Barbie in my Christmas Decor..

I was not going to do it...I was going to do no more to the China Cabinet than add Granny's vintage glass ball and the ceramic pieces from my childhood...

But then today I was in the storage closet in my studio getting out something else, before I knew it 5 dolls had escaped and invaded the china cabinet for Christmas.

Actually it all started with these 3 trouble makers from the Barbie and the Nutcracker Collectors Editions.

Left to Right.
Barbie as The Sugar Plum Fairy
Barbie as Flower Ballerina (my favorite)
Barbie as Marzipan

Middle shelf was left Barbie free, but has Family Treasures such as my Grandmothers Cats, More of Granny's antique glass balls, a ceramic train my mother made me when I was a child.

and an English/Dutch copy of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens printed in 1931 that belonged to my father when he was a wee little lad at school.

And lastly we have the only 2 Holiday Barbies I own...Why?...Because I am a design snob and hate most of the Holiday Barbies gowns...But these 2 I love and were both gifts from Farmer Brown...Hope I get this yrs doll also since it is stunning and Designed by none other than the Fabulous Robert Best (Subtle Hint or what)

Good thing I can close the door on these treasures because I an not sure Lil Sara could be trusted around mummy's Barbies.

Kelsie - MGD

Christmas Shopping at the Mall

With Christmas just around the corner, I thought I would share some diorama photographs from the archives..I had so much fun creating this scene back in 2007...The store fronts were created using foam-core and printer transparencies for the "glass"...The lights inside the store windows were simply a set of Christmas Village lights.

Click images to see larger views.

 Christmas Shopping at the Mall

A look at the old display unit in which I housed my dioramas.
You can see the wire in the top of the store fronts...This photo was take before I put the "roof" on that Mall...Below you can see my all time fave diorama "The Conservatory"...It is also back light with village lights.

Closer look inside the Toy Store window.

Close up of the Shoe Store.

Family time shopping for gifts.

Don't forget your BFF this yr.

Hope your Holiday's this year are full of Family, Friends, Blessings and Love

Kelsie - MGD

Auction Relisting

To celebrate ordering the tools and supplies I need to get started on making Fabric Fashion/Art Dolls,

I have relisted "Picnic" at reduced starting price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220877667173

Kelsie - MGD

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME...Sybarite Trapeze COMPLETE

SOLD

This doll was a Limited Edition of 300 by

Sybarite - Superfrock in 2008 for

Angelic Dreamz in New York 

She comes complete in her original box/shipper and includes her

"red croc" carrier and all accessories.

They do not come more beautiful than this stunning doll...
Her make-ups neutral color pallet makes her a get doll for redress as she can pull off many different looks.

All her accessories store nicely in one side of her stunning red croc carry case.

With Trapeze is all of her original pieces, including both wigs.
Brunette - with Platinum streaks
Blonde - with Pink streaks.

A few minor flaws on this gal, as she is well loved but also well taken care off...One leg can be a little kicky, as is normal for these types of dolls...Any person able to restring a doll could take care of this no problems.
Her scull cup is not quite centered either but since it would be removed during restringing, this could be rectified at the same time.

A little chipping on the left wrist, and a few dull spots from being redresses and posed for photoshoots.

The paint is missing from the top of the bolt on her right wrist...she arrived to me this way but I am sure it could be covered quit easily with a dob of color matched paint.

This Traz has been working as a Model here at MGD for the past 2.5yrs.

She has been my muse during this time and inspired many of my favorite fashions during her career with me...But now we are both ready to move in different directions...I would like to see her find a great new home surrounded by fabulous Sybs and fashions.

Will this be at your house?

Picnic - Update - Auction Link

~Picnic~

Now on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220854975807

OOAK Dress by MGD

Kelsie - MGD

Now on Ebay

Avant Guard - Goldmine - Nude

Now on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220842111234

Kelsie - MGD

Daughters Surgery is Tomorrow..

Tomorrow is Lil Sara's surgery, please keep us in your prayers over the next few days...Obviously I will be MIA from Dollyland during this time...I am nervous but excited to see my baby finally be able to breath while she sleeps...and all the other lovely positives that come with a child that can actually get restful slumber.

Here she is eating her afternoon snack on her first day of "Head Start" yesterday...I just wish the surgery did not mean that she would miss so much school..

For those of you that missed it the sleep study and results post can be found
http://kelsie74.blogspot.com/2011/06/sleep-study-results.html

Blessings Kelsie