In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, I’ve made some changes to the school decor, making it heart-themed.

Rostik’s colleague had a little son. I crocheted a hanging musical star for the baby using variegated plush yarn, following instructions from the internet. I hope the child will like it.

This doll became my New Year’s gift. She has a plus-size figure, like Emma’s. It was released in 2005 in a quantity of 500 pieces as a character from the cult series “Bewitched.” She was originally supposed to be wearing a dark green pantsuit, but we sold her in Hortensia’s golden ballgown from the “Cinderella” series. Endora has a short, curly haircut and blue eyes with a mischievous squint. The lady is beautiful and a rather complex character.