Box opening: companion for Lyra

Hello everybody!
Today I got the long waited package from mail. I usually consider about purchasing a doll quite a long time, but with this particular doll, I didn`t ponder too long. Especially when I got an e-mail from the artist herself where she asked was I still interested in pre-order one of her dolls, I just went with the flow. I had asked about the dolls from her earlier, so she knew I was interested in having one. As far as I remember it was June when I placed and paid the order and the waiting time was estimated to be three months, but the process time took a bit longer than what was expected. Anyhow, that was not surprise at all, as we all dolly enthusiasts well know. ;)

Can you guess from what company this doll is?

I was a bit worried to see the box crushed like that!

Despite the dent, everything was fine at least so far...

...digging deeper and for my relief nothing seemed to be broken. Phew!
I also got a beautiful shopping bag with Nympheas Dolls art on it.

The doll was wrapped inside a cushion and tied on its place for secure shipping.

And there she is!

The eyes were included in the price but the others came as extras.
The chicken is a small ring.

So the new little fawn is a Fanny from Nympheas Dolls and she will be as a companion for Lyra. There were three colours to choose from: chocolate, strawberry tan and butter. Mine is butter, since I felt it would be the most realistic looking and hence that, I wished for brown eyes. Isn`t she just darling? The little deer is so delicate and detailed. The artist - Sophie by name - apologized that the factory which does the casting is slow, but the resin quality is superb and I can do nothing but agree on that. Just lovely!

I have already decided her name and she will be Fauna. Next I`ll do the faceup and paint some flecks on her back. I am so excited about this new little creature, so more of her soon as I start the painting.

Photo from: morguefile.com