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A Tale of Mouse & Dimples... Hello! My name is Melissa and I came to the art of doll making, in many ways, through children. While my formal school education is in Studio Art, after graduating I became intrigued by Montessori Education. Up until just a year ago I have lived life as a teacher, a Head of School, and a Montessori preschool owner! During these years, I was also blessed to have married my partner for life, Rob, travelled extensively, and given birth to two amazing little girls whom we call Mouse and Dimples. Initially I was drawn to dolls in general, and waldorf-inspired specifically, as playmates for my own girls. Natural materials and handmade energy have always been a passion of mine (ever since throwing my first clay pot in high school!). My childhood was spent on a large farm surrounded by only family, animals, and trees...lots and lots of trees. I had long sought out natural handmade toys, clothing and products for my family. When my girls' eyes landed on their first natural doll I was delighted! A few years after that first doll (and many more lovelies along the way!) I closed my preschool to be home with my children while they were still young. A magical thing occurred! I had time…lots and lots of time. Time to breathe, time to play, time to let my imagination and thoughts wander. Creative pursuits suddenly seemed quite possible! My grandmother had spent many afternoon hours teaching me to knit as a child, and my hands once again began moving. And then IT happened; I began seeing so much in my girls' every movement and expression. It feels as if it happened overnight, but, here I am, more than two years later and making love-filled joys for you and your children.

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