You may remember this past Summer, I did a review on a unique purse/doll carrier made by a company called myWallaby. They also donated their Pink Joey Wallet for our Doll Costume Photo Contest in October. myWallaby is run by Eric and Myriam, a husband and wife team who love to make quality doll products for girls...and of course dolls too! I wanted to get to know more about myWallaby and how they came up with the idea of their shop, with an interview with Eric! (Stay tuned for something special at the end!)
How did you come up with idea of your business-myWallaby?
My wife and I first started to develop the idea while we were visiting with a friend back in early 2008. We were looking through a photo album of her childhood when we saw several pictures of her with a light blue messenger bag. When we asked her about it, she said that it was one of her favorite possessions from her childhood. For some reason, that light blue bag really stuck in our minds and later, we discussed how it would be nice to create something special that girls would cherish. We wanted to make our bag unique and when we put our minds to it we thought about how wonderful it would be for girls to have a nice quality bag that they could use to carry their favorite doll around with them.
How would you describe your designing process?
Time intensive. We took our time designing the myWallaby Doll Carrier. From start to finish, it took ten prototypes and over a year and a half to come up with the final product. One thing you learn is that you really need persistence to stick with it. You also need to come up with a few design priorities and stick with it. For us, it was creating a bag that could function as a purse and doll carrier and also would position the doll facing forward, which we felt was more natural than toting the doll on your back. Every version of our bag moved us in those two directions.
What inspires your new doll products?
I would have to say quality. Our goal for each of our doll products is to craft the best quality product in its class. Nothing would please us more than for our products to eventually become keepsakes that girls will want to keep and cherish forever. A favorite childhood bag, a favorite childhood wallet –- that would make us feel very proud.
What’s the product or offering in your shop that you’re most excited about right now? Tell us about it.
I would have to say the scarf set –- mainly because we just launched it and we are getting a lot of positive feedback about it. As my wife would say, it has a high cute factor and is very suitable, given the cold winter months ahead of us.
How exciting, and guess what?! myWallaby has generously donated their brand-new Pink Doll Scarf Set to give away to one of you!!
The myWallaby Scarf Set for dolls comes with a sweater knit hat with a flower design, knit scarf with button closure, and a pair of mittens! SO cute!
Here's how you can enter to win:
-First have a Parent's permission-you will have to give me your home address if you win.
-In your comment say that you would like to enter
-Tell me your favorite thing about winter!
-Say your name or nickname (tell me in the comment or sign the comment with your name)
-Make sure that the email address you use to publish your comment is the one I can contact you by.
Be sure to follow those instructions! Also, I can ship only to the U.S.A. and Canada. You can only enter once, one entry per person.
The last day to enter is Friday December 16th. I will pick and reveal the winner on Saturday December 17th. I will pick the winner randomly.
When you write your comment to enter it will be saved until I approve your comment. This means you won't see your comment right away, but it will be posted. Please be patient and it will appear after I approve it.
If you are unsure of how to comment or have questions about my giveaways you can find the answers in My Frequently Asked Questions Page. Also, feel free to ask me by comment or email.
Good luck to everyone who enters! And, take a look at all of the great doll products at myWallaby.com this Holiday season!
I would love to enter! My favorite thing about winter is the snow. I have parent permission, too.
Posted by: Priya | December 09, 2011 at 03:19 PM
I would like to enter and have my parents permission. My favorite thing about winter is decorating for Christmas and baking cookies! Thanks for having this wonderful give away! Happy Holly-Days!
Posted by: Sarah (and Elizabeth, Emily, and Bella) | December 09, 2011 at 03:41 PM
I would love to enter, I am determind to eventually win one of these!!! I like glitter and sparkly dresses and things the smell like winter.
Posted by: Mary | December 09, 2011 at 03:54 PM
i'd like to enter for the cute pink scarf set.i have permission,my favorite thing about winter is going to the snow.you can call me by my nickname kay.
Posted by: Kay | December 09, 2011 at 04:11 PM
-First have a Parent's permission-you will have to give me your home address if you win.
ME: I have a parents' permission!
-In your comment say that you would like to enter
ME: I would love to enter! I have never won one of your giveaways! I hope I win this one!
-Tell me your favorite thing about winter!
ME: Oh... I have a lot of favorite things about Winter! I like having a break from school, drinking hot cocoa, spending time with family... I could go on!
-Say your name or nickname (tell me in the comment or sign the comment with your name)
ME: My name is Emma W.
