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? 

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... 

Who Wears it Best - Coats Edition

Welcome back to Who Wears it Best! Today we're showing off various jackets and coats, for your viewing pleasure. First off we have Ashleigh's white coat by Tonner, modeled by Snow-White:

 

Amaya:



And Milana:

 

Next, a very unique patchwork jacket designed by yours truly. Shown on Satine:



Brianna:



Nandini:

 

Shoes by Kingstate.

And the lovely Jordan:

 

Last but not least, Stella's fur-trimmed coat, also by Tonner. Worn first by Amaya:

 

Jordan:



Brianna:

 

Cecelia:



And finally Amyera:




Don't forget to vote! And tune in tomorrow for Who Wears it Best - Dress Edition!