Decorating with dolls is growing with popularity in the United States. Novices to this hobby may be a little overwhelmed by the endless genres and varieties available, and wonder in which direction they should go. They seldom consider themselves collectors of these decorations, even when they have dozens of them on display throughout their home on shelves or in cabinets. They simply have something they think is cute or fun, which adds a little whimsy to the living room or bedroom.
There are decorations for every season, every occupation and every holiday. Dolls dressed for the occasion will be in the form of girls and boys, bears and rabbits, frogs, turtles and more. They wear everything from Santa suits to Easter hats, a doctor's white coat and stethoscope to a policeman's uniform. They set a festive tone.
Someone new to this pastime can choose what strikes their fancy, and add a little at a time as they find cute and creative dolls. They may be all for one holiday or all of one theme. The beauty of decorating with dolls is that it can be personalized in many ways. Someone enamored with bears, for example, may frequently receive dressed ones as gifts. They may be ready for action in different specialties. The home decorator may have a certain type of doll or motif they prefer, or enjoy using a certain manufacturer so that all of the decorative dolls carry a similar look. Gift ideas for Mom, for example, might include bunnies in goblin masks, ready to make their debut as Halloween decorations for the home. Bunny elves might be wrapped in another box for Mom to use as Christmas decorations, adorned in red, white and green outfits.
There are plenty of forums and blogs on-line to discuss and learn about using a doll for a decorative motif. After the investment of time and money building a group of them for the holiday or everyday display, protecting them properly is essential. For those who take the dolls a little more seriously, the best type of display is a curio-type cabinet, away from fluorescent light and sunlight. This allows protection from dust, yet affords easy viewing and access for handling. Some use their dolls as seasonal decorations and change the display to reflect the time of year or the holiday. They can make great seasonal gifts, too. Consider giving a set of charming little girl and boy tree ornaments, or a gift adorned with a small doll, instead of a bow. It might be their favorite gift.
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