Hi Mia What a beautiful baby and set up you have today, love it. I enjoyed your heartfelt chat and a lot of what you said is exactly the same for me. It’s hard to soul search like this but as women we have such deep feelings and can turn on a dime , as you all say. I love this hobby so much and miss the connection with you all out there 😢xxx
Suzanne! My dear friend. I can’t tell you how much I miss you here on YT. I keep hoping you’ll decide to come back one day. This community needs you. Hugs and ❤️🤗💗💗🤗
Good to see you back! I don’t make videos, but all of the feelings about collecting that you described resonated so much with me. I take breaks from time to time too. Burn out of anything is real. Ashton is beautiful❤
Everything you have said here really resonates with me right now. I haven’t been doing videos either. Life is busy. There is a lot to be said about good painted hair. I will sell dolls just because the hair drives me crazy. I have sold 6 dolls recently but still have 7 or 8. I am now like you and want the most realism but you do worry more about changing them frequently. I’m examining this hobby on RU-vid and asking myself is it bringing me joy or just stress? The community has changed a lot. I am having thoughts of leaving too. I feel like my time is up on RU-vid. Lots to think about.❤❤❤ I totally understand the spending. I just have to stop looking at dolls or I never feel content. Your girls are just gorgeous in their outfits. Did you say you got those at Marshall’s?🤗🤗🤗
Mia, It is wonderful to have you back. 😊 Are you my twin??? My thought process is exactly like yours!! I'm always thinking and rethinking my collection!! I've thought about selling all of my dolls and just just getting 2 or 3 that mean the world to me. Then I realize I can't give up my current collection. Sometimes we do just need a good long break. Great chat. I fully understand what you are saying. At this moment in time I am extremely content with my current collection. I don't see myself adding or selling any of my dolls. However, I do think that I could purge nearly all the clothes and just add clothes that are higher end. Items I would have loved to dress my living children in. Much love my dolly friend. 😇🌹❤ Gina P.S. I hate cold gray days too. Summer is my favorite season. ☀️
Yes to all, Gina! I think we are twins! I’m a summer girl too. It’s the time I feel most alive. Late spring, as well. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Sending you much love! 💗🫶🏼💗🫶🏼💗
Hi Mia, I totally get burnout and life getting crazy! And totally understand but I do have to say it's great to hear ur voice and see some of ur gorgeous babies!! 💗
Hey Mia, I can relate to everything you said 😅 but I have lifted a lot of pressure off of my shoulders by coming on only when I’m ready and interacting only with those that also choose joy in the hobby. You are doing what’s right for you and I enjoy your chats ❤
@@WishesNWonder no, you shared what many of us collector’s and RU-vidr’s are feeling from time to time. Some stay and others leave. We do need to take breaks for our peace of mind.
Ohmygoodness, the twins look gorgeous. I love your new filming set-up. I'm very happy to hear that you will be continuing in the hobby and on RU-vid too. I too feel like there have been a lot of changes in the community and I have changed a lot over the past year as well. I have slimmed down my collection and all the "stuff" that goes along with it considerably plus I'm traveling again too. I try not to overthink this hobby, but I also don't ever want any part of it to feel like work or to feel guilty doing it. As long as I can keep the balance between fun and obsession, I'm golden, lol. It's great to see you my dear friend. I'm sure I speak for most when I say we'll be here, as often or as little as you want to stop by and hang out. Hugs and love. (: xo ❤💫
Aww thank you so much, Shara! I’ve truly missed your videos and babies. I think slimming down our collections is almost par for the course. I’m so glad you’re here with me! Big hugs and love 💗❤️💗❤️
Enjoyed so much. Your taste is just exquisite. I have a Laura, Quinlyn and Levi to paint that I want to do as siblings and keep together forever. I love the sculpts. Your babies are beautiful. I am supposed to be at the doll show but I also need hip surgery so my life is kind of up in the air right now. Those outfits are so adorable. Marshall’s has some really cute outfits. Thank you so much for your videos. I always look forward to them.
