Anyone else use unconventional storage solutions for their collection? Drop your creative doll storage hacks below! 👇
Storage hack alert: Who knew an over-the-door shoe organizer could be a good doll storage solution?
Each pocket gives my dolls their own cozy little space and makes them easily visible.
#DollCollection #StorageHacks #OrganizationTips #DollCommunity #barbiesize #CollectorLife ✨
HAPPY TWINNING TWOS-DAY!
👵🏻💖 Do Twinning Tuesdays look like fun to you?
😀 Snap a 📸 photo with your Mini Me OR a 💫 creative twinning shot.
Use the hashtag #️⃣ #twinningiswinningwithgrandma
🏷️ TAG THE PHOTO!!! @grandmagetsreal
I’ll select a few photos to share on Tuesdays.
👯Twinning Tuesday is a popular trend on “dollstagram,” the Instagram community dedicated to dolls. On this day, collectors and enthusiasts post photos of their dolls dressed in matching or coordinated outfits with themselves or other dolls. The idea is to highlight creativity and the fun of styling dolls in similar themes or fashions. Participants often use the hashtag #TwinningTuesday and #twinningiswinningwithgrandma to share their posts and connect with others in the community. This trend not only showcases individual collections but also fosters a sense of camaraderie among doll enthusiasts as they appreciate each other’s styles and ideas.👯
Grandma life hack! 💊 Who else uses a pill organizer to keep track of their daily vitamins or medications? I spotted this adorable miniature version from @itsybitsyministore and my heart just melted! 🥰It’s exactly like my real one - even has the days of the week! As a grandmother who loves collecting tiny treasures, finding everyday items in miniature brings me so much joy. Fellow pill-sorter friends, isn’t this the cutest? And for my miniature-loving friends, don’t you just love when you find tiny versions of practical items? 👵🏼✨#grandmagetsreal #MiniatureLover #TinyTreasures #MiniatureCollector #miniatureworld #over60
Who else was a Wish Book dreamer? What toy did YOU circle a million times hoping Santa would bring? 🎁
📚✨ Who else remembers spending hours sprawled on the living room floor with the Sears Wish Book, dreaming of Christmas morning? That thick catalog was pure magic in 1968!
I was just 5 years old, completely mesmerized by pages filled with Talking Barbie dolls ($4.77!), the Baby Step doll that could “walk alone or roll on her own skates,” and those incredible Barbie dream houses. I’d circle everything with a pencil and dog-ear the pages until they were worn thin.
The best part? The anticipation! Mattel’s Baby Step for $12.44, the Sleep ‘n Keep Case for Barbie at $15.97... those prices seem quaint now, but back then, they represented DREAMS in glossy print. Every flip of the page brought new possibilities!
Looking at these vintage pages now brings back that flutter of excitement. No online shopping experience could ever match the pure joy of a kid armed with a pencil and the Sears Wish Book, plotting their Christmas wishes with the seriousness of a NASA engineer 🎄
#SearsWishBook #Nostalgia #Christmas1968 #ChildhoodMemories #VintageChristmas #RetroToys #TBT
Who else is getting into the holiday spirit? 🎅🏻✨ 🎄 Can’t believe it’s already December! Finally breaking out the Christmas decorations this week - my sweet granddaughters have promised to help set up the tree. Got my little silicone baby all dressed up in her first Christmas outfit, and now it’s time to deck the halls.
Outfit from: @sunriseblossombabyb / @dreamshyre
Baby from: @mini_silicone_baby_doll
#siliconebabies #siliconebabydolls #miniature #miniatureworld
Which of these vintage Barbie items did / do you have?
#vintagebarbie #barbiecollection #barbiecollector #barbiephotography
🎄 You’re Invited: Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Doll Party! 🎄
WHEN: Saturday, December 14th
WHERE: Share your photos on Instagram
Join us for a festive celebration showcasing the most delightfully tacky holiday sweaters on your favorite dolls! From flamingos in Santa hats to penguins in scarves, let’s make this the most wonderfully “ugly” party of the season!
How to Participate:
1. Dress your dolls in their most spectacular ugly Christmas sweaters
2. Tag @grandmagetsreal in your photos or videos
3. Use #grandmagetsrealchristmasparty
4. Get featured in our Instagram Stories!
Looking for inspiration? Check out our gallery of festive doll fashions featuring everything from adorable llamas wearing Christmas lights to cozy polar bears in winter wonderland designs!
#barbiephotography #barbiecollector #barbiecollection #dollstagram
Have you found anything good yet?
Who else is ready for some cyber deals? 🛍️💳
Meet my ‘Black Friday Shopping Barbies’ collection! 😄💻 From comfy clothes and messy buns to endless Amazon boxes and snacks for fuel, she’s living that online shopping life. #ParodyBarbie #BlackFriday #OnlineShopping #DollArt #barbiesize #grandmagetsreal
Will there be cranberry sauce at your house?
Happy Thanksgiving from my miniature world! 🦃✨ Where tiny turkeys are always perfectly golden and my dollhouse kitchen serves up the cutest holiday feast you’ve ever seen. Living the Barbie-sized dream over here!
Grateful for you who appreciate the magic of living life in 1:6 scale. 🧡🍂
#dollhouseminiatures #MiniatureCooking #TinyFood #miniatures #barbiesize
Turkey by @geniesminihouseshops
Cranberry mold by @oss_onesixthsense
Green bean casserole by @momofeightminis
Kitchen by @tiarastinykitchenhabit
Ham made by my hubby.
