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Cecile's Sunny Day Photoshoot!

Ah, sunshine! These last few days have been a toss up of all kinds of weather. Does that mean Spring will soon be here? I hope so! Since it was such a nice sunny day, Cecile had a photoshoot. Her Parlor Outfit was my favorite from her collection, I love the purple and gold! 

I found this wooden chair a few years ago at a yardsale, isn't it lovely?! 

Cecile was more than happy to take a seat to rest! ;)

Strike a final pose, Cecile! 

 Hope you enjoyed the photos! Do you have Cecile or any of her collection? :)

Fun With My Dolls: Chalk Markers!

Sales at craft stores can cause new obsessions!! Chalk Markers are amazing and I've fallen in love with with them! Ahhh, they are SO FUN. 

A chalk marker is a liquid washable marker that you can use to write on anything, including stuff with chalkboard paper on it. Michael's Craft Store was having a great sale so I bought one and these adorable doilies & sticker labels. I had to try them out!

I loved writing some of my favorite quotes on the labels. Ivy agrees that, "Today is the perfect day to be happy!"

Rebecca's quote by Shakespeare is very fitting, "And though she be but little she is fierce!"

And finally Addy has one of my favorite quotes ever by Louisa May Alcott (author of Little Women), "I like good strong words that mean something."

 

Kenley LOVES chalk markers too!! I know that Michael's had some colored ones also and I want to try those out next. 

Do you have any favorite quotes? I'd love to hear them! :)

Mia's Mix and Match Fashions: Polka Dot Leggings!

I'm currently in love with these adorable polka-dot doll leggings we were given from our friend Ann at ZigZagFashions Etsy Shop! With just one piece of doll clothing, you can make lots of different outfits, even within your own doll's closet. Here are three outfits Mia the fashionista put together with these printed leggings...

First look: Cozy Winter. The outfit to hang with friends with a cup of hot chocolate! The leggings are paired with the shirt from the 2008 AG penguin pajamas, hat from Chrissa's 2009 winter set, and boots I found at an antique mall, that were part of a 2002 American Girl outfit.

 

Second Look: To the mall! A cool outfit for a shopping day. For this outfit Mia is wearing the tank from Saige's sweater outfit, an old off brand jean jacket (was a gift when I was younger), and metallic high tops from a craft fair.

Third Look: Colorful Classic! A pretty, casual anyday outfit! Mia layered a crocheted  blue vest from a craft fair, AG blue shirt from the Doll Tees book, and  an off brand grey tank (was also a gift a long while ago) over that. Ivy's boots from her meet outfit complete the look. :)

Remember to layer and have fun mixing up some of your own dolls clothes! It's a great way to give your doll new outfits without spending any extra money. 

Which look of Mia's is your favorite? :)