Fashion Dolls 101

  Snowmageddon hit Nashville over a week ago, and we are still reeling from it. Some folks, including myself, were snowed in for five days or more with no power—no heat… With temperatures around 5° some evenings and 10 or 12° during the day, and stranded icebound on a steep hill, what else was I supposed to do except get the Barbie micro minis and pose them outside in the snow? The micro minis come dressed for summer, I was able to make them little shawls out of trim, and ribbon. However, not all of them got ribbon shawls, but they didn’t seem to mind, because they had two campfires to keep them warm.  Detail view showing ribbon shawls and campfire.   The little shed and the two campfires are on sale at Michael’s now. The old general store was found on a trip many years ago. And all but one of the Barbie Micro Minis are at Dollar Tree. Happy Snow Days from the Barbie Micro Minis!  Related: Nashville Prepares for Major 2026 Snow

  Well, I had no sooner detoxed my new bargain Martha on the Mantel “elf” doll when we had our first snow of the season, and it was a BIG one. And here was Martha with her new snow duds, so there was only one thing to do: let her go out in the frozen white stuff.  Here she is with the skating outfit prior to deboxing.  It was too cold to be very creative, (it hit 5°) so here you have two slightly different angles with slightly different lighting. However, I think we can agree that Martha looks fashionable as always in her skating ensemble!  Martha on the Mantel— fashion plate, even in the snow  

 I love traditional Christmas elves but the new celebrity elves that keep cropping up occasionally are not really my cup of tea. However, when my local Walmart had these left over after Christmas and marked down substantially— I couldn’t help myself. I picked one up plus the one remaining wardrobe accessory.  Now, if you were to say she looks awkward, I would agree. Not too Christmassy? Agreed. And yet… I am still looking forward to taking her out of her box to put her with my Christmas elf display next year. She may not really be a holiday tradition, but she might be a fun addition.  I’m going to give Martha on the Mantel the benefit of the doubt.

 Yes, we know it’s just mid January and the temperatures are in the 30s across a lot of the country and that snow is falling in other parts. Yes, we are aware that St. Patrick’s Day isn’t for another two months. However, at Michaels, the little green men have taken over the store. They are hanging from garlands hiding in wreaths and lounging on the shelves—Leprechauns in all shapes and sizes. Some hold gold, some hold Irish coffee, but they are all too cute to resist   There are even wooden leprechaun nutcrackers. So put on your favorite Irish T-shirt and head to Michaels. It doesn’t matter if it’s 17° out. It is already St. Patrick’s Day at Michaels, so head over and grab your leprechaun so you can find your pot of gold before March… or even February…