sewing for Dasia

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Got out the old Brother's sewing machine. Didn't realize how rusty at sewing I had become! Be prepared to see better fashions soon!

WOOD YOU EVER GUESS?

Hi everybody, 

Check out my latest grab. Found this on Facebook market! You would never guess...it's a wooden replica of a BARBIE A FRAME! Separated in the three pieces,  yellow and huge it wasn't recognizable at first. I am going to be really busy refurbishing this one! SCORE!

Original circa 1978-79

For cuteness 

ROOF TOP JAZZ

Romance at the Golden Pineapple

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The picture you see may not be from the video)

 Hi Everyone 

There have been so many things getting in the way of this post. However,  I learned how to use my new phone to post by phone for the first time since I started this  blog 14 years ago. 

Here are a couple in-progress pics and a video of the  Roof Top jazz room of the Golden Pineapple Restaurant.

The white plastic thing was an air freshener pulled apart. It's going to be an outdoor heater to make the chilling nights nice and cozy with the help of red fairy lights inside the top and flowers in the bottom.. Which way do you think is better number 1 or 2?

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The piano and other instruments will sit atop a low stage. Other little details are all prepared to make for a truly Jazzy experience. 

The night scene is from the internet printed on 17x11 inch photo paper. After lots of tries, I like the way it came out.  Still, I plan on enhancing it to give a real night glow.

Keep your eyes out for the continuing work in progress!   

Secret Neighbors shhhh

I remember hosting a traveling doll named MJ in 2013. That was sooo much fun! Here is a fun idea we might like to do for one another. A secret doll house! Remember it is illegal to place anything in a mailbox so maybe place them near a tree or other "secret" place.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/04/13/mailbox-dolls-michigan-mystery/11656555002/?fbclid=IwAR1Vn2qaj5adxx9MlyZuI85kaZ9SAX7ee8X_eAZ4yLGkGRaC1cuDcdQ_e8g

Be back soon with more pics of the Golden Pineapple restaurant...

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BARBIE INTERIORS WITH MICHELLE FORD

Over the years I have shared minis of all kinds of scales and the miniaturist who love them. This time I want to focus on one particular Barbie interior designer. I am impressed with her talent and imagination and knew I had to interview her. This designer can take a space and give it multiple completely different looks! 

 Introducing Michelle Ford 

 Hi, Michelle! Great to have you hereTG 

Hello, The Grandmommy! Great to be hereMF

 How long have you been collecting Barbies? TG 

 I've been collecting Barbie for 33 years MF 

 We know there are many scales of dolls. Do you collect any other scales? TG 

 No, I stick to 1:6th scale MF

Your designs are so unique for 1:6 scale. Where do you find inspiration? TG 

 I find inspiration in Design catalogs, YouTube videos and Pinterest MF ''

Many Barbie lovers aren't comfortable sharing their love of dolls and other miniatures with non-collectors and miniaturists. Do you share your hobby with others? TG 

 Yes, I tell and share my love for Barbie with friends and family and they will save things for me, thinking I could recycle whatever it might be!! They also buy me dolls or doll related items for my birthday or holidays, which is sweet of them!!!!MF 

Your level of mini creation is far beyond many miniaturist. Do you offer tutorials for the less experienced? TG

From time to time I will offer tutorials, or if asked for a tutorial I will offer assistance!! MF 

Do you have a YouTube channel where we can view you interior designs and tutorials? TG 

I do have a YouTube channel that I'm not active on, but I'm REALLY thinking I'll be more active on it this year and try to provide tricks and tips, along with tutorials!!!MF 

( Please let us know when you get it going again! )TG 

Anything you would like to add? TG

Lastly I'm a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie World 🤣😂MF Write to Michelle Ford

 Thank you Michelle for taking the time to share your work with us! 

 You can find Michelle's fabulous rooms at https://www.facebook.com/michelle.ford.754918 

Here are a few of her creations. 

BTW she also dresses her dolls as fashionably unique as her scenes

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A true Miniaturist!

Hi everyone! I am having a little trouble getting pictures of the Golden Pineapple in progress so I thought you might like to watch this video in the meantime about what else?... WATCH

Not all Pineapples are Golden

I have designated this year to finishing all of the projects I have started. Yet, I can't help starting new projects as I get new ideas all of the time. I have another restaurant idea. The first one was the chess-taurant. Now I have an idea for a more formal one. It will have a dining room with a dance floor, a jazz room and a rooftop dining area. The name is "The Golden Pineapple" with that theme throughout. Come hang out with me as I complete ths fun project .

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