Fragile but Fierce: Lorella Falconi’s dolls embody a rainbow of feelings
(Little Sisters, polymer clay) Photos courtesy of Lorella Falconi Now that my children have...
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Artistic Craving: Shawna Clymer’s creations will get under your skin
(Shawna Clymer) Photos courtesy of Clymer Creations Now that the school year is about to kick off...
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Whimsical and Wonderful: Find out why Xenis rules the world of wooden dolls
Photos courtesy of Marlene Xenis I recently had the chance to chat with Marlene Xenis, the owner...
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Downton Abbey Divas: Meet the porcelain versions of fan favorites
Doll photos courtesy of Creations in Porcelain “Downton Abbey” photos courtesy of PBS,...
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Outlander Odyssey: Monica Reo’s Claire Randall doll is out of this world
(Claire Randall is the newest romance heroine from Monica Reo.) Photos Courtesy of Creations in...
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Dream Catchers: The Gorjuss Doll collection lets you fill in the blanks!
Photos courtesy of Santoro London August 7 is National Doll Day, but for us doll enthusiasts, that...
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Lasting Impressions: Berthe Morisot’s doll paintings are invitations to dream and discover
(Berthe Morisot believed in the inseparable tie between little girls and their dolls.) Photos...
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Who’s Your Dada? Two women might actually be the founding “fathers” of this art movement
(Hugo Ball, known as the father of the Dada movement, dressed as part man and part machine.)...
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Mad About Dolls? Collecting is one excuse for committing Liz Taylor in ‘Raintree County’
(Liz Taylor tries on her Scarlett O’Hara act in “Raintree County.”) Photos...
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Royal Intrigue: The Secret Behind Dolls, Divas, and the Downfall of Marie Antoinette!
(Marie Antoinette in a Bertin outfit, from “History of European Art”) If the July...
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Gals, Guns, and Dolls: A film noir classic zeroes in on a ‘wicked woman’ and her all-seeing doll
This “Tension” poster says it all. Two-timing abounds! Photos courtesy of Movie Star...
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Silence Is Golden: Talkin’ up dolls and how they blazed across the 1920s!
“The Artist” (Photos Courtesy of Movie Star News) If you are seeking a diversion to...
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Ode to Orlando’s Deceased: Why should we, doll enthusiasts, pray and play loudly?
(Photo courtesy of CBS Television/American Theater Wing) If you’re a musical theater...
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Wedding Belles: Say “I do” to These Beautiful and Radiant Bride Dolls
Carolina Herrera Bride Barbie (Photo courtesy of Mattel) Marriage is a tricky thing. One’s...
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Doll Doppelgangers: You’ll be surprised to see who has gained that honor!
Photo courtesy of Mattel Last year, Mattel honored a group of six females — five women and one...
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Cher and Cher Alike: Happy 70th Birthday, Foxy Lady!
(Photo courtesy of Movie Star News) One of my most memorable celebrity encounters — and there have...
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The “Friends” View of Dolls: Are you Monica, Phoebe, or Rachel?
(Photo courtesy of Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions — NBC) The other night, I happened to be...
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Play Misty for Me: Misty Copeland Becomes a Barbie
(Photo courtesy of Mattel) During the first week of May, Mattel announced their newest doll...
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A Mother’s Memoir: Gloria Vanderbilt Has Lived Her Life Through Dolls
(Photo: HBO/Moxie Firecracker Films) If I were to pick any person on the planet with whom I have a...
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Myth or Reality? The Rise of the Female Warrior
(Epeira Diademata by Virgine Ropars) Beginning in late April, and snaking its way through the...
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