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
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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
Christmas Giveaway Winner
It's time to announce the winners of the Christmas giveaway! The two winners will each receive one American Girl Stocking, one Purple Jumper Outfit (includes Jumper, Shirt & Headband), one American Girl Place T-Shirt and a one Pink Star Shirt. Once all entries were in, I used a random number generator to pick the winners. … Continue reading Christmas Giveaway Winner
Christmas in Maryellen’s Diner
The Seaside Diner is ready for Christmas! Come on in, order an eggnog shake and enjoy the festive decorations! For room dimensions or more pictures please visit the original post, Maryellen’s 1950s Diner. This room started with a tree. Since aluminum Christmas trees made their debut in 1955, the diner just had to have … Continue reading Christmas in Maryellen’s Diner
Christmas Giveaway
It's time for a Christmas giveaway! I want to send 2 of my subscribers a stuffed stocking! The stockings are American Girl brand and will be stuffed with American Girl items for your doll. It's easy to enter! Just comment below your first name and one word that makes you think of Christmas. (Example: … Continue reading Christmas Giveaway
Ella’s Room: Christmas Edition
If there's anything I love more than decorating dollhouses, it's decorating them for Christmas! I'm excited to show off this sparkly room so let's get started! Ella is more of a girly girl than Emma so she needed a lot more glitz. Ella's room definitely had to start with a pink tinsel tree! If … Continue reading Ella’s Room: Christmas Edition
Kevin Goes Home… Alone
My all time favorite Christmas movie has been and always will be Home Alone. I love the setting, the characters, the music but most of all the Georgian-style Colonial house. The Home Alone house has been my dream home all my life. I adore the way it oozes a classic, idyllic Christmas in a … Continue reading Kevin Goes Home… Alone
Felicity’s Almond Tarts
Need a recipe for tea time? Felicity attended lessons at her teacher Miss Manderly's home. She was taught sewing, handwriting and most importantly patience. Felicity also learned how to properly serve and take tea. Miss Manderly served a variety of treats to her young pupils but Queen Cakes and Almond Tarts were Felicity's favorites. The recipe calls … Continue reading Felicity’s Almond Tarts