-Make sure that the email address you use to publish your comment is the one I can contact you by.
ME: It is. :)
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Emma | December 09, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Hi Liz! I have my parent's permission and I would love to enter. I think my favorite thing about winter is going to the tree farm and helping my dad get our Christmas Tree.
Adriana
Posted by: Adriana | December 09, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Hi Liz!
I'd like to enter. My favorite thing about winter is CHRISTMAS!
<3,
A.J.
Posted by: A.J. | December 09, 2011 at 04:16 PM
This was really interesting for me! I'll have to ask my mom. She'll probably say no though. It would be cool if I won that on my birthday!
HannahM
Posted by: Hannah | December 09, 2011 at 04:29 PM
I have my parents permission and would love to enter. My favorite thing about winter is the snow, even though I hardly get it in North Carolina.
Posted by: Lanie | December 09, 2011 at 04:30 PM
I have my parents permission
My favorite thing about winter is sitting by the fire with my family.
My nickname is banana
Im so excited to enter this contest! Thank you so much for wanting to share these winter accessories with one of us!
Posted by: Savannah | December 09, 2011 at 04:34 PM
I would love to enter! My favorite thing about winter is how happy everyone is, wearing sweaters, and Snow Days!! :)
Kylie
Posted by: Kylie | December 09, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Hi Liz!
I would love to enter. The scarf set is just adorable. I really enjoyed reading this interview too. :)
I have my parents permission. One of my favorite things about winter is the snow. Even though it can get really cold.
Thank you so much for having this giveaway Liz!
~Hannah
Posted by: Hannah | December 09, 2011 at 05:35 PM
I have permission
I want to enter
My fav. thing is Christmas and Jesus' Birthday (of course)
-Madi
Posted by: Madi | December 09, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Hi Liz! I have my parents permission to enter! I would have to say that my favorite thing about winter is our family tradition of making an snow igloo on Christmas day! Yet I do not know how we will do that this year since we moved...
Posted by: Halle | December 09, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Hi Liz! I have my parents permission to enter and my favorite thing about winter is drinking hot cocoa and snuggling up inside!
Hope you have a good giveaway!
Maia
Posted by: Maia | December 09, 2011 at 05:46 PM
Hi Liz!!! Thanks 4 the Giveaway!!!
I Would LOVE to Enter
I Have My Mom's Permission.
My Favorite thing about WINTER is,EVERYTHING!!! Including CHRISTmas Music,CHRISTmas,and Family Stuff.
My Nickname is Carlita.
Thanks again!!!
Carly :")
Posted by: Carly | December 09, 2011 at 05:46 PM
I parents permission.
And i would like to enter.
My favorite time abut winter is when the snow falls and kisses my chick.And when am with my family having fun in the snow making snow mans.
From:Diana
Posted by: diana | December 09, 2011 at 06:19 PM
I have my parents permission and i would like to enter! My favorite thing about winter is the possible chance of snow! In Texas we dont get it often but when we do everyone is excited!
-agdanceprincess1993
Posted by: agdanceprincess1993 | December 09, 2011 at 06:52 PM
I would like to enter the contest and I have my parents permission. My favorite thing about winter is drinking hot coco and Christmas!
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 09, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Hey Liz! Just letting you know, the message board isn't coming up, it says the link does not exist! I don't think this is the first time this has happened, but I just wanted to tell you, just in case. :)
~Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn | December 09, 2011 at 07:24 PM
Hi Liz,
Thanks for hosting this great Give Away along with myWallaby! Thanks!
I love winter because of the snow days that are always somewhat unexpected. I also love the toasty fires at night. I would like to enter and I have my parents permission,
Lily
Posted by: Lily | December 09, 2011 at 07:35 PM
Hi Liz!
I'd LOVE to enter!! That set is so adorable!:D
My name is Lacey and I have my parents' permission.
My favorite thing about winter is the beautiful sight of snow. Falling down onto the Earth on a chilly winter day. Then, later after it's finished falling and the sun peaks out from the clouds, I go out to enjoy it. Slight sparkles arise from the ground, and it feels like magic.
Thank you for entering me,
Lacey
Posted by: Lacey | December 09, 2011 at 07:59 PM
Wow! I just love that set! VERY cute! My mother said yes and I'd love to enter!
