Due of the end to American tariff de minimis many global businesses have closed all US sales and mail carriers are refusing to accept mail to the USA. The problem is that not even experts like customs brokers understand the new US tariffs because of constant changes and misinformation by the US government. Artworks are supposed to be protected from tariffs by US constitution, but even that is now questioned. Even if the US recipient is willing to pay the tariffs and the exorbitant handling fees (80-200usd per package regardless of value), many packages are still being delayed by the overwhelmed customs warehouses or returned.
 
There is no idea of how long this suspension might last. Courier mail carriers such as UPS might work,  so there is still hope if the customs can get back on its feet. My worry is that US customs just doesn't have the capacity to store and process the new load. Creating new infrastructure to inspect all incoming mail might take months or even years. This is a global catastrophe that threatens the livelihood of small artists and businesses worldwide. 
 
Due to sad news I have decided to postpone the Inamorata doll preorder that was supposed to start on 14th of September. With 80% of my customer base being in the States, I am unable to fulfil the minimum order of 30 dolls set by my caster. I cannot accept your deposits with good conscience without knowing if the dolls can reach you next year. I am hoping that the American customs warehouses will have time to sort out things by February 2026. At least we will know more by then.
 
I am really sorry to postpone the casting. I know everyone was really looking forward to it. I too was excited to paint the new and revised head sculptures, and was already in the process of brainstorming for ideas for new OOAK doll commissions. Meanwhile, I still have some dolls I reserved for ready-for-sale full set dolls I planned to make, and I can survive for a time by making fashions, shoes and wigs if I run out of dolls. I hope to withstand the storm and hope that it passes. 
 
My heart goes out to all my friends in America. Let’s try to generate some moments of happiness by staying in touch and posting photos of our dolls. Community is important at times of hardship! And to my friends all over the world: I ask you to please continue supporting my art, and other small businesses that suffer from this chaos. I am trying to find new markets in the EU and the rest of the world, so if you could  recommend my work to your friends, it could mean the world to me. 
 
As always, thank you for your support and patronage. I feel so lucky to have been able to do what I love all these years! Love you all!