A Pirate's Life For Me Reversible Pillow

Hello, doll friends!

To go along with the blanket I showed you in the last entry, Mama also made a reversible pillow.

The pillow is knitted, and the border around it is crocheted.

Here it is:

One side has the white skull on it....

....and the other side has a red skull.

This new brother of ours will sleep very comfy and cozy, that's for sure! 😂

If you would like to make the Pirate Reversible Pillow for yourself, you can click on the link below to get to the pattern and the downloadable pdf file.

I plan to keep my patterns free for everyone to use, but please make sure to link back to this page for credit. Thank you! 😊

(Design and pattern by Jo Em of Dolls of Suburbia)

❤ Maria ❤

A Pirate's Life For Me Reversible Pillow

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~ Pattern & pdf File ~

A Pirate's Life For Me Blanket

Hello, doll friends!

Recently, Mama had some amazing news for us: we're getting a brother! We're not exactly sure yet when he will arrive, but we're now slowly getting ready for him, and that includes clothes for him. It's never a problem when we get a new sister because we have tons of clothes for us girls to share, but with a boy it's a totally different story!

Mama said he likes pirates, and with that in mind she made some pirate-themed things for him, which I will show you over the next few entries.

The first one is a blanket, and let me tell you, we're all so jealous of this blanket and want to keep it for ourselves, haha! 😂

Take a look:

Josefina was the lucky one who got to model all of the pirate-themed things!

Isn't that cool? Such a neat blanket!

Knitted Star-Shaped Christmas Tree Skirt

Hello everyone!

Christmas and the holiday season have been over for more than a month, but I didn't want to wait all year to show you the tree skirt Mama made for our beautiful pink tree.

* You can find the link to the pattern and pdf file at the end of this entry *

Take a look at it:

This is what it looks like when the tree skirt is around the base of the tree

And here we have the tree skirt by itself. I forgot to block it before taking the picture 😞

This tree skirt was made to fit spaciously around a 2 foot tall Christmas tree. It measures 22 3/4 inches across from one point to the point on the opposite side.

If you would like to make the Knitted Star-Shaped Christmas Tree Skirt for yourself, you can click on the link below to get to the pattern and the downloadable pdf file.

I plan to keep my patterns free for everyone to use, but please make sure to link back to this page for credit. Thank you! 😊

(Design, pattern, and pictures by Jo Em of Dolls of Suburbia)

❤ Maria ❤

Knitted Christmas Tree Skirt

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~ Pattern & pdf File ~

Some Cute Walmart Finds

Hello, everyone!

Mama came back from Walmart a couple of days ago and had some wonderful surprises for Luciana and me!

Let me show you:

The first surprise was this absolutely adorable Care Bear. Mama said its name is Cheer Bear. Isn't it gorgeous? Look at those beautiful bright colors, the happy and sweet face, and it's also so soft and cuddly. We love it!

Mama told us that Care Bears became very popular in the 1980s, and that even now, almost 40 years later, they're still popular with adults and children of all ages. She thought since we have a lot of Courtney's 80s outfits now, we also need a Care Bear, so she brought this one home to us.

Here you can see how big it is. So fun!

The next surprise were recorders; or flutes, like they are also called sometimes, even though they're different than regular flutes. We got them in mint green, purple, orange, and green. Mama said they came in a package of 8....two per color....and she found them in the Halloween section.

Luciana is holding one of the purple ones in this picture. Aren't they awesome? They are absolutely perfect for us!

We have decided that we want to learn how to play the recorder, so we can make music together. Mama said she will look for children's songs to print out for us. I'm really looking forward to this!

Needless to say, we are very grateful for our new Care Bear companion and our new recorders 😊

I'll see you again soon!

❤ Maria ❤

Sophia's Doll Tea Set

This adorable tea set is sold exclusively by Sophia's.

The set contains 18 plastic pretend items that will help 18-inch dolls have a nice and enjoyable tea time.

The items include:

~ 4 petit fours

~ 4 spoons

~ 4 cups

~ 4 saucers

~ 1 tea pot

~ 1 tea pot lid

Fun added features include:

~ The cups are not attached to the saucers, but can be removed.

~ The lid can be removed from the tea pot.

~ Both the tea pot as well as the cups can hold actual liquid.

I believe this tea set is a wonderful addition to any 18-inch doll collections, and of course for pretend play and photo shoots.

❤ Maria ❤

Sophia's Doll Hair Care Set

This cute hair care set is sold exclusively by Sophia's.

The set contains 15 plastic pretend items that will make 18-inch dolls grooming habits a lot easier and enjoyable.

The items include:

~ 3 long hairclips

~ 3 lobster hairclips

~ 3 elastics

~ 1 straightening iron

~ 1 curling iron

~ 1 comb

~ 1 hand mirror

~ 1 hair dryer

~ 1 diffuser

A fun added feature includes:

~ The hair dryer makes a whirring noise when the trigger button is pushed.

Please note that the diffuser can be attached to the hair dryer, just like it can be done with a real one. Also, the straightening iron does not actually straighten a doll's hair, nor does the curling iron realistically curl a doll's hair.

