Butterfly Garden

It is hot, hot, hot outside - feels like 104 degrees. Ugh. On the plus side, our butterfly bushes are blooming and I saw my first butterfly of the season. In honor of that lone butterfly, I decided to do a butterfly themes display today.

All the fairies have gathered in their own little butterfly garden.

Back in 2010 or 2011, I bid on a silent auction: it consisted of the butterfly box, the small pad of paper in a butterfly case, butterfly swizzel sticks/picks, butterfly wine glass charms, a bouquet of flowers w/ a butterfly clip, a Madame Alexander doll, and a bunch of chocolate scented handmade soaps. 

It was fun to use the butterfly items in today's set-up, after so many years.

Summer is Over, Finally, and Fall is Here

It has been a busy late August and September. 

I: celebrated my birthday and set up a birthday party display;

crocheted Star Wars characters, Yoda and a Stormtrooper, for my Nephews' 5th birthday presents;

have been substitute teaching since school is back in session; caught my first cold of the school year; and have started decorating for Halloween.

3 of the 18" dolls are ready for Trick or Treating.

Melody, the new girl on the block is a sparkly mermaid.

Julie is a black cat.

 And Sadie is Wonder Woman.

I received four Annalee witches for my birthday. 

I have named them: Magrat, Gytha,

Esme,

and Agnes. (After the witches in Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels.)

 

Thirstee Walker even has a costume for her first time Trick or Treating. Like Sadie, she is dressed as Wonder Woman.

4th of July

Happy 4th of July (a day late) to all my doll friends.

Spring Greetings

It is Spring and my yard is covered in snow. 

So here is a little warmth and sunshine from Ginny and some of her peeps.

I hope you are keeping warm, too.

A Look Back at UFDC Convention Dolls

As I was cleaning the doll room, decided it was time to look back on UFDC convention souvenir dolls.

In this top photo are 2016, 2017, and 2012. They are all similar in size and are little girls.

2016 is Emily by Heather Maciak, 2017 is Ma Petite by Helen Kish, and 2012 is Just Me by Alice Leverett and Vogue Doll Company.

2013 is Tiny Kitty "A Capital Affair" by Robert Tonner.

She was dressed as Mrs Taft.

2015 is Stella by Susan Fosnot.

2014 is Ana by Dianna Effner.

Out of 6 dolls, 1 is cloth (Stella), 1 is porcelain (Just Me), and 4 are vinyl/plastic. Only Stella and Tiny Kitty are adults, the rest are children.

Happy Independence Day, USA

Sasson Ginny

I'm a big fan of Ginny. And the Ginny that I wanted as a little girl was the Sasson Ginny with roller skates, since I loved to roller skate.

Last week I found this Ginny at the local Goodwill for all of $2.00. So she came home with me and fulfilled my childhood wish. 

The doll was released in 1981 while Vogue (and Ginny) were owned by Lesney. She has what is known to Ginny collectors as the skinny body. What is cool about this body is that her knees bend!

A side note: In 1981 I was 10 years old and spent a lot of time at the roller rink.

Inside the box was also a flier advertising outfits, furniture, etc.

Her hair is a bit matted after being in a box for 35 years.

I'm so happy I finally have her.

Is there a doll from your childhood that you either still really want or have finally gotten?

A Red and Pink Valentine

It is that time of year again.

February 14th is just around the corner and some of my dolls got all dolled up (LOL) in red and pink for a festive St. Valentine's Day photo.

Jill is sporting polka dots.

Ginny is sweet in pink.

Hayden wears brighter pink.

And Barbie sparkles in red.