A girl and her doll

DH vacationed w/ friends recently who have the most adorable little girl who loves plush animals, anything pink, and her dolls. When he returned home he went to local shops for a doll to send Em.

He was dismayed with what he found - all glitter and big headed - as he put it.  JUNK - he added. Not dolls at all - JUNK.

So I was asked if I had anything from my collection he could send. I had already swapped Fancy Nancy to a friend who planned to gift it to a child for a 4th birthday present (in return I got a Hagrid for a dear doll friend). There in the back of the closet I found Abby from Mrs. Willoughby's First Grade class. Tonner/Effanbee release circa 2006.

The package was sent and I do believe the recipient approves of the selection!

A 4th Anniversary for Agnes Dreary

Been a while since I posted. While one doll celebration brings us to four years since Agnes Dreary arrived and Cheeryaboutagnesdreary was formed on Yahoo groups another doll closure is about to begin in my life. My collection has expanded to over 300 dolls in a rather short time. All were displayed and enjoyed at one point but most have fallen into the sad existence of boxed dolls collecting dust in the closet. Time to begin a relocation program for most of them. Next week I will list those seeking new owners. Been deciding if Ebay, doll boards/groups or Craig's List would be the best method to use - still haven't decided.

But for today - a picture of AnnMarie's twin Drearys under the supervision of Auntie Evangeline Ghastly.

GRIMM this fall on NBC

Fairytales - another take. The Grimm type. NBC will offer the new show this fall.



Perhaps the students at Grimm's Fabled Academy for Girls will be allowed to watch it now and then. : )

Tony Punk perhaps

Put together some bits and pieces of a Marie Antoinette style frock and hat (colonial period style) with a white lacey parasol, and that curlied updo wig finished with floppy sock and zippered pink heels. Do zippers count as gears and can I use Tony for Marie Antoinette.

Meet the bride and groom!

Brother Beau and Euphemia Dreary




It is a wedding Agnes Dreary style - they didn't smile in the 1880s : ) The AMAZING bridal fashions for the bride and groom were designed and created by Kimber Stevens. These pictures don't do justice to the beauty of the garments and the extreme attention to detail. Kimber's work is the BEST!

The Wedding Guests have arrived

But wait - something is wrong with this guest list - why are James and Lilah included with the guests?

The Stone Cold Wedding Secret

While all await the marriage of Miss Lilah to Mr. James, Raven shares a ceremonial secret with Agnes and Tulah

 
The fashions on SC and Raven were designed and created by Penne in GA. Thank you so much Auntie Penne!