I believe this hair care set is a wonderful addition to any 18-inch doll collections, and of course for pretend play and photo shoots.

❤ Maria ❤

Sophia's Yogurt Cup Set

This adorable yogurt cup set is sold exclusively by Sophia's.

The set contains 12 plastic and paper pretend items that will make a nice healthy snack for all dolls.

The items include:

~ 4 spoons

~ 4 cups with yogurt, fruit, and a mint leaf

~ 4 paper napkins

Please note that the yogurt can not be removed from the containers, nor can the fruit and mint leaves be removed from the yogurt.

I believe this yogurt cup set is a wonderful addition to any 18-inch doll collections, and of course for pretend play and photo shoots.

❤ Maria ❤

Sophia's Dessert & Display Set

This awesome dessert and display play set is sold exclusively by Sophia's.

The set contains 46 plastic, fabric, and paper pretend items that are perfect for a tea party, a birthday party, a bakery, or any other fun occasion for the dolls.

The items include:

~ 4 forks

~ 4 spoons

~ 4 knives

~ 4 plates

~ 4 cupcakes

~ 4 doughnuts

~ 4 petit fours

~ 1 chocolate cake

~ 1 small chocolate tart

~ 1 big chocolate tart

~ 1 pair of serving thongs

~ 1 cake server

~ 1 three-tired serving stand

~ 1 serving tray

~ 4 fabric place mats

~ 7 paper napkins

I really like this set. It has so many possibilities for all kinds of play options, especially since there are so many items included.

I believe this dessert and display set is a wonderful addition to any 18-inch doll collections, and of course for pretend play and photo shoots.

❤ Maria ❤

Sophia's Fresh Lemonade Set

 

This wonderful lemonade play set is sold exclusively by Sophia's.

The set contains 14 plastic, fabric, and paper pretend items that 18-inch dolls can use to make lemonade with at home, or to use at their lemonade stand.

The items include:

~ 1 fabric table cloth

~ 1 bowl with lemons

~ 1 cooking/stirring spoon

~ 4 plastic glasses with lemonade, ice cubes, and straws

~ 1 plastic pitcher with lemonade and ice cubes

~ 5 paper napkins

~ 1 serving tray

Please note that the lemons can not be removed from the bowl, nor can the contents inside the plastic glasses and pitcher be removed from their containers.

I believe this lemonade set is a wonderful addition to any 18-inch doll collections, and of course for pretend play and photo shoots.

❤ Maria ❤

My Life As Art Supply Play Set

This amazing art supply play set is sold exclusively at Walmart for the My Life As doll line.

The set contains 22 plastic and paper pretend items that are a must-have for every 18-inch doll artist!

The items include:

~ 1 supply box with carrying handle

~ 1 sketch pad

~ 1 painting

~ 1 bottle of paint thinner

~ 1 container of pink glitter

~ 1 container of green glitter

~ 1 artist palette

~ 3 sheets of black and white drawings (horse, flowers, landscape)

~ 1 pair of scissors

~ 1 tube of green paint

~ 1 tube of blue paint

~ 1 tube of purple paint

~ 1 pink marker

~ 1 purple marker

~ 1 green colored pencil

~ 1 blue colored pencil

~ 1 silver colored pencil

~ 1 medium red paint brush

~ 1 thin pink paint brush

~ 1 wide blue paint brush

Fun added features include:

~ The caps of the markers can be removed to make the markers look more realistic.

~ The scissors can be opened and closed for pretend cutting motions.

~ The sketch pad contains multiple sheets of blank paper that can be realistically used.

~ The supply box will hold all the items in the set.

Please note that none of the markers and colored pencils are realistic. They do not write or color. The scissors do not actually cut, but are only for pretend play. The paint thinner bottle does not have any liquid inside, nor do the paint tubes contain any paint. The glitter inside their containers is real, but the container caps are glued on to avoid spills.

I believe this art supply set is a wonderful addition to any 18-inch doll collections, and of course for pretend play and photo shoots.

❤ Maria ❤

My Life As Cleaning Caddy Accessory Set

This wonderful cleaning accessory play set is sold exclusively at Walmart for the My Life As doll line.

The set contains 10 plastic and fabric pretend items that will help 18-inch dolls keep the dollhouse clean all around.

The items include:

~ 1 caddy

~ 1 cleaning liquid spray bottle

~ 1 cleaning liquid bottle with cap

~ 1 cleaning powder container

~ 1 mitten for dusting

~ 1 sponge

~ 1 scrub brush

~ 1 squeegee

~ 2 cleaning cloths

Please note that the bottles do not actually contain any liquid, nor does the container contain any powder.

I believe this cleaning caddy accessory set is a wonderful addition to any 18-inch doll collections, and of course for pretend play and photo shoots.

❤ Maria ❤

My Life As Pink Tiara Headphones

 

These adorable headphones are sold exclusively at Walmart for the My Life As doll line.

They are entirely made of plastic. The headband and little tiara are pink, and the tiara also features three silver-colored rhinestones. The speakers are in the colors white and chrome.