Happy Thanksgiving from my miniature world! 🦃✨ Where tiny turkeys are always perfectly golden and my dollhouse kitchen serves up the cutest holiday feast you’ve ever seen. Living the Barbie-sized dream over here!
Grateful for you who appreciate the magic of living life in 1:6 scale. 🧡🍂
#dollhouseminiatures #MiniatureCooking #TinyFood #miniatures #barbiesize
Tiny turkeys made by @momof8minis
roasting pan by @geniesminihouseshops
Tiny kitchen by @tiarastinykitchenhabit
Is your house always company ready?
Confession time: My house is forever in that ‘clean but chaotic’ state 😅 While my mom was the queen of spotless baseboards and freshly vacuumed carpets (wall washing was literally on our chore list!), I’ve embraced a more... let’s say ‘lived-in’ approach to housekeeping. Maybe it’s rebellion, maybe it’s priorities, but at least my miniature bathroom has this cute little toilet scrubber. #momwouldnotapprove
#RealHomeLife #CleanishVibes #RebelliousHousekeeping #ButAtLeastTheminiBathroomIsCute
Behind the scenes of my miniature set up of the Thanksgiving dinner. Working on a new video for Thursday. 🦃
Plus a peak at my @target @officialminiverse
Kitchen by @tiarastinykitchenhabit
Before and after Turkey by @momof8minis
Stuffed turkey by @geniesminihouseshops #miniatureworld #barbiesize #thanksgiving #behindthescenes
HAPPY TWINNING TWOS-DAY!
👵🏻💖 Do Twinning Tuesdays look like fun to you?
😀 Snap a 📸 photo with your Mini Me OR a 💫 creative twinning shot.
Use the hashtag #️⃣ #twinningiswinningwithgrandma
🏷️ TAG THE PHOTO!!! @grandmagetsreal
I’ll select a few photos to share on Tuesdays.
👯Twinning Tuesday is a popular trend on “dollstagram,” the Instagram community dedicated to dolls. On this day, collectors and enthusiasts post photos of their dolls dressed in matching or coordinated outfits with themselves or other dolls. The idea is to highlight creativity and the fun of styling dolls in similar themes or fashions. Participants often use the hashtag #TwinningTuesday and #twinningiswinningwithgrandma to share their posts and connect with others in the community. This trend not only showcases individual collections but also fosters a sense of camaraderie among doll enthusiasts as they appreciate each other’s styles and ideas.👯
With stuffing or without? That is the question. 🦃
Let the great #Thanksgiving debate begin! 🍴
Whether ‘tis nobler on the plate to savor
The herbs and breadcrumbs of traditional stuffing,
Or to take sides against this sea of seasonings...
(Team Stuffing over here, but we can still be friends 😉)
☕️ #MiniatureMonday Coffee Talk! ✨
Even miniature mornings need a caffeine kick! Spotted in my tiny kitchen: a vintage Acme coffee pot magnet (a true mini treasure!) and those adorably detailed Re-Ment ice trays from Japan. I’m actually a diet soda devotee myself 🥤 - what’s your morning caffeine fix of choice?
The best part of collecting minis is finding these perfectly scaled everyday items - right down to the tiny coffee pot’s measuring marks!
#miniatures #tinythings #miniaturecollector #miniaturesofinstagram #coffeetime #coffeelover #vintagemagnet #miniaturekitchen #dollhouse #tinytreasures
Do you shop at your pharmacy? I do and I even check the toy aisle. 👀
Ever wondered what a Japanese drugstore would look like if it was shrunk down to fit in your palm? 🤔 Well, look… 👀 the most adorable Re-Ment miniature pharmacy set!
Each tiny treasure is incredibly detailed, from the itty-bitty lipsticks to the miniature face powder that’s smaller than a dime! It’s giving me all the kawaii vibes. ✨
What’s better than Barbie size makeup? 💄 My dollhouse residents are about to have the most luxurious beauty routine ever! 🌸
This is the: Re-Ment Puchi Pharmacy in My City Box Product
#miniatures #kawaii #ReMent #miniaturedollhouse #japaneseminiatures #tinytreasures #miniaturecollector #dollhouseminiatures #kawaiicollection #miniatureworld
Any Weekend plans. I need to clean my toys up & 🫧🧽🧼🧹 put my messy-ness in order.
💖 Saturday morning cuteness overload! 🍼 The tiny Gerber box and Pampers package get me every time! 😍 I have so much fun collecting these 1:6 scale nursery items. ✨ #miniaturecollector #dollhouseminiatures #tinythings #miniaturelife #dollhouse #onesixthscale
Drop a 🎀 if these were YOUR Barbies! Which one would’ve been on your Christmas list?
📱✨ *Time Machine Alert* 📺
Found this amazing 1982 Barbie catalog and I’m living for the nostalgia! While E.T. was phoning home and MJ was dropping Thriller - Mattel was serving LOOKS! 💫
Check out these gems:
- The Barbie Dream House A-frame with those iconic yellow accents 🏠
- Roller Skating Barbie & Ken in their amazing disco-inspired outfits ⭐️
- That Beauty Secrets Barbie with bendable elbows (so fancy!) 💅
- Western wear Barbie & Ken giving us that Urban Cowboy vibe 🤠
Fun fact: This was the same year we got the first CD players, Diet Coke hit the shelves, and Time’s Person of the Year was... the Computer!
