izanna – Izannah Walker Journal

It has been a very eventful day here, as the dolls and I have celebrated Izannah Walker’s 200th birthday. We’ve enjoyed each other’s company, tried a few new things (not all of which have worked perfectly 🙂 ), met new friends, and eaten ice cream!!!

A dozen demure little Izannah Walker dolls, gathered in their parlor to mark the 200th anniversary of their creator birth.

Lily, Ismay, Isabeau and little Izzybelle

We were thrilled to have such wonderful friends come spend the day with us ❤

The dolls had a lovely afternoon chatting, reminiscing, and playing games.

The smallest girls were in charge of scooping out the ice cream and making sure everyone got their fair share ❤

Now that the ice cream has been eaten it is time for presents!

The dolls received a wonderful decoupaged band box to keep their treasures in…

… the lovely china doll was a gift from their dearest friend Peggy ❤

… and what was my present on this wonderful day? Why the very best present of all! I got to spend the day with you and a dozen little dolls that bring me a deep sense of contentment, quite joy, and continuing wonder! Even better is the fact that tomorrow, and the next day, and the next… I get to get up and spend the day studying, restoring, conserving, and reproducing these tiny pieces of history. I am very thankful for all of the interesting people I have met thus far during my Izannah journey and the wonderful friends I have made. Being a doll maker is a continuing adventure… and I can’t think of a better gift than that! ❤