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
Author: DandridgeHouseDolls
A Personal Note
Hello doll friends, I have missed you! I know it has been very quiet here on the blog for the last couple of months. One thing that I haven't shared before is that I have Chronic Lyme Disease. This often gets in the way of my plans and completely hijacks my time when I'd … Continue reading A Personal Note
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
Addy’s Starter Collection
Addy Walker was released by Pleasant Company in 1993. She has a beautiful yet simple collection. Each historical character had a six-book story and a doll-sized collection with accurate replicas. Since Addy’s story is set in the 1860’s and revolves around her being a runaway slave, her pieces are modest, sweet and oh so … Continue reading Addy’s Starter Collection
New Blog Category & Doll House Room Tours on YouTube
The doll house rooms are now on YouTube! At the beginning of the year, I started a YouTube channel with the intention of posting tours of my doll house rooms. I did an un-boxing of Blaire’s Family Restaurant but didn't get the room tours done this spring. Doll room remodeling got in the way, but now they're … Continue reading New Blog Category & Doll House Room Tours on YouTube
Ella’s Bedroom
Welcome to Ella’s bedroom! Last summer my husband and I started a five-room doll house for the Truly Me dolls of my collection. I feel like it has taken forever to finish the top floor of the modern doll house but at last it's done! In my post American Girl Place Chicago I introduced you … Continue reading Ella’s Bedroom
Restoring Doll Hair Tutorial
Let's get our glam on! Nothing makes a doll look worse than bad hair! I see dolls that aren't in bad shape but their hair makes you cringe. As I have already shared with you, I love to fix up abused dolls and restore them to their former glory. Because of this, I have … Continue reading Restoring Doll Hair Tutorial
MCM Sale 2019
I had so much fun this year at the 2019 MCM Sale! If you don’t know what the MCM Sale is, visit last years post for details. MCM Benefit ~ American Girl Doll Sale. Now let’s get to it! This year the sale was held on July 20th and 21st. It was miserably HOT! My tickets were … Continue reading MCM Sale 2019
Lunch With Almanzo Wilder
Almanzo Wilder was the husband of author Laura Ingalls Wilder. His character was played by actor Dean Butler in the TV series Little House on the Prairie. I have always wanted to meet all of the cast members of the show but Dean Butler and Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson) were my favorites. I was … Continue reading Lunch With Almanzo Wilder
Emma & Ella’s Walk-In Closet
A closet fit for...Twins! Emma and Ella are two Truly Me #61 dolls that I dress as twins. They made their blog debut last year when I visited American Girl Place Chicago. The hubs and I started a five-room modern dollhouse for them last year (that has now become six rooms 😉) and we … Continue reading Emma & Ella’s Walk-In Closet