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30. May 2016

Pop Up Store!

This Pop Up Store, a two weekend event, was held on our main street, in the great old Armstrong's building, now the home of the Country Music Capital of Canada display. Yes, we are in ranch country, and country music is king here...

27. May 2016

Scout all dressed up...

Scout missed the fun Dress Up with the rest of the girls. She was on assignment, promoting the upcycling trend... Willow got out Romance and Whipped Cream's dress just for Scout. We think Scout was VERY excited, although it's hard to tell. You look pretty, Scout!

22. May 2016

Little Darlings Dress Up

The Little Darlings were invited to a Facebook Anniversary party. And found there were no Little Darling frilly, smocked, or lace dresses in their cupboard! Well, not enough to go around...

21. May 2016

Flashback...Boneka arrives in Dolltown

Last year, the dolls were arriving in Dolltown. It was all we could do to keep up with photo records! Boneka, a bead filled doll from Indonesia, arrived in a batik cloth box in the same design as his cloth body. Tink was there to greet him as he emerged, then Silent Sam, and also Ana...

19. May 2016

Little Darling Adventures!

Birdy and Rosa noticed a barbie bike freshly washed and ready for a ride. Birdy and Rosa head out to the lane. Me first! says Birdy. But she gives Rosa a ride. Good girl, Birdy!

18. May 2016

The Ellowynes...

The Tonner Ellowyne dolls interact with all the other Dolltowners, most of the time... Here are a few random shots of the Ellowynes with others, over the last year.

17. May 2016

Little Darlings Maggie and Jiyoon

Little toffee haired Maggie goes out every day to explore the garden. She does the rounds of the birdhouses to see if any birds have taken up residence...

14. May 2016

Our Little Darlings on Adventures...First, Tink and Xennia!

It's so nice out! All our Little Darlings are ready for adventures in the garden! These girls are wondering, Where are Tink and Xennia?

12. May 2016

Little Darling Jiyoon...

Jiyoon arrived soon after our four originals... Here you see her with Zoey, a long time Dolltown resident. Jiyoon has already made fast friends with Maggie. You can hear them both chatting a mile a minute. And Birdy welcomes Jiyoon, asking her all about her travels here....

11. May 2016

Dolltowners at the Bridge

Who's this with Oiya? It's Joy! Joy is definitely a Dolltown original, coming in somewhere between the real vintages, my own childhood dolls, like Becky below, and all the Dolltowners who have arrived since last year. Joy was sitting on the top shelf of an old fashioned little local variety store. About 20 years ago. I am not a porcelain doll fan, but this was a sweet happy face. Her hair was in ringlets and she was garbed in an old fashioned little dress with a pinafore. I brought her home....

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Ana's Aphabet Book

Here's our super cute book! Available on Amazon! It has several Dolltown characters, all helping kids to learn the basic sounds of English. A is for Ana...