Medium Skin Tone Dolls Again Available!

We are pleased to announce

that dolls with Medium Skin Tone are again available.  

Earlier this year, the inventory of medium vinyl

had been depleted at our supplier and we had experienced significant delays in obtaining this product.

Those supply issues have been resolved and

once again, we are able to create your special doll

in a Medium Skin Tone!

Just look at the charming toddler

who showed up in our garden this week.

This doll was created with the Guppy expression.

Her face is framed by waves of dark brown hair.

How can you resist those chocolate brown eyes?

Extra Light, Light and Medium Skin Tones are available for creating your special doll.

Sample dolls are shown in the photo below:

                          Top:  Extra Light (Very fair, pink)

                          Middle:  Light (Suntan)

                          Bottom:  Medium (Soft Brown)

Send Doll in the Looking Glass a photo

of your cherished baby or toddler

and we will create a doll that resembles your child.

Until next time, live and love well.

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!

Where the Boys Are

February is the month of love.

Wouldn't this wide-eyed fellow be the perfect choice

to cuddle as your Valentine?

Doll in the Looking Glass creates boy dolls too.

We are featuring Dress-Up Bailey, 

one of our toddler dolls that you can customize

with the clothing of your choice. 

Today this handsome lad sports a blue sweater

that highlights the color of his eyes.

But he doesn't like to wear his shoes and socks.

So he can wiggle his toes

Oh, my!  Now he took off all his clothes.

This will give you a chance to see the Nimbles body style.

This body style features more cloth on the arms and legs 

which makes him all the more softer and hugable. 

Doll in the Looking Glass doll boutique is the place

Where the Boys Are.

Where The Boys Are 

Signature Song of Connie Francis

Written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield 

Where the boys are, someone waits for me
A smilin' face, a warm embrace, two arms to hold me tenderly
Where the boys are, my true love will be
He's walkin' down some street in town and I know he's lookin' there for me

In the crowd of a million people
I'll find my valentine
And then I'll climb to the highest steeple
And tell the world he's mine
Till he holds me I wait impatiently
Where the boys are, where the boys are
Where the boys are, someone waits for me

Till he holds me I wait impatiently
Where the boys are, where the boys are
Where the boys are, someone waits for me

Until next time, live and love well.

This week I'll be joining:
You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!

Window Shopping

Remember those bygone days when you would 

stroll down Main Street in your community

to do a bit of window shopping?

You can recreate that relaxed browsing experience

 with your on-line shopping.

Victorian Heart Shoppe has brought together a group of 

web-based merchants who provide an assortment of 

Victorian inspired products that are certain

to satisfy your gift-giving needs.

Participating merchants provide personalized service

 that small businesses are uniquely 

capable of offering.

Doll in the Looking Glass is privileged 

to be included as a member of the

 Victorian Heart Shoppe community.

  The display we have in our storefront window

 features our two newest dolls

 that are available in our boutique.

Wouldn't you love to stroll through the

Victorian Heart Shoppe on-line shopping community? Simply browse the storefront displays and when you find something interesting, enter the shop for a closer look at the treasures that are available.

  Please visit soon!

Until next time, live and love well.

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You're Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe with an E

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!

Victorian Inspired Dolls Featured

The April issue of Victorian Etc. has been published.  

Victorian Etc. seemed an appropriate venue to showcase some of the

Doll in the Looking Glass creations.

Here is a peek at the artwork we submitted for publication.

The sweet toddler in the aqua dress is one of our Dress-Up Toddlers.

This expression is named Chipmunk.

She has Extra Light skin tone with Tiger Brown eyes.

Her shoulder length Blond hair has soft curls on the ends. 

She is dressed in a Victorian inspired ruffles and lace dress for this photo

but there are lots of other clothing choices available in our boutique.

The baby dressed in ivory lace is one of our ready to love baby dolls that look real.

This creation with Auburn hair and Chocolate Brown eyes

is named Cream and Honey.

A special Inner Glow technique gives another level of realism

to her Extra Light skin tone.

If you are not familiar with the free on-line magazine, Victorian Etc.,

their articles cover history of the Victorian people,

as well as their lifestyle, customs and crafts.

You can read the current edition of Victorian Etc. here.

Doll in the Looking Glass advertisement is on page 24.

The April edition of Victorian Etc. has a feature covering the

lovely 19th century resort, The Grand Hotel,

located on Mackinaw Island, Michigan.

If you don't already subscribe to this on-line magazine,

you can provide your e-mail address at their home page

and receive future issues directly into your inbox.

 

Until next time, live and love well.

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!

Tika in the Spotlight

Tika wanted to stop over and meet

 all of the friends who visit 

the Doll in the Looking Glass blog.

Tika is a lovely toddler

with Ocean Green eyes and Chestnut Brown hair.

Her hair is pulled back and falls in a cascade of wavy curls.

Like every little girl, she loves to play dress-up!

For her visit, she picked out a couple of favorite outfits

to model for you.

She looks picture perfect for dress-up occasions

wearing a pastel yellow crystal-organza dress

that is trimmed with white beading lace.

Tika can also be ready for play

in a casual brown corduroy jumper

with a giraffe applique on the front.

The outfit has a coordinating turtle-neck shirt

that repeats the markings found on the giraffe applique.

Tika is one of the Dress-Up Toddlers

available through Doll in the Looking Glass,

a custom doll boutique.  

Purchase Tika 

-- or any of the other Dress-Up Toddler dolls --

 and choose your favorite clothing outfit

from our current selections to dress your doll.

