Barbie Cataloging Continues 64-68

The Butterfly Art Collection contains 5 dolls.  I only have 3 but am considering the other 2.  These dolls stirred a little controversy because of the tatoos.  I guess they thought every little girl (or boy) will run out and get a tat....silly stuff.  The Barbie in this group is stunning, one of my favorite dolls, and Kira is one of the prettiest Kiras out there.  And the Ken has hair!

1998 Butterfly Art Barbie #20359

NOTE:  The was a KB version of this doll issued in 2000 but the hair is not crimped and she has a somewhat longer denim skirt.

1998 Butterfly Art Kira #20362

1998 Butterfly Art Ken #22995

There are 4 dolls in the next grouping, Pretty in Plaid.  The blonde, brunette and redhead all have the Mackie facemold and the AA is the Nichelle facemold.  I love the Mackie and Nichelle molds and may pickup the other 2 dolls someday.

1998 Pretty in Plaid #20667

1998 Pretty in Plain #20668

We are beginning to open up here in Florida, it feels so good to get out and interact with people even with masks and social distancing!  Hope everyone is healthy and safe.

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Family Springtime Outfits

Back in the late 50's/early 60's matching family outfits was very popular.

Why you might ask?  Who knows but it can be kinda cute especially for special occasions.

Hmmmmm!  Watch that right hand, buddy!

Here is my take on matching outfits for Barbie, Ken and twin Skippers.

I think they are all ready for a Memorial Day picnic!

In their own backyard, of course!

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Saying Good-bye To an Old Friend and Welcoming a New One

Back on March 24th, we had to help our 10 year old Rottweiler, Louie, over the Rainbow Bridge.  

We thought we had 6 weeks more with him but his kidney disease progressed rapidly and he also developed several tumors.  It was hard but it was time to let him go.

It was very hard being without him during our 'stay at home' order, the house was very empty with just The Husband and me.  I wasn't sure if I wanted another Rottie (we have had 7), we are getting older and they are big dogs!  After about a month we started casually looking at dogs, me mixed breed midsize and The Husband rescue Rotties.  He found a boy about 2yrs about an hours drive.  We spoke with the woman that runs the rescue and asked her to send a video of the dog interacting with the staff.  She said she would the next day.  We never heard from her again.

In the meantime, I came across a rescue 3hrs away with a 3yr old girl that looked just like our last female, Lily, who passed 8 yrs ago.  She looked so sweet and I was smitten.  We contacted them and got approved to come out the next day.  So off we went.......and we fell in love with Bree.

Our Briana Rose!

She is sweet, calm, gentle and very smart.  We couldn't ask for a better dog.

She is very relaxed and settling in nicely.

I don't usually stray from dolls on this site, but I had to say goodbye to Louie and welcome home Briana Rose!

Barbie Catalog Collection 60-63

Nothing fancy about this grouping but some nice dolls.

1987 Perfume Giving Ken AA #4555

Billy Dee Williams in plastic!  He is very handsome and popular with the ladies. Love the mustache!

1991 Ski Fun Midge  #7513

I was so glad they brought back Midge in the 90's.  I would have loved to have seen a MOD Midge.

1991 Marine Corp. Ken AA #5352

I wanted a man in uniform for one of the dioramas.

1992 Army Barbie AA #5618

If you're going to have a man in uniform you need a woman in uniform too.  

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Barbie Collection Catalog Project 55-59

And the project continues.......

1993 Cool & Crimp Kevin #11549

Skipper has had 3 named boyfriends over the years, Ricky, Scott and Kevin.  Kevin is the only one I have but I would like to add the other two if I can find at a good price, especially Scott because he has quite the head of hair!  

I think Kevin had the most incarnations, 6 to be exact, all issued between 1990 and 1994.  Finding or making clothes for him is an issue but he can wear some of the current Ken outfits except for the shoes.

1995 Great Date Ken #14837

Yes, another Ken with hair, lovely rooted hair.  He does need a trip to the salon.....maybe once they open up again.

1996 Splash n' Color Ken #16170

This Ken is from a beach line that Mattel liked to issue almost every year.  I got him because I needed a mate for one of the ladies to use in a diorama that I haven't gotten around to doing yet.

He's not a bad looking guy.  His hair is suppose to change colors with water (hot/cold) but I haven't tried it.

1997 Dinner Date Barbie #19037

Cute little redhead.  Love her hairdo, reminds me of the American Girl, only poufier.

She is the mate to Splash n' Color Ken, or will be once I start that diorama.

1997 Pearl Beach Teen Skipper #19223

Another doll from the yearly beach series issued by Mattel.  She really is very beautiful. Not sure where she will fit in as far as dioramas go but I'll find a spot for her.

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