Saturday, January 31, 2015

A Welcoming Dolly


There are a lot of dolls around here because collecting them was a favorite hobby of mine for many years.

 I try really hard to refrain from buying any more dolls because one day soon I'll have to start paring down collections.

 However, there are a few that remain very special to me. 

They are my faves.

 One is the Victorian beauty shown in today's post. 

 Patti, my dear high school friend, gave her to me. She bought her at a yard sale.

 The doll is one of the prettiest darlings I've ever seen.

 Her dress is magnificent and is done in different shades of my favorite color, pink.

She've very tall, too---more than two feet!

Even her hair is gorgeous.

 This year, I placed her at the top of the stairs where she welcomes whoever goes up to the second floor of  our house.

 DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE DOLL?
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9 comments:

  1. KamyriaJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    There was a time when I wanted to have a doll collection but somehow I never got around to pursuing that. I do enjoy looking at other people's collections though. Your welcoming dolly is gorgeous!

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  2. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Oh, yes, Susan. She is beautiful!!! Everything about her is lovely!

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  3. Barbara NeubeckJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    .. Your Welcome Doll is very beautiful Susan.....
    I don't collect dolls but I have a SiL and a cousin who do...
    See you soon... Barb xxx

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  4. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    Susan,
    Now you know that I love Victorian dolls!!
    This one is a beauty and I love her stunning dress!! Beautiful!! The color is stunning!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  5. Chatty CroneJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    I HAD a favorite doll - I don't know what type of doll she was but I loved her so.

    Your doll is gorgeous - I love her skin on her face too! She is beautiful.

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  6. SImple and Serene LivingJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    She is a real beauty. xo Laura

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  7. agatekJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    Beautiful Dolly
    Good morning in Sunday morning :)

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  8. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Hello from Spain: Victorian dolls are very elegant. Your doll is fabulous. I also collect dolls. My favorite doll is a baby like the real ones. Keep in touch

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  9. Red Rose AlleyFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    Oh Susan, can I tell you that your doll reminds me of ME!......brown eyes, long hair, brown hair, curly hair.

    I do have a few favorite dolls, one of them is a porcelain doll, and she is wearing a replica of my wedding dress. My mom sewed the dress and veil, and I will treasure it always.

    love, ~Sheri

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