Worth every penny of 1982 money 💁♀️
#VintageBarbie #1982Nostalgia #RetroToys #BarbieDreamHouse #80sKid #mattelbarbie
Which view do you prefer - video #1 with everything laid out, or #2 where you can see it all in my palm? 🤔
Every miniature collector knows that feeling when you’re watching videos hoping someone will show their hand for scale! 🤚 Being able to see these tiny baby onesies and formula cans against my palm really shows just how itty-bitty they are 🍼 (formula & bottles by @magnolia.minis)
Anyone else obsessed with finding the perfect 1:6 scale? Sometimes it’s like playing miniature roulette - you never know if what you order will be one sixth scale dollhouse-perfect or totally off! 😅
POV: This grandma just had the most UNREAL night at @officialminiverse LA party! 🎉
✨ If you don`t know, Miniverse is THE brand making those addictive mini DIY kits that are taking over your FYP!
Last night was EVERYTHING:
• Bingo with the coolest mini-makers
• Crafting tiny treasures with the squad
• Exclusive sneak peek of their new collections (y`all aren`t ready! 🤫)
The best part? Being surrounded by people who get just as excited about tiny things as I do! 🥹
Your grandma was living her best life and even stayed past bedtime (worth it!) 👵🏻
#Miniverse #MiniFam #MiniatureCommunity #Crafting #GrandmaTok #DIY #CraftTok #FYPシ
@officialminiverse so much fun with @dragondeemini @anniegvideos @robinfgee What a great way to start off the season
Thank you @mgaentertainment @officialminiverse #miniverse #miniverseremix #makeitmini #miniverseholiday #miniversecreator
“For me, well, the kitchen is the most special place in the home.” -Martha Stewart
Even in miniature, the magic of the kitchen comes alive! My daughter created this incredible dollhouse feast (complete with a mini charcuterie board), while my talented granddaughter Zara captured these stunning photographs.
The attention to detail - from the tiny grapes to the fresh strawberries - shows that whether life-sized or tiny, the kitchen truly is where creativity and love shine through. 💕🧀🍇
#marthastewartliving #marthastewart #marthathecookbook
How do you feel about turkey?
Hot take: Chicken Piccata > Turkey 🔥
Why are we all scrambling for frozen turkeys when we could be living our best lemony, capery lives?
Don’t get me wrong - I’ll be there drowning my turkey in gravy and cranberry sauce next Thursday like everyone else 🦃 But who made the rule that gratitude only comes in turkey form?
Petition to normalize Chicken Piccata for Thanksgiving! Who’s with me? 🐔✨
#ThanksgivingThoughts #TeamChicken #FoodDebate #ChickenPiccata #TurkeyDay #FoodieLife #Thanksgiving2024 #HolidayFood
Do you ever buy toys because their accessories will fit in your Barbie size diorama?
🦝✨ PSA for my fellow miniature collectors: Re-ment’s Baby Animals Series #9 isn’t just adorable - it’s a Barbie diorama GOLDMINE!
This tiny dishwashing raccoon (only 2” tall!) comes with the CUTEST mini dish soap bottle and china plates. Perfect for borrowing *ahem* I mean “permanently relocating” to Grandma Barbie’s kitchen setup 😉
Anyone else guilty of buying kawaii miniatures just to raid them for Barbie-sized accessories? Because my Grandma Barbie is living her best life with her “borrowed” dish soap collection 🧼✨
IYKYK: Re-ment accessories are *chef’s kiss* for 1:6 scale dioramas!
#miniatures #barbiediorama #rement #miniaturecollector #dollhouse #kawaiiminis #barbie #tinythings #miniaturelife #dollhouseminiatures #rementminiatures #japanese
HAPPY TWINNING TWOS-DAY!
👵🏻💖 Do Twinning Tuesdays look like fun to you?
😀 Snap a 📸 photo with your Mini Me OR a 💫 creative twinning shot.
Use the hashtag #️⃣ #twinningiswinningwithgrandma
🏷️ TAG THE PHOTO!!! @grandmagetsreal
I’ll select a few photos to share on Tuesdays.
👯Twinning Tuesday is a popular trend on “dollstagram,” the Instagram community dedicated to dolls. On this day, collectors and enthusiasts post photos of their dolls dressed in matching or coordinated outfits with themselves or other dolls. The idea is to highlight creativity and the fun of styling dolls in similar themes or fashions. Participants often use the hashtag #TwinningTuesday and #twinningiswinningwithgrandma to share their posts and connect with others in the community. This trend not only showcases individual collections but also fosters a sense of camaraderie among doll enthusiasts as they appreciate each other’s styles and ideas.👯
🎁 The Psychology of Unboxing: More Than Just Opening Packages! ✨
Let’s talk about that unboxing thrill - you know, that little rush of joy when you’re about to open something new! Whether it’s a package from Japan (like this cute mini!) or your latest online shopping haul, there’s actual science behind why it feels SO good:
🧠 It’s a dopamine party in your brain
💝 Feels like getting a present (even from yourself!)
🎭 The ritual of carefully opening each layer
👆 The satisfying textures and sounds
👃 That fresh-out-of-the-box scent
Fun fact: This is why unboxing videos rack up MILLIONS of views - we love experiencing that excitement, even through our screens! 📱
Drop a 📦 if you’re addicted to unboxing videos or tell me about your most satisfying unboxing experience!
#UnboxingJoy #UnboxingASMR #JapaneseMiniatures #ReMent #Miniatures #CollectorLife #SmallJoys #Psychology #UnboxingPsychology #Dopamine
🎄 Miniature Monday Magic! ✨
Just unboxed the cutest @officialminiverse Christmas capsule from Target - talk about tiny treasures! This micro charcuterie setup has me grinning from ear to ear. From the teeny jar of honey (complete with the tiniest honey dipper!) to the adorable “Sunny Bros Deli” prosciutto and kawaii crackers, every detail is *chef’s kiss* perfect!
