What are neck strings and why do we want them? From 1986 to 2016 American Girl dolls had neck strings to keep the head attached to the body. The single cord goes in one side and out the other in a sewn loop on the cloth body and can be cinched tight around the … Continue reading Replacing Neck Strings Tutorial
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Julie’s Room
Ready to get your groove on? Julie and Ivy now have their own far out space in the dollhouse! I hope you dig this 70's room! 😉 Normally when talking about a doll or collection, I tell you how she's my favorite and how much I love the collection.... not this time. 😂 I … Continue reading Julie’s Room
Meet Almanzo Wilder
Meet Almanzo Wilder! As a hobby, I customize American Girl dolls into people from history or characters from books. In the post Meet Laura Ingalls, I introduced you to the first doll I customized. As an avid watcher of the TV series Little House on the Prairie and a tourist to many Laura sites, … Continue reading Meet Almanzo Wilder
Doll Eye Removal and Replacement Tutorial
Let's talk about eyeballs! Eye replacement can be very scary if you have never done it before. I was really nervous my first time and I've messed up some eyeballs along the way but now it's a common occurrence here at Dandridge House. Today I will share my mistakes and what I've learned. Some … Continue reading Doll Eye Removal and Replacement Tutorial
Kirsten’s Starter Collection
Kirsten Larson was released in 1986 with her darling prairie collection by Pleasant Company. Each of the historical characters had a six-book story and a doll-sized collection with accurate replicas. Kirsten's Swedish heritage shines throughout her pieces but especially in her Christmas story. Pleasant Company sold the accessory items as individual pieces or sets … Continue reading Kirsten’s Starter Collection
Addy’s Bedroom
Addy's house is DONE! It has taken me years to acquire Addy's original Pleasant Company collection and I created this doll house because I wanted to display it prominently. The bedroom was one of the first rooms I began creating but because of lots of indecision I am just now revealing it! This room … Continue reading Addy’s Bedroom
Addy’s Shortbread
In Addy's day many people couldn't read so recipes weren't always something written down but passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. This shortbread recipe is something Mama would have taught Addy to make and Addy would have passed it to her daughter. Cookbooks in the 1860's aren't like our modern … Continue reading Addy’s Shortbread
What’s Coming in 2020
Last year I started the tradition of looking back at Dandridge House Doll’s achievements and discussing my hopes of what the new year will have in store. At this time last year, I had big plans to reveal a new dollhouse room every month and post faithfully every week. Well that didn’t happen! 😂 So … Continue reading What’s Coming in 2020
Doll House Christmas 2019
Each year I decorate the doll rooms for Christmas, and each Christmas there are a few new rooms to decorate that have been completed that year. As I get out the decorations and buy new ones, I try different things here and there. This post is just a collection of pictures of what the … Continue reading Doll House Christmas 2019
Christmas in Mrs. Ford’s Dress Shop
Welcome to Mrs. Ford's Dress Shop! It's ready for Christmas shoppers! Wouldn't you love to bustle into this little shop and order a new dress for a Christmas ball? Flip through the pages of Godey's Lady's Book and choose the perfect style and fabric? Oh what fun that would be! To see the original … Continue reading Christmas in Mrs. Ford’s Dress Shop