Sunday, January 4, 2015

Out takes in AG Land


Well a year ago I made my first custom AG doll for my son who was 4.. I had a friend sell me a very TLC doll and I rewigged her to be a boy.. Here is a video and some pictures of Lil Will.











Saturday, January 3, 2015

Check out the American Girl Giveaway!!


http://www.americangirlideas.com/american-girl-grace-thomas-giveaway/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

HUGE AMERICAN GIRL DOLL HOUSE!

My kids favorite blogger and I accidentally happened upon a recent vlog.





Thursday, January 1, 2015

Girl of the Year 2015 ~ Grace


We aren't at the release this year (maybe next) but I woke up and looked at American Girl to look at the collection. I already had seen sneak peaks well before yesterday but I wanted to take a double look and I noticed a lot of comments about the price of the bakery, having two accessory sets, prices and the usual comments I see a lot this time of year.

Encase you haven't seen here is the picture of the new Grace...


I personally think she is adorable. I always love freckles and the people were getting tired of blonde GOTY (Saige was a red head?) I think she looks similar to two of my favorite other GOTY's Lindsey and Chrissa. I am not overly impressed with her meet its cute but nothing special. Grace's story is that she is a girl with an entrepreneurial spirit and she goes to visit France and at some point she opens up her own bakery. If you go to France do you really wear a Paris tee shirt? I love the consistent theme of bows and Tiffany blue. I noticed some changes apparently Isabelle's collection of buying separates didn't work or they just did that for Isabelle with the mix and match outfits. Also I am sad they did away with the Starter Collections. With the two accessory sets I wish they would let you choose with the doll which one you want. I think that would have been cool. There are plenty of matching girl outfits to match Grace as well. I am excited about this collection and this story! How about you? 

sorry for the blurry picture this is the traveling coat

The $500 Bakery. I don't complain about prices much. This is one of the most expensive items American Girl has made if not the most expensive. I have heard from my source its as big as Lanie's camper but since I haven't seen either I have no idea ha! It has over 60 accessories and if you've ever priced the food sets from American Girl you know why the price is $500 plus knowing American Girl the quality isn't cheap and cheesy.

Her adorable travel set.
There is the saying you can't please everyone in one day and today isn't your day.. I am a little perplexed on why the Bistro only has one chair.

I love they are giving money to charity or rather we are haha :) 
Apron dress...

Mixer set (how adorable!)

Her dog I think her name is Bon Bon I need to double check on that!

The France Accessory set

Opening Night dress.
Beautiful bakery cart

This is probably my favorite outfit of her collection. I might have to have it for Valentines Day *hint hint* So cute even though it doesn't have the Tiffany blue.


There are many more items on the website...







Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Show off thread


Every month Skylar and or I come up with a display for the dolls that goes right by my front door. We've done it for a full year changing it out once a month now...
Here is a look back...
December 2014

December 2014

December 2014

December 2014

December 2014

December 2014

December 2014

December 2013

Cecile Jan/Feb 2014

Cecile and Addy ready for Valentines Day and displayed for African American History month

St Patty's Day and Marie-Grace's birthday.. Marcy 2014

Happy Birthday Addy and Felicity... and Happy Easter!

Molly and Felicity ready for Easter (and their birthdays!)

October 2014

Samantha and Kit have a birthday in May!

Everything was beachy for Molly and Lily in June

In August Ruthie joined our family and I dressed her in Little Orphan Annie dress I got for her because that was popular back in the 30's when Ruthie was around.. I even got her a small Annie doll of her own :) oh and its her birthday.


Back to school for the kids look a like dolls :)

Happy Birthday Kaya in July 

The dolls are dressed for Skylar's 12th birthday party which was a skating 80's party! 

Saige and Nellie are ready for Halloween.. Trick or treat!

Kaya and Kirsten are ready for a Thanksgiving dinner :)
Our newest display I will add to it and tweak a little bit January 2015
and the most recent group picture
Samantha (NRFB), Isabelle, Saige, McKenna, Lindsey, Custom Lil Will, Custom Marie Grace, Custom Carlo, JLY #22 we call Taylor, JLY #24 we call Lily, JLY #13 we call Charlie, JLY #7 we call Matilda, Kaya, Kirsten, Felicity, Marie-Grace, Cecile, Molly, Emily, Ivy, Ruthie, Kit, Nellie, Samantha and the three bitty twins we call Autumn, Summer, and Cole. Numerous pets (Chocolate is missing) and numerous Mini dolls.