Donate Just 8 Inches of Hair!

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You would love to donate your hair, but don't want the commitment of a super short hairdo.  Pantene's Beautiful Lengths is the answer!  With a minimum donation of eight inches of hair (in comparison to the average ten), ladies (and men too) are able to get the haircut of their dreams just in time for summer!

Modeling a vintage cottage chic faux pearl necklace soon to be found in Storybook Artifact's Garments and Jewelry section.

Favorite Season: Is it Springtime?

Being able to gather a bouquet of blossoming flowers from the backyard and create such a lovely arrangement really warms my heart.  It brings elegance to a cozy home, and the floral scent truly fills the house!

The vase I am borrowing from my sister.  It is one of her decoupage art creations featuring images with resemblance to Lichtenstein pop art, and I still have it from after a recent photo shoot of it.  The vase will soon be available for purchase in her Etsy shop's Upcycled Decoupage Art section.

Embracing the Misconceptions of Online Doll Shoppers May Help Sales

Garden Mary Storybook Doll - Vintage 60's Pink Gingham Ginger Girl

From far and wide, it has come to my attention that there are interestingly notable similarities among many vintage plastic dolls to the point where categorizing them or distinguishing them from one another has become somewhat of a loose term when tagging dolls for online shopping.

Navajo Carlson Tribal Doll - Native American Souvenir Storybook Dolls of the World

From a doll collector's standpoint, it may seem arbitrary to have a doll pop up in a search that it may or may not belong in.  However, the idea of potential customers distinguishing dolls themselves incorrectly leads reason to believe that providing this gateway to your doll for sale is in fact logical.

Swedish School Girl Doll - Storybook Dolls of the World Carlson Blonde

Dolls' Similar Features:

_Sleepy eyes that open and close

_Wig glued to head

_ Movable arms and head
_ Measuring 7.5 inches tall

Doll Groups:

_Storybook Dolls

_Travel Dolls

_Duchess Dolls

_Carlson Dolls

_Hollywood Dolls

_Dolls of the World

_Dolls of All Nations

Don't get me wrong, how dolls are valued does vary, especially in consideration of their condition: i.e. "still in original box" vs. "has slight wear".

Little Miss Muffet Duchess Doll - Vintage Handcrafted Storybook Dolls Bedroom Decor

To conclude, it is more than coincidence that these dolls resemble one another; they did all originate from companies that started producing dolls around the 40's and 50's.  The use of plastic in doll making was right at the beginning.  In hindsight, this set the foundation for dolls made today.

Dolls in blog article are found here: 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact/search?search_query=storybook+duchess+dolls&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search

For Romeo's Valentine

Storybook Artifact has a new shop section called "For Romeo's Valentine" filled with the most thoughtful gifts and supplies in preparation for this coming Valentine's Day!

Featured above is a lovely rare antique print (from an early 1900's advertisement) available in digital format and card stock prints.

Vintage valentines from the 40's available!  Classic gifts for her: like this stunning glazed pottery pin of hearts and roses.

Vase for that perfect bouquet of flowers ... and much much more: 26 items and counting!  ... "Jewelry, collectables, keepsakes, home decor, vintage and handcrafted items, etc."

... For Shakespeare enthusiasts, those who dream as if they were Alice in Wonderland, romantics, admirers of antiques, original art works, and many other lovelies.  Come check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact?section_id=12813813


  

Romance Away From Reality

Latest "Vintage Artifacts" Listing: Snow White Evening Gloves  

Take a romantic journey afar this Valentines with treasures that would best be fit in a fairytale story rather than in your typical everyday lifestyle.  Have fun, and fall in love again with your soul mate. <3

All-Natural Guacamole and Deli Meat Giveaway!

Check it out!!!

http://onemommasavingmoney.blogspot.com/2012/01/wholly-guacamole-hormel-natural-choice.html

How to Keep Santa Overnight

Make your jolly ol' guest feel more than welcome by setting out homemade cookies, chocolates, and tea from my shop's Treats and Sweets section.

See the latest addition to this yummy shop section, Sugar Plums à la Chocolaté; a naturally rich and decadent dried fruit is simply dipped in dark chocolate and is transformed into this lovely little treat.

Or try the classic Christmas cookie on Santa this year; there are several different cookies to choose from.

Also featured in this section is the tea fabricated by none other than Shakespeare himself; a lovely light floral peppermint tea mentioned in Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale: Shakespeare Tea Blend.



This blog post was written by Andrea of Storybook Artifact.