Sweater Gifts

My neighbor and cohort in all things Barbie,
Carol, is a very good knitter. I am lucky to be
her friend because she gave me 3 lovely sweaters
for the ladies for Christmas!

Vivian is wearing a beautiful off-white cardigan

with turquoise trim and buttons.  She has paired 

this sweater with her 50 year old pants and shoes

from 1965's 'Photo Fashion' #1648.  I can barely fit

into last years pants let alone a pair from 50 years 

ago.......you go girl!

Vivian is wearing a pale pink wrap sweater

coat.  She has paired it with bubblegum

pink slim pants and a black long sleeve

turtleneck blouse, both made by me.

She looks cozy for an afternoon of shopping.

 

Looks like we may have a budding new 

romance here.  Phoebe and Brad are 

stepping out for a dinner date.  Oh, look

he brought her cardboard candy!

Phoebe is wearing a peach colored cardigan

with off white trim.  She has paired is with a

strapless dress made my me.

Brad is wearing a Christmas gift, Fashion Ave.,

'Sweet Talker' # 25752.  They didn't think to 

include a shirt with this outfit so I stole one

from another.  I do love the cheesy naugahide

car coat, reminds me of the one my Dad wore!

They make a cute couple, we'll have to wait and

see how this first date goes.

Skipper Fashion Avenue 'Spring Break' #25753

Cassandra is modeling the outfit she
received for Christmas.  The strapless
dress is cute and fits nice.

I like addition of the short jean jacket
for cool spring nights.  Now that bag,
I need that bag, love the trapezoid
shape!

Cassie is going to be breakin' hearts
this spring break.

Meet 'Sweet Tea Barbie' Gabrielle Ferrand

This could be my new favorite doll!  I
just love her.  I really like her outfit,
very simply but polished.

She is articulated, which is a plus but
her seated pose is a little unladylike. I
think her lower leg is too long so a
custom chair might be in order.

She comes with a scone and cute teacup
and saucer.

 

She has a delicate and serene beauty
about her, very French to me.

 

 I think she will be so much fun
to dress and pose.

Some of the other ladies may be jealous
for a while.

I Was Good This Year!

Santa thought I was a good girl this year
and gave me some very nice presents!

Some arm candy for the ladies.  Great
Date Ken, aka Edward and Movie Date
Ken, aka Andrew.  My collection of
Kens with rooted hair grows!

Of course the guys need proper attire to take the
ladies out!

Some furniture and accessories for future dioramas.
They will need a coat of paint though!

Trying to expand Francie and Skipper's wardrobes.
The Francie 'Gad About' outfit is a reproduction. 
The groovy pink polyester pants suit is for Francie/
Becky.  Not sure if it is a reproduction or vintage, will
need to do some research.  The Skipper 'Town Togs'
is vintage, only missing the belt! The Skipper
Fashion Avenue is super cute, love the little jeans
jacket.

Saw this doll and had to put her on my
list.....she is so cute and different from
past Barbies, very Poppy Parker.  Trying
to decide on her name.....it will come to me.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Christmas 2015

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

My Little Helpers

Started to put up the tree today and some
of my "boys" showed up to lend a .....uh,
hand so to speak......

John Pope, Chuck and Tobias discuss
where the tree should go.

Let's get this tree outta here.

All together now men!

Heave ho!

Oops, man down!

Uh oh, something has caught their attention.

Hey, where'd they go?

Oh no......the Model Muses...Roxanne
Benevento, Charmayne Scot and
Gwendolyn!

Well, hellooooo ladies!

John Pope and Chuck try to impress them with their
large Christmas balls.

John Pope takes out Chuck with his ball.

Tobias gets all the ladies to himself.

Meanwhile, John Pope and Chuck duke
it out.

Chuck KO's John Pope and claims his hat in victory.

Alright gentlemen, back to work.

Finally, we reach the tree summit.

Okay guys help me out here, check the lights.

It took double the time to get the tree up with these
guys help.......never send a doll to do a woman's job!

Meet the New Guy: Marine Corp Ken #5352 1991

Honestly I don't know what my problem is
lately.....I was suppose to have this up on
Weds., for Veteran's Day.

Meet Captain Derrick Montgomery, U.S.M.C.

Derrick is an old friend of Steve Lundin's.
They met in high school and attended the
same college and were even roomies.  After
graduation, Derrick joined the Marines and
entered OCS.

He has recently returned from deployment
and since he doesn't know anyone Lydia
fixed him up with Sabine for the Veteran's
Ball.

Sabine is wearing Fashion Avenue #14980.

They look very nice together but this is

a first date......not sure if it is going

anywhere.

A belated salute to all our veterans, thank

you for your service and sacrifice.