A look at the Grand Hotel From AG

Today Madelon shares with us her thoughts and pictures on the Grand Hotel Playset at American Girl.

Most of this set is plastic, sadly , for this price I would have liked to have seen higher quality wooden items.

The $275 grand hotel is pictured in the background. The walls are wooden with the lobby on one side and the room in reverse.

The grand hotel with the 4 accessory set's is $395

I do love the details that went into this set! 

Let us know your thoughts on this set. Is it one you would buy? Why or Why not? What do you like most, what don't you like?
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Barbie Tip Tuesday- Sewing Patterns For Curvy Barbie!

I love my new Barbie and I am looking at ways to create and enjoy my new doll. I have found on Etsy in the DJRequiem Etsy Shop a pdf listing for patterns that flatter the Curvy Barbies.

I was drawn to my current Barbie because of her body type and if you are wondering this photo form the pattern listing helps explain the dolls sizes.

I am really excited to see this pattern book offered for PDF patterns!
There are more than 20 pages in this book for some wonderful dresses, basics and more. If you love Curvy Barbie you should check out this shop and listing by clicking here. 
Thank you for joining us today for our Barbie Tip Tuesday and look forward to sharing more Barbie themed ideas with you next Tuesday.
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In Love and Remembrance

Today is September 11th a day that is etched in history for me and one I cannot forget. Today I remember all those who lost their lives in such a horrific way during the events that took place September 11, 2001. I think also of all of those whose lives were changed forever that day. Today I am sharing two Etsy finds of items for dolls that I think pay tribute and honor to all those who helped that day and who continue to fight for and keep the peace. 

First up is this outfit made by GSRDolls, this set has an option to add the duffle bag as well. Please click here for the shop and listing. 

A truly wonderful outfit by Whosthatdoll Etsy Shop, with this nod to the firefighters and rescue personnel, this outfit caught my eye and the tear that forms when I think of all those who did what they could on that fateful day. Click here for shop and listing. 

In peace and remembrance today, I thank you for joining us here. we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com

Cabbage Patch Doll Sunday- Sew a very basic outfit for your dolls with this free pattern from GYCT Designs

Today I am sharing a free pattern from GYCT Designs. This free pattern will help you create some very basic items for your vintage 17 inch Cabbage Patch kids...

This free pattern from GYCT Designs is a great place to start if you are wanting to update your dolls wardrobe. Click here for the link to the free pattern. 
I hope you will have fun creating for your own dolls or for a doll you find and rescue at the local thrift store.
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Make a Doll Face Necklace with this tutorial from The Crafty Swedes

I feel in love with this tutorial and think that you would too! Check out these sweet Doll Face Necklaces I found thanks to Craft Gossip.Com. This tutorial is from pysselbolaget.ce

These sweet little doll faced necklaces would make great lootbag, treat bag, Church Bazaar, School Fundraiser activity kits! Not to mention super sweet to have and to wear and proudly proclaim "I made it!"

Click here for the tutorial 

Thank you to Craftgossip and The Crafty Swedes for this inspirational tutorial. Happy Crafting! 

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Back To Ballet With My Girl Clothing Co!

Back to Ballet Lessons and such now that it is September and I loved this set by the My Girl Clothing Co!

This set comes with a lovely tutu as well! You get 7 pieces in this set so your little ballerina will be set for class! Warm up set, bag, slippers, leo and tutu are sweet as can be!

Click here for more info on this set and all the wonderful items in the My Girl Clothing Co Etsy Shop! 
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Throwback Series To The Toys We Have Loved... My Little Pony Stable, Karen Christmas 1983

Karen here and starting this Thursday we have a series we hope you will like in a look back at toys we have loved over the years. Each of us will share some of our most favorite toys from when we grew up. Some we still have some we wish we still had and some we are actively looking to find.

The above photo is of me holding a Strawberry Shortcake doll, and by my hip I my most favorite gift that year which was my My Little Pony Stable. I had one Pony Minty, I still remember how she smelled and walking to the shopping mall toy story with my great grandmother to purchase her 6 months before this photo was taken. I remember putting together this stable and this is a toy I wish I HAD still!

This is a photo of what the Show Stable looked like.

My original Minty is long gone like my stable but I did buy the 25th Anniversary one and have her by my desk. I would love to have this stable back and my original Minty!  While they did a great job with bringing these back for the anniversary, they made Minty a different color! The Original one was not quite the same color. Boy I would love to have the original one!

I remember carrying the stable with me through out the house and playing with my little sister Bre (the curly blonde in the Christmas photo, she had Cotton Candy the pink one and my baby sister Pumpy not shown as she was only a few month old that Christmas, used to chew on the my little ponies we had for the bath!
 Such fun memories and a goal going forward for me trying to find the pony stable and having it to play with when my nieces come over again.

Thank you for taking a trip down memory lane with me this week. I can not wait to see what Jessica T, Madelon, Brandy and Jenny have to share with us during this series.
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