Fashion Finds: Rain, Rain, Go Away
We are supposed to be doing a 5 mile fundraising walk this afternoon for our High School sports teams but it is raining now and looks like the rain is going to continue all day. I guess we had better get out those rain ponchos! I decided to take today’s forecast as the inspiration for [...]
Doll Diaries Picks of the Week Ending May 18
Wow, that was one busy, crazy, tiring week! I am really looking forward to relaxing this weekend. As I went through my folders of my favorite sites this morning to get caught up on my reading, here are some of my favorites this week: Emily at the The Toy Box Philosopher has THE BEST reviews [...]
Bow-dacious-ly Cute
Remember the mini crocheted bows pattern I shared with you a few weeks ago? Well, my friend Randa of CrochetGranny.com knew that I loved them and that I do not have time to learn to crochet them right now, so she was sweet enough to make us some. Seriously, how bow-dacious-ly cute are they!! We [...]
Craftsy Free Class Day Saturday May 18
So, this is not directly related to dolls, but there are so many of you who are crafty and love learning new craft skills, I thought I would share it with you anyway. Plus it is for a good cause to fund arts education in public schools, so let’s just say it is Saige approved, [...]
Who’s Behind Those Shades?
Here’s a fun post from Diana for some Friday Fun! *** So who is behind the shades you ask? Well when this little darling came out at Target (2008), I just loved her looks, but refused to pay the price. She can still be found on eBay for many different prices and a range of [...]
Doll Craft – Create a Backyard Party Play Set
This week the weather has been so nice my thoughts have been turning to outdoor entertainment. Inspired by the new American Girl Happy Birthday Set, I have created a Backyard Party Play Set that you can make at home for your dolls to enjoy! Let’s Get Started! For the Square Cakes you will need: Paint [...]
Throwback Thursday – American Girl Coconut
In 2000 American Girl introduced Coconut, a fluffy white puppy that was considered every doll’s best friend. Today we are taking a look at some of the retired Coconut items. Brace yourself for CUTE-OVERLOAD!! The first 13 photos are from Sarah Kate – can I just say THANK YOU Sarah Kate – you are AWESOME!! [...]
Giveaway – Daydream Doll Boutique Perfectly Chevron Ruffle Dress – ENDED
UPDATED WITH A WINNER!!!! Congratulations MorganAGV! Check your inbox. Do you recognize this gorgeous chevron print dress? Yep, we featured it in a recent Fashion Finds round up! Daydream Doll Boutique was so pleased that you loved their Perfectly Chevron Ruffle dress so much that they sent us one to review and another one to [...]
Madelon’s Fun Doll Clothes Find
When it comes to repurposing things she finds at the dollar store, on clearance racks, and in other unlikely places into accessories for doll play, Madelon is the master! Look at this adorable skirt that Kit is wearing! How neat! It is a skirt for an infant that Madelon found on clearance for less than [...]
An Afternoon with April
We are getting pretty close to the end of our Doll of the Day series so I am skipping it today, but instead, how about an afternoon with April – MyAG #57? Remember the Fairy Garden I started a few weeks ago? For Mother’s Day I got the perfect Fairy Door for it. April hasn’t [...]
Spring Days by Noelle
Enjoy a few pretty spring photos from Noelle – also known on Instagram as Marshall Nature. *** “Spring Days” My newest doll Erin and I found some beautiful spring scenery and I took some pictures that I wanted to share with the Doll Diaries Community! Erin posing for the camera!! One of my favourites~ This [...]
Saige’s Sparkle Dress – Who Wears It Best?
When I first saw Saige’s Sparkle Dress I liked everything about it except the color. I just didn’t think that bright pink was the best color for Saige. They could have made this dress in deep purple, teal, emerald green, or even a mint green and it would have been stunning on Saige, but pink… [...]
Doll of the Day – Carpatina Erin
Sorry for getting tonight’s Doll of the Day post up so late – it’s been “one of those days!” Today’s spotlight is on Erin. She is the first Carpatina doll I bought and is the one that really made me a big Carpatina fan. She has such a calm but pleasant expression on her face [...]
More Doll History – Sasha, Gotz, Fanouche
It’s time for another doll history lesson from Diana! *** So what is Fanouche you ask? I will tell you but first a little history… In 1965 an English doll named Sasha was created by a Swiss artist called Sasha Morgenthaler. The English made Sasha Dolls were produced at Stockport, Cheshire by John and Sara [...]
Doll Craft- Make a Doll Sized Beach Bag
This little beach bag is sure to be a fun summertime scene doll accessory. I hope you noticed I said summertime scene because do you know what’s awesome about doll play? Any day can be summer or winter or fall! Summer is fast approaching where I live but if you find yourself in a different [...]
Doll of the Day – American Girl of the Year 2007 Nicki
While American Girl Nicki came out in 2007 and I remember reading her books aloud to Natalie when she was about 6 or 7, we did not add Nicki to our doll family until 2011 when she and Kailey were given to us by one of Megan’s friends who had outgrown them and was moving. [...]
