Biltmore Estate

Afner's hermanos were here visiting a few weeks ago, and as a special treat, I took them to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC.  It's the biggest private residence in America, and it also has the most visited winery in the nation.  And by "private...

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Renaissance Nancy

This time of year in Charlotte, there is always a Renaissance Festival which is always a lot of fun.  I decided this year I would take Nancy along.  For the occasion, I asked my friend Diana to create a custom Renaissance dress for Nancy.  The...

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New Nancys

Today, my newest shipment of Nancys arrived.  Yay!! Two Ion Fiz, Two Nancy en Cole, Two Nancy Novias, One Nancy Gold, and One Nancy Espejos I was very excited to receive the new shipment of Nancys today, thanks to El Corte Ingles.  My friend and I...

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American Girl Place

Once again, I've taken quite some time to update this blog.  It feels...neglected.  Not to worry, I am back on my regimen and have several posts already planned.  That being said, this summer, Mom, Afner, and I visited American Girl Place in Atlanta,...

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Welcome Julie!

Here's a doll I never thought I would own:  Julie! Isn't she pretty? I never thought I would own Julie for a few reasons.  Number One, I didn't feel like buying any new dolls until I completed the collections for the American Girls I have.  Number...

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Top Ten Recalled/Controversial Dolls

I started thinking today about the Snacktime Cabbage Patch Kid (random, I know), and I decided to compile a top ten list of recalled or controversial dolls.  Most of these are strictly from my own memory, so if you have any to add, please feel free to do...

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An Ink Treatment for Francie (of the Barbie Variety)

A few people have asked me how to remove ink from vinyl, so I decided to document this latest doll and do a short tutorial.    Here is the ink spot                This is...

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Quick Trip to Charleston

Afner and I decided to take a quick, inexpensive trip to Charleston, SC this past week.  I have a friend who lives there and we stayed at his apartment, and spent a few days enjoying all the beauty of Charleston.  Of course, I took my girls along and...

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Queen City Doll Club

On June 4th, we had the first meeting of our new doll club, the Queen City Doll Club.  We named it after our city of Charlotte, which is known as the Queen City.  I had a really great time meeting with other people who love dolls as much as me. ...

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A New Technique

I have been absent from my blog for a little over a month now.  I have been extremely busy with the end of the school year, and I've been trying to spend less time on my computer to help control those impulse bids on eBay.  I have a lot of things to...

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Las Nancys Estan Aqui!!!!!!

I am so excited!!  After months of waiting, my Nancys are finally here! Opening the box!! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! And a Nancy for my friend Diana Look.  LOOK!!! It's in Euros!!!  I feel so...sophisticated.  These are the Communion Nancys. Nancy...

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