Modern Sundresses for Little Cousin

My cousin's daughter, called Amy, is now six-years-old. We're Asian-American, and I remember when I was little I could never find a doll that looked like me. I'm not a fan of the #4 Just Like You doll, and I did contemplate buying her a new Jess look-a-like. But then I started to get worried that a $100+ gift was too extravagant for my first Christmas present to her. What if horrors of horrors she was afraid of dolls? So I opted to give her my #25 whom I called Diana and had picked up from an AG benefit sale for $55. I rarely played with #25, and so she was in pristine condition. She also looked like Amy, who is part Vietnamese and Cantonese, and has big round eyes.

Anyway, I dressed up #25 in a Gwen white sundress that was on sale from AG for $10. My mother, who sometimes complains that I have too many dolls, saw me wrapping the gift. I asked her opinion about whether Amy would like the doll, and my mother with open mouth said "Wow. She's very beautiful! Of course, Amy's going to love her." Here is #25, as it would have first appeared to Amy on Christmas day:



I also packed into the gift box these two outfits made by 123MulberryStreet of Etsy, though my Ivy and Lanie are just modeling.







I wasn't there when Amy unwrapped her gift. But I saw her family during a reunion recently. Her mother told me that she loved the doll and it was her first big doll. I was worried Amy would have a hard time with the different outfits, but her mom reassured me that she was excited about changing clothes. (Ah, I love kids with fine motor dexterity!) In fact, her mom said that Amy spent a lot of time brushing the doll's hair, and that she had to warn her that she might brush it all off. So little Amy did come out and shyly thanked me, and told me herself that the doll is now named "Rosie Hannah Montana".

Ha! I have a convert! I'm already contemplating getting her a Kanani next Christmas.

123MulberryStreet Orange Summer Top and Capris

This two piece modern outfit created by 123MulberryStreet is perfect for Lanie or any outdoor girl. The bright orange cotton top has shirred elastic bodice and striped ribbon straps. The capris are made from recycled denim and have bright orange top-stitching and an orange daisy detail at the hem.








Here's the accompanying story:

Lanie: "I brought my pet bunny!"


Ivy: "Oh, I didn't see you carry in a cage. Where is it?"


Lanie: "I walked him over!"


Bennet: "Ruff! Ruff! That is a weird sight! Grrrr."


Ivy: "There, there, mind your manners! Or I'll have to put you on a leash!"


The white modern dress was created by Heritage4.

Emma Woodhouse and Jane Fairfax

"It's too hot for strawberry picking!" says Emma Woodhouse (Elizabeth) to Harriet Smith (Lanie).


Harriet: "Fortunately, Mr. Knightley's hall is so much cooler. Oh, do you hear someone speaking?"


Officious Mrs. Elton (Ruthie) exclaims to Jane Fairfax (Rebecca): "But this post in Ireland will be very suitable for you. You will make an excellent governess."


"I thank you, but Mrs. Elton, I wish you would not intercede."


Harriet: "Oh, my, Miss Fairfax looks very unhappy. Should we help her?"


Emma: "Oh, there you are Miss Fairfax!"


Without saying a word, Jane runs off. Emma "Oh, she looked upset."


Mrs. Elton: "Those were probably tears of happiness! As she will be taking a post in Ireland and not be a burden to her aunt."


Mrs. Elton: "Mr. E is always saying how considerate I am, always thinking of others first."


Emma: "Indeed."


Emma's peach outfit was made by Vintiquedesigns. Harriet's blue gown was made by Jamiehistoriccostume. The Jane Fairfax gown was made by Terristouch