Our family’s holiday gatherings always feature a full-size charcuterie board, but now my dollhouse can host its own fancy spread! 🧀
Fellow miniature lovers: Would you set this up in your Barbie-sized world? And which piece steals your heart - the crackers, prosciutto, or that impossibly small honey dipper? 🍯
#MiniverseMonday #TargetFinds #MiniatureLife #DollhouseMiniatures #CharcuterieBoard #HolidayMinis #MiniFoodie #TinyThings #MiniCollector #DollhouseDecor
📝 Real talk about diorama life: Know your strengths! What are your strengths?
I’m the ideas person - love dreaming up scenes and hunting down the perfect pieces. But cutting tiny papers? Let’s just say I probably need to retake kindergarten scissors class 😅✂️
Shoutout to all you precision crafters out there - y’all are amazing! For my medical diorama, I took the easy route and purchased these 1:6 scale gems from @playscale4real
• Mini pediatrician/OB paperwork set
• Medical folders + patient files + X-rays
• Double set of folders, charts, magazines & diplomas
•Mini Legal Pad
Best decision ever! Who else has discovered game-changing shortcuts for their miniature scenes? 🏥🎨
🧸 90s Kids, Who Had These?!
My own kiddos were master chefs in their Little Tikes Party Kitchen! 👩🍳
These are the cutest Little Tikes dollhouse miniatures - bringing back ALL the memories! ✨
Remember spending summer days in that iconic green turtle sandbox? Racing around in the red & yellow Cozy Coupe?
Fun fact: back in the day - they made an adorable dollhouse with tiny versions of all their classic toys - mini furniture! Currently hunting for more pieces to complete the collection... any other Little Tikes collectors out there? 🏠
#LittleTikes #90sNostalgia #90sToys #VintageKidsToys #ToysFromThe90s #RetroToys #ToyCollector #ChildhoodMemories #PlayroomGoals #90sKidsOnly
Do you share your hobbies with friends or family? I’d love to hear how you connect through creative projects! 🎨✨
✨ A Miniature Nursery✨
The cozy 1:6 scale nursery was created by my granddaughter, Zara. From the vintage-inspired William Morris wallpaper to the handcrafted wainscoting in that perfect shade of olive green.
Special touches include:
🎵 A miniature baby swing
🎨 Sweet framed woodland art by Ever (spot that adorable bunny!)
💡 Working accent lamp for the perfect ambiance
🧸 Charming Sylvanian Families dollhouse within a dollhouse filled with tiny animal friends
🎯 Detailed toys including alphabet blocks and puzzles
• Includes miniature treasures from various artisans:
- Silicone doll @sheilamrofkababies
- Working lamp and Sullivan family toys (Sherri’s doll show)
- Alphabet blocks @littlehouseatthepriory
- Fruit puzzle @magnolia.minis
- Elephant and giraffe puzzle, baby swing @geniesminihouseshops
This 1:6 scale diorama (20x30 inches) is perfect for my “Barbie size” dollhouse photography. Crafted with foam core board,
#MiniatureWorld #DollhouseMiniatures #MiniMaker #HandcraftedJoy #DollhouseDecor #MiniatureNursery #WilliamMorris #OneInchScale #MiniatureLove #TinyTreasures
🎉 Happy Birthday to the incredible @azusabarbie - our real-life Barbie style icon! ✨
Known for her perfect pink aesthetic and stunning Barbie-inspired fashion, Azusa brings doll dreams to life with her incredible one-sixth scale mini-me and her picture-perfect Barbie dream apartment. From gracing the pages of magazines to lighting up our TV screens, she’s become a beloved figure in the Barbie collecting community.
Not only is she a fabulous influencer with impeccable style, but she’s also one of the sweetest souls you’ll ever meet! Every Barbie event is brighter with her presence. 💖
Her sweet friend @midgefan73 is always joining the fun.
Keep spreading that pink magic, Azusa! 🎀 #BarbieStyle #AzusaBarbie #PinkPerfection #BarbieCollector
What’s the last movie that got you to the big screen? 🍿🎟️
🎬 Mini movie magic! How cute is this tiny AMC gift card?
There’s just something special about that real theater popcorn that hits different... though I don’t think they’ll accept this adorable miniature gift card as payment!
#MovieNight #AMCTheaters #MiniatureLove #grandmagetsreal
Remember when our bedrooms were basically magazine libraries? From TEEN to Vogue, I’d devour every glossy page. Now my phone has replaced those towering stacks (though I still sneak in some good old-fashioned magazine time in waiting rooms 😉).
Anyone else miss the satisfying feeling of flipping through a fresh magazine? Double tap if you were a fellow magazine reader! 🙋♀️
📚✨ I scored at a doll show! These adorable miniature magazines are perfect for my Barbie diorama projects. They’re taking me RIGHT back to my magazine-hoarding days!
#DollCollecting #Miniatures #BarbieDiorama #NostalgiaMoments #MagazineMemories #70sKid #CraftingLife #DollhouseMiniatures #ThrowbackThursday #RememberWhen
🎯 Anyone else spend hours solving mysteries in Clue? Or maybe you were more of a Chutes & Ladders champion?
🎲 Game Night Grandma’s ready to play! From Clue’s mysterious mansion to Candy Land’s sweet adventures, we’ve got all the classics here in miniature perfection!
Rocking her leopard print top - she’s got everything from Monopoly money to tiny Scrabble tiles ready for family fun.
