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Whether the Celebration doll is for yourself or for another, give yourself the pleasure of sitting for awhile and thinking about how special this person is. Allow your loving feelings to surface as you read through these questions. Then, share your thoughts in response to some or all of the following questions, or simply express your feelings in a way that feels right to you:

• What do you admire, cherish, value, and love about her?
  
• What makes her happy? What does she laugh about?
  
• Can you relate her favorite memories?
  
• See her in her best place of good health and wellbeing--what is she like?
  
• Can you share a story about a time when she inspired you or helped you or gave you a good laugh?
  
• Can you talk about obstacles she has overcome?
  
• If you could identify one or two things that represent her beautiful spirit, what would that be?
  
• Can you describe her physical appearanceeye and hair color? Skin tone? Style?
• What has she done in her work life over the years?
  
• Do you know her favorite colors? Vacation places? Religious/spiritual affiliation?
  Movies? Books? Fairy tale characters? Poetry?
  Season? Charities? Other things that make her happy?
  
• What does she do to find inspiration?
  
• Is she more of an introvert or extravert? More artistic or analytical?
• What are her great passions?
  
• What is her family situationmarried? Single? Children? Pets? Etc.
  
• Who are the people she most loves, and how is she connected to them?
  
• Do you know of an influential person/mentor/hero/heroine?
  
• When she was a little girl, what did she want to be when she grew up?
  
• What words best describe hersophisticated, artistic, eclectic, funky, country, conservative, liberal, easygoing, reserved, thoughtful, energetic, nurturing, tranquil, upbeat, sensitive, etc.
  
• What is her favorite decorating style (traditional, contemporary, Early American, etc.)?
  
• If she had a month to do anything in the world she wanted with unlimited resources, what do you suppose she would want to do, and with whom?
  
• When is her birthday?
  

If you have an item (fabric, yarn, trinket, other) with some special meaning for her, I would like to incorporate it into the dollmaking, if possible. I would also like to have a photograph of her - not to create a likeness, but for inspiration.

Please let your thoughts and feelings flow, and respond in the communication style that is most comfortable for youemail info@originalpresents.us or phone 860.895.8900!