Here I am, modeling the headphones for you, so you can see how they look. I think they're just so pretty, and make me feel like a princess 😊

❤ Maria ❤

My Life As Egg Chair

This cute egg chair is sold exclusively at Walmart for the My Life As doll line.

The egg chair is made entirely out of plastic. It has a teal-colored base, as well as a teal rim around the actual egg-shaped chair. The chair itself is clear. Along with the chair you will receive a soft pillow, which is made out of purple plush material, as well as a diamond-shaped sticker sheet for decoration purposes, containing 22 colorful stickers.

I believe this egg chair is a wonderful addition to any 18-inch doll collections and dollhouses, and of course for pretend play and photo shoots.

❤ Maria ❤

Wicker Laundry Basket

Hello everyone!

Mama was looking through some things she had put away, and came across a wicker basket that looks just like one of the old-fashioned laundry baskets women used decades ago before plastic even became a thing.

She said at one time she got it as a gift, and it contained small bottles of shower gel, body lotion, and some other items. She kept the basket because she thought it's cute, and after finding it in the back of the bathroom cabinet she decided that it's perfect for Luciana and me, so now it belongs to us.

Let me show you!

I took this picture, showing the inside of the basket. It even has the carrying holes on each side.

And here is a picture of me holding the basket, so you can see the size of it. It's really nice and very sturdy. I'm not sure if we'll use it as a laundry basket, or if we'll use it to store something in it, but I'm happy that Mama gave it to us 😊

Until next time!

❤ Maria ❤

Cat Short Set

Hello, doll friends!

Today I would like to show you an outfit that Mama made for us.

This adorable outfit is called the Cat Short Set, and was made from a pattern by Adoring Doll Clothes. You can find the instructions HERE.

*** Please note: This pattern is available for purchase only, but you still need to link back to the creator if you use it! ***

The set consists of a top, a pair of shorts, a pair of Mary Janes, and a hat. The entire outfit is crochet.

Here I'm modeling it for you, so you can see what it looks like when it's finished.

Maybe you would like to make this outfit as well, and if you do, I wish you lots of fun! Also, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask, and please don't forget to link back to Adoring Doll Clothes if you crochet the set. 😉

❤ Luciana ❤

Family Dollar Haul

 

Mama found some really nice things at the Family Dollar over the summer, and I wanted to share them with you.

Our first item is a wooden sign that is shaped like a surfboard and features palm leaves, flamingos and the word "Aloha" written in pink, glittery letters. This will most likely go into our bathroom, since we want to keep the theme of the bathroom in a flamingo/ocean/mermaid design.

This is a little clear plastic dresser, that will be perfect for a night table in the bedroom.

I never thought I would say this about a trash can, but this one is super cool! It looks just like the big one we have outside for all our trash. It even has working wheels! Of course this one is not meant to be put on the curb for the trash truck to come by and empty it, but instead it will look so cute in our kitchen.

Next we have a globe. We really love this one because it's so big, so we can see all the countries of the world a lot better. Another thing we really like is that the land masses are kept in a silver color, while all the oceans are shown in black.

These are some adorable little plates, shaped like conversation bubbles.

They each have a saying on them, such as "choose joy", "choose love", and "choose happy".

Here are more of these cute plates, but these are star-shaped, and Luciana especially loves these because they are fashion inspired.

One of them has a little heart and the saying "Glamour never takes a day off", while another one has a pair of sunglasses, and the third features a high heel shoe.

Mama also found these amazing battery operated lights for us! There are ten spheres made out of wire; two each in red, green, blue, purple, and gold. I'm not sure yet where we will put them, but I'm sure we'll find a great place for them when the time comes.

The last thing we got in this haul is a light-up sign. It comes with several sheets of letters, numbers, and symbols, which we can stick to the front of the sign. Then all that's left to do is insert batteries, and switch the sign on. I really like this!

Thank you for joining me! We will see each other again real soon 😊

❤ Maria ❤

Dollar Tree Haul

 

During a recent visit to the Dollar Tree, Mama found a few really neat things she brought home to us. Let me show you what they are!

These are foam rollers that we can use to curl our hair. They're really soft, so we can even leave them in while we're sleeping.

Here we have some little tubs that are perfect for the laundry room, the play room, the craft room, or anywhere else where some extra storage is needed. They came in a pack of five.

Mama found these milky white crates and got two of them. We're thinking of transforming them into a shelf unit.

This is a small caddy; very similar to the big ones many people use to store cleaning supplies in. I think we will use it in the craft room.

Here we have a small two-drawer unit. Mama bought five of them. They came in different colors, but she got them all in pink, since this is a color we love. We will most likely use them all through the house.

Mama also found this awesome cookware! It came with a round pan, spatula, butcher knife, and two food items. This is perfect for making a big meal!

Here is another cooking set; this time with a square griddle pan. I'm modeling with both sets, so you can see the size comparison.

I hope you enjoyed this haul, and hopefully we will see each other again soon 😊

❤ Maria ❤