This set was a gift for my daughter when she was little, made by my dad and painted by my mom to match the cradle that they restored here. Maddie had hundreds {maybe thousands} of tea parties with her dolls at this table.
My mom made the homemade doll for Maddie, too. This is the doll she named Barbecue. I really tried to get her to pick another name. But no luck. She’s Barbecue.
This is one of those gifts that Maddie still loves, even though she hasn’t played with dolls in years. Being handmade by people she loves makes this a treasure.
Here’s the photo we recreated from her childhood last week that included this table and chairs. More of that story is here.
Linking up to some of these fabulous parties:
Bowdabra Blog
DIY Home Sweet Home
And who do you think taught Granny to make those cute little painted flowers for the table? I knew she would like the idea and take it far! It’s fun to hear they live on.
A legacy! So sweet.
Ha! A doll named Barbecue! Your now/then pics are priceless. Thank you for linking up at Whimsy Wednesdays with The NY Melrose Family and Smart! School {House}
Kelly at Smart! School {House}
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Thanks, Kelly! I’m glad you stopped by!