Peace in 2016

Happy New Year!  May we have a feast of baked beans on toast, hard boiled eggs, and Ovaltine!!

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Christmas Week Newsletter! Free

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Christmas Week Newsletter! Free: Cloud Pets join the "Cloud" By the time you read this, Christmas 2015 will be a memory, and we will be on the 3d or 4th day of ...

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Happy Christmas and Happy New Year!

Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Solstice, also for Dr. E's Greening Tips for the C...

 Ah, poached eggs, ah, Pym, ah, Humanity!  More on excellent women in popular culture, including Jeannie, Mary Tyler Moore, Lily Munster, Miss Jane Hathaway, and many more. 



Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Solstice, also for Dr. E's Greening Tips for the C...: It is the Solstice; Blessed Be! I look forward to the growing light, even as I sometimes wish I could walk towards it.  Two more good frie...

More Excellent Women Soon; For Now, EWs as painted by Degas and More

Dancing Divas from Degas, The Master Appropriately enough, "Rudolph" is playing on TV as I type;the toys just finished singing on the Island of Misfit Toys.  I hope this Christmas you find several dolls you want under the tree, and that you are able to give a few dolls to charity, too.  Towards the end of adding to your collection, Theriault's is holding another Rendezvous Auction this Monday.   Alexander and Tonner also continue to offer special deals, and there are lots of wonderful dolls on Ruby Lane, Doll Shops United, Ebay, Etsy, and more. Remember to write to me at etsag1998@aol.com, and let me know what your doll wants are in 2016!  Happy collecting! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Dancing Divas from Degas, The Master   What do French Bebes and a classic Degas sculpture in bronze have in common? Their characteristics melded when Degas created The Little Dancer. READ NOW

Party Girls, Bakers, and Doll Thrift from three Favorite Makers   Here are some news bytes from three beloved and popular American doll makers. READ NOW

The Hallmark of Good Collectors; Ornament Collectors' Club   Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and Dolls go Hand in Hand READ NOW

Antiques, Dolls and Miniatures, DooDads, DooDads . .   Jennifer keeps her cool and is always nice to everyone, no matter how long the lines or how chaotic the crowd might be. READ NOW

An Apologia for Countess Erzebet Bathory: Chasing Jack the Ripper

An Apologia for Countess Erzebet Bathory: Chasing Jack the Ripper: By Patricia Cornwell I admit that finishing Deprave Heart left me wanting more.  I found the second part of Cornwell's nonfiction jour...

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: An Interview with Paula Walton, doll collector and...

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: An Interview with Paula Walton, doll collector and...: When did you start collecting? My mother bought me my very first vintage doll when I was 5 years old.  She purchased it at Goodwil...

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The Holidays are Here! Let the Doll Games Begin! Welcome to Black Friday; hope you are taking advantage of the Doll Deals!  American Girl, Madame Alexander, and Tonner all have specials.  Amazon and Ebay have deals that could be used with dolls.  Below are some updated articles and new posts on shops, dolls in literature, dolls in Thanksgiving, and the latest Shirley Temple auction.  There will be more on Raggedies, dolls in books, and dolls for the holidays next week.  Those who love mystery, Patricia Cornwell's latest thriller, "Depraved Heart" opens featuring Lucy's teddy bear named Mr. Pickle.  Happy Collecting!  Remember I love to hear from you; write to etsag19998@aol.com for doll prices, selling tips, to share stories of your dolls and more.  Also, check us out on Facebook, Pinterest All About Doll Collecting, Twitter, and more! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Shop Blossoms with Antiques and Dolls   Antique shop features dolls and doll related items for collectors in several venues. Read more about my favorite place, Vintage Rose, home of wonderful dolls and antiques. READ NOW

More Poppets ahd Pilgrims: The Series   A doll plays a pivotal role in The Witch of Blackbird Pond. This is one of the last articles in the series on this book that mentions poppets and alludes to pastimes for children in Puritan times. READ NOW

For Thanksgiving, a Novel that Discusses a Doll   Without dolls and toys to play with, Puritan girls found other ways to amuse themselves that sometimes led to disaster. Read more on "The Witch of Blackbird Pond." READ NOW

Charming Jewelry for a Charming Girl   Shirley Temple favored unusual charm bracelets in gold and silver. Charms have a rich history and are often tiny dolls or miniature objects perfect for doll houses! READ NOW

Estate Dolls : Review for Estate Sale Season   Read about one way to sell dolls, and learn some tips for sales you might visit this winter. READ NOW

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: My Christmas Favorites N...

