Jun 20, 2018
Meet Master Doll Artist Violet Parker, the renowned artist behind some of Ashton-Drake’s most beloved dolls! Growing up as the fifth of eight kids on a Navy base in Rhode Island, Parker affectionately refers to her childhood as “hectic!” Yet through it all, she...
Jun 14, 2018
Summer always reminds me of the annual camping trip my family would take when I was young. Every night, after a full day of outdoor adventuring, we’d build a big fire and sit around it sharing stories and making s’mores. Those campfires are among my very favorite...
May 23, 2018
At 4 a.m. this past Saturday, The Ashton-Drake Galleries offices echoed with the sound of multiple coffee makers percolating their hearts out in preparation for the royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Much caffeine was needed to fuel a team of doll...
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....
