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Lost Portrait

Since the lost Portrait doll has not been recovered,  I've been scanning photos of people who've managed to get one.  I've been dreaming of that head and its cascade of curls that fall on the doll's shoulders. What to do? Vent it all out by creating a portrait with a photoshopped...

Christmas in February: Franklin Mint Christmas with Ashley

Splendid is probably the right word to describe this doll. When Franklin Mint announced a sale of their Scarlett, once again, one could not resist temptation that this doll was now made a little more affordable than its price at first release. Dave of http://www.missgenemarshall.blogspot.com made...

Tonner Scarlett wearing Franklin Mint's "Final Farewell"

There are times when a collector just has to get another doll outfit no matter what the cost. You can call it yielding to ones' inner craziness. I am one of them. When Franklin Mint released their new Final Farewell dress, another version, another interpretation worn by Scarlett...

Tonner Receiving Guests with Melanie: "Dramatic Entrance" Portrait

Among the many stunning gowns designed by Walter Plunkett and one of the more memorable ones -- in my opinion -- is  the red velvet gown worn by Scarlett to Ashley's birthday party. Don't think she enjoyed wearing it. Jealous husband Rhett forces her to make her dramatic entrance...

Faux Magazine: Southern Belle: Tonner My Mother's Portieres

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Tonner: What's my lamb gonna wear?: Portrait of a Southern Belle

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Spirit of the South: Melanie Hamilton-Wilkes

If the spirit of the South's fortitude, gumption and courage in women was seen in Scarlett O' Hara, its honorable poise and grace was seen in Melanie Hamilton. In her are found the traits of a woman who refuses to accept the worst in others, only focusing on what is best in them....

Faux SOUTHERN BELLE Magazine Cover: Spring issue features Scarlett

Two icons of Southern women.  The blurbs have been adjusted to see Gone with the Wind from afashion magazine's perspective. I had fun doing these and hope you enjoy viewing them too. The biggest party that Spring. The newest face in town, Melanie. The indulgence with fashion,...