The American Girl dolls have brought doll play back. In the 1960's and 1970's doll play got a bad rap. It was as if being a girl was wrong! Three imaginary girls: Samantha, Kirsten (be sure to say "keersten") and Molly took care of that. Suddenly doll play was O.K. if it taught history at the same time. So little girls were once again allowed to enjoy their dolls. Mothers became emotionally involved with the line because the settings and clothing were so cool.

Doll play for adults is different than it is for children. It is more about collecting miniatures, like train play is for men. In my business I sell items to create a wonderful doll world. A word of caution here: Be sure to allow your little girl to play with her dolls her way, not your way! I have seen too many little girls who are afraid to actually play with their dolls and miniatures because they don't want to break something and upset Mother. We adults should supply the items for creative play and then let 'em go. Someday much too soon you, too, will be able to put the pieces back together and take a beautiful picture like I have taken of Anna Claire's living room--and add a few of your own finishing touches as I have.

This doll house was designed and built by me. The room you see is 23 inches deep and 32 inches wide. There is a bedroom on the second floor with a lovely ceiling and roof. Watch for a picture of it in another informational custom page from me, Betsy. Sadly, none of the furniture pieces are available for sale anymore. I do carry more doll furniture items than any other seller on ebay, and you will still be able to create lovely rooms. I am always on the lookout for fabulous pieces for you.

---betsy aka lovvbugg