Dechen!

It’s official….I have a favorite.

This is Dechen before her makeover. She started out already beautiful!

Dechen is a Buddhist name that means “one who can reach out for happiness and joy”. I realize how this may sound, but she literally exudes peace. I can be super stressed out and anxious, and simply picking her up and holding her in my hands causes a calmness and inner peace that I cannot explain. I love her!!!

She is the first of her kind that I worked on- factory doll (not an official Blythe factory) with a jointed azone body. I would say the plastic on her was a lot easier to play with than the plastic on a real Blythe is.

I did keep her customization simple, but she had all the normal face-up work: lip, nose, cheeks, chin, and philtrum carving, 4 new sets of eye chips, eye lash change, make up with chalk pastels, sealed with MSC, a new hairdo, painted eye lids, Medusa piercing, sleepy eye, slight gaze correction, neck tilt, and custom pull cords.

Let’s talk about her pull cord charms! She loves the simplicity of her “breathe” charm, and the “Positive” charm also sends a great message. Her favorites though are the cute little Buddha Charm, and the Ganesh (remover of obstacles) Charm.

Dechen practices Buddhism, and Mindfulness meditation plays an important role in her life.

She also loves yoga! Here she can be seen in “downward dog” and a “child’s pose”.

Of course, relaxation is also a must!

Dechen truly stands by the Buddhist teaching that we are all connected, and in this life together.

Although she also has respect for herself, and for others, during these trying times.

She is beautiful inside and out!

She’s got the whole world in her hands!

Beauty, talent, loving kindness…. She has it all!