Sunday, April 24, 2022

Richmond VA Doll and Bear Show

On April 23rd 2022 Saturday I attended the Richmond Va Doll and Bear show with my friends Karon and Marina, Clifford and Marina brought along her friend and co-worker Marilyn. We all had fun. Oh and Karon brought along my honorary nephew and travel buddy, Mike, her son, ( he has traveled to Integrity doll conventions with us!) and we all gathered at Stevie B's for lunch afterwards to mull over the goodies we purchased and the dolly news. 

There were not many sellers , even less than last year. Our doll club, The Va Fashion Doll Club, of course was not selling because our club President , Debbie, and others were attending the GAW convention and were also gearing up for next weekend at Bradley Justice's weekend event in North Carolina. A few of our club members did attend the doll show to pick up some deals. 

I looked at this event as my 'early' birthday present to myself- a splurge. Buying dolls and getting together with friends  who have the same hobby is a rare treat from the workday grind as well as the daily care of my husband and the household. It relieves our stress and releases creative juices. Plus it is just plain fun. 

This weekend I was able to acquire a blonde Tyler Wentworth in a black skirt with a short sleeved sweater and black tights. She had no shoes but they threw in a pair for me and her cost was $50. I have been wanting a Tonner doll for sooooooo long now. I still have my eye on quite a few on ebay and mercari. 

I was also able to acquire TWO Integrity Gene Marshall dolls. Their bodies are slightly yellowed but their hair was wonderful Vixen Gene Marshall and Boudoir Gene Marshall. As well as they came with their stands. They were $45 each. I was also able to purchase four pairs of shoes for $10 

So here are the photos enjoy!


















Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Happy Easter! & Happy Birthday Gene Marshall!

Happy Easter- and Happy Birthday (April 17th) to our wonderful doll Gene Marshall!


I am late in my greetings as I had a busy Easter Resurrection weekend like most. No time to do my usual postings and photos. Here are some of my Easter Photos I was able to do ahead of the game.



















Let's not forget Gene's birthday! April 17th!
I created a new birthday photo for her with Trent and Ivy wishing her a Happy Birthday different from last year's. 
This year I had a wonderful thrift store find- the Our Generation Girls' diner for only $25!! I am calling it 'Mel's Diner' in honor of Mel Odom, the creator of Gene and plan to add some tiles around the diner with tables and chairs and alot of food, and dolls as waitresses and customers. I want to mix it up- with Tonners, Gene dolls, even Franklin Mint dolls. The storyline will be this is the IT DINER to be after the movie premieres or the place the stars hang out. 
I have already done one of the photos in a noire technique in black/white and it looks kind of cool. 
Enjoy!