Lederhosen

Wow! Jean Jensen is an amazing craftsman, and I feel privileged to own two sets of her handmade lederhosen. They arrived recently and I am tickled pink. Ziggy and Star remind me of Hansel and Gretel, though Boo says Hansel didn't wear an ant shirt.


Pictures don't do these justice. Not only are they incredibly soft, but all of the teeny-tiny buttons are functional.


I'm going to have a hard time convincing them to change out of these outfits. And I think a couple of the no-navel girls that share their shelf are already envious.

UPDATE: Boo is right, Hansel didn't wear an ant shirt. Jean told me via email that the ant shirt was meant for the girl. In my excitement to get them dressed, I didn't pay enough attention to which pieces were packaged together.

School Days

I'm not sure if Ziggy and Star are fraternal twins or simply siblings. Either way, I think they make a fetching duo. She looks different here with her hair pulled back by a headband.


They're wearing matching school clothes made by Helena in Canada (AKA eBay seller dolliepatch), complete with a satchel for her and a knapsack for him.


I left them in stocking feet because I couldn't find appropriate shoes in my huge stash (which is almost entirely girly shoes). I'm thinking they need new brown leather shoes: t-straps for her and oxfords for him, or boots for her and loafers for him? Decisions, decisions ...

Meet Sigmund

I added two dolls to my wish list at the Sasha Festival, a dark black baby girl and a redhead Unisex Gotz. I have since added both to my collection. Cleo was introduced back in October, now it's Sigmund's turn. Before I introduce him, I'd like to share a picture of Jan's redhead Unisex, the doll I fell in love with in Rochester. Isn't he a stunner!


And now here's Sigmund, as close a facsimile as I could find. He's wearing his original Apres Ski outfit for these pictures. I've ordered a lederhosen outfit from Jean, and will post pictures of him wearing it when it's finished.




In spite of his Unisex status, "Ziggy" is going to be all boy at my house.