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Horses for dolls: Finding the right size horse for your 1/6 and 1/4 scale dolls

After spending a year absolutely obsessed with getting the right dog for each of my dolls (every doll *must* have a dog, according to my rules :)), I find that I have a new obsession; horses! Unfortunately, for reasons I… Continue Reading →

A wardrobe for Lily: Modest clothing for a Barbie doll

Dressing my oldest doll is no simple task – it’s hard to find modest Barbie clothing for an elderly lady. I don’t mean for Lily to be a stereotypical frumpy old lady (whatever that means), but I also don’t feel… Continue Reading →

December 2, 2016

On still playing with dolls

Browsing for Barbie accessories at Toys R Us, I am reminded that the average Barbie enthusiast is roughly 56 years younger than me. I’m forever waiting for them to take their tiny hands off of Barbie’s bike or her puppy… Continue Reading →

October 3, 2016

Fashion dolls just want to have fun

It seems like Barbie should be having more fun. She’s got mountains of stuff – accessories, vehicles, and-oh-that-closet. But, it all feels a little empty. Take these photos of Barbie in Paris, for example. View this post on Instagram A… Continue Reading →

September 9, 2016

Big adventures in a small world

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Horses for dolls: Finding the right size horse for your 1/6 and 1/4 scale dolls

A wardrobe for Lily: Modest clothing for a Barbie doll

On still playing with dolls

Fashion dolls just want to have fun