Drop a 🎲 in the comments with your favorite childhood board game! Bonus points if you can still recite “Miss Scarlet in the Library with the Candlestick” in your sleep 😉
#BoardGames #Nostalgia #FamilyGame #GameNight #Barbiestyle #MiniatureToys
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Anyone else use unconventional storage solutions for their collection? Drop your creative doll storage hacks below! 👇
Storage hack alert: Who knew an over-the-door shoe organizer could be a good doll storage solution?
Each pocket gives my dolls their own cozy little space and makes them easily visible.
#DollCollection #StorageHacks #OrganizationTips #DollCommunity #barbiesize #CollectorLife ✨
HAPPY TWINNING TWOS-DAY!
👵🏻💖 Do Twinning Tuesdays look like fun to you?
😀 Snap a 📸 photo with your Mini Me OR a 💫 creative twinning shot.
Use the hashtag #️⃣ #twinningiswinningwithgrandma
🏷️ TAG THE PHOTO!!! @grandmagetsreal
I’ll select a few photos to share on Tuesdays.
👯Twinning Tuesday is a popular trend on “dollstagram,” the Instagram community dedicated to dolls. On this day, collectors and enthusiasts post photos of their dolls dressed in matching or coordinated outfits with themselves or other dolls. The idea is to highlight creativity and the fun of styling dolls in similar themes or fashions. Participants often use the hashtag #TwinningTuesday and #twinningiswinningwithgrandma to share their posts and connect with others in the community. This trend not only showcases individual collections but also fosters a sense of camaraderie among doll enthusiasts as they appreciate each other’s styles and ideas.👯
Grandma life hack! 💊 Who else uses a pill organizer to keep track of their daily vitamins or medications? I spotted this adorable miniature version from @itsybitsyministore and my heart just melted! 🥰It’s exactly like my real one - even has the days of the week! As a grandmother who loves collecting tiny treasures, finding everyday items in miniature brings me so much joy. Fellow pill-sorter friends, isn’t this the cutest? And for my miniature-loving friends, don’t you just love when you find tiny versions of practical items? 👵🏼✨#grandmagetsreal #MiniatureLover #TinyTreasures #MiniatureCollector #miniatureworld #over60
Who else was a Wish Book dreamer? What toy did YOU circle a million times hoping Santa would bring? 🎁
📚✨ Who else remembers spending hours sprawled on the living room floor with the Sears Wish Book, dreaming of Christmas morning? That thick catalog was pure magic in 1968!
I was just 5 years old, completely mesmerized by pages filled with Talking Barbie dolls ($4.77!), the Baby Step doll that could “walk alone or roll on her own skates,” and those incredible Barbie dream houses. I’d circle everything with a pencil and dog-ear the pages until they were worn thin.
The best part? The anticipation! Mattel’s Baby Step for $12.44, the Sleep ‘n Keep Case for Barbie at $15.97... those prices seem quaint now, but back then, they represented DREAMS in glossy print. Every flip of the page brought new possibilities!
Looking at these vintage pages now brings back that flutter of excitement. No online shopping experience could ever match the pure joy of a kid armed with a pencil and the Sears Wish Book, plotting their Christmas wishes with the seriousness of a NASA engineer 🎄
#SearsWishBook #Nostalgia #Christmas1968 #ChildhoodMemories #VintageChristmas #RetroToys #TBT
Who else is getting into the holiday spirit? 🎅🏻✨ 🎄 Can’t believe it’s already December! Finally breaking out the Christmas decorations this week - my sweet granddaughters have promised to help set up the tree. Got my little silicone baby all dressed up in her first Christmas outfit, and now it’s time to deck the halls.
Outfit from: @sunriseblossombabyb / @dreamshyre
Baby from: @mini_silicone_baby_doll
#siliconebabies #siliconebabydolls #miniature #miniatureworld
Which of these vintage Barbie items did / do you have?
#vintagebarbie #barbiecollection #barbiecollector #barbiephotography
🎄 You’re Invited: Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Doll Party! 🎄
WHEN: Saturday, December 14th
WHERE: Share your photos on Instagram
Join us for a festive celebration showcasing the most delightfully tacky holiday sweaters on your favorite dolls! From flamingos in Santa hats to penguins in scarves, let’s make this the most wonderfully “ugly” party of the season!
How to Participate:
1. Dress your dolls in their most spectacular ugly Christmas sweaters
2. Tag @grandmagetsreal in your photos or videos
3. Use #grandmagetsrealchristmasparty
4. Get featured in our Instagram Stories!
Looking for inspiration? Check out our gallery of festive doll fashions featuring everything from adorable llamas wearing Christmas lights to cozy polar bears in winter wonderland designs!
#barbiephotography #barbiecollector #barbiecollection #dollstagram
Have you found anything good yet?
Who else is ready for some cyber deals? 🛍️💳
Meet my ‘Black Friday Shopping Barbies’ collection! 😄💻 From comfy clothes and messy buns to endless Amazon boxes and snacks for fuel, she’s living that online shopping life. #ParodyBarbie #BlackFriday #OnlineShopping #DollArt #barbiesize #grandmagetsreal
Will there be cranberry sauce at your house?
Happy Thanksgiving from my miniature world! 🦃✨ Where tiny turkeys are always perfectly golden and my dollhouse kitchen serves up the cutest holiday feast you’ve ever seen. Living the Barbie-sized dream over here!
Grateful for you who appreciate the magic of living life in 1:6 scale. 🧡🍂
#dollhouseminiatures #MiniatureCooking #TinyFood #miniatures #barbiesize
Turkey by @geniesminihouseshops
Cranberry mold by @oss_onesixthsense
Green bean casserole by @momofeightminis
Kitchen by @tiarastinykitchenhabit
Ham made by my hubby.
