Open for Restoration work!

Hello Everyone I’ve decided to start the New Year off with doll restoration work! My book is now open for a limited time. If you have some well loved vintage fashion dolls in need of TLC, now is the time to book your appointment with Me. Here is a link to my Restoration Page for…

Last Commission of 2025

Hello All I’ve just completed my last commission for 2025, and wanted to share with all of you. This set was inspired by a photo of one of William Haines living rooms, with just a few tweaks to customize it for my client. Sharing with permission. See you all in 2026! Maryann 🙂 With some…

Season’s Greetings!

Seasons Greetings Everyone! I am taking a holiday break and therefore, will have no more sales this year. I have been blessed with another successful year of business and I am looking forward to taking on other artistic challenges in the coming year. I would like to take this time to thank all of My…

Down Time…

Before I start my next dwelling/display commission, I thought a little down time might be in order. When I need to shift gears from one job to another, sometimes it helps me to decompress by putting together a set with some of my own pieces and just snap photos! No need to concentrate too hard,…

The Penthouse

Hello Everyone If I’ve been scarce lately, it’s because I’ve been working on a one of a kind commission for a Penthouse! (The basic structure of which, was based on the original 1964 American Character Tressy Penthouse.) Although it’s only 1:6 in scale, the journey to it’s completion was a bit like building and planning…

Mattel Modern Furniture -exclusively for Barbie!

Hello Everyone! As you may know, I previously posted a catalog for Mattel’s Modern Furniture 1958. This was prior to Barbie’s inception. I took it upon myself to recreate Mattel’s Modern Furniture exclusively for Barbie. Here is the result. I hope you enjoy! NOW SOLD ! – Thank you to all who inquired! [email protected] Thank…

A fun “little” project!

Hello Everyone Some of you may know that while Mattel is the maker of the Barbie doll, prior to her debut in 1959, Mattel made some modern furniture for 8″-10 1/2″ dolls in 1958. Here is a rare Mattel Modern furniture catalog which featured the then, 10 1/2″ Madame Alexander Cissette doll along with the…

Donations To Barbie Convention 2025 plus available “Mannequin Mavens”

Hello Everyone I’m so pleased to present, along with Hilda Westervelt, our donations to Barbie Convention Live and Silent Auctions! “Iconic Elegance” – Live Auction “Maven of Mystery” – Silent Auction Both auctions raised over $3200 for charity! Thank you to all who bid and congratulations to the winners! If you missed out on either…

The “Mannequin Maven” Summer 2025 Collection !

Hello Everyone Hilda Westervelt and I are so very pleased to introduce The “Mannequin Maven” Summer 2025 Collection! Our Mavens are all one of kind dolls with vintage screening and couture clothing. If you are looking for some truly beautiful, one of a kind Silkstone dolls to add to your collection, this is the place…

Coming this Wednesday 6-18

Our “Mannequin Maven” Summer 2025 Collection will be premiering Wednesday, June 18th at 7:00pm EST Hilda Westervelt and I are extremely excited to share this collection! As always, each doll is original, and unique! But this time, the collection will feature some never seen before designs! Looking forward to presenting! Hope you will join us…