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This week's giveaway includes two stylings of the darling Dollhouse Designs Bohemian Breeze pattern designed to fit 18-inch dolls. Which style do you like best? Be sure to vote to help us decide which look is best and be entered into the giveaway to win all of the items* featured in both looks! (*Note - dolls are not included in the giveaway)
More About The Mix Up: This week we are excited to present two cute looks featuring the Dollhouse Designs Bohemian Breeze, Liberty Jane High Waisted Jeans, and Liberty Jane Killara Fringe bag. These items are made right here in the USA by a few talented independent shops on Etsy! Be sure to check out their work if you are looking for beautifully crafted ready to wear items made from Pixie Faire pattern designs!
The giveaway includes:
- The Bohemian Breeze outfit made by the Avana Girl shop using the Dollhouse Designs pattern. Carefree and breezy, this boho style is perfect for your doll to attend the spring festivals! The crop top features a peasant neckline and bell sleeves. Closes in back with an ultra-thin, low snag velcro. The maxi skirt has a slightly dropped waist and also closes in back with the ultra-thin velcro. The fabric for these is a luxurious rayon challis with a super soft feel and wonderful drape. Colors include coral, turquoise, purple, pink, and white.
- The Boho Breeze outfit includes a charming gold necklace, gold sandals, and a cute purple knotted headband.
- The Boho Chic outfit includes the crop top paired with the LJ Highwaisted Jeans made by the Jen Ashley Designs Etsy shop, a cute pair of buckle strap sandals, and the Killara Fringe Bag made by Cinnamon for the pattern cover image. A cute gold chain belt completes the look!
Make It Today: Like the two looks that we've created and want to make your own? Click the images below to check out the patterns available.
Vote Now & Enter To Win: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to vote in the poll to help us decide which look is best. One person will receive the outfit. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire. Not endorsed by or affiliated with American Girl®.
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Get to know Renee (in her own words): "Inspiration is everywhere! I am a great fan of historical dramas as well as history and fashion itself, and so much of what I see becomes food for creative thought. I taught myself to sew soon after my daughter was born, as I wanted to dress her up in slightly old fashioned finery. It wasn't long before I was adapting patterns. Before long, her dolls needed fancy things! Her cache of Dress Up costumes was a favorite of her friends, as well. As the years went by there was less call for mom-made things and the dolls were set aside. One day I was musing how much I missed sewing for dolls and little girl whimsies. I allowed my inner child to have rein and ordered a doll just for myself & a new sewing machine. After selling my outfits online, I began to receive frequent requests for my patterns. So, another road opened before me. I was able to harness my naturally artistic nature and pastimes in art, history, writing, photography, photoshop, and fashion into a new source of fun. I simply adore designing and find it hard Not to be mentally working out new fashions in my head all the time. The thing that really makes my heart sing is when I receive notes from moms & grandmas telling me how thrilled their little ones are with their new doll outfits, made by loving hands. The magic of childhood stays alive in all of us, it's just a matter of finding it. Fortunately, the doll collecting/crafting community is such a full and Pleasant place to find like-minded friends! Pixie Faire is a nest of creativity that continues to evolve and finds new ways to inspire. I am very excited to be a part of it."
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Inquiring Minds Want To Know:
Q: What's your favorite food?
Renee: Oh wow, I love to cook various cuisines but honestly, the simplest is sometimes the best. Anything with strawberries and cream comes to mind (alone or in a smoothie, ice cream, topped on waffles or angel food cake)! When I'm lucky enough to have something fresh from the garden, oh that's the tops, no matter the bounty.
Q: Coffee or Tea?
Renee: If it can't be Dr. Pepper, then tea. I grew up loving iced tea all year round, but treasure a nice cup of hot black or herbal tea! Nothing will ever smell better than coffee beans, though!
Q: What inspired your brand name?
Renee: The name Dollhouse Designs was inspired by the darling tale of "Two Bad Mice" by Beatrix Potter. It is the story of two dolls named Lucinda and Jane, fetchingly illustrated by Miss Potter. The best part was that the dollhouse in the story uncannily resembled my daughter's large 2-story Barbie house, making it extra fanciful to read. Thus, my designs are intended for the inhabitants of dollhouses, as they were when I sewed for her dolls!
Q: What's your favorite book or tv show?
Renee: I'm a thorough life-long book-nut. History & Archaeology have always been my favorite, but I also love historical fiction and the occasional mystery & fiction, although I listen to audiobooks now rather than read physical books. Of course, you might guess that my favorite TV & movie content is hands-down, period dramas! I've been hooked since seeing my first Masterpiece Theatre productions in childhood! #1 fave miniseries are Pride & Prejudice 95, Poldark (the 70s & 2000s), Outlander, all the associated books!
Q: What is your dream vacation?
Renee: Aside from Walt Disney World, then it is untold weeks to drive all over the United Kingdom and explore at leisure. Sigh :)
Q: Do you collect anything special (other than dolls, of course!)?
Renee: I adore photography and genealogy so much, that I have some antique photographs and albums from unknown people in addition to my own family's. I also have a beloved collection of books.
We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us - which look is best! And be sure to thank Renee and the Pixie Faire team for giving away such cute outfits!
Thanks, everyone!
The Pixie Faire Team
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Get to know Renee (in her own words): "Inspiration is everywhere! I am a great fan of historical dramas as well as history and fashion itself, and so much of what I see becomes food for creative thought. I taught myself to sew soon after my daughter was born, as I wanted to dress her up in slightly old fashioned finery. It wasn't long before I was adapting patterns. Before long, her dolls needed fancy things! Her cache of Dress Up costumes was a favorite of her friends, as well. As the years went by there was less call for mom-made things and the dolls were set aside. One day I was musing how much I missed sewing for dolls and little girl whimsies. I allowed my inner child to have rein and ordered a doll just for myself & a new sewing machine. After selling my outfits online, I began to receive frequent requests for my patterns. So, another road opened before me. I was able to harness my naturally artistic nature and pastimes in art, history, writing, photography, photoshop, and fashion into a new source of fun. I simply adore designing and find it hard Not to be mentally working out new fashions in my head all the time. The thing that really makes my heart sing is when I receive notes from moms & grandmas telling me how thrilled their little ones are with their new doll outfits, made by loving hands. The magic of childhood stays alive in all of us, it's just a matter of finding it. Fortunately, the doll collecting/crafting community is such a full and Pleasant place to find like-minded friends! Pixie Faire is a nest of creativity that continues to evolve and finds new ways to inspire. I am very excited to be a part of it." 
Sonja
April 09, 2019
This one was hard to choose. I picked the Boho Chic because the jeans are just so cute, and the top was perfect with them. Love that 70s look! Thanks, Renee!