Happy Thanksgiving from my miniature world! 🦃✨ Where tiny turkeys are always perfectly golden and my dollhouse kitchen serves up the cutest holiday feast you’ve ever seen. Living the Barbie-sized dream over here!
Grateful for you who appreciate the magic of living life in 1:6 scale. 🧡🍂
#dollhouseminiatures #MiniatureCooking #TinyFood #miniatures #barbiesize
Tiny turkeys made by @momof8minis
roasting pan by @geniesminihouseshops
Tiny kitchen by @tiarastinykitchenhabit
Is your house always company ready?
Confession time: My house is forever in that ‘clean but chaotic’ state 😅 While my mom was the queen of spotless baseboards and freshly vacuumed carpets (wall washing was literally on our chore list!), I’ve embraced a more... let’s say ‘lived-in’ approach to housekeeping. Maybe it’s rebellion, maybe it’s priorities, but at least my miniature bathroom has this cute little toilet scrubber. #momwouldnotapprove
#RealHomeLife #CleanishVibes #RebelliousHousekeeping #ButAtLeastTheminiBathroomIsCute
Behind the scenes of my miniature set up of the Thanksgiving dinner. Working on a new video for Thursday. 🦃
Plus a peak at my @target @officialminiverse
Kitchen by @tiarastinykitchenhabit
Before and after Turkey by @momof8minis
Stuffed turkey by @geniesminihouseshops #miniatureworld #barbiesize #thanksgiving #behindthescenes
HAPPY TWINNING TWOS-DAY!
👵🏻💖 Do Twinning Tuesdays look like fun to you?
😀 Snap a 📸 photo with your Mini Me OR a 💫 creative twinning shot.
Use the hashtag #️⃣ #twinningiswinningwithgrandma
🏷️ TAG THE PHOTO!!! @grandmagetsreal
I’ll select a few photos to share on Tuesdays.
👯Twinning Tuesday is a popular trend on “dollstagram,” the Instagram community dedicated to dolls. On this day, collectors and enthusiasts post photos of their dolls dressed in matching or coordinated outfits with themselves or other dolls. The idea is to highlight creativity and the fun of styling dolls in similar themes or fashions. Participants often use the hashtag #TwinningTuesday and #twinningiswinningwithgrandma to share their posts and connect with others in the community. This trend not only showcases individual collections but also fosters a sense of camaraderie among doll enthusiasts as they appreciate each other’s styles and ideas.👯
With stuffing or without? That is the question. 🦃
Let the great #Thanksgiving debate begin! 🍴
Whether ‘tis nobler on the plate to savor
The herbs and breadcrumbs of traditional stuffing,
Or to take sides against this sea of seasonings...
(Team Stuffing over here, but we can still be friends 😉)
☕️ #MiniatureMonday Coffee Talk! ✨
Even miniature mornings need a caffeine kick! Spotted in my tiny kitchen: a vintage Acme coffee pot magnet (a true mini treasure!) and those adorably detailed Re-Ment ice trays from Japan. I’m actually a diet soda devotee myself 🥤 - what’s your morning caffeine fix of choice?
The best part of collecting minis is finding these perfectly scaled everyday items - right down to the tiny coffee pot’s measuring marks!
#miniatures #tinythings #miniaturecollector #miniaturesofinstagram #coffeetime #coffeelover #vintagemagnet #miniaturekitchen #dollhouse #tinytreasures
Do you shop at your pharmacy? I do and I even check the toy aisle. 👀
Ever wondered what a Japanese drugstore would look like if it was shrunk down to fit in your palm? 🤔 Well, look… 👀 the most adorable Re-Ment miniature pharmacy set!
Each tiny treasure is incredibly detailed, from the itty-bitty lipsticks to the miniature face powder that’s smaller than a dime! It’s giving me all the kawaii vibes. ✨
What’s better than Barbie size makeup? 💄 My dollhouse residents are about to have the most luxurious beauty routine ever! 🌸
This is the: Re-Ment Puchi Pharmacy in My City Box Product
#miniatures #kawaii #ReMent #miniaturedollhouse #japaneseminiatures #tinytreasures #miniaturecollector #dollhouseminiatures #kawaiicollection #miniatureworld
Any Weekend plans. I need to clean my toys up & 🫧🧽🧼🧹 put my messy-ness in order.
💖 Saturday morning cuteness overload! 🍼 The tiny Gerber box and Pampers package get me every time! 😍 I have so much fun collecting these 1:6 scale nursery items. ✨ #miniaturecollector #dollhouseminiatures #tinythings #miniaturelife #dollhouse #onesixthscale
Drop a 🎀 if these were YOUR Barbies! Which one would’ve been on your Christmas list?
📱✨ *Time Machine Alert* 📺
Found this amazing 1982 Barbie catalog and I’m living for the nostalgia! While E.T. was phoning home and MJ was dropping Thriller - Mattel was serving LOOKS! 💫
Check out these gems:
- The Barbie Dream House A-frame with those iconic yellow accents 🏠
- Roller Skating Barbie & Ken in their amazing disco-inspired outfits ⭐️
- That Beauty Secrets Barbie with bendable elbows (so fancy!) 💅
- Western wear Barbie & Ken giving us that Urban Cowboy vibe 🤠
Fun fact: This was the same year we got the first CD players, Diet Coke hit the shelves, and Time’s Person of the Year was... the Computer!
