Friday evening: Oh my goodness...so many great suggestions that I'm having a hard time deciding. I'm going to have to sleep on it and announce her name tomorrow. So if any of you haven't left a suggestion, go ahead. I'll close the comments once I pick.
I'm off to pop some popcorn for Family Movie Night: Night at the Museum is showing here at the Heim house!
I've wanted an antique dress form for the longest time.
And just look who came home with me today! Isn't she just gorgeous?!
Some of you will think I'm crazy and not get why I love this...if that's you, just ignore me and come back tomorrow!
For those of you who do get it, I need your help. She needs a name.
So let's have a little competition. Leave a comment with the name you think I should give her. On Friday night, I'll pick my favorite and mail a prize (to be determined when creative inspiration strikes) to the winner.
(Just have to say, pearls really do go with anything, don't they?!)
P.S. Hey all you lurkers--yes, I mean you, Brenda!--isn't this the perfect opportunity to leave a comment?
Why, her name is Doris Day! Now she needs many outfits and furs.
Posted by: Holly Smith | January 10, 2008 at 05:47 PM
I like Doris too.
Posted by: Toben | January 10, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Betty. I think she looks like a Betty.
Posted by: Heather | January 10, 2008 at 06:07 PM
Hi, new to your blog and absolutely love it. I can't see a dress form like this without thinking of my grandmother who also had one. That is why I would name it Hazel, after her of course. I wonder where her's ended up???
Posted by: Tara | January 10, 2008 at 06:33 PM
(think southern belle accent--hoop skirts--sitting in TARA!!!" "Oh my, my, my!!! How sweet of you to ask little ol' me my name...why, I'm Scarlett, of course!!!" :) One look at her just completely took me there!!!
Posted by: Heidi | January 10, 2008 at 06:36 PM
I think she looks like a Mattie (short for Matilda). Won't you have fun dressing her up for the holidays and seasons? I can just see her in a fallish skirt and sweater with the pearls of course.
Posted by: Vicki | January 10, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Love it! Lula Belle :)
Posted by: tammy | January 10, 2008 at 06:56 PM
When I think of classic......Grace Patricia Kelly comes to my thoughts. Yes...Princess Grace.....she definitley wore pearls:) Love the antique dress form!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 10, 2008 at 07:24 PM
All y'all have missed it...it's as clear as mud that she is Miss MILLIE of course!
Posted by: Susan | January 10, 2008 at 07:29 PM
She looks like Elizabeth Taylor to me. So my vote is Liz.
Posted by: Paula | January 10, 2008 at 08:20 PM
I immediately thought "Stella" when I saw her. Can't explain it, but it seems right to me. :)
Posted by: stacy | January 10, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Hmmmmm...... Trudy Torso?
But she looks pretty voluptuous - Veronica, Voluptuous Veronica?
Posted by: janine | January 10, 2008 at 08:30 PM
Doris is going to be pretty hard to beat.
Posted by: janine | January 10, 2008 at 08:31 PM
Peggy! The pearls suit a Peggy & she has a "peg" leg! Love her - she is lucky to have been found by such a nice Joanne!
Posted by: Sam | January 10, 2008 at 08:50 PM
Ethel :)
Posted by: Jessica | January 10, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Just found you with a recommendation from The Homespun Heart, I believe - your book, Living Simply, is on my wishlist! :)
I'm thinking she looks like Minnie Pearl! You could plop a hat on her *head* with a price tag hanging from it!
Posted by: Elise | January 10, 2008 at 09:04 PM
Thought of Katherine Hepburn ~ call her Kat! It's beautiful.
Bitsy!
Posted by: Bitsy | January 10, 2008 at 09:54 PM
I was going to go with Elizabeth (for Elizabeth Taylor, but I see it's been taken). Instead I'll go with Ms. Emmi
Posted by: angela | January 10, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Miss Sophie!
Posted by: Beth Whitney | January 10, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Simple Suzy or Suzy Q!!
Posted by: Laura | January 10, 2008 at 10:26 PM
She looks like a Jane or Judie to me!
Posted by: Sarah Miller | January 10, 2008 at 10:28 PM
I immediately thought... Mrs. Meriwether.
So I was curious and googled to see if there was a Mrs. Meriwether and actually read about some real strong, awesome women named Mrs. Meriwether.
And if you want, you could give her a first name... or just call her Meri.
Posted by: linda t | January 10, 2008 at 11:38 PM
I'd usually give my things names such as "Boing". But this is too feminine for such names. So umm... Eliza?
Posted by: Puva | January 11, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Okay don't laugh but the first name that popped into my head was Busty Betsy. I will completely understand if you don't choose my name!!!
Posted by: erin s | January 11, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Ethel, Erma or Doris.
Posted by: The Chatty Housewife | January 11, 2008 at 12:40 AM
*delurks* I'd have to say Scarlet!
Posted by: Deborah | January 11, 2008 at 02:01 AM
I'd have to call her Lola.
Posted by: Sara | January 11, 2008 at 04:45 AM
The first name that popped into my head was Millie, but I like Sophie and Eliza that have already been mentioned too!
Posted by: Monica | January 11, 2008 at 05:15 AM
Victoria.
With a tiny waist like that - she must be from the Victorian Age!
Also - the name needs to be that has some nick-name possibilities.
When you are making that fancy beautiful pale lawn dress with lots of flounces, of course you'd refer to her as Victoria.
But when it's something fun and youthful - you'll call her Tory.
Something like an every day around the house dress - it's Vicky.
Posted by: Edi | January 11, 2008 at 05:28 AM
I think that Sophia or Sophie (un peu de français) suit her well. Plus, Sophie rolls off the tongue so easily.
