I had really wanted to get up to the American Girl store at Tyson’s Corner (Washington DC) this weekend, but right on the heels of finishing one huge project – the 100 Days of Doll Play – I decided to start another huge project – repainting the whole first floor of our house. What was I thinking??? Anyhow, Madelon was able to get to the DC store this week and has some photos and interesting insight to share as well.
Although we didn’t have reservations, the store had an opening and we had a delicious salmon lunch. American Girl had fun cards to embroider. On the back it says that Caroline embroidered a secret map to help her Father escape after he was captured by the British. The fireworks represent the patriotism during the war of 1812.
There was an American Girl historical scavenger hunt you could do and they were giving out this Caroline poster as well.
One of the Caroline displays at the American Girl Washington DC store.
This is a close up of Caroline’s embroidered map.
Close up of her food basket.
A great view of her skiff and the food basket.
Caroline’s Birthday Party table setting. Oh, yes, I love this set!
Ooh, a little glimpse of Caroline’s cat, Inkpot, in her Birthday Dress display. It looks like there may be a drawer that pulls out on her table – very smart!!
Thanks so much to Madelon for sending these photos in! I can’t wait to get to the store to see all these goodies up close myself!
1stie,really feeling happy to be firstie
Secondie! I can’t wait to go to the store, too!
Thirdie! I just discovered that Maplelea has released a doll line called Maplelea Friends. They are like just like you dolls!
Cool! I wish I could go!
Hey Char,
I recieved my Mckenna in the mail yesterday, do you want me to send pics?
Nice find Erin! I will look into them and do a post on them.
Sure!
I hope I can go to the Dallas one soon!
wait so they alerady did the raffle for caroline
nevermind
Thank you Char!
I like how her food is unclumped.
I recommend reading Caroline’s books. They’re very well-written and it’s a great series so far!
Kaylee – we have started her meet book – I like it so far. I have to read it when Natalie puts it down.
when i get my second doll caroline eek i will make her modern
I like her in the past, but I like modernizing everyone. Especially since I can’t get Sam and Nellie’s collection anymore, everyone is contemporary now
I got Caroline yesterday!
awesome!!!
I love it!
Me too, Char! My sister grabbed it before me and started to read it; I was like, “When are you going to be done!” But I finished her whole series in one day, LOL.
I live in Ireland and i have 4 dolls and are getting 2 more yay !!!!!
Ireland – one of my favorite places on earth! My grandmother lives near Cork and I love visiting.
i enterd at barnes and nobel to win her
go to your local barnes and nobel and they will raffle her off
there is one doll per store
Char your blog is the only way I can hear news about dolls. my mum even loves your website!
That is so awesome to hear! I love that we have readers from all over the world.