My name is Madeleine-Kate and my favorite about winter is snuggling up with a doll and a good book. And of course there's Christmas morning!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Madeleine-Kate | December 09, 2011 at 08:18 PM
My favorite thing about winter is Christmas.;) Please entere;)
~Tish
Posted by: Tish Steue | December 09, 2011 at 08:30 PM
Hello Liz! I would like to enter and I have parent permission. One of my favorite things about winter is that I go on a vacation every January because of my birthday.
Posted by: Bri | December 09, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Hey Liz! I have my parents permission. U r so generous for putting up all these giveaways! My favorite part of Christmas is going to Ohio every year to see my family and eating candy-canes. Thx again!
-AnaMichele
Posted by: AnaMichele | December 09, 2011 at 10:16 PM
I'd like to win, but I don't think I need my mom's permission... I'm the mom! But if I win (can moms enter??), I will give the set to my little girl who is six. She is getting her first AG doll for Christmas.
My favorite thing about winter is getting to use our fireplace. We bought our house four years ago and it's the first place I've lived since being a child where we've had a fireplace. It's so cozy, especially at Christmas time.
Thanks for the fun giveaway! Samantha (my little girl, not the doll) and I hope we win!
Posted by: Stephanie and Samantha | December 09, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Hi Liz!
I would like to enter and I have my parents permission. My favorite thing about winter is probably sledding down a really steep hill we have in my neighborhood.
Selma
Posted by: Selma | December 10, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Hi Liz, I would love to enter!
I do hope I win this one!
My favorite thing about winter is snuggling under a blanket with coco and smelling the oranges that bake in the oven for the christmas tree.
BYE
-Natalia and her hoping dolls
P.S. Have a very merry dolly-day!
Posted by: Natalia | December 10, 2011 at 08:39 AM
Hi Liz! I want to enter your giveaway please. And I have parent permission. My favorite thing about winter is the snow. When it snows, my family and I sit inside and watch TV with the fireplace on. And also love playing outside in the snow. :)
Posted by: Cat | December 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM
I want to enter, my name is Jasmine, and my favorite thing about winter is my dance studio's winter dance show!
Posted by: ♥Jasmine | December 10, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Hey!
I have my parents permission and would like to enter this contest! My favorite thing about winter is creating Christmas presents for my family and baking cookies!
Love and Snowflakes,
gracie <3
Posted by: Gracie | December 10, 2011 at 10:39 AM
I have my parents permission and want to enter. my favorite thing about winter is SNOW!
Vienna
Posted by: Vienna | December 10, 2011 at 12:42 PM
i want to enter too and mom said i can use her email. my favorite thing about winter is snow too.
grace p.
Posted by: Grace | December 10, 2011 at 12:44 PM
hi!!!
I have my parents permission.
I like watching my cat chase snow balls as we roll
them down a hill and snuggling up by the fire and
reading the bible or another favorite book.
My bible is a new world translation of the holy
scriptures.
Posted by: Leah | December 10, 2011 at 02:03 PM
my name is erica. i want to enter your give a way! my fav thing about winter is snow!!!!!
Posted by: erica | December 10, 2011 at 02:24 PM
I can enter! =D My favorite thing about winter is... Hot Chocolate! I love to have it while I reading a book! Yum!
Posted by: Lindsey Z. | December 10, 2011 at 03:39 PM
I would like to enter I have permission my favorite thing about winter is either Christmas or snow.
Thanks and Goodbye,
Em.
Posted by: Emily | December 10, 2011 at 04:08 PM
Hi, I have my parents permission!
My favourite thing about winter is Christmas, getting to meet with all my family members and friends and to celebrate the lord and the birth of the holy Jesus. I also love when it snows it is just fun to go sledging and have snowball fights.
Posted by: Daisy | December 10, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Hi my name is Anne! I have my mom's permission!
I would like to enter! My favorite thing about winter is Christmas and snow! :)
~Anne~
Posted by: Anne | December 10, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Hello,
My name is Emma and I would like to enter. My favorite thing about winter is snow days. I have my parents permission to enter. Thanks!
Posted by: Emma | December 10, 2011 at 08:11 PM
hey liz! i would love to enter this contest! my favorite part about winter is christmas...if i had to say a second part it would be the sledding!
Posted by: mya | December 10, 2011 at 09:01 PM
i also have parents permission...
Posted by: mya | December 10, 2011 at 09:06 PM
Hey Liz,
Its Maddie, I have my moms permission, and I would love to join. The most favorite things about winter for me are watching the snow fall, looking at all the light that are hung around town, and all the Christmas cards that are sent.