Oh my goodness, thank you! You’re too kind. I’m sorry to hear about your hip 🙁 I hope you get better in time to make the show. If so, be sure to find me and say hello 👋🏼 Big healing hugs 🤗🫶🏼☺️🥰🫶🏼
It’s so good to see you back. I don’t make videos but I can imagine how much work goes into it. I definitely have moments where I feel bored in the hobby and think about getting rid of almost everything. Sometimes this hobby can be very nerve wracking and daunting as well. I’m all over the place with what I like and don’t like. One day I like one type of thing, then the next day I change my mind and don’t think I like it anymore. I’m trying very hard to get ahold of my hobby with what I love, that way i’m not wasting soooooo much money. I just donated 4 or 5 trash bags full of baby clothes and gave my best friend 2 bags full of blankets. As I type this, I have a baby coming today 😂😂. I’m so glad that you’re not done. Just focus on what works for YOU as far as videos go, that way you don’t feel any pressure. Hugs 💕
So good to see a video from you, Dear Mia! The twins are absolutely gorgeous, as are the outfits! I’m truly glad to hear you are sticking with us. I would miss you terribly. I enjoy seeing your babies and knowing what you’ve been up to. I’m having such problems with my voice, that I don’t see where I’ll be making many future videos, but I still love my Lillie Beth, dress her, and place her where I can enjoy her everyday. I hope pretty weather will come your way very soon so that you will feel better. Love and hugs to you and your family from Gloria and Lillie Beth. 👼🏻💕💓
Oh my goodness, hi Gloria! I really miss your videos. Are you still doing any work on your dollhouse? I just loved it! I miss LillieBeth too. Thank you for being here. Hugs and love ❤️ xx ❤
@@WishesNWonder Ahh, thanks so very much! I’m glad you like my doll house! Actually, I’ve been quite pleased with how everything came together and, although, I really enjoy making miniatures, I feel that if I added anything else to it, it would be too much. The thing is to know when to say enough and call it done. Of course, as time goes by, I may change my mind. After all, there was over 50 years before my first additions and more than 10 years before I added more. 😁💕
@@Lindasromperroom Hi, Linda! Great to hear from you! Hope you are doing well. I’m having multiple health issues. Had right knee replacement surgery 10 weeks ago. Was unable to walk. Need left, also, but the pain is so great, I’m rethinking it for now. Still having to use walker. Also had cataract surgery both eyes. Very glad I did that. I now can see much better. I don’t comment much anymore, but I do watch reborn videos some. I’m glad you have become active on YT again. You have beautiful babies and are very talented. I enjoy seeing them and your lovely home. Love and hugs from Gloria and LillieBeth👼🏻💕💓
Ashton Laurel is so precious! I love that outfit! It's perfect on her! So lush!! 💜 I hope you enjoyed your soul searching and time away. Sometimes you just have to take time for yourself. I have downsized drastically and also simplified my social media. I'm only on RU-vid now and a handful of groups on Facebook. Simplicity is blissful. I just got a new full body silicone who is awake. I'm absolutely in love! No matter how much or how little you upload, I'll be here. Hugs and love to you! 💜
Hi Half-Pint, so nice to see Ashtyn and Aleyna. They look adorable in their little lavender outfits. Girl, are you trying to stop my heart? I'm glad you re-thought selling ALL of the babies! I totally understand everything you talked about, though. I'm right there with you. Love ya, Sunshine 🌞
Hi honey ❤! Oh yes I can totally relate, as you know. Actually it seems to really help by taking intermittent breaks 😁😁❣️. Beautiful knit outfits, lucky find. Oh definitely love that color also, very pretty 😍. And of course gorgeous baby girls 🥰🥰. Very eye catching set up. Lots of fun things to look at while you talk 💗 Yes yes yes!!! Time… what in the world 🗺️ how does it move SO fast now!?! Oh girl you need to move SOUTH!! Closer to MEEE 😁😁😁 much warmer(super) and sunnier ☀️! I know exactly what you’re feeling about Joanna K. Babies what a dream. I do have a partial from her! Wish I could paint silicone like she does!! I hope to paint my own one day. Darlin’ they really are more durable than you think. Omg yes she’s going to be at the show! I thought I was going, but I’m going to Kansas instead. N.C. Is just too far to drive, because Maggie is coming with me. Yay glad you’re staying with us❣️❣️❣️ Love ❤️ ya GF 💕🤗
Oh Christy! I’m so sad 😞 you won’t be in Raleigh but I understand. You’ll be missed though, sweetie! Thank you for watching and for your kind words. Big hugs to you and Maggie too 🫶🏼❤️🫶🏼🥰🫶🏼
Got you on everything you have said... burn out is real when we become unbalanced in our lives no matter what it is... a hobby is supposed to be enjoyed, not to be a task... yes reborning for me as a collector is about comfort... as an artist its about creating with joy... Alyna and Ashton both look gorgeous... Thanks for sharing
