February 2020 Newsletter

Valentine's day has always been one of my favorite holidays of the year but that's not to say how much it has changed for me over the years. 

When I was little, it was all about decorating shoe boxes as mailboxes and acting as through we were each mail carriers delivering our hand made valentines to each child in our class room. I remember my dad always bringing home a heart shaped box of candy that we would later keep one the candy was eaten to hold special treasures. Little bit later in High School, all the girls hoped to get a carnation from a "secret admirer". Sad to say, I never got one but the hope was still there that some day I would. 

Once I had my two wonderful daughters, I always took valentine items to their school and then to their workplace. Now that I have my granddaughter, the tradition continues but a little bit different as I go the her home and set up a surprise for when she gets home form school. 

I guess what I'm saying is although I do love my family everyday, this is the one special day that I stop what I'm doing and make that little extra effort to show it. :)

Posted January 30, 2020 in Dolls
by Ruby Lane

Each generation of children from 1900 through 2000 has had a special doll or toy that thrilled the hearts of little girls and boys. These early life attachments remain deeply rooted in the consciousness, often making these dolls and toys the sought-after collector’s items of their adult lives.

Today’s marketplace is vibrant with these beloved characters of the past and following the trends in today’s toy marketplace could very well point the way to the collector items of the future.

1900s – 1920s

In the early years of the 20^th century the Teddy bear was a new item. One hundred years later it remains a staple of the nursery and is the pinnacle of many a toy collector’s prizes. <Continue>

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Until next time, see you at the doll show!  ~Karen