Posted by: Maddie | December 10, 2011 at 09:49 PM
Hi, I have my parents permission, I'd like to enter this contest and my favorite thing about winter is snow.
-Jasmine
Posted by: Jasmine | December 10, 2011 at 09:54 PM
Hi! My nickname is RachelNevaeh and I would Love to enter and I have my parents permission. My favorite thing about Winter is drinking hot cocoa while giving home-made presents to family. Thank you Liz for doing another giveaway!
RachelNevaeh
Posted by: RachelNevaeh | December 10, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Hi Liz!
I have parents permission and would love to enter your giveaway! Thanks!
- Agfan
Posted by: AGfan | December 11, 2011 at 12:07 AM
I would like to enter Liz! My favorite thing about winter is that i can stay in my jammies and i can drink hot chocolate by the fireplace!
Posted by: Danielle | December 11, 2011 at 12:28 AM
I have my parent's permission, I would love to enter, and my favorite thing about winter is winter break, decorating for christmas, spending time with family, and shopping!!!!
Posted by: Alexis | December 11, 2011 at 07:10 AM
I am the parent. I would love to win this for my daughter. She loves everything American Girl. I like Winter because I have more time to sew, being stuck in the house. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Loraine | December 11, 2011 at 09:43 AM
I would LOVE to enter and I have my parents permission! My favorite thing is CHRISTmas, and this year I am in my church's Christmas musical, and I had lots of fun! Tonight is the final show, so wish me luck!
Oh and thanks for the giveaway! :)
Posted by: Annika | December 11, 2011 at 12:01 PM
I have permission, i like to enter, my fav thing about Winter is my Christmas dance recital
Posted by: Lexie | December 11, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Hi Liz! I would like to enter and I do have a parents permission. My favorite thing about winter is the SNOW!
Thanks,
Atira.
Posted by: Atira | December 11, 2011 at 01:52 PM
I would like to enter. My name is Ellie and my email is published with the comment i think. if it isnt, you can just comment on my blog www.itisadollworldandmore.blogspot.com. Thanks! My favorite thing about winter is Christmas!! :) Thanks again. :)
Posted by: Ellie | December 11, 2011 at 05:20 PM
Hi, my name is Arrington. I would like to enter, and I have my parents permission. My favorite thing about winter is my mommy's hot chocolate and snow days.
Posted by: Arrington Gutrick | December 12, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Hey there Ellsiebelle!
Anyway...
I would LOVE to enter! My favorite thing about winter is Christmas, and all the bright colors and decor!
I'm called Spicemuffin. :)
Posted by: Spicy Muffin | December 12, 2011 at 02:24 PM
I would love to enter! :) My favorite thing about winter is spending time with family and friends! :) My name is Hannah. I have my parents permission. :)
Hannah
Posted by: Hannah | December 12, 2011 at 04:30 PM
Hi Liz! I have my parents permission and would love to enter! My favorite thing about winter is... dancing in the Nutcracker and Christmas! Oh I love Christmas! Hope I win!
-Rose
Posted by: Rose | December 12, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Hey Liz! :)
I would LOVE to enter! This set is the cutest! My favorite thing about THIS winter is I just got out of the hospital!! :D
Posted by: Kellee | December 12, 2011 at 07:18 PM
My favorite thing about Winter is snow!
Please enter me to win the scarf and hat set to keep my dolls warm in the snow. I have Kit (my favorite), Kirsten and just today I got Kanani as an early Christmas present.
Ingrid (submitted by mom)
Posted by: Poppy (mom) and Ingrid | December 12, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Hello Liz!
I would like to enter your giveaway! My favorite thing about Winter is drinking Hot Chocolate!
Claire
Posted by: Claire | December 13, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Hi!
I would like to enter, and have a parent's permission.
My favorite thing about winter is icicles hanging off of tree branches- it looks so pretty!
My name is Anna :)
Posted by: Anna | December 13, 2011 at 09:35 PM
I love Christmas time!
Posted by: Kris | December 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM
I have my parents permission to enter. My favorite thing about winter would definetly be celebrating Jesus's birthday.
Thankyou,
Emily Anne
P.S. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Posted by: Emily Anne | December 15, 2011 at 08:06 PM
i would like to enter, and i have a parents permission. my faviorte thing about winter is having snow ball fights with my sister chanel and being thanksful that i have a family to celebrate christmas. love,shavon
Posted by: shavon | December 16, 2011 at 08:15 PM