Have you ever wondered what happens when an American Girl character grows up? If she were a real person what would she be like as an adult? Well, if Ruthie was a real person, she would be my grandma. In the American Girl books Ruthie Smithens is Kit Kitteredge's best friend. Kit is the … Continue reading The Real Ruthie
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Reminder! Addy Doll Giveaway
REMINDER! The count down is on! One week left to enter the Addy Doll Giveaway. If you haven't made your guesses yet, you have one week left! Addy can't wait to go to her new home. Click the link to read the rules! 😊
Felicity’s Spiced Nuts
Whenever I think of spiced nuts I think of the theater. I enjoy going to the ballet and theater and always look forward to buying spiced nuts. When I saw Felicity's recipe in her Pleasant Company Cookbook, I wanted to try it! Spiced nuts are a treat that has been around for hundreds of … Continue reading Felicity’s Spiced Nuts
Addy Doll Giveaway
Are you ready for another doll giveaway? On May 30th the blog will be one year old! I am so very excited that you all have come along with me on my doll adventure! In the 11 months since I established the blog, I have published 46 posts that have been viewed 11,160 times … Continue reading Addy Doll Giveaway
John-Boy Meets The Walton’s
I finally met the Walton's! I have always loved The Walton's TV series. I can never decide between it or Little House on the Prairie as to which is my favorite. I grew up watching re-runs of both and thanks to daytime television, my kiddos and I usually enjoy an episode after we finish … Continue reading John-Boy Meets The Walton’s
The Doll’s Are Moving!
The dolls are getting a new room! I’m so excited to get my own doll studio! I have been gently packing up each doll room (with the help of the dolls of course 😉) to move the dollhouses into my new space. (This is why I haven’t been revealing new dollhouse rooms, but I will … Continue reading The Doll’s Are Moving!
A Doll Cleaning Tutorial
I have a large collection of AG dolls and the majority of them came to me secondhand. I love a good deal and pick up abused dolls whenever I find them. Sometimes I buy them just because I don't like to see them in such terrible shape. Over the years I have learned how to … Continue reading A Doll Cleaning Tutorial
Don’t Forget Your MCM Tickets!
Is anyone planning on going to the Madison Children's Museum Benefit Sale? If you aren't familiar with the sale visit my post from last year to learn all about it. MCM Benefit ~ American Girl Doll Sale The sale is always held in July in Middleton, Wisconsin and this year it will be on … Continue reading Don’t Forget Your MCM Tickets!
Felicity’s Liberty Tea
I love all things tea! As I mentioned on the About Me page, I enjoy frequenting tea houses and thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Charleston Tea Plantation a few years ago. I collect all things tea; from fine quality teas to teapots and serving dishes for tea parties. I have taken classes on the … Continue reading Felicity’s Liberty Tea
Meet Laura Ingalls
Meet Laura Ingalls! As a hobby, I customize American Girl dolls into people from history or characters from fictional books. One of my earliest custom projects was creating a Laura Ingalls doll. As you probably know by now, I'm a huge fan of Little House on the Prairie. My custom Laura doll has shown … Continue reading Meet Laura Ingalls