Furniture Favorites

Wow, two months since I last posted! Sorry for the hiatus, but I had been working on my first real mass-production of shoes, for the "Over Ell's Rainbow" doll retreat next week. I'll share images of the special shoes I created for that event after it's over. But here's what 19 miniature shoe boxes looks like:



It was quite a fun project!

Now, on to the subject of this post. TONNERDirect asked Facebook this morning what types of furniture we like, and where we get our doll furniture. So I decided to dedicate a blog post to answering this question. One of my favorite pieces is a chaise lounge-shaped jewelry box, found at Walmart several years ago. I especially like it because my dolls can stand next to it, unsupported by a stand:



It's also good for sitting:



or lounging:



and it can hold multiple dolls:



(I use it a lot!)



I've also gotten several pieces of unfinished wooden doll-sized furniture at places like Hobby Lobby or Michaels, and I'm lucky enough to have a talented sister who carves, paints/stains, and varnishes them for me!

First there's this great bench that I bought many years ago (before I even collected Tonner dolls!) and had forgotten about:



(I made the cushion for it.) I decided I wanted it a darker, richer color. My sister stained and varnished it, and it's so handsome now:



Once again, more than one doll can sit on it:



The chest that Niobe is sitting on in the above picture is another example of my sister's work. This one she carved, as well:



I requested a dragonfly for the design, and she created the exact look I was hoping for! Here's a close-up of the carving:



Last but not least, she also carved the lotus flowers on the drawers, and stained and varnished this adorable dresser for me:



It is one of my very favorite pieces.  Isn't she talented? 

Spring is coming!

I like to celebrate the warmer weather with yellow - it's such a nice cheerful color.  First, some pics I took last July:


I feel warmer already!

Cecelia:


Rose-Red:


Amaya:



And from last May, some sister pics - both girls have some yellow in their dresses, and Brianna has yellow shoes:



I also found a pretty yellow flower and took a couple portraits:

Who Wears it Best - Casual Edition (part 2)

We continue our Who Wears it Best - Casual Edition with dresses, pants, and skirts! First off, we have a simple sheath dress with ribbon belt, modeled by Djali:



Celeste:



And Sofia:




Next, a summery sundress worn by Brianna:



Milana:



And Sofia again:




In the skirt category, we have a cute beaded number, shown off by Ella:



Nandini:



Cecelia:



And Illeya:




Lastly, for pants, we have a classic pair of jeans - shown on Jordan:



Cecelia:



And Nandini:


(Shoes by Kingstate, horse by American Girl) 

Our final edition of Who Wears it Best is tomorrow! Stay tuned, and don't forget to vote!

Who Wears it Best - Casual Edition

We have a lot of selections for you today! So many, in fact, that we'll be splitting today's episode into two parts - so be sure to come back this evening for the rest!  

Starting the casual category with tops, we have Amaya in a blue ribbed top:



Nandini:



Satine:



Illeya:




Next we have a beaded belly-dancer top, modeled first by Nandini:



Next by Brianna:



Djali:



And Sofia:




Next, a versatile wraparound top modeled by Satine:



Brianna:



Jordan:



Nandini:



And Cecelia:




Last of the tops is this gorgeous blouse by Empire, modeled by Nandini:

(Shoes by Kingstate, horse by American Girl)

Amaya:



Cecelia:



And Jordan:




To be continued... (Don't forget to vote!)

Who Wears it Best - Dress Edition

Not as formal as gowns, but just as fun - presenting Who Wears it Best - Dress Edition! First off we have a sweet and summery dress of my own design, modeled by Amaya:



Milana:



And Sofia:




Next the exquisite Song of the Evening, by Tonner. Satine shows it off first:



Next, Cecelia:



Celeste:



And Brianna:

 

Hair jewel by Facets by Marcia. 


Our final selection is a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind dress by the fabulous GinO - worn by Djali:

 

Jordan:

 

And Nandini:




Please vote for your favorites, and tune in next time! Our next episode will be a surprise...