Doll Therapy

 Most of you know about the  Black Doll Test (click on the phrase to learn more). It was used to gage  how children felt about race. In this study you are able to see Black children and how they felt about themselves. If we have not learned anything from that study  we hopefully learned the importance of providing positive words and environments for children of color to play. Most importantly, I think we learned  the role that Black dolls can play in a child's life and how they grow to feel about themselves.  I recently helped to support a Kickstarter campaign to produce a doll that not only is beautiful but provides positive words to encourage children's self esteem development. The doll recites 20 positive phrases to help reinforce their self esteem. The first doll in the Brains and Beauty Collection is Malia, She is a beautiful 18in doll that gives American Girl a run for their money.  Check out the features and tell me  if you agree. With a ...

Just a sneak peek at the dollroom that is almost complete..

There have been times Ive come close to ending my doll collecting career...Out of frustration, boredom and lack of space...Ive often come close to ending it all. Today is not that day..I feel I'm making progress and maybe this will be the project to break things open for me.I simply want to share my love for collecting beautiful dolls..If your a collector do me a dolly favor and spread the word about my blog and pin pin pin away on pinterest my projects..This is a place to get inspired and a lil doll therapy... A sneak preview of my book thats almost complete...I've been working on numerous projects and they are just about done! New ways to enjoy your collection coming soon.

Taking sometime for some much needed doll therapy.I created a cool diy room for the girls. A fun, funky, bedroom full of color, prints and her favorite things.

Ive enjoyed my AG Rebecca for sometime now.Last night, I finally sent her along her way with a new family.They came all the way from Leander to get her. As hard as it is to let go of some of my beauties, it is a wonderful feeling knowing your bringing happiness to  others.Shortly after, I recieved a pic of Rebecca's new mom, a 5 year old with the biggest smile on her face.

My Holiday Sweet Shop Handmade goodies Cakes Donuts Cookies Candies Chocolates

It will take you longer to gather the materials for this project..than it will take for you to make it.You will need a  mini hat box ...white construction paper, tape, and a slender aluminum can simply follow instructions and you'll have a beautiful table in minutes. 1.remove lid from the hat box 2.tape construction paper around can 3.place lid on top of pedestal 4.add napkins, plates ,silverware and flower. *This project can  be used for various doll sizes. The table looks to scale with Corolle Dolls and an American Girl Doll, so any doll size 10-18 would be excellent.    

This is number 1 on my list to Santa..Along with her ultra girly party accessories, Ce'cile dressed for the masqurade ball is at the top of many Xmas list.

After the smoke cleared about 10 am..I set out to one of my secret designer spots and found some deals at 50 percent off .I found this chair that will be upcyycled for Addy....Then I went across town to meet up with a lady who was selling part of a relatives collection..Addys limited ed. Stilt suit..15 bucks..and school desk 50 BUCKS...I feel good when ever I can score a sweet deal..Stay tunend to see that psychodelic ol' chair become a nice period piece for Addy or any other American Girl Doll. Funky Old Black Friday Bargain Upcycled Chair for American Girl Doll ! (A lil black paint and country sun goes a long way)

Addy in front of the American Flag                                       I used an epoxy to adhere the tin and wood                           A cut out of a window with real dried flowers hanging A pie cabinet with a sweet potato pie     I want to welcome everyone to my Doll Party.  This is the place were we hang out and I get to share my doll collection and projects.  Today, I'm posting pics of an American Girl Cabin for Addy, I made a few weeks ago. I used an old dresser, wallpaper that looked like aged wood,galvanized tin and furniture purchased from Hobby Lobby. I made the sweet potato pie, farm eggs and watermelon all by myself