The holiday season has come to the American Doll Boutique!

This is my favorite time of the year!  I love the anticipation that fills the air along with the magic of that very first snowflake!

Here is a sneak-peek at some of the materials that I had shipped to me from various distributors of fine fabrics from around the country!

I'm pairing these colorful, crisp taffetas with soft, black velvet jackets and bodices.  It makes me so excited to think that each dress I design might help a girl like you to create special holiday memories with your doll!

What do you "heart"?

One of the most exciting parts of being a business owner for twenty years is watching how styles and trends change.  For example, when I first started making my popular polar fleece hoodies, I paired them with colorful knit leggings, which were all the rage in the early 90s.  Then came wider-legged jeans, which young girls had to have for their dolls in the early 2000s.  Now, I pair them with "skinny-leg jeans," and they are a beloved wardrobe essential yet again!

I've noticed a trend among children and tweens (and teens!) of freely talking about the things they love through the expression "I ♥".  This isn't said as "I love," or "I like" - it's clearly spoken as "I heart." 

When I was a tween, stuff I loved (like the Beatles and bell-bottom jeans!) were "groovy."  When my daughter was young, her favorite things were "rad."  Today, girls "heart" the things that make them smile - and you'll find them "♥ing" anything from shopping to cereal, from puppies to cute skulls with bows on top.

In keeping with this trend, I have created the "I ♥" collection - comfortable knit or flannel pants that match soft, white hoodies that I've printed with popular I♥ themes that include peace signs, cupcakes, skulls, and unicorns.  These outfits are all about "feeling free to say "I♥"!  I'd like to think that they're a celebration of what girls love to love - no matter what era we live in!

Recuperating from the double booking... and brewing up some new ideas!

What a fantastic weekend we had at Peek 'n Peak and Letchworth!  The two shows were successful - and lots of fun!  The unpacking was a bit exhausting - but isn't that nature of packing or unpacking from any trip?

Here is a picture of the boutique two hours into the unpacking with several hours to go...

I can assure you that the shop is now back to its orderly self, and I am hard at work on my newest idea that was inspired by requests at these last two shows...

Stay tuned to learn what new line is soon to come to the American Doll Boutique!

All ready for an exciting weekend?

This weekend is my biggest double-booking of my fall season: Letchworth and Peak 'n Peek!  These two shows capture the essence of Western New York's autumn beauty - as well as all the excitement of pre-holiday shopping!

Many people wonder how I can show at two locations - well, here's the answer!  These past few weeks, I've been working hard to make enough stock to give both shows brimming shelves and clothes racks.  

Here is my shop all ready for me to pack for the shows.  I have so many items ready that I needed to bring in an extra clothes rack to hold the overflow! The boxes to the right hold packaged items like my Everyday Essential skirt and pant sets, active wear like basketball, cheerleading and roller blading, and the dolls standing on top look all ready to go!

In keeping with my tradition of offering "Yesteryear's Quality for Today's Doll," I still do all the designing, sewing and displaying of my product myself.

Each show location this weekend offers a unique way to enjoy Autumn's beauty: Step back in time to a rustic ski resort set in the beautiful mountains at Peak 'n Peak, or come see the "Grand Canyon of the East" at Letchworth!  I hope to see you soon!

Oct 9, Saturday

Oct 10, Sunday: 10 to 5pm each day  

Peak 'n Peek                                                        

1405 Olde Road, Findley Lake, NY

A fun fall excursion-- Amanda will be at this show and can be found inside the main ski lodge along side the main staircase.  There are fun activities for the whole family!  I will only be at P&P for ONE weekend.

Directions     Show map

Oct 9, Saturday through

Oct 11, Monday: 10 to 5pm each day

Letchworth State Park                                     

A beautiful fall drive!  I will be located INSIDE the South Shelter. 

Directions

October Newsletter 2010

In the blink of an eye, September has come and gone!  October heralds in crisp autumn days and the excitement of holidays to come!

I was thrilled to see the enthusiastic response to my many new fashions that I introduced at Quaker Arts.  The chic skinny jeans have been a big hit, as well as trendy leggings-and-skirt sets.  The new basketball, gymnastic, cheerleading and "Buffalo Pride" were favorites among my young shoppers!  It is always exciting to see people's reactions to my summer's efforts.

It's hard to believe that it's been almost a decade since I launched my website, AmericanDollBoutique.com.  The web was certainly a different place back in 2002!  This past week, I decided to give my website a makeover.  Log on to check out a new, more user-friendly format, updated pages, and fun "photo albums" of styles!  If you enjoy your visit, please pass the link on to one of your friends who also shares in your love of dolls!

October is filled with many terrific shows and I hope you can get out to enjoy these events as well as the beautiful autumn foliage!  Driving directions and more details on these shows and many more can be found on the Where to Find Me page - but keep in mind these important dates!

Sat., Oct. 9 and Sun., Oct. 10 (10 to 5) Peek'n Peak

Sat., Oct. 9 through Mon., Oct. 11 (10 to 5) Letchworth State Park 

If these show dates are not convenient, please feel free to call to schedule your visit to my Orchard Park, NY home-based boutique.  We also enjoy hosting Girl Scout or Brownie visits and are now pleased to offer birthday parties!  Please call for more details.

As always, I will be continuing to add to my fashions through the fall season. For October, bundle up and hit the markets in our eco-friendly coat & tote and matching trimmed jeans with print knit shirts!  The dress section is brimming with an array of hues and designs.  Watch upcoming shows for new holiday dresses!

We look forward to visiting with you and sharing in your love of dolls!

Sandie Lohiser

AmericanDollBoutique.com

Phone calls:  (716) 662-4848 or if no answer cell (716) 998-9662

P.S.  Don't forget that Christmas in the Country at the Erie County Fair Grounds in Hamburg, NY is right around the corner on Thursday Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 7!  Holiday dresses will make their debut at this exciting show!