Getting a Jump on the 4th of July

 Trisha and Daryl are ready for the

4th of July.

Cooling off in the garden courtyard.

What says 4th of July more than grilled hot dogs and

Daryl is an expert griller.

Trisha and Spot have found a shady spot to 

relax in.

Birthday Gift

 I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays!

My birthday was January 27th and my sister, Aprelle, sent me the prettiest outfit for my Barbie.  She purchased it from a woman in her town (northern Wisconsin) who makes them.

It fits her perfectly and she was in need of a coat as it has been pretty chilly here in NE Florida!

Stay warm, everyone!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas......

 

Ken seems to be having a little trouble with the tree lights.

Someome is going to have a very merry Christmas.

Wishing everyone all the timeless treasures of

Christmas......

the warmth of home, the love of family

and

the company of good friends.

Merry Christmas 

and 

Happy New Year!

Chris

Haunted Courtyard

Elise and Roxanne are getting in the Halloween spirit!

Roxanne looks quite fetching in this kitty outfit.....meow!

Elise chose a more subdued dress but still looks beautiful!

Happy Halloween!

Thanks for stopping by..........

Happy Valentine's Day

 

Christmas Eve Around Our House

 I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  This year has certainly been trying times for everyone, this blog has kept me sane.  May we all have health and happiness in 2021!

Ken and Allen went overboard with the ugly Christmas sweaters!

Looks like Skipper and Skooter got everything they wanted for Christmas!

My 5 Holiday dolls, so pretty and festive!

As always, thank you so much for stopping by, I enjoy being able to share my collection with everyone.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Chris 

Happy Independence Day

Trish and Daryl wish everyone here in the USA

a very happy and safe 

4th of July

Happy St. Patty's Day

Trish and Daryl would like to wish everyone

a 

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY

Hope everyone is staying safe today!

Belated Happy New Year 2020

Lisa and Yvonne are late in wishing all their friends a Happy New Year.  The ladies were too busy posing in their cute New Years outfits.......

They found these festive little Sparkle Girl outfits at their local Walmart.  They love Sparkle Girl outfits.  They are cute and cheap, so they can keep up with the latest fashions.

Lisa's dress is made of tiny little thin colorful hanging plastic tags (just on the front).  It really is cute!

Yvonne's gold lame' skirt has a little ruffle on the front simulating a wrap skirt.  Her teal sequined midriff top also sports a ruffle along the hem. Super cute!

Lisa and Yvonne (and me, too!) wish you all a safe, healthy and happy

New Year!

The Day after Christmas introducing SunSet Malibu Christie # 7745

I hope everyone enjoyed there Christmas or Weds., December 25th (if you do not celebrate).  I enjoyed my day with The Husband and our dog, Louie.

The Husband is a great shopper and got me everything I asked for this year.  I will give you  the doll related highlights!

As the blog title indicates, tops on my list this year was a Malibu Christie.

I found this nearly mint out of box Malibu Christie on ebay and put it on my wish list.  Was so glad The Husband was able to get her for me.  She will need a wipe down but is perfect!

This doll was produced from 1973-1977.  The first issue wore an orange bathing suit so I am thinking about 1974 on this doll.

She has black painted sideburns which not all the dolls had.

As you can see she is still sporting her sunglasses, they are still factory attached to her head!  She will be a welcome friend for my Malibu Barbie, PJ, Francie and Skipper dolls.

I got 2 vintage Francie and 2 vintage Skipper outfits also.  I will detail them later in their own blog posts.

Play food, a doll can't have too much play food!

I like to keep a well stocked pantry, you never know what these dolls will want for supper.  I had to laugh though at the 3 center cans - fishes, baked beans and sausages!  I don't want to be around when Barbie makes that meal!

Fruits, veggies and soda!  I will need to get out the colored Sharpies and paint and do a little touch up on these items to make them a little more realistic.  But at least Barbie is expanding her diet from fishes, baked beans and sausages!

Dinnerware, you can't have a dinner without it.  I think the pots and pans are going to need a full blown spray paint!  I love the goblets and champagne glasses.

