Maplelea doll outfit....on sale!

My first post this year in 2019!

I've neglected this blog very badly. The days simply whiz past. I will try my best to stay on top of things this year.

So far I've taken a few dolly photos, but haven't bought any new dolls in January.

This is the year to downsize.

I've run out of room, and I am now ready to let some of my dolls go. I hope they will all find new and loving homes.

This is my thrift store bargain Maplelea doll, Leonie.

I purchased her a few years ago at a Salvation Army thrift store in New Westminster BC. She was only $15.00 Cdn! They sell for $115 new. But she came without clothes.

I am having fun with her, buying her a wardrobe online. Maplelea often has fantastic sales. The above outfit, named "La vie est Belle", was only $24 on sale! (marked down from $37) I can't resist sales.

 This is the photo from Maplelea's online site.

Maplelea is a Canadian company which is 15 years old this year. Their store is located in Ontario and their items ship within a week without any customs, and best of all, in CANADIAN funds! Yee haw!

I will post other items as I get them. This is my latest addiction.

By Loretta Houben

"It Seams Perfect!" by Our Generation: sewing set

I had to take it easy yesterday, so I wrestled with the Our Generation sewing machine set and got it open. These things are not easy! It takes great skill. This is the set I ordered online as there was FREE shipping over $60. This is a Very Cute Set indeed. I'm so glad I ordered it; it's adorable and very well made. The only odd thing is the dress form; the top part balances but doesn't actually snap together with the bottom part, so if you nudge it, it will fall off! Very odd indeed.

The OG sewing set has the cutest accessories! I think I actually like them better than AG sets I've seen recently. Whoever designs for OG is a genius! There is an actual dress pattern made out of tissue paper, and a bolt of fabric so dolly can cut and sew her own dress!

The OG sewing accessories.

OG is designed by Battat in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!

But of course, made in China. That's why I'm so happy that the OG products are now being sold here in Canada.

By Loretta Houben