Karen's Island Update #3 A visit to Pacific Nature at The Queens' Market Place

Today was so exciting I found a doll lovers gem here on the Island of Kona.

I was so pleased to see so many of my Springfield Doll Friends for sale and on display in this fun shop. $75 gets you your own Springfield Doll Dressed in Handmade Hawaiian Fashions.

  In addition to the outfits for the 18 inch dolls which were priced at $24.95 you could also find bitty baby and twin sized outfits, accessories and barbie outfits for your dolls. Prices started at $2.95 to $75

 

My mother in law kindly purchased me the set in the photo bottom right for my doll Ivy.

Dress by Blue Turtle Collections, accessories by Pacific Nature

I purchased an outfit made for a "Barbie",  for my mini ivy doll. It was $12.99  and included 8 pieces.
The best part is the doll can wear the dress with out the grass skirt, so it is two outfits in one!

I was very thrilled with my purchase!

 

A great deal was this $1.99 bag of Kona Sea salt which came in these little bags which are perfect for Doll Play! When I get home I will glue that little flower on to the bag! This was a great fun find! 

Today was one of the most successful dolly days yet!

Unfortunately Pacific Nature doesn't do shipping or on line shopping but if you ever find your way to Kona, Hawaii I highly recommend a stop here. Pacific Nature is located at the Queens' Market Place Space #J-8 201 Waikoloa, HI 96738 and you can reach them by phone at (808) 886-8919
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Karen's Island Adventure Update #2

A few days ago we landed on Kona, this is a very different island then Oahu! Still on the look out for dolly treasures and here is what I have found so far. At the Longs Drug Store I found these small Phone Chairs which are perfect for my Mini Ivy who also made the trip.

Priced under $4 and available in so many wonderful colors. I chose red as it is the official color of Kona.

A perfect fit for Mini Ivy! I only wish I could bring some home in my size! Ivy is wishing she had a summer wardrobe too, I must start sewing her some when I get home!

Today we drove up to Hilo and I found these four books in a Sally's Store. They were a dollar each and I could not leave them even though I had Kirsten's Promise. The ride was 3 hours in the van back to our rental house, so I was very happy to have these to read in the van. I read Samantha, Addy and Kaya's books and just loved them.

I took this near the Captain Cook Memorial site April 28, 2013

I have only had one dolly sighting here and it was a mom carrying her three daughters dolls through the farmers market. I did not feel comfortable asking her to pose for a photo as we were all very hot and sweaty that day. I hope tomorrow will bring me more fun Island Fun Finds.
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My Birthday Lunch and Gift from My Mother in Law

Today My sister in law treated me to a birthday lunch at Oahu's Oldest Hotels, Moana Surfrider, for Afternoon Tea. My mother in law gave me a surprise gift of an outfit made by Blue Turtle Collections! I was so surprised!

 Ivy had to go Dance the Hula on the Beach behind the Hotel .

 

If you ever get the chance to visit this historical hotel in Waikiki I highly recommend it! It was such a wonderful lunch and a wonderful afternoon, watching the surfers on the beach and enjoying my tea while listening to live Hawaiian Music.

This was such a wonderful birthday. Thank you all for your well wishes here and on my Facebook page today!

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Aloha, Island Update from Karen, Spotlight on Blue Turtle Collections!

Aloha, from the Island of Oahu. It is 8:20 Island time and for me it is really 11:20 pm. I am beyond tired but excited to share my first Dolly Find on the island for 18 inch dolls.
Today we found ourselves at the Dole Plantation.

I was so pleased to find that their were booth's selling handmade Hawaiian items and even more thrilled to see on display Springfield Doll Collection Dolls Abby, Maria and Emma! American Girl Saige was also on "Vacation" and decked out in her Hawaiian clothes. Barbie and all her Friends were there too! This was truly a highlight of my day!

These ladies were wearing beautifully handcrafted outfits made in Hawaii by  Blue Turtle Collections.
Located at 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy in Wahiawa, Hawaii.

You can email Blue Turtle Collections at blueturtlehawaii@gmail.com to see about off Island and international orders. I truly wished I had picked up an outfit or two for my dolls today. I am hoping to make it back there before we leave Oahu. Naomi was very busy at her booth and I did not have a chance to interview her but I had to share her work with all of you.
I will write with more Island Updates as I have them.
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A little touch of Hawaii for your dolls from Aloha Girl Doll Clothes...

this relaxing photo is from kathybost.com and is an image I found on Google.

I am going to Hawaii for the first time this Spring and I am so excited, while doing my research about my up coming trip a friend of mine in the Dolly World told me about this wonderful Etsy shop and I am so thrilled to share it with you today.

Aloha Girl Doll Clothes located in Hawaii, has some truly wonderful and unique items for 18 inch dolls.

I love the above traditional Muu Muu's offered at $17

 

I think this Hawaiian print swim suit and cover up is one of my most favorite items in this fun shop.

 

More then traditional Hawaiian Fashions this shop offers more then 161 beautifully made doll play fashions from traditional to modern!

 

Items in this shop begin at $7.50 to $50.00

 

From simple to incredibly detailed and ornate there is something for every doll lover in this shop.

 

With more then 7 pages of wonderful doll play items, I recommend making a pot of tea and taking a Island Stay-cation today!

 

I am counting down my days until my Hawaiian Vacation and I may just have to pre order some holiday fashions for my own collection!

Be sure to check out Aloha Girl Doll Clothes and enjoy beautifully handmade Hawaiian Clothing for your dolls.
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