May 15, 2018
The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is right around the corner! We’ve got a lot of fun surprises planned here at The Ashton-Drake Galleries, so be sure to check in on our Facebook and Instagram this Saturday, May 19th to join the celebration. My So...
May 10, 2018
As Mother’s Day approaches, we wanted to celebrate all of the women who love deeply, nurture endlessly, and give generously. Being a mom is about more than giving birth, it’s about taking care of those around you, and for that we are so grateful. (Thanks, Mom!) As our...
May 1, 2018
May’s Doll of the Month is Snuggle Close Sadie, created by renowned Master Doll Artist Marita Winters, a DOTY™ (Doll of the Year™) Award nominee. The first time I met Sadie, I fell instantly in love. She has the sweet innocence of a newborn baby curled up in slumber....
Apr 24, 2018
In this new column, we’ll feature questions submitted by you, our wonderful readers! Our first question comes from Brenda R., who asks: “Do you think porcelain dolls will make a comeback?” Brenda, I truly believe porcelain dolls are timeless, and demand for this art...
Apr 17, 2018
Here in the Midwest, spring is gaining momentum. Birds are chirping, tiny buds are blooming, and the sun is so warm and welcome after a cold winter. To celebrate this time of year, we spent a lovely afternoon crafting sweet flower crowns for our collectible dolls....