All items in both shops are on sale. Sale ends July 31, 2010.Click on each photo to enter each shop.The Frau Wulf shop is on Ruby Lane. It is strictly vintage/antique items.The Laissez-Faire shop is on Ruby Plaza. In addition [...]
Yes or No?
Posted by bayan
A Jason Wu DesignHat and fur collar removed from Euge [...]
From Runway to Doll Collector
Posted by bayan
A public relations firm representing Madame Alexander Doll Co. recently asked me if I would advertise Jason Wu's new Cissy dolls. They sent me promotional photos and text. They were not able to send samples for me [...]
A Cat
Posted by bayan
New cat, the first one to be created in the new apartment. Mr. Doggie was first to welcome the little kitty. This kitty was made by upcycled socks, and he is now listed on my etsy sto [...]
Tricks of the Trade Eugenia Frost
Posted by bayan
Last week a dealer posted some IRL images of this Eugenia in an eBay auction. A collective sigh of relief was heard from collectors and I know quite a few that contacted their dealers to order the doll. The power of a good [...]
Will the Real Miss Piggy Please Stand Up?
Posted by bayan
This is the new 11" version of Tonner's Miss Piggy. There is already a 16" Miss Piggy in this outfit. The other difference is this version has her gloves and shoes painted on. What a drag. That makes the doll fairly useless. [...]
Purple-Haired Half Doll!
Posted by bayan
This wax over half doll stands out in the crowd. When I saw her in the group shot of Lynda's half dolls, I had to ask for a photo of this doll. LOVE [...]
Half Dolls
Posted by bayan
Here are more wax over half dolls from Lynda's collection. Beautif [...]
Half Dolls
Posted by bayan
These figures are called a variety of names, including half dolls, teepuppen (tea dolls), demi figurine (half figurine), pin dolls and telephone dolls. These particular dolls are chalk or composition, covered with wax. I [...]
Tonner's Alice in Wonderland Collection
Posted by bayan
This pale, lovely vision in white is "Mirana" The White Queen who was played by Anne Hathaway in the movie. The retail price is $189.99 with an edition # of 1000.16" Tyler BW Body w/ Unique Pale Skintone Anne Hathaway is [...]
Design Changes
Posted by bayan
Please be patient with me while I try out new designs for the blog. My intention is to make it more readable and prettier. Thanks in advan [...]
Picture of the Week by Jenn Held
Posted by bayan
I am so grateful that there are collectors like Jenn. They redress the new dolls and provide the rest of us with ideas and inspiration. Here is Night Warrior Vanessa wearing The Contessa's gown. The miniature book she [...]
Nyuk-Nyuk-Nyuk!
Posted by bayan
Curly of The Three Stooges was my favorite Stooge. I found this YouTube of a scene I remember as a kid. Seeing it again, it still cracks me up - 46 years later.. [...]
Frogs, Toads and Dolls
Posted by bayan
I was not a child with snails and frogs in my pocket. Even now, when working in my garden, I jump every time a hippity-hoppity frog or toad surprises me. Only recently did I realize I would not die if I touched a small frog. [...]
Little treasures
Posted by bayan
I have some beautiful little treasures to share today.They were all made by my cute little students, 6-8 year old, during the last school year.This little creature is known as a penguin, it was created by one of the sweetest, [...]