Happy Halloween!

 Happy Halloween from Katie and me!

The pumpkin is one that I grew in my own garden!

1980s Doll Clothes Patterns

It looks like our newest historical doll is from the 1980s! Her name is Courtney Moore.

I am not a fan of 80s fashion, really, so I haven't been looking very hard for patterns.

Yes, I was alive in the 80s.

No, it does not make me feel nostalgic.

On Pixie Faire:

Crafty Lil Turkey Splash Back to the 80s

Crafty Lil Turkey 80s Ensemble

Doll Joy Puff Sleeve Joy Top

Eden Ava Couture Awesome 80s Party Dress

Farina Rae Hip Hop Hannah Romper

Flossie Potter 1980s Workout Wear

Forever Eighteen Inches 1980s Romantic Heroine

Forever Eighteen Inches 1980s Mix and Match

Frog Princess Fashions Holly and Lace Dress

Frog Princess Party Like it's 1985

Jen Ashley Designs Wild and Wacky Sweatsuit

Liberty Jane Off the Shoulder Tee

Little Miss Muffet Puff Dolly

Matilda's Closet Fanny Pack

Miche Designs Roller Skates

Thimbles and Acorns Fantabulous! Overalls and Oversize T-shirt

Thimbles and Acorns Jelly Flats

Elsewhere:

Appletotes Aerobics Exercise

Mara at the Park

 Mara was able to go hiking at one of the state parks recently!

It was a warm day, so she was comfortable wearing short sleeves.

She enjoyed the beautiful fall foliage!

Girls Just Gotta Have Dolls

 Here are some cute pictures of Anne and Danielle with the new minis.

Anne is reading Charlotte's Web to her mini doll.

Danielle is admiring her mini doll.

Danielle hugging her mini doll.

American Girl Minis

 I recently bought on Zulily two of the American Girl mini dolls that are offered in their Smart Girl's Guide Kits. I wanted the minis, but did not want to pay for the full kit at $45.

It looks like I was not alone in this, as the kits are currently either no longer available or in limited quantities on the website.

I picked out the two minis that I liked the best.

There is a lot of debate on what mold these two are, especially the one on the left.

Addy? Sonali? Jess?

I kind of thought the one on the left looked like the Jess mold.

Then I got her and I thought that maybe she had the Sonali mold, like the one on the right, but I am still not sure.

Anyway, they are cute, and they add to the diversity of my collection.

Here is the picture of the maybe-Sonali mold mini. Her face is very similar to other Sonali mold minis, yet it has a distinct look to me.

This is the one I think for sure is Sonali mold.

I heard that the minis are back on zulily again now, if you are interested in getting some. I think I will stick with the two that I have.

I guess I need names for these two, but nothing has come to mind yet!

Mattel Toy Store

 I paid another visit to the Mattel Toy Store this weekend.

This store has a lot of different toys sold by Mattel, including American Girl. The AG dolls are full price, but you can get clothes and accessories at usually half off.

You never know what you will find there, which makes it a fun adventure. 

The thrill of driving up to American Girl headquarters never gets old for me.

Store entrance! They are currently open only certain days of the week and mask wearing is mandatory.

They have lots of American Girl dolls. Not all of them, though. Some of these are definitely retired, such as #62 and Tenney. They cost $110.

American Girl clothes and accessories!

There was a smaller selection this time. I bought Nanea's accessories and a Wellie Wisher nightgown that I have had my eye on because of the dragonflies on the fabric.

Lots of Barbies

Lots of games

Holiday display

There were lots of other kinds of toys that I didn't take a picture of.

Even though I didn't buy much, I really enjoyed the adventure of getting to visit the Mattel Toy Store.

It's like a mini MCM Benefit Sale.

You can read about my first visit here from a year ago here.

Fall Photos

 I changed a few doll into fall clothing. It makes me happy.

I need to change more of them soon.

Felicity

Laura

Danielle

Samantha

Anne