Dolly Darling - Tea Time

I've become slightly obsessed with Dolly Darlings this year. I used to have a couple when I was little, and when I saw one on ebay, it took me right back to childhood. I bid a modest amount, but then got really disappointed when I got outbid. I had a real pang of loss when I remembered the exact texture of the plastic, and how it smelt, and the popper on her dress, and every little detail.

So I started looking for others (and researching them on websites - yes, I am that sad). Eventually I got this one. She's one of the ones I used to have. She's called 'Teatime', and is ready for formal fun in her party frock and gloves. Many of the others are a bit more Swinging Sixties, with groovy patterned dresses. Fortunately for me, now I'm getting a collection, they're very small, so they don't take up much space. So I can fell less guilty about having so many of the little cuties!