Wednesday, December 31, 2008



We had a great Christmas and I received a few gifts for Christmas that are perfect to share with you this Barbie Wednesday!

Mom gave me this wonderful new Barbie book. I have learned a lot of new things that I find fascinating and plan to share with you all.


My Brother gave me a vintage Ken and Allen doll.



And then he gave me an original vintage Ken box! It even came with the original wire stand! It is so beautiful and in wonderful condition.
I can't begin to say how exciting that was to get.




A little birdie (me) told our friend Susan to get Mom (Twyla) this beautiful vintage Barbie outfit.



Mom is always telling me that this outfit called "Barbie Arabian Nights" # 0874 is one that she would pine over in her Barbie booklet.
So when Susan asked me what I thought would be a good gift that would remind her of their childhood, I told her this outfit.



Some of my other Christmas gifts included this Hello Kitty toaster!
So cute!



and digital alarm clock.



This vintage poodle planter and new Perfume!




This cute Juicy Couture necklace that has the cutest box!



Two boxes filled with some of the cutest vintage cards I have ever seen!




It's time to announce our first year blogaversary giveaway!
It will last for one week. Just leave a comment on any post between now and next Wednesday and you will be entered into our giveaway!



The winner will receive a set of Barbie tags and ornament handmade by me. They will also receive a pair of cozy house shoes and scarf handmade by Twyla.





Good luck to everyone!
I will pick the winner using a random number generator.

Enjoy ringing and partying in the New Year tonight, Lindsey

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31 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 31, 2008 at 1:13 AM

    Happy New Year Lindsey and Twyla! What a wonderful Christmas you had! I love the booties your mother makes because they are the exact ones I learned to make in Home Ec. Put me in for that drawing! Enjoy your holidays! Blessings to you both. Elizabeth

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  2. Victoria - Florence and MaryDecember 31, 2008 at 4:15 AM

    What wonderful gifts! I look forward to hearing lot's of new interesting Barbie facts from your book.

    Your Hello Kitty items are gorgeous... I got a Hello Kitty car set... i'm still on the lookout for the waffle maker! It goes on everyone's shopping list that visits the US!!

    Happy New Year to you all

    Victoria xx

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  3. DebbieDecember 31, 2008 at 5:25 AM

    Happy New Year Lindsey and Twyla!! What wonderful gifts you received for Christmas. I wish I had Kept my Barbies that I had as a girl. I also had the airplane and a car with a pop up camper. I love them. I hope who ended up with them enjoy them as much as I did.

    thanks for the give away.

    Love,

    Debxx

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  4. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    Lindsey! A Hello Kitty toaster?! How adorable!!!

    Pleeeease show me your new cards. :> The kitty on the front of the box is so sweet.

    Hurray for a give away! Count me in!

    ~ Hearts ~

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  5. LBPDecember 31, 2008 at 6:44 AM

    Happy New Year! I received a gift similar to yours for Christmas this year. If you have time, click over to my blog to check it out!

    I would love to be entered into your blog giveaway!

    Blessings

    Linda

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  6. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    I'm sending out random-number-generator energy ... mmmm pick me! ... OK, that should do it! Happy new year, you two! (Although I think I've said that on every comment I left for you this week. Can't say it too much, though, right?)

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  7. UnknownDecember 31, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    Those are some fabulous Barbie gifts you got for Christmas! I love your Mom's Arabian Nights Barbie outfit, so cute! How fun that she has a friend thoughtful enough to ask! I LOVE your hello kitty toaster, too! I never knew there was an Allen doll! Who knew? LOL! Happy New Year to you and Twyla and thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog and for your fun posts! Here's to many more in 2009!

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  8. Happy@HomeDecember 31, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    You sure did receive some nice gifts. I, too, would love a peek at some of the vintage cards in those boxes.

    Your giveaway is wonderful. You and your Mom are so talented.

    Happy New Year,
    Kim

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  9. Lindsay-annDecember 31, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    Hello Twyla
    I loved seeing your Christmas gifts. The vintage Ken and Allen are great. Is Allen Ken's friend or brother? The Hello Kitty toaster is really cute and your necklace is gorgeous.
    Please can I enter your wonderful giveaway?
    Happy New Year
    Lindsay

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  10. Eggs In My PocketDecember 31, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    Just want to wish you a blessed new year! blessings, Kathleen

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  11. leslieDecember 31, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    Have a happy 2009 Lindsey. Give my best to your mom! You really made out at Christmas! I love the sari on Barbie. Just beautiful!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    I always enjoy your Barbie posts. I love all your Christmas gifts.