Posted by: Holly Bloemhof | January 11, 2008 at 05:52 AM
I think you should simply name her Pearl. I love the strands of pearls around her neck and I just think Pearl suits her!!! :)
Posted by: Katy | January 11, 2008 at 06:37 AM
June, definitely a June. As in June Cleaver or "June is Bstin Out All Over."!
Posted by: laura , | January 11, 2008 at 06:56 AM
I thought of Eleanor right away. I looked up the name in a baby name book and here is what it said, "history:Elaenor of Aquitaine (12 c.) was heiress to a lg. portion of France, wife of two kings and mother to two more. Her powerful personality, intelligence, and inexhaustible energy made her unique in her time." This makes me want to read more about her! Plus, I like French things too! AND, Jane Austen's Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility. (PBS Jane Austen special on Jan. 13-WooHoo!) Bye-Missi
Posted by: missi smith | January 11, 2008 at 07:10 AM
I thought Audrey right away:)..... what a great decor:)
Posted by: Barbie | January 11, 2008 at 07:44 AM
I think she looks like a Constance.
Posted by: Jeni | January 11, 2008 at 07:55 AM
I'm a new reader and love your blog. I had to post a name because "Beatrice" immediately came to mind!
Posted by: Lori | January 11, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Cordelia! Anne Shirley always did wish she were named Cordelia, you know. I do love that name, but it's been vetoed by my darling husband for any of our children. Why not one of "yours"? :)
Posted by: Angie | January 11, 2008 at 08:24 AM
I'm thinking Sophia..."She" has a sophistocated air about her.
I just found you through http://thehomespunheart.blogspot.com/. She just gave away a copy of your book, and I was the winner! :) I am looking forward to receiving and reading it! I've enjoyed your blog.
Posted by: Tamara | January 11, 2008 at 08:25 AM
How about Dressy Bessie...
Too fun...
Have a great weekend...creating, relaxing and dreaming of all the clothes you will make...
Helen
Posted by: Helen | January 11, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Well the ones I was thinking of are already taken....how 'about "Monroe"? She's curvy like Marilyn, but Marilyn is a long name. I think Monroe would make a great first name.
Posted by: Kristen | January 11, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Ok, so the first thought I had was "Ethel-Lu"
Remember the I Love Lucy episode where Lucy and Ethel opened a dress store together, and they fought over the name- either "Lucyeths" Or "Ethel-Lu" so it popped into my head. Fun contest!!
Posted by: Jenny | January 11, 2008 at 10:16 AM
She looks like a Georgia to me! Love your blog by the way!
Posted by: sara | January 11, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I totally get why you love this, congratulations on such a great find. I've been wishing for a dress form, too. So many great suggestions were left! I think she's classy and gracious, so she could be "Miss Ella".
Posted by: Mrs. Jules | January 11, 2008 at 10:51 AM
The first name that popped into my head was Gladys (pronounced Gladis). It was my great great aunt's name and for some reason she reminded me of her... maybe it was the pearls. She and her sister (my great grandmother) lived together in the last years (sharing the same housekeeper/caretaker) and I remember visiting them.
This is definately a Gladys!
Posted by: Babychaser | January 11, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Tess--the southern sophisticate
Posted by: Janna | January 11, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Im going to say ALICE. I just love that name because of Alice in Wonderland or even Alice the housekeeper in Brady Bunch! I liked it for my daughter, but we settled on Kensington!
Have fun!!!
Posted by: Rachel | January 11, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Eunice. This name Greek in origin and means good victory.
Blessings in Christ--
Posted by: Shonda | January 11, 2008 at 12:02 PM
"Miss Blossom" is the name of the dressmaker's dummy in I Capture the Castle--a wonderful book by Dodie Smith!
Posted by: Sheri | January 11, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Oh I love her! Where are you going to put her? She is lovely. I think her name is Miss Josephine. :)
Posted by: wendy | January 11, 2008 at 01:16 PM
She looks like a June to me; whether it is inspired by the pearls and June Cleaver or the voluptuousness reminding me of "June is busting out all over", I'm not sure. But I like June
Posted by: laura | January 11, 2008 at 02:10 PM
I didn't know Brenda was a lurker. Hope you are doing well I missed hearing from you at Christmas. Love your site it's so cheery. Miss you.
Posted by: Lori | January 11, 2008 at 02:11 PM
I just erased my whole comment. Drat.
My brain's too foggy to try to write it all again. I mostly said I'm glad your MOPS thing went well and that I'm ready to be well and back in the loop again.
And I love all the names for your new girl. How about Mabel?
Posted by: Marla Taviano | January 11, 2008 at 07:52 PM
She looks like a Guinevere to me all the way. I think she could both where a crown with style and kick some serious booty... Odd combination huh? I have 2 gals myself for my shop - they are LuLu & Bessie.
Posted by: jerusalem | January 11, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I missed the competition---at a basketball game---- Miss Maggie, a steel magnolia mannequin, awaits her antique coverings. But I missed the drawing cause I know you are tucked away in bed while Miss Maggie awaits the results. Love your sense of humor.
Posted by: Bev Brandon | January 11, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Another delurker-Pollyanna or Jasmine
Posted by: nikki | January 12, 2008 at 01:16 AM
Something so fun and classic needs to be called Victoria Pearl!-Vicky for short...
Posted by: Polly | January 12, 2008 at 05:14 AM
Lizzy or Emma. Something short. Not a Martha.
Posted by: Meredith | January 12, 2008 at 06:37 AM
Welcome to the family Miss Mille! I think she will be a wonderful new family member...a strong silent type. I am anxious to see what stylish creations she will model for everyone. Have fun!
Posted by: Kay Friedenstein | January 12, 2008 at 07:57 PM
I love it!!
Posted by: Faith | January 14, 2008 at 12:05 PM