They have some nice raised detailing on them that make them look somewhat elegant.

I got a few other non-related doll items also so all in all it was a great Christmas.  I hope everyone had a great holiday and got all their wishes too!

Thanks for stopping by......

Christmas Outfits 2019 Part 1

I try to make a few Christmas outfits for the
ladies and gents every year.  I started early
this year, before Thanksgiving so I would be
sure to get something finished.

Barbie (left) is my original doll.  She is wearing
a 2pc skirt and top.  I love the candy cane stripe
fabric.  Midge is ringing in the holiday with the
cutest candy cane print top and bright red stovepipe
pants.  Barbie (right) is wearing a dress I made a
few years ago but love the retro vibe of the skirt
print.

Francie is my original doll.  She looks adorable
in this bell sleeved top, red pants and bright green
booties.  Since there are few patterns for Francie
I made the top pattern from a dress pattern.

The two Skippers on the left are wearing outfits
made a few years ago.  The blonde is wearing a
2pc outfit and the brunette is wearing a dress. 
Redhead Skipper is my original doll.  She is wearing
a dress with the cutest snowman fabric on the
skirt.  Skooter is looking festive in her candy
cane striped top and red pants.

Interesting note here, the 3 dress/skirt outfits are
made from the same pattern. The pattern is very
versatile and when made as 2pcs can really
stretch a girls' wardrobe when mixed and matched.

I am working on finishing up a few more......
hopefully before the holiday.

Thanks for stopping by......

Deboxing Day - 2019 Holiday Barbie # FXF02 085912

It's the most wonderful time of year! Today we
are deboxing the 2019 Holiday Barbie!

I chose the AA Barbie version this year as I just thought
she was so pretty.  I am a sucker for a ponytail and this
one is a little different, off center with a cascade of curls
falling over her bare shoulder.  It balances out the big
bow at the back of her other shoulder.

But I am not a fan of the drawn on wispy hair tendrils
around the hairline.  It just doesn't look good to me and
was totally unnecessary.

The gown is really pretty this year and the
fabric has a decent feel to it, not too stiff as
it is sometimes.  I like the play on a candy
cane but I would really LOVE to see a green
dress!

I don't buy the Holiday Barbies every year,
just the ones I like.  And I think this one is
a nice addition to my small collection.  I will
have to get them all together for a group
photo.

Thanks for stopping .........

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful

Thanksgiving!

Maskerade Party Barbie # 56284 2002

I decided I needed a Halloween themed
Barbie in my collection.  I liked the outfit
on this one...the fake fur and little kitty
ears are adorable.  Guess I should have
posted it before Halloween...ooops!

She will be freed from her box eventually!

Thanks for stopping by......

Christmas in Paris

Taryn and Natalya are in Paris visiting
their friends Gabrielle and Simone for the
holidays.  The Muses are enjoying pizza
and hot dogs while decorating and wrapping
presents.

Hope your holiday season is merry and bright!

Happy Independence Day

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Happy Belated Holidays

I can't believe I missed them all...I hope everyone
enjoyed theirs.

Steve, Lydia, Trish and Daryl celebrated the holidays
Florida style.  I made the ladies dresses but got the
guys' outfits on eBay.

I got a few Barbie related items for Christmas but this
is a gift I bought for myself.

Continental Holiday Silkstone Barbie Giftset.
The Silkstone Barbies are not my favorite
dolls, but I really wanted one to round out
my collection.  I think she is very sophisticated
and love the outfit.

She hasn't been released
from her box yet because my birthday is
next week.....and if she plays her cards right
she may have a gentleman friend to make
her continental holiday that much more intriguing!

I have been very busy at work and just beat
when I get home so doll time has suffered.  But
there are some things in the works...a Valentine
vignette, 2 new dolls and major work on Gabrielle's
Paris apartment.

It's slow going but hopefully it won't be another
2 months!

Having a MOD Halloween

Wendy, Jodi and Penny (my Standard Barbies)
are here to wish you a very.......
MOD Halloween!

Dresses were made using my original vintage
patterns before.

Happy Halloween!