Happy April, everyone! With a new month comes a new Collector Spotlight (occasionally, that is)! Meet Alexandria, a collector and blogger.
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Q: Tell us a bit about yourself.
A: I have just recently discovered doll collecting, and much enjoy the modern brands. My favourite, by far, is Ever After High. I find them to be so stylish, fun, and beautiful dolls. There’s nothing better than to come home from a day of long work to find all my Ever After High dolls sitting on the shelf, greeting me!
Briar Beauty
Q: Spotlight a few of your favorite pieces in your collection. What are they?
A: My favorite Doll is my Briar Beauty doll. I’m SUCH a sucker for pink dolls, including Draculaura, Pinkie Pie, Sleeping beauty, etc. I’m also really “close” to my original G3 pinkie pie! (I always have had a thing for My Little Pony…)
Q: Why do you collect? What is the most fun aspect of collecting?
A:I love doll collecting because it opens so many doors. Photography, Journalism, Writing, Reviewing, or even just for fun! I’ve always really loved Photography, but I never really wanted to do it for a career.
Maddie
Q: Give me 3 tips (in general) on how to cultivate a great doll collection.
A: The main points of a good doll collection are:
3. Don’t be afraid to leave them in the box for a while! I loved my Monster High and Ever After High boxes so much I left them in there for about 2 weeks each!
2. Make sure they are put up correctly. You don’t want them to fall, get messy hair, or get chewed by a pet!
1. Showcase! It’s always a great conversation starter if people walk into my room. What’s the point of having a great collection if you’re going to hide them away in a closet?
Maddie
Q: Tell us about your blog!
A: My website, dollvault.weebly.com , has just been published. I’ve been having trouble promoting it, so feel free to check it out! I love reviewing my dolls, I get such an awesome feeling when I just hit “post” on a review.
Screenshot of The Doll Vault
Q: What are your tips for new collectors?
A: If you’re new to collecting, don’t feel embarrassed! If you love it, you should share it with the world! No one is going to judge you. Between us doll collectors, it’s actually really cool, not many people have the ability to think like a kid, so let’s just embrace it!
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I’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to Alexandria. She was very patient with me!!!! (Alexandria, feel free to add the badge above to your website!) I very much agree with her tips for a great doll collection, especially her last tip about showcasing what you own.
Check out her blog, The Doll Vault, and give her some kudos! If you’d like to be the next spotlight, let me know! You can check out details on this series on my Facebook page.
April 4, 2015. Tags: collector spotlight. Spotlight Posts.
