February 3. 2011 was the date I began Doll College/Beautiful Dolls as a blog . Before I began the blog, I had written a monthly newsletter on Yahoo called Doll College of Doll Knowledge that I began October 11, 2001. The full name of the blog is Doll College/Beautiful Dolls. The Doll College portion of the name came from the newsletter I wrote for The Savannah Doll Club, that contained doll club announcements and news which was usually about the history of a doll or how to make a craft for a doll. Beautiful Dolls had been the name of my doll making business. When trying to decide on a name for my blog I combined the names.
Researching dolls has always interested me. I love history and all dolls have history and a story to tell.
So, today marks five years of Doll College and I hope that the readers have enjoyed the information about their dolls and will continue to enjoy Doll College.
Congratulations on five years! I enjoy your posts. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Aunt Lou. Nice to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Betty. You are a fount of knowledge and I love reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, if a little late!
Thank you.
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DeleteI added my name to receive the Newsletters quite some time ago. I have enjoyed looking at the postings, etc. I have a Toni Doll I won in a Sweepstakes when I was 3 at a toy store. I have always cherished my doll. Someday I would like to restore her lost shoe with a pair of new shoes. I want to get her some socks as well. I also would like to have her hair combed and look nice. I have the empty solution bottle from the original kit. She still has her original dress. If anyone has any thoughts or ideas about my doll's hair or anything else, I would appreciate their input.
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn, Toni is one of my favorite dolls and I have quite a few of them. You can order doll shoes for Toni from Tallina's. She is online and on ebay. She will also have socks for Toni. If I remember correctly the 14 inch Toni takes a 2" x 1" shoe but measure to be sure. As for her hair if it s not dirty comb and style as you would your hair. Just be gentle. If you look back through doll college there are pictures of a Toni being redone. If I can help you further let me know.
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Hi Carolyn, Toni is one of my favorite dolls and I have quite a few of them. You can order doll shoes for Toni from Tallina's. She is online and on ebay. She will also have socks for Toni. If I remember correctly the 14 inch Toni takes a 2" x 1" shoe but measure to be sure. As for her hair if it s not dirty comb and style as you would your hair. Just be gentle. If you look back through doll college there are pictures of a Toni being redone. If I can help you further let me know.
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Hi Betty,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the response. I will enjoy seeing my doll restored.
Take Care,
Carolyn
You have a beautiful collection of dolls! Enjoy them and visit me again when you can! I post dolls on Wednesdays, usually. Hugs, Diane
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