Sunday, November 13, 2011

My Japanese Dolls

Good Sunday Morning to Everyone,
When my husband was in the Navy, he brought me these two dolls from Yokosuka, Japan. He really enjoyed his stay there and took many photos. He would go shopping and buy things for me like these dolls, vases and even a Kimono with pajamas.

After all these years my dolls are still in pretty good condition. Although one leg is loose on this baby plus her hair is not having a good hair day, but I love my dolls and they represent a happy and sad time for us. Happy cause we were young and planning a wedding but sad because he was away from me at war and we could never spend Christmas together. But that all changed after four long years on the US Valley Forge.


This is the famous Buddah of Kamakura, Japan....He took this picture when stationed there. Also forgot to mention that he bought our silver service for 12 and our china also service for 12. For being such a young guy, he did very well. Love you sweetie.

Posted by romance-of-roses at 11:43 AM

16 comments:

  1. SouthhamsdarlingNovember 13, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    That's an awesome Buddha right at the end there! How lovely that your husband used to buy all those lovely little things for you as keepsakes. They still look very lovely. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Effie's Sweet Home DesignsNovember 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    MY DEAR LU, YOUR OLD DOLLS ARE VERY PRETTY , I LIKE THE SECONT DOLL! KISSES!

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  3. Linda Carole BloomNovember 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Thanks for sharing your lovely things, the dolls are beautiful.

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  4. RHYTHM AND RHYMENovember 13, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I really enjoyed your post, the dolls are lovely. Something to treasure.

    Yvonne.

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  5. Love Of QuiltsNovember 13, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    The dolls are pretty. I know they are a treasure to you. Trish

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  6. ornamentsbypinkNovember 13, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Your dolls are beautiful Lu, and its nice to have memories attached to them. Yesterday I went to the antique shop and purchased 4 vintage Japanese pieces for one of my daughters. She collects anything oriental.
    Mary

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  7. DoloresNovember 13, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Beautiful keepsakes from the past..... and such sweet memories .....
    They're still in great shape!!!

    I love the Buddha picture....
    Hugs,

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  8. Marie-AnneNovember 13, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Hello dear Lu !! What a lovely story. The baby is cute but the geisha is just beautiful. I love old dolls. I wish you a nice week !! Hugs ! Marie-Anne

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  9. orchid0324November 13, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Hello Dearest Lu,
    Wow, I was really　surprised to see Japanese dolls in your blog☆☆☆
    How wonderful your sweet husband had brought back many gifts for you form Japan.　
    I could see their pretty kimomo hasn't faded its colour. Thank you SO much for treasuring them in such a good shape♡♡♡
    I've been to Daibutu (大仏）in Nara, but not in Yokohama.
    And "silver and china service"!!! Happy for you being a wonderful couple. Thank you for sharing this.
    I felt quite grateful and close to you reading this post♬♬♬
    Love and Lots of Hugs to you form Japan, Orchid*

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  10. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Hi Lu! Oh, how sweet you've kept these little dolls and treasures from your husband these years. Sweet post and thank you for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  11. Cindy AdkinsNovember 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Oh wow, what an awesome post and it is amazing the treasures your husband got--wow!!! How sweet, indeed and aren't those memories precious? XO Cindy

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  12. Margaret CloudNovember 16, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Those are very pretty dolls, I use to have a couple some what similar to these. But I broke them one day when I was dusting. Thank you for coming by and have a nice Thanksgiving.

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  13. DonnaNovember 16, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Love the dolls! What a sweet husband!
    hughugs

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  14. THE VERANDA HOUSENovember 18, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    HI MY DEAR FRIEND LU.YOUR DOLLS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND TWO OF THEM YOU MUST KEEP EVERY THING NICE AND WRAP IN BOXES .I HAVE NOT BUY NOTHING IN 3 YEARS I HAVE SO MUCH FROM YEARS BACK.LU YOU ARE A BLESSING IN MY LIFE THANK YOU HAVE A MAGICAL DAY..(HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING ) MY HUSBAND WILL BE AWAY WORKING I WILL HAVE THANKSGIVING HWN HE IS BACK.!!!

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  15. Lynn-TeacupstitchesNovember 20, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Hi Lu!
    What darling dolls!! And even better that they have such wonderful memories of your sweetie thinking of you while serving our country!!
    They have such exquisite detailing and are a sweet family heirloom to pass down someday!
    Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos!
    Sweet Blessings,
    Lynn

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  16. Red Rose AlleyNovember 20, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    These dolls are so sweet. Sometimes husbands surprise us, don't they? My husband bought me a candle for my birthday many years ago, and I still have it today. Happy Thanksgiving, my sweet friend.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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Thank you so much for stopping by. I read and love all the comments. Blessings to each and every one of you.
Hugs and smiles...Lu

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