: Volks Yo SWD Nana



  • Birthday: August 30th, 2009
  • Sign: Virgo
  • Age: 4
  • Type: Volks YO SWD Nana
  • Esthetics: by Volks
  • Series: Journey to Dream Nights

Profile: The littlest guide to the inferno!

It has been nearly 2.5 years since I've brought a ball joint doll... I recently got a promotion and chose to celebrate with the tiniest Sweet Dream Nana! I was delighted she came with her little star fairy outfit by Kaori Saito. What a treat!


]]> Astræa Menace - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3903 2010-03-04T17:43:12Z 2010-03-04T17:55:46Z Birthday: August 6th, 2007 Sign: Leo Age: 15 Type: Volks Masha Esthetics: by Volks Profile: Hermione & Lysander's youngest sibling arrived at the Blastmilk Orphanage on August 6th. "Sasya" is scratched on the inside of the headcap. Which makes... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/

Astræa Menace: Volks Masha Super Dollfie



  • Birthday: August 6th, 2007
  • Sign: Leo
  • Age: 15
  • Type: Volks Masha
  • Esthetics: by Volks

Profile: Hermione & Lysander's youngest sibling arrived at the Blastmilk Orphanage on August 6th. "Sasya" is scratched on the inside of the headcap. Which makes me think (duh) that they resculpted right off of a Sasya head. Awesome.

I know ya'll know what this girl means to me. The fact that she was made at all is such a stunner that I'm completely gobsmacked and have been since I found out about the release.

First, I'd like to thank Lyssa, who encouraged me to put up the petition and is one of Sasya's biggest fans. And the 111 people who signed it! Then I'd like to thank Elizabeth D. for putting in for her on my behalf at the NY Dolpa 2. Anika for taunting me with beautiful pictures of Roselynde for the past three or more years. And of course Volks: Kyon for designing Sasha, and Valico for reinterpreting her exquistely as Masha; Kaori Saito (Left Thimble) for her heartbreakingly wistful dress design, and Mr. Shigeta for smiling and accepting my petition even though he didn't know a word I was burbling to him.

Angelden.net: Masha


]]> Shopping for Aging Schlubby Goth Girls - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3902 2010-02-20T20:34:17Z 2010-02-20T20:38:04Z For my as yet confirmed spring vacation to an undisclosed location (yes, including new collar for the Butter girl). Shopping spree at OldNavy.com Women's Plus. Neutrals for this season are still greys and navys. Yeah!!!! Jersey dresses with schlubby sneakers... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/ For my as yet confirmed spring vacation to an undisclosed location (yes, including new collar for the Butter girl). Shopping spree at OldNavy.com Women's Plus. Neutrals for this season are still greys and navys. Yeah!!!! Jersey dresses with schlubby sneakers are perfect vacation/weekend wear.

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And finally found a shower curtain I love at UrbanOutfitters.com. And a couple gothic cottage bathroom accessories.

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Gothic Cottage Style: something I made up to describe stuff I like. Rustic vintagey apothecary with Gothic Revival elements. Gothic Revival sans the Vampire Chic of modern gothic decor. Neutrals are off-white and soft greys with slashes of dark grey and black and bright colors.

And for Valentines Day I got the Red Queen "Alice in Wonderland" hoodie from Torrid store. I think they've sold out from the websites. So, go me! Ima goob.

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]]> Study of Beatrice Cenci, by Julia Margaret Cameron 1866 - Decollete tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010:/decollete//14.3901 2010-02-15T22:54:53Z 2010-02-15T23:02:47Z This showed up on Wikimedia Commons today. Will add to my Beatrice Gallery. Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Study_of_Beatrice_Cenci,_by_Julia_Margaret_Cameron.jpg Study of Beatrice Cenci, 1866. Model is May Prinsep.... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/ This showed up on Wikimedia Commons today. Will add to my Beatrice Gallery.

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Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Study_of_Beatrice_Cenci,_by_Julia_Margaret_Cameron.jpg

Study of Beatrice Cenci, 1866.
Model is May Prinsep.

]]> Tattered book love - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3900 2010-02-07T22:47:04Z 2010-02-08T01:04:39Z We are organizing and cataloging our "library" and couldn't bear to part with these: two well loved novels I read, and re-read, and re-read in my teens & 20's. They are tattered, doggeared and coffee stained. Beautiful. Mists of Avalon... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/ We are organizing and cataloging our "library" and couldn't bear to part with these: two well loved novels I read, and re-read, and re-read in my teens & 20's. They are tattered, doggeared and coffee stained. Beautiful.

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Mists of Avalon & Illuminatus!

]]> <![CDATA[Club 67 Repro Licca—Sultry Redhead]]> - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3899 2010-01-23T20:11:30Z 2010-01-23T20:19:46Z I've been pining for, like, six years for one of these babies. I missed the original releases, and they're very rare on the aftermarket. BOOYAH! She actually came from Berkeley!... Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/ Club 67 Repro Licca -- Sultry Redhead!

I've been pining for, like, six years for one of these babies. I missed the original releases, and they're very rare on the aftermarket. BOOYAH! She actually came from Berkeley!

Club 67 Repro Licca -- Sultry Redhead! Club 67 Repro Licca -- Sultry Redhead!

]]> "France Doll" from Japan - Dolly Blog tag:www.blastmilk.com,2010://13.3898 2010-01-10T23:26:43Z 2010-01-10T23:35:14Z Kallisti http://www.blastmilk.com/ "France Doll" from Japan

I love this style of "pose doll"... I finally got one last year. Couldn't resist the bright orange hair!

"France Doll" from Japan "France Doll" from Japan "France Doll" from Japan

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