    Cute barbie tags, the slippers look so comfy.

    Happy new year Lindsay & Twyla!

    Andrea

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  13. KatCollectsJanuary 1, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    Hi Lindsey,
    You received some beautiful gifts. Your family seems so full of love, I am happy for you. And I hope your Brother is feeling much better!
    Kathy

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  14. Alexandra MacVeanJanuary 1, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! :)

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  15. Heidi AnnJanuary 1, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Wow- You did indeed receive some fabulous Christmas gifts!! The vintage Barbie (and Ken, Allan etc.)stuff is always my favorite to see!
    P.S. Please enter me in the giveaway!! And Happy New Year to your whole family!

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  16. MicheleJanuary 1, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Happy New Year Lindsey and Twyla! What a wonderful Christmas you had and your gifts are tooo cute. Your brother sure does know you well!

    Hugz,
    Michele

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  17. KathyJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    HOPE YOU BOTH HAD A GREAT NEW YEAR. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU BOTH IN 2009. LINDSEY I LOVE ALL YOUR GIFTS.

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  18. GARAGE SALE GALJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Happy New Year Lindsey & T
    Your Christmas gifts are awesome:)
    You guys find great treasures. I am fond of the vintage cards just like you are, Lindsey :)
    Of course, I would love to win and Happy 1 year of blogging:) It's so much fun, blogging. I was trying to post and the darn computer won't upload the photos, so I'll try later.
    Have a good weekend :)
    Warmly,
    Deb

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  19. Suzie ButtonJanuary 2, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Happy New Year, Twyla and Lindsey! I love the scarves and slippers I have from you, but these colors are great too, so please enter me too!! I saw some AMAZING barbies the other day in a thrift store, ones I had never seen before, I think they were cheap, and in their boxes, if you want I'll write down what they were and see what they wanted for them and take pictures and send you, the man who is selling them is doing a kind of estate sale thing in a little store nearby. Just let me know! Suzie

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  20. RobynJanuary 2, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Hi Lindsey and Twyla - a very Happy New Year to you both!
    That was a wonderful Barbie Wednesday post, you certainly received some very special Christmas gifts!
    Hope all is well and your weekend is fantastic!

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  21. Crafts a la ModeJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    I made those same booties for everyone in the family when I was in college and had no money for Christmas presents. I also remember giving a presentation in grammar school about making these.

    Thank you for a giveaway.
    Linda

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  22. Angela HarrisJanuary 3, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Hey guys! Happy New Year! My girls are just getting into Barbies. I guess I had better pay attention to these facts. I love the flurries on the photos! Thank you so much for your sweet comments. You're the best!

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  23. KnitleeJanuary 3, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Twyla, thank you for leaving a comment on my blog! I love your house shoes...same ones my Mom used to make. I came across your blog from Creative Breathing...so glad I found it! Love the mother/daughter crafting!
    Happy New Year
    Best
    Alissa

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  24. Pink PrincessJanuary 4, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Oh I'd LOVE to enter the giveaway, if only for the cute warm slippers.

    Hugs from Marian and so glad you finally got the swap items, YAY!!

    Happy New Year to you both.

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  25. Alexandra MacVeanJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Hi Twyla...thinking of you. I hope you have a good week.

    *hugs*

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  26. StaceyJanuary 5, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Happy New Year Twyla and Lindsey! Hope yall are doing well.

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  27. ♥ Noelle ♥January 5, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    hello! i stopped over from holly's blog to say HI!! good timing too, a giveaway! i love barbie and missing my dolls so much; i have 2 sons and they are very boyish, so no barbie time for me:(

    noelle*

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  28. Heartfelt livingJanuary 5, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Happy New Year Twyla and Lindsey. I always love to stop by your page and see your lastest blog. I just adore your Barbie goodies!!! I still have all my Barbies and clothes. Great post!

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  29. PearlJanuary 6, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Ohhh Lindsey... Just loved seeing all of the sweet treasures you got for Christmas! My favorite is the adorable vintage poodle planter... ~swoons~ ... I'm also going to be looking forward to learning more tid-bits about Barbie as you read through your new book... And, please toss my name into the hat for a chance to win your awesome Give~Away! Everything looks Terrific! God bless...

    ~hugs 'n prayers~
    Pearl

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  30. The Little MissJanuary 6, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    pick me pick me@!!!! I want those valentines! You girls get the best stuff. I was at my thrift store the other day and there was the cutest Barbie game there...should have gotten it for u!!!

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  31. SarahJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    oh! I want to get my little one the Hello Kitty popcorn maker from Target.
    Sarah
    Vintage Lily

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