A Look Back with Linda and her Real 50s Doll

by Char | Jul 18, 2014 | 22 comments

One of the most special things about Doll Diaries – in my opinion – is how dolls and the love of dolls transcends age! The members of the Doll Diaries community range from elementary school age all the way up to Grandmothers and everyone in between –...

Throwback Thursday – Mini Edition

by Char | Jun 19, 2014 | 22 comments

Since we are having so much fun with the mini dolls this week, it is the perfect opportunity to take a look at some retired mini dolls! From Kristen L.– These are the 25th Anniversary American Girl Mini Dolls. Each month introduced a new mini doll. I have...

More Beautiful Vintage Dolls

by Char | Jun 14, 2014 | 30 comments

Good morning everyone!! We are heading out for two more performances of The Little Mermaid in a little while – Natalie and her cast mates are putting on a pretty amazing show – but first, I promised you more vintage doll photos sent in by our readers. This...

Throwback Thursday – Vintage Doll Extravaganza Part 1

by Char | Jun 12, 2014 | 36 comments

OH you are in for a treat!!!! I got so many entries for this week’s Throwback Thursday that I am going to spread the post out over two days. These beauties are just so amazing – you really have to appreciate each of them separately. From Grammys3Girls...

Vintage Dolls: A Look Back at Ideal’s Crissy

by Char | May 13, 2013 | 27 comments

Long-time reader and contributor, Sharry, has some pretty neat vintage dolls in her collection. She has put together a great look back at Ideal’s Crissy doll, made by the Ideal Toy Company in 1969 *** Hello Doll Diaries readers! As most of you know, I love...

Reader Needs Help with Vintage Dolls Identification

by Char | May 14, 2012 | 14 comments

I received an email from Linda last week with 3 photos of vintage dolls she had recently purchased but needs help identifying. I’m sure as a group we can help her figure out who some of these beauties are. Photo # 1 – four dolls. Photo #2 – four...