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Caption That Doll Picture #135!

I thought it would be fun to do Throwback Edition of Caption That Doll Picture this week! What do you think Rebecca and Julie are thinking or saying? Just comment below with your caption. It can be as funny or creative as you want! And you can write as many captions as you'd like.

My family will pick their 5 favorites on Friday and then you all will get decide the ultimate favorite by voting. 

Also, if you don't see your comment posted within 24 hours, don't hesitate to comment again or email me your caption.

Have fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with. :)

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Thank you so much everyone for helping me decide the Caption That Doll Picture favorite last week! The Favorite was...

Elizabeth: Hello lowly peasant!
Kenley: Excuse me?
Sugar: Excuse me?
Elizabeth: I am Queen Elizabeth of England. You are my servants.
Kenley: But I was here for a cupcake!
Elizabeth: What? Peasants cannot eat the Queen's food! You may have stale crackers and moldy cheese.
Kenley: Ug, gross!
Sugar: *Snorts*
Kenley: Elizabeth, quit the act. I want a cupcake!
Elizabeth: You may not have a cupcake. You are a peasant. Now, hold my tiara while I go get my royal horse." *Elizabeth leaves*
Kenley: *Laughs and grabs the cupcakes and puts the tiara on her head* 
Sugar: I want a cupcake!
Kenley: Sorry Sugar. I'm Queen Kenley of the Kentucky Derby, and you're my lowly mount. *Giggles*~OurAmericanGirlDollHouse

Congratulations OurAmericanGirlDollHouse and all the other Honorable Mentions, they were all so great! 

My Favorite Doll Things: Week 26!

I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorites I've seen this week inspired by Maryellen. You can click the links below to check them out yourself.

1. Maryellen Larkin 3 Book Set. I really want to read her books. I'm sure they are great!

2. Black Saddle Shoes. Classic for the time period and very cute.

3. Set of 4 Doll Glasses. These glasses (especially the cat eye sunglasses) are perfect for the 50's!

4. Lets Go to the Sock Hop Set. I love the black and white stripe shirt with the pink skirt. And it comes with the shoes and scarf too!

5. Maryellen Mini Doll.  I saw this little cutie in person and my doll's would love her!

6. Lil' Black Dress Outfit. Every doll needs a black dress! I thought this one had a fancy 50's vibe going on. :)

Which do you like best? Did you find any favorites this week too? 

Maryellen's Collection At American Girl Columbus Store!

I can't thank American Girl enough for putting a store in Columbus, Ohio! We traveled up there yesterday and spent the afternoon browsing the store and outdoor mall. Seeing all of Maryellen's 1950s items in person was tons of fun and I made sure to take many pictures. I'm super excited to share them with you!

First we have to talk about Maryellen's Seaside Diner. It is one of the coolest American Girl furniture pieces I've ever seen! The vinyl seats are so soft and there are many small details that make this a special piece.

I loved the diner food and the best part is the hamburger can come apart!

They had three diners spread out across the store in various ways to show how it can be set up and played with.

This is how I'd probably set it up if I had the diner. :)

Here's my sister next to the diner to show its size. We both loved being able to pick up and touch the items, the American Girl store experience is so much fun!

The little signs and orders pinned up were adorable too.

The jukebox was so shiny and beautiful! Definitely even more cool in person.

Now onto Maryellen herself, she is such a cutie! Her face coloring is nice and fresh, which gives her a sweet look. Her meet dress is gorgeous! I liked the mint cardigan a lot.

Her pretty eyes are hazel but much darker than my Mia's, even my Rebecca's.

Here she is in her school outfit. Purple suits her well! Her hair is quite long and bouncy.

Loved her poodle skirt! The skirt is quilted and thicker than I thought it would be. The petticoat underneath gives her dresses fullness. The pink petticoat is made of layers of tulle and looked even more well made than the hoop skirt I have for my dolls.

I loved all of her outfits!

Maryellen's pajamas and couch/bed were sweet too. Her dog scooter looks worn out! haha

Maryellen's Television Console is one of my favorites in her collection.

We pulled out the section behind the TV to get a closer look at how it works with an iPad.

You can actually flip through the TV Guide and there are tiny words and pictures. The books on the shelf of the TV stand are stuck on there but the little plant you can pick up.

Here's a closer look at her retro table and lamp. My great-grandparents had a lamp and couch similar to Maryellen's that I remember!

I have several other store pictures to show you, but I'm going to wrap up and do a Part 2 later this week! Here's one last photo...

When I saw Grace, I just had to take her home with me!!!

Can't wait to share more pictures with you soon. Hope you enjoyed the Maryellen collection tour! Let me know your thoughts on Maryellen's items, I'd love to hear from you! :)