My Life With Dolls: The Day My Dream Dolls Arrived

There are some days in a collector’s life that feel almost magical — and today was one of them. After years of waiting and searching, two very special dolls finally arrived, dolls I have dreamed about adding to my collection for so long.

The parcel arrived on my doorstep, and even just seeing the box made my heart race. I knew what treasures were hidden inside, but that didn’t make it any less exciting.

I carefully cut open the tape and peeled back the flaps of the box. Inside, layers of bubble wrap cocooned them, keeping them safe on their journey. Slowly, layer by layer, I revealed their delicate forms — first their clothing and soft bodies, then the hint of a hand here, the glimpse of fabric there.

And then, finally, the moment I had been waiting for… their faces. Lifting away the last of the wrap, I looked into their beautiful, soulful eyes. After years of wishing and waiting, here they were at last — home.

Purchased from another collector, these dolls have had a life before me, but today they became part of my story. Adding them to my shelves, among their sisters, felt like completing a long journey.

Unboxing them was more than just opening a package — it was the fulfillment of a dream