Visit to the Seattle American Girl Store

Kaya and Elizabeth working on my new video and also on vacation.

First of all- sorry that I haven't been blogging. I am currently on vacation and also really busy! Second of all, I am working on a new video- the picture above got posted in Doll Diaries Sunday Showcase, which was pretty cool since I've never sent anything in before. Thirdly, a few weeks ago, my mom and I visited the American Girl Store in Seattle (really, it's about twenty minutes away in Lynnwood). As I have only been to two AG stores (Denver when I was 13 and Dallas two years ago when I wasn't collecting dolls), I was initially so ecstatic. It really was a great trip, and I got a ton of clothing and accessories that I've had my eye on for a really long time. I also got some things that were unexpected, but that's the best part about visiting the AG store. I returned a few days later to have a meet and greet with author Valerie Tripp and I got two of my books signed, which was incredibly rad. I was a bit bummed because we didn't get to eat at the bistro due to an hour long wait, but maybe another time. Lastly, I sent Josefina off to get a new head partly because her wig is out of control from when I was younger and I have never attempted a downy dunk and didn't want to. This is my first experience with the doll hospital and Josefina should be here in a week or two. So, without further ado, here is all the stuff I got! I may do a few reviews as well throughout the week, but please don't set your hopes up too high! Here we go.

AG Seattle Shirt. I also have an older version from the Denver store.

Tights set that I got for Nellie, since I bought her on eBay without tights.

Guitar set that I bought for Mary-Kate, who looks just like me and also plays guitar because I play. My mom loved this so much that she bought it for me. It includes a case, guitar, guitar strap, and two books that are really sweet inside.

The back of the case.

Rebecca's Hanukkah Outfit and Winter Coat. I try to buy each of my dolls winter and pajama sets, and I finally got Rebecca's. I love her hair ribbon and shoes, but the whole outfit is going to look so great on her and I can't wait to put it on. I don't have a picture of her winter coat, but you'll probably see it around.

 Addy's Christmas dress. This is now my favorite dress for Addy- it's so bright and cheery. I can't wait to put this on her as well.

The sash is so beautiful.

Birthstone earrings that are also versatile for my dolls in various time periods.

 Kit's School Skirt Set: although I don't associate Kit Kittredge with pink, this outfit will look lovely on Kit and more so, Ruthie.

I love the short sleeve shirt, socks, and especially hat.

I really want these shoes.

 Kit's Reporter Set has been on my wish list for a while now, and I was really happy to get it.

It comes with a pen that has Kit's name on it and several issues of The Cincinnati Register.

I was a little shocked to see that these were stickers. Definitely not AG's best effort.

If only they would bring back her typewriter.

Kit's camera. I love old cameras and this one's pretty cool- I have one that's circa WWII and it's pretty similar to Kit's.

Kit's School Set- here is a multiplication table, geography book (I LOVE doll-sized books), notebook, and report card.

 Her pencil/pen/ect. box.

It's completed with eraser, ruler, and six crayons. I love it.

Rebecca's Movie Outfit- which my mom loves.

Why didn't I bring Rebecca with me?

 The colors are so perfect.

And so is this hat.

Julie's Freaking Sound Accessories. I have wanted this set since I don't know when. My dad loves it, and I definitely am attached.

I collect records as well so that's probably why I'm so obsessed.

Kaya's Foods was definitely an awesome pick. I love everything in here and the two baskets and mat just top everything off.

Here's a close-up.

Kaya's Deerskin Dress. I have been eyeing this, and I may do a review on it sometime this week. We'll see.

Kit's Holiday Dress. Sorry for the crappy quality. I was surprised to see that the Scottie pin wasn't an actual pin but was sewed on. Hmm…no comment. 

Still cute, though.

 The three books I bought- now I have all of Rebecca and Samantha's books.

 Since I'm on vacation, I had to buy two new books (I didn't have these so that worked out).

So cool, man.

Since I want to become an author, I was seriously stoked. Valerie Tripp is really nice and she's super cool too.

Well, that's everything guys. Thanks for reading and keep an eye out for a new post!

-Maggie

Background

Hello, my name is Maggie, I'm an (almost) adult American Girl collector. Here's my background, just so you can get to know me and my blog. I love writing, and have attempted several blogs- but never one about AG. But that was before I stopped collecting dolls.

Before Christmas 2006, I received an American Girl catalogue in the mail. I had just turned ten, and I had never heard of these dolls (besides the books, I had read tons of them in third grade but had never put two and two together). I flipped through the crispy, new pages and saw the Girl of the Year, Jess, and all of the Just Like You dolls. I saw the Historical dolls, and my eyes landed on Felicity Merriman. She came from the American Revolution- one of my favorite time periods, as I love history. I looked at her collection, and saw her friend Elizabeth and her carriage. Her outfits were beautiful, and I fell in love. The only thing I wanted for Christmas was her.

Flash-forward five years, and I now own fifteen dolls, including Miss Felicity. I was just starting high school, and had packed my dolls away. I had four beds, two table and chair sets, Julie's bleachers, and more. But alas, I grew out of my fantastic little dolls and grew into boyfriends and typical high school things. Looking back now, I don't regret not collecting then, because I probably wouldn't have the appreciation for my collection now.

And now it is May (almost June) 2014, and I have started my collecting once again. Well, actually, I started collecting at the beginning of April. During March, I had my boyfriend's two sisters over (who love AG) and I took out all of my dolls for them to see and play with. I realized how much I had missed my dolls, and my boyfriend encouraged me to start collecting again. And so, I took his advice and here we are today.

Currently, my dolls include Felicity, Samantha, Josefina, Julie, Elizabeth, Molly, Chrissa, Addy, Kit, Lindsey (#19; a doll I bought for my mom), Rebecca, Sonali, Emily, Kaya, Madeleine (#24; historical), Nymphadora (custom Harry Potter doll), Mary-Kate (#21), Ivy, Nellie, Ruthie, #17 (who doesn't have a name at this time), and Blaine (#45; historical).

As this is my first post, my blog is a little disoriented. Please don't judge.

-Maggie