If I could "time travel shop" from any of the catalogs Pleasant Company / American Girl has released in its past 40 years, I would probably choose one from the late '90's. I pored over those so often as a kid, they're basically etched in my memory -- especially the pages with the school outfit sets and the pajamas. The late '90's pajamas are amazing. They look realistic, incredibly comfortable, and timeless. Take for example, the AG Boxer PJ's from 1998... Happy "Jammie Janu

Out of all the doll customization or restoration things I've done, repainting lips always makes me the most nervous. I attempted my first two lip repaints back in February 2024, after watching and reading many, many tutorials. Each recommended to use acrylic paint, thinned with water or floating medium, and to work carefully in several thin layers. Feeling pretty confident in my ability, I gave my mom's doll slightly more berry-colored lips and I slightly darkened the lips on

Last year, after it was pretty clear that American Girl was not going to re-release Kirsten's St. Lucia Outfit on its own, I decided to take a stab at making my own . I'm still pretty happy with how the tray came out (I think my saffron buns are much nicer than the official American Girl ones), but the headpiece could've been a little better, and I'm not really satisfied with the dress I sewed -- particularly the neckline. It's very boatneck, but not in a nice looking way. Th

One of my favorite collaborations American Girl has ever done is their "The American Girls Collection" with Hallmark. This collection was released in the early 2000's and included a variety of fun items, including bookends, charms, stationary, and (appropriately) ornaments! The ornaments depicted the main historical girls (Kaya, Felicity, Josefina, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha, Kit, and Molly) in their meet outfits, birthday outfits, and holiday outfits. My parents got me three of

I know what you're thinking... " Another Elizabeth?! How many do you need?!" Just one more, I promise! Let me explain... AGIG is filled...

My husband and I finally upgraded our phones about a month ago, and at that point I discovered that any of the fun cases I'd had my eye...

Doll-sized Disney finds bring me so much joy! I saw the light side and dark side swizzle sticks on Lisaland's 2025 Disneyland Seasons of...

I was a hardcore Magic Attic Club fan back in the day, especially when it came to Megan Ryder, the strawberry blonde, green-eyed girl who...

We've Had One Pinner Cap, Yes... I recently added Elizabeth's meet accessories to my collection (currently being worn by my display-only...

There are a few sections of the '90's Pleasant Company catalog that I have pretty vivid memories of. I loved the modern section, with the...

One of my dad's favorite things to do was hunt on eBay for rare pieces to add to his train collection or for other things that he could...

I spent more time sewing in 2024 than I have in the past several years combined. At first, it began out of necessity. Whenever I wanted...

When I first heard rumors that American Girl was not only bringing back Kirsten but her birthday outfit as well, I held out hope that...

I've been a Samantha fangirl for many years, but I think it's safe to say that the baton has been passed to Elizabeth Cole... Allow me to...

I'm finally starting to feel more like a true sewist and less like an overly ambitious novice -- and I really think it's thanks in part...

Dearest Gentle Reader... Like many people, I've recently been swept up in Bridgerton mania. I've always enjoyed anything that has to do...

I've always wanted to learn how to sew really, really well -- mostly because I grew up watching my mom and my grandma make the most...

My Elizabeth's story really begins with my custom Ariel . I'd gotten the idea to use the body from a seldom-displayed custom doll and...

I'm not exaggerating when I say that for the past several months, I had forgotten what it was like to really have fun. While my dad was...