I went on record last summer saying that I would no longer be taking custom orders, and while that's still generally true, I do find it hard to say no to family and friends, so I do still make the occasional special dollie based on a specific request. Recently, I contacted a professor in my department about something altogether non-doll, and when she wrote back she asked if I was the same Sarah Faber who made dolls. It turned out that she'd read the Globe & Mail article from a few months back but, never having taught me, didn't know that I was also a student in the department. It was all quite exciting because I felt, for a brief moment, like a very small 'c' celebrity - I'm sure it's as close to that feeling as I'll ever get! Anyway, said very kind professor asked if I'd make a custom order for her brother's wedding gift, and after she gave me my fleeting moment of feeling ever so slightly puffed up, how could I say no? It turns out flattery really will get you everywhere...
These pictures aren't the greatest - I was in too much of a hurry to set up a proper shot. But here is the happy couple, doll-style. I fell in love with the boy doll - I think I'll have to make a couple for my next update...
p.s. Thanks for making the hat, baby... and the stands! You're the best! Marry me!!
p.p.s Newer readers: I didn't really just propose via the internet...we're already married.