28. April 2016
Tomi Jane's beautiful dress, on her own Little Darling... Earlier this year, I was thrilled to get two sets of Tomi's Colorways dresses at what I thought were very reasonable costs. I wasn't in the market for more. But when I saw this dress of perfection on eBay, and saw its starting bid, I couldn't resist going for it! In the end I didn't win.... Which means maybe I can get a few sandals for my girls this year. But is this going to happen every time a Tomi Jane dress becomes available for the...
27. April 2016
Asa can hear the boys coming, their squeaky runners and leather boots noisy on the marbled floors. She can hear them tussling and laughing on their way. But when they enter her room a hush falls...
24. April 2016
Jester Jim! A Czech Marionette made entirely of linden wood... Jester Jim arrived a while ago and has been hanging out with Don Quixote. JJ has advice for all of us passing by their hanging rod. (As a marionette JJ and his companion Don Quixote hang suspended, even when they, ummm, sleep.) There is no topic that JJ won't expound upon. He has words of wisdom about everything. From his philosophy of life to world politics (that the dolls are watching), from how long bread should rise, to how...
23. April 2016
Chris is busy today. The boys are expected soon at Asa's Open House! But first Chris accompanied Will to the Bridge to meet his online friend Conner, who now resides in Dolltown. Now he is keeping his brother Douglas company while Douglas waits for Chantal. Chantal is Douglas's favorite friend in Dolltown (besides his bro, of course).
23. April 2016
Conner is feeling a little shy, meeting Will for the first time... In a way they already know each other because they have been emailing and texting for months. They have sent each other photos, shared their hobbies, and talked about how much they would like to have a pet dog... But still, they both hope they will like each other in person!
20. April 2016
This is Asa's Room at Dolltown Abbey, where the Iples live. The Iplehouse BJD's like living on the big estate across the meadow from Dolltown. It gives them both privacy and perspective. The Juniors are on patrol while Asa hosts her Open House, keeping an eye on the perimeter, making sure Dolltown is safe. Lee is on hand to take over the Open House for Asa while she rests. In case any dollies show up. But what WE know is the boys have been held up at the bridge....
20. April 2016
Asa invites Kasma the Clown to stay awhile. The Little Darlings are coming to her Open House. And first up are the first girls, the originals, who were the last to arrive, just days ago...
18. April 2016
Asa meets a newcomer to Dolltown, Kasma the Clown. We found him recently at the Bailey House, a place that sells things no one else wants. How could anyone not want this adorable guy! We do! Kasma is still wearing his hangtag, which is where he gets his name. Apparently the Kasma Collection has been a leading supplier of hand-made collectors dolls for years, and our clown looks like he has been around for years. So we are letting him keep his hangtag on. He's so used to it! Kasma is just...
16. April 2016
What!? Asa has invited, not only our reporter Miley, but ALL the Dolltown dolls. Does she understand what she is in for? Actually yes. She worked it out with the Juniors here, and with Lee and business partner, redheaded Arlen. They know the numbers and have worked out a schedule!! (We do say we have 100 dolls here, although that number fluctuates.) It will take more than one day, they figure... Tell me about it. I am the photographer. Phew! And Miley, who was first, and came the day before the...
13. April 2016
That's Miley, here on the right (with her cat). She's our Dollygood.News reporter (sign up for our weekly newsletter!) She is reporting on her surprising visit with Asa... It happened! Asa invited us to her Room at Dolltown Abbey! It's very beautiful, with a round window. I sat with Asa for the afternoon and we shared stories of our previous lives. Asa shared stories of her childhood... With us dolls, our "childhood" is subjective, isn't it? Some of us are made to stay babies, some of us look...
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