October means more than pumpkin spice lattes and dressing in layers, it is also the month of one of the more fun holidays – Halloween! Dressing up for the Halloween holiday is something that girls look forward to at all ages. It allows you to play dress-up with your friends and many more girls across… Read more »
Author: GiGi's Dolls
Top 10 Doll Brands
For thousands of years, dolls have delighted the population. There are hundreds of doll brands to choose from when collecting. As one of the most precious heirlooms to pass down to younger generations, doll collections and not special just for their monetary value, but for their sentimental worth. Below you’ll find a list of the… Read more »
The History of Dollhouses
Dolls are a widely valued item within both the older and younger generations. Whether you have a passion for collecting or playing with them, dolls have and will continue to play an important role in many people’s lives. Just as precious as the dolls themselves are, their houses are just as exquisite. There are two… Read more »
Top Reasons to Join a Doll Club
To the average person, a vintage Barbie, Ashton Drake or Shirley Temple doll might just be another doll, but to a collector they are a treasure. For avid doll collectors, there’s a unique passion for acquiring new additions to a budding collection of timeless and classic dolls. To share this passion, you can join a… Read more »
Boys and Dolls: Are Dolls Only For Girls?
US News | Royal Baby | More ABC News Videos Every little girl loves her dolls. Every little girl should love getting a new baby doll, Barbie, or anything else girly that she can play house and the like with; boys, on the other hand, should love their cars, trucks and action figures. Ultimately, is… Read more »
The World’s Largest Teddy Bear Collection: A “House of Memories”
It’s rare to find a person that can say that they have never owned a teddy bear. There’s something about a teddy bear so appealing to young children and adult collectors, alike. For a child, the friendship and comfort they receive from their first teddy bear is a strong emotion, one that is never forgotten…. Read more »
A Struggling Young Doll Maker’s Inspiring Journey
It’s always inspirational to see the passion a young person has for a hobby they love and enjoy. Their eyes are bright with the possibilities of where their unique creativity could take them. Arriel Turner, 15, of Baltimore, has an amazing talent for creating expressive dolls; each one is unique, decorated, and a true work… Read more »
Doll Collecting 101: 4 Tips for New Doll Collectors
Collecting something gives a person a sense of pride in their collection. It takes a great deal of patience, determination, and knowledge to be successful at collecting; doll collecting is certainly no exception. There is always a pivotal moment in a doll collector’s life when they decide to commit to the hobby. If you have… Read more »
American Girl Dolls Come and Go
Looking back even ten years ago, it’s clear to see that dolls and toys in general consistently undergo big changes. Throughout the life timeline of the highly celebrated American Girl dolls, much has changed, and now the evolution of these staples of girlish history is more apparent than ever. Today, the company has made the… Read more »
How to Clean Porcelain Dolls Carefully
Porcelain dolls represent youth, girlishness, and perfection; it’s no mystery that these dolls make the perfect gifts for children and collectors alike. Porcelain or ceramic dolls are very fragile, and exist for aesthetics and sentiment. Though some play with their dolls, most do not, some porcelain dolls never leave their original package. Unfortunately, when you… Read more »
