Brenda Starr's desk at the Flash, 1941

I'm old enough to remember when newsrooms had typewriters, but don't I wish I had Brenda Starr's wardrobe. 

Dale Messick's Brenda Starr is one of my favorites; I read her adventures in the New York Daily News in the 1960s, when her hairdo was a bouffant so popular in that era (at least in the early part of the decade). 

Today I am officially retired. But the things I love to do--writing, reading, crafting, collecting--that continues. 

Here's to the work we love that keeps us going.

Heinz Pickle advertising, ca. 1907

A die-cut pickle to herald Heinz products, circa 1907.

Mandalay Sauce was a thing. You can read more here.

 

Presidents Day, Children's Activities 1954

 

February 1954 calendar

This month is flying by!
 

Mr. Davis paper doll, 1954

I don't often collect male paper dolls, but this one is nicely drawn. The artist is Davi Botts.

 Children's Activities, February 1954

A Valentine to Make, 1954

If you forgot to buy one, this is a handy do-it-yourself guide.

Children's Activities magazine, February 1954

Morgantown Luncheon Update!

We’re in awe of what Jill Kaar Hanson and her team are doing—under the most challenging circumstances—to make sure the Paper Doll Convention can finally take place.

 

In the spirit of solidarity, we’re postponing the Pennsylvania Paper Doll Party once again to make sure the convention takes center stage and draws the most paper doll lovers together in one place. We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones in the raffle room and salesroom and at the workshops and presentations. 

And we promise not to shove too much when the freebie tables are uncovered! 

Maybe.  

 

Please join us in Milwaukee July 6th thru 10th for a fabulous frolic in paper doll heaven!

Linda and Val

Click on this lovely graphic for a link to the registration form!