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Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Quick Holiday Meal Tips and Snacks, also for Dr. E...

Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Quick Holiday Meal Tips and Snacks, also for Dr. E...: The Holidays are upon us.  Frankly, I no longer celebrate.  Those in my family who loved these things are dead, and the sick games my sibl...

Memoir; Writing your Life Story: A Free Newsletter, as Pym might say, with "Bits an...

Memoir; Writing your Life Story: A Free Newsletter, as Pym might say, with "Bits an...: Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here ...

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: An Interview with Alf Ertsland and Svein Hellberg

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: An Interview with Alf Ertsland and Svein Hellberg: When did you start collecting? I can’t remember exactly when we start talking about antique dolls.  We had, however, a common interes...



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Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Recipe for Simple Hot Pot, also for Dr. E's Greeni...

Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Recipe for Simple Hot Pot, also for Dr. E's Greeni...: Simple Hot Pot 2 packets simple Ramen noodles 1 6 oz can oysters 3 eggs About 4 pieces of salami, cut into strips 3/4 cups frozen ...

Free Newsletter: Using dolls to Teach and more

Newsletter for Week of November 9th Halloween flew away on a kitchen witch's broom, and Thanksgiving with pilgrim and turkey dolls awaits.  Christmas is just around the corner.  I saw doll "sightings" on "Laverne and Shirley" which featured Madame Alexanders and on "Bonanza" where Raggedy Ann and a porcelain doll starred. This week, an update on a favorite website, Ghost of the Doll which has information on dolls and toys from the 70s to 90s, and a history of Chinese Opera dolls.  Also read about how to use dolls to teach. Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

There is nothing Spooky about this Great Site about dolls 1980-2000.   Ghost of the Doll is fun and easy to navigate, and is a veritable web museum of the toys from this era. READ NOW

"It Ain't Over" till the Dolls Sing!   Unusual Chinese Opera Dolls are just the tip of the iceberg when collecting dolls from China. READ NOW

Keep One Eye on Monster High!   Iris Clops is a fashionably stylish monster of a completely different stripe from the Cyclops of old myth. READ NOW

Dolls go to School   Teaching courses on dolls; resources and ideas. READ NOW

Happy Halloween!!

Newsletter for Halloween Week 2015! Boo to all Bebes! There seems to be no end to dolls in the news this week.  Blythe-Con recently wrapped up, and Antique Doll Collector Magazine featured many doll shows and auctions in its listings, published in the November 2015 issue.  McDonald's is offering "The Minions" on its Halloween Pails, a tradition, and will release Peanuts Happy Meal Toys. New dolls are everywhere; Iris Clops joins Monster High,while American Girl will retire Grace. Madame Alexander has introduced Pixie Doodles, 9 inch Fairies with dresses you can color with Crayloa crayons.  Another Shirley Temple Auction is approaching, hence an update of our tribute to her. Here, also, are another installment of "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" and dolls, as well as the selected bibliography for doll scholars. Finally, here is an update of a profile of our talented and generous friend, paper doll artist Stephanie Hammonds. Next week, more posts on dolls in TV drama, on interesting others in collecting dolls, and much more! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert An Update to an Elegy for a Beloved Star; For Shirley   Another auction of Shirley Temple Memorabilia is coming up November 22nd; here is an updated tribute to the star. READ NOW Puritan Poppets, Cornhusk Dolls, and Magic   Here are the references for the posts on Witch of Blackbird Pond; many are books with references to dolls, toys, and games. READ NOW A Paper Doll Artists who is a Renaissance Woman and is Keene!   Paper doll artist, writer, teacher, doll collector, tekkie, Renaissance Woman; here is an update on our friend, Stephanie Hammonds, showcasing her work on Katy Keene. READ NOW The Witch of Blackbird Pond and Dolls; IV   Our study of dolls, toys, and games in an award winning children's novel set in 17th c. New England continues.