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Posted on Monday, February 06, 2012 7:16 PM
Yesterday we had a wonderfully successful Mardi Gras Tea Party. Eighteen littel girls with their mothers, grandmothers, and some aunts were in attendance. After some shopping, the girls settled down to learn a little bit about the history and traditions of Mardi Gras. Then we feasted on King (cup)Cakes, little beignets with powdered sugar, and home made pralines that I made late Saturday night. Everyone that walked in the door said the shop smelled like sugar! What a great smell for a very old store! After the dishes were cleared from the table, the girls were given a glitter mask for them and one for their doll. Sparkling jewels and purple, gold, and green feathers were spread on the tables. The girls decorated their masks with a little glue gun help from Mom. They then took their doll to the back of the store to have their picture made. My daughter photoshops their picture onto an appropriate background and we send each girl a photo of her and her doll.
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The shop was filled with girls, dolls, laughter, giggles, feathers, and glitter!
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Making the perfect mask is very hard work!
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Sisters shared the day!
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Best friends had a great time together!
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Before they left the girls took the feathers off the back of their chair - Mardi Gras boas for thier dolls. They also took home a bag of doubloons - foil covered chocolate and bubble gum, and a Mardi Gras magnet that I bought the last time I was in New Orleans. All anyone needs to do is look at the pictures to understand why I do this. There are more pictures on our Facebook page - Patches Dolls. The smiles on the girls' faces, their hugs, and the wonderful things they say about the parties are why I do this. And the fact that "I believe in make-believe!" Next tea party will be April 1st; it will have a Disney princess theme. I am so excited about the treats I have to give the girls and their dolls at this party! It should be magical! |
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Posted on Friday, December 16, 2011 9:37 PM
I have been so busy with the shop and the tea party and open house that I was having trouble getting into Christmas. (Check out all the pictures on Facebook - Patches Dolls.) I have been busy buying things for the Mardi Gras Tea Party scheduled for Feb. 5th. My mind has been more on purple, green, and gold - feathers and glitter than on the red and green of Christmas. I have the cutest masks for the girls to embellish for their dolls and themselves. Beads all over the place; and lots of ribbon everywhere. All that will be put away until the first of the year. But today I got the lights on my tree! Tomorrow the ornaments go on and my village goes up. Next week cookies will be made for all the company coming! So I am taking a break from my dolls till after Christmas. I do hope to get at least four "nite-nite" doggies made before Christmas. These are a family tradition - every new baby gets one. But those that happen to marry into the family are not happy till they get one too. My daughter has had several, but she still has her first one. It was pink; now it is so faded and thread bare that it looks white in spots. I hope to make some smaller ones next year to sell in the store. Both on her dolls have one, my granddaughter's doll has one, and so does my Molly! I will post pictures of the one I get made this year! So until after Christmas, I just want everyone to know how much I appreciate your business and your support. I pray that each and everyone of you have a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year! |
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Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2011 2:38 PM
I had never expected to sell dolls at Patches. I could not find any at a price I felt was reasonable or that were a quality I found appealing. Then I discovered the dolls made by Sophia! I fell in love with them. They are high quality, beautiful, and reasonably priced. They will not be available until mid-November, but I wanted to introduce them to you. I will be taking orders for them now. That way you will have them purchased in time for Christmas. Now to introduce the dolls. They come in two ways - dressed or undressed! The dressed dolls will sell for $59.95; the undressed versions will be $35.99. Shipping will be $10 for each.
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Sophia
Dressed blond 18 Inch Doll named "Sophia". She comes dressed in a Zebra print T-shirt, hot pink tiered skirt, underwear and black jeweled toe flats.
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Julia
Dressed dark brown 18 Inch Doll named "Julia". Julia comes dressed in pink satin pajamas, underwear, hair ribbon and bunny slippers.
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Catherine
Dressed brunette 18 Inch Doll Named "Catherine". Catherine comes dressed in a plaid skirt, white shirt with plaid trim, underwear and plaid ballerina flats.
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Carly
Dressed auburn 18 Inch Doll named "Carly". Carly comes dressed in a white cinched front t-shirt, silver sequin skirt, underwear and silver glitter shoes.
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Undressed Dolls
All the dolls are available in an undressed version. Doll comes with print panties.
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