Worth every penny of 1982 money 💁♀️
#VintageBarbie #1982Nostalgia #RetroToys #BarbieDreamHouse #80sKid #mattelbarbie
Which view do you prefer - video #1 with everything laid out, or #2 where you can see it all in my palm? 🤔
Every miniature collector knows that feeling when you’re watching videos hoping someone will show their hand for scale! 🤚 Being able to see these tiny baby onesies and formula cans against my palm really shows just how itty-bitty they are 🍼 (formula & bottles by @magnolia.minis)
Anyone else obsessed with finding the perfect 1:6 scale? Sometimes it’s like playing miniature roulette - you never know if what you order will be one sixth scale dollhouse-perfect or totally off! 😅
POV: This grandma just had the most UNREAL night at @officialminiverse LA party! 🎉
✨ If you don`t know, Miniverse is THE brand making those addictive mini DIY kits that are taking over your FYP!
Last night was EVERYTHING:
• Bingo with the coolest mini-makers
• Crafting tiny treasures with the squad
• Exclusive sneak peek of their new collections (y`all aren`t ready! 🤫)
The best part? Being surrounded by people who get just as excited about tiny things as I do! 🥹
Your grandma was living her best life and even stayed past bedtime (worth it!) 👵🏻
#Miniverse #MiniFam #MiniatureCommunity #Crafting #GrandmaTok #DIY #CraftTok #FYPシ
@officialminiverse so much fun with @dragondeemini @anniegvideos @robinfgee What a great way to start off the season
Thank you @mgaentertainment @officialminiverse #miniverse #miniverseremix #makeitmini #miniverseholiday #miniversecreator
“For me, well, the kitchen is the most special place in the home.” -Martha Stewart
Even in miniature, the magic of the kitchen comes alive! My daughter created this incredible dollhouse feast (complete with a mini charcuterie board), while my talented granddaughter Zara captured these stunning photographs.
The attention to detail - from the tiny grapes to the fresh strawberries - shows that whether life-sized or tiny, the kitchen truly is where creativity and love shine through. 💕🧀🍇
#marthastewartliving #marthastewart #marthathecookbook
How do you feel about turkey?
Hot take: Chicken Piccata > Turkey 🔥
Why are we all scrambling for frozen turkeys when we could be living our best lemony, capery lives?
Don’t get me wrong - I’ll be there drowning my turkey in gravy and cranberry sauce next Thursday like everyone else 🦃 But who made the rule that gratitude only comes in turkey form?
Petition to normalize Chicken Piccata for Thanksgiving! Who’s with me? 🐔✨
#ThanksgivingThoughts #TeamChicken #FoodDebate #ChickenPiccata #TurkeyDay #FoodieLife #Thanksgiving2024 #HolidayFood
Do you ever buy toys because their accessories will fit in your Barbie size diorama?
🦝✨ PSA for my fellow miniature collectors: Re-ment’s Baby Animals Series #9 isn’t just adorable - it’s a Barbie diorama GOLDMINE!
This tiny dishwashing raccoon (only 2” tall!) comes with the CUTEST mini dish soap bottle and china plates. Perfect for borrowing *ahem* I mean “permanently relocating” to Grandma Barbie’s kitchen setup 😉
Anyone else guilty of buying kawaii miniatures just to raid them for Barbie-sized accessories? Because my Grandma Barbie is living her best life with her “borrowed” dish soap collection 🧼✨
IYKYK: Re-ment accessories are *chef’s kiss* for 1:6 scale dioramas!
#miniatures #barbiediorama #rement #miniaturecollector #dollhouse #kawaiiminis #barbie #tinythings #miniaturelife #dollhouseminiatures #rementminiatures #japanese
HAPPY TWINNING TWOS-DAY!
👵🏻💖 Do Twinning Tuesdays look like fun to you?
😀 Snap a 📸 photo with your Mini Me OR a 💫 creative twinning shot.
Use the hashtag #️⃣ #twinningiswinningwithgrandma
🏷️ TAG THE PHOTO!!! @grandmagetsreal
I’ll select a few photos to share on Tuesdays.
👯Twinning Tuesday is a popular trend on “dollstagram,” the Instagram community dedicated to dolls. On this day, collectors and enthusiasts post photos of their dolls dressed in matching or coordinated outfits with themselves or other dolls. The idea is to highlight creativity and the fun of styling dolls in similar themes or fashions. Participants often use the hashtag #TwinningTuesday and #twinningiswinningwithgrandma to share their posts and connect with others in the community. This trend not only showcases individual collections but also fosters a sense of camaraderie among doll enthusiasts as they appreciate each other’s styles and ideas.👯
🎁 The Psychology of Unboxing: More Than Just Opening Packages! ✨
Let’s talk about that unboxing thrill - you know, that little rush of joy when you’re about to open something new! Whether it’s a package from Japan (like this cute mini!) or your latest online shopping haul, there’s actual science behind why it feels SO good:
🧠 It’s a dopamine party in your brain
💝 Feels like getting a present (even from yourself!)
🎭 The ritual of carefully opening each layer
👆 The satisfying textures and sounds
👃 That fresh-out-of-the-box scent
Fun fact: This is why unboxing videos rack up MILLIONS of views - we love experiencing that excitement, even through our screens! 📱
Drop a 📦 if you’re addicted to unboxing videos or tell me about your most satisfying unboxing experience!
