Tuesday Afternoon Adventure with Leaf

Leaf enjoyed his walk this afternoon, taking time out to sit and savour his surroundings as and when he could.

The perfect 'shelf' to sit and watch.

Another ledge that worked out a good place to sit and enjoy the wooded area.

He certainly looks like he enjoyed himself.

 

Oops, and then there were three...

I blame my husband!  I was only going to have the one, Leaf, I was (and still am) more than happy with him...but when my husband saw the photos I had sent of Leaf, he looked them up and bought two more for me!  They arrived this last week, one on Thursday, and one on Friday.  They are smaller than Leaf, and are probably even more suited to carry around in a large pocket, although I think Leaf is still my favourite :)  They are something different, and just a bit of fun.

Unfortunately both arrived in damaged boxes, which is really disappointing as the artwork on the boxes is really lovely, and they make good display boxes, if I wished to display them that way.  But due to being just posted in a plastic bag without any support they have been crushed and ripped.  

The first box wasn't as bad as the second, but still ripped in a couple of places.

This one was much worse, and pretty battered. 

There was no way they can be used as display boxes should I have wished to use them that way.  It is a shame more care wasn't taken, as they are really lovely boxes.  One seller offered a refund of postage costs, or a replacement...I decided to go for the refund as I don't tend to use boxes for display and always worried that the replacement won't be the 'same' as the one that arrived.  I

I haven't heard from the other seller... 

I suggested that they are better packaged in future, as the boxes were just put in a plastic bag.  Hopefully they will take this on board so that others aren't disappointed in the future.

The first to arrive was 'Servan' (I may well rename him as I did Leaf). He came with some incense and a Certificate of Authenticity.  It reads:

Servan (Messenger of good news)

Descendants of Sulevos.

They can carry anything you want if you give them a glass of milk.  They hate knives, because on several occasions, they have been attacked.  The love to bring joy.  When they step on the grass, it grows immediately.  They are the hope of the day, and the messenger of life.  When they get angry, they do not find their destination.  

Of course this is all just fantasy and a little bit of fun.  I think he does have a cheeky little face.  

He has already been out exploring in the garden:

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The second to arrive was Uxmal, who is rather unusual looking!

He too came with incense and a Certificate of Authenticity which reads:

With his bright bold colourful clothes, he should photograph well in the garden.

He is certainly unusual!

The three together.  

I think they will probably live with my Troll dolls, hopefully they will get on! Ha ha.

Sunday Adventure with Leaf

A beautiful Sunday, a bit cooler than Saturday, but still perfect to go for a walk.

Leaf enjoyed finding places along the walk to rest and take in the surrounding nature.

He does like a mossy stone

Aha, the beach!  

The perfect rock to sit and watch the waves lapping the shore.

Leaf wanted to stay awhile

and so he did.

 

Leaf's Saturday in the Garden.

What a beautiful day it was today.

The first lawn mowing for the year took place.

Leaf 'helped' out in the garden...

...although I am sure he spent more time just sitting and enjoying than actual helping!

The garden seat is now back in use, and Leaf enjoyed looking out at the sea.

 

Sunday Adventure for Leaf

There is something about sitting and watching the waves lapping the shore...

Leaf enjoyed his Sunday afternoon walk along the beach and took some time to just sit and enjoy the sea.

Leaf makes himself at home in the Mulberry Tree amongst the ivy which provides a nice backdrop. 

 

An Unboxing

 I saw something that really piqued my interest the other day quite by accident, and well before you knew it I had pressed that BIN button and the packaged arrived safely this afternoon.

A cardboard box wrapped in black plastic

Within that box bubble wrapped was the actual box...

Beautifully illustrated box

First side

Back

Other side

Opened up

He comes with a book, a bookmark - not pictured, some incense sticks (not that I like incense, but a nice touch) a stone necklace, and a little bag pouch which is currently behind his back.

A cheeky face.

Lots of detailing in the hands.

Cute little wrinkled knees

First photo outside before I removed his tag...

He couldn't wait to get out and explore!

Found a good rock to sit on

Peeping through the hole in the apple tree

Amongst the snowdrops.

Sitting up the Sycamore tree.

His name is Plim, but I think I am going to call him Leaf, after his description from inside the book (which has a photo and description of all the different dolls in the range)

PLIM (will to live, make the heart strong).  Joyful, mischievous, simple and spontaneous, they play around you and offer childhood magic, and the sweetness and innocence in their heart.  This is what Plim says:  I will make a hat with the leaves of a tree, I'll decorate your hair with multicoloured flowers, and I'll make you a  quartz necklace long to the chest, because this is where it has to be to melt in you and beats in unison with your heart.  You must remember that the most simple and natural things are the ones that make you happy and bring life to your heart.

With my love of nature combined with the beauty of my surroundings, I think he is going to make a fun travel companion.  He has a soft body and vinyl limbs and is quite light and at about 15 inches is not too big to carry around.