Your doll will be delivered lovingly dressed

 complete with coordinating shoes and socks/tights.   

Tika was fond of the color yellow for this photo shoot

but there are lots of clothing selections available.

You  are certain to find a special outfit

to make your doll uniquely yours.

Tika sends her love!

Until next time, live and love well.

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This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!

Toddlers Who Will Capture Your Heart

Do you have a friend or family member who is a doll collector?  Maybe YOU!?

Is there a special child in your life who would cherish a pretty doll?

Plan now for your upcoming gifting needs.

Valentine's Day, Easter, and Birthdays are perfect occasions for gifting a doll.  

New inventory has been added to the Doll in the Looking Glass web site.

Lots of adorable expressions have been added to our Dress-Up Toddlers category.

Here is a preview of our newest expressions.

Visit the Dress-Up Toddlers page at Doll in the Looking Glass for more details.

You may be wondering why these dolls are called Dress-Up Toddlers.

Purchasing one of our Dress-Up Toddlers is a two step process:

• First, select the facial expression that captures your heart.   We have a variety of eye colors, hair styles and hair colors in stock.  All of these dolls are photographed in a simple t-shirt so the doll's face and hair can be the initial focus.  Once you have found the baby or toddler expression that calls to you, you can move to the next step.

• Second, (this is the Dress-Up part of the name) check our closet of clothing and choose an outfit that will accent your doll's unique personality.  You may want your doll dressed for a very special occasion and you will find clothing adorned with ruffles and lace.  Or, you may prefer every-day cute clothing styles with a contemporary flair.  You decide!   Your doll will be lovingly dressed and delivered to you.

Until next time -- live and love well,

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass. Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works. The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.

Curls and Twirls Toddler Now Available

Just in time for the Holidays, a new custom collectible doll has been added to our inventory.  Curls and Twirls was named because her lovely blonde locks twirl every which way creating a cascade of waist length curls down her back.

Curls and Twirls Created by Doll in the Looking Glass 

This is one of the toddler and baby dolls that look real created by Doll in the Looking Glass using the Lupe expression from Apple Valley Doll Works.  Her Ocean Green eyes are twinkling as bright as the holiday lights.

Curls and Twirls wears a festive red, black and cream plaid dress.  The dress features ruffled collar, a band of red velveteen at the hemline and a cluster of red velveteen roses at the waist.   Her outfit is a name-brand real children's line of clothing.

Curls and Twirls Created by Doll in the Looking Glass

Visit our website for more information or to purchase Curls and Twirls.

Baby Dolls That Look Real with Inner Glow

A new technique was introduced in Fall 2010 that brings a new level of realism and results in baby dolls that look real without the high cost associated with a reborn doll.  Inner Glow uses a specially formulated blue dye on the inside of extra-light semi-transparent vinyl.  The result is a natural skin tone that mimics the depth and richness of real skin.  This artistry is available on select expressions.

Doll in the Looking Glass currently has two babies available in our boutique that feature the life-like realism produced by the Inner Glow technique.  Little Miss is a 17-inch preemie and Cream and Honey is 19-inches.

Visit the Doll in the Looking Glass boutique for these and other toddler and baby dolls that look real.

Introducing Bear-ry Holidays

Midland is dark and rainy today and the wind sock outside my window is spinning wildly.  Mother Nature is is giving a not so gentle reminder that the seasons are changing and cold weather preparations should begin. With that thought in mind, we have added a holiday doll to our Doll in the Looking Glass boutique. 

Bear-ry Holidays was created using Bailey, one of my personal favorite faces from Apple Valley Dolls.  She has a soulful expression and views the world through hazel eyes.  Light brown hair is styled in a simple bob with multi-color ribbons pulling her hair to one side.  This doll has a fully jointed 22-inch body with a light skin tone.

Bear-ry Holidays is wearing a pink jumper that features colorful applique of bears at play in winter.  This outfit is from a holiday collection of real children's wear.   Here is a close-up of the sweet applique.

Don't you know someone who would love to celebrate the winter season with Bear-ry Holidays?

READY TO LOVE TODDLER

Doll in the Looking Glass has named this collectible doll Lavender Ice inspired by the pale color of her dress.  Dress features pointe d'esprit netting with an embroidered collar accenting the bodice.  Neckline, sleeves and skirt are trimmed with venice lace.  An extra-wide lace on the underskirt enhances the fullness of the dress.

Lavender Ice is a dramatic beauty with Victorian Blue eyes and Dark Brown-Black hair upswept into small ringlets on top.  This specialty doll was created using the Jilly Bean expression from Apple Valley Dolls.  She stands 24 inches tall as a result of her custom made doe-skin body with fully hinged arms and legs.   Additional photos have been posted to our website in the Ready to Love category.

CUSTOM DOLL BOUTIQUE NOW OPEN!

Exciting News!  The on-line Doll in the Looking Glass boutique is now open to assist you with your design of a collectible doll.  We invite you to visit our website to explore the custom doll services we provide.

Children grow up so quickly.  Capture the personality of your cherished toddler with a custom designed doll that looks like your cherished toddler.   Provide us with photographs and allow us to select a facial expression and hairstyle that resembles your child.  Doll in the Looking Glass uses vinyl doll components manufactured in the U.S.A. by Apple Valley Doll Works.  With 35 facial expressions, 6 eye colors and an endless variety of hairstyles available we can create a keepsake look-a-like doll that will reflect the special features of your toddler.   

You can view more samples on our website.  The Dolls that Look Like Your Child tab on our web page showcases these specialty dolls.