#UnboxingJoy #UnboxingASMR #JapaneseMiniatures #ReMent #Miniatures #CollectorLife #SmallJoys #Psychology #UnboxingPsychology #Dopamine
🎄 Miniature Monday Magic! ✨
Just unboxed the cutest @officialminiverse Christmas capsule from Target - talk about tiny treasures! This micro charcuterie setup has me grinning from ear to ear. From the teeny jar of honey (complete with the tiniest honey dipper!) to the adorable “Sunny Bros Deli” prosciutto and kawaii crackers, every detail is *chef’s kiss* perfect!
Our family’s holiday gatherings always feature a full-size charcuterie board, but now my dollhouse can host its own fancy spread! 🧀
Fellow miniature lovers: Would you set this up in your Barbie-sized world? And which piece steals your heart - the crackers, prosciutto, or that impossibly small honey dipper? 🍯
#MiniverseMonday #TargetFinds #MiniatureLife #DollhouseMiniatures #CharcuterieBoard #HolidayMinis #MiniFoodie #TinyThings #MiniCollector #DollhouseDecor
📝 Real talk about diorama life: Know your strengths! What are your strengths?
I’m the ideas person - love dreaming up scenes and hunting down the perfect pieces. But cutting tiny papers? Let’s just say I probably need to retake kindergarten scissors class 😅✂️
Shoutout to all you precision crafters out there - y’all are amazing! For my medical diorama, I took the easy route and purchased these 1:6 scale gems from @playscale4real
• Mini pediatrician/OB paperwork set
• Medical folders + patient files + X-rays
• Double set of folders, charts, magazines & diplomas
•Mini Legal Pad
Best decision ever! Who else has discovered game-changing shortcuts for their miniature scenes? 🏥🎨
🧸 90s Kids, Who Had These?!
My own kiddos were master chefs in their Little Tikes Party Kitchen! 👩🍳
These are the cutest Little Tikes dollhouse miniatures - bringing back ALL the memories! ✨
Remember spending summer days in that iconic green turtle sandbox? Racing around in the red & yellow Cozy Coupe?
Fun fact: back in the day - they made an adorable dollhouse with tiny versions of all their classic toys - mini furniture! Currently hunting for more pieces to complete the collection... any other Little Tikes collectors out there? 🏠
#LittleTikes #90sNostalgia #90sToys #VintageKidsToys #ToysFromThe90s #RetroToys #ToyCollector #ChildhoodMemories #PlayroomGoals #90sKidsOnly
Do you share your hobbies with friends or family? I’d love to hear how you connect through creative projects! 🎨✨
✨ A Miniature Nursery✨
The cozy 1:6 scale nursery was created by my granddaughter, Zara. From the vintage-inspired William Morris wallpaper to the handcrafted wainscoting in that perfect shade of olive green.
Special touches include:
🎵 A miniature baby swing
🎨 Sweet framed woodland art by Ever (spot that adorable bunny!)
💡 Working accent lamp for the perfect ambiance
🧸 Charming Sylvanian Families dollhouse within a dollhouse filled with tiny animal friends
🎯 Detailed toys including alphabet blocks and puzzles
• Includes miniature treasures from various artisans:
- Silicone doll @sheilamrofkababies
- Working lamp and Sullivan family toys (Sherri’s doll show)
- Alphabet blocks @littlehouseatthepriory
- Fruit puzzle @magnolia.minis
- Elephant and giraffe puzzle, baby swing @geniesminihouseshops
This 1:6 scale diorama (20x30 inches) is perfect for my “Barbie size” dollhouse photography. Crafted with foam core board,
#MiniatureWorld #DollhouseMiniatures #MiniMaker #HandcraftedJoy #DollhouseDecor #MiniatureNursery #WilliamMorris #OneInchScale #MiniatureLove #TinyTreasures
🎉 Happy Birthday to the incredible @azusabarbie - our real-life Barbie style icon! ✨
Known for her perfect pink aesthetic and stunning Barbie-inspired fashion, Azusa brings doll dreams to life with her incredible one-sixth scale mini-me and her picture-perfect Barbie dream apartment. From gracing the pages of magazines to lighting up our TV screens, she’s become a beloved figure in the Barbie collecting community.
Not only is she a fabulous influencer with impeccable style, but she’s also one of the sweetest souls you’ll ever meet! Every Barbie event is brighter with her presence. 💖
Her sweet friend @midgefan73 is always joining the fun.
Keep spreading that pink magic, Azusa! 🎀 #BarbieStyle #AzusaBarbie #PinkPerfection #BarbieCollector
What’s the last movie that got you to the big screen? 🍿🎟️
🎬 Mini movie magic! How cute is this tiny AMC gift card?
There’s just something special about that real theater popcorn that hits different... though I don’t think they’ll accept this adorable miniature gift card as payment!
#MovieNight #AMCTheaters #MiniatureLove #grandmagetsreal
Remember when our bedrooms were basically magazine libraries? From TEEN to Vogue, I’d devour every glossy page. Now my phone has replaced those towering stacks (though I still sneak in some good old-fashioned magazine time in waiting rooms 😉).
Anyone else miss the satisfying feeling of flipping through a fresh magazine? Double tap if you were a fellow magazine reader! 🙋♀️
📚✨ I scored at a doll show! These adorable miniature magazines are perfect for my Barbie diorama projects. They’re taking me RIGHT back to my magazine-hoarding days!
#DollCollecting #Miniatures #BarbieDiorama #NostalgiaMoments #MagazineMemories #70sKid #CraftingLife #DollhouseMiniatures #ThrowbackThursday #RememberWhen
🎯 Anyone else spend hours solving mysteries in Clue? Or maybe you were more of a Chutes & Ladders champion?
🎲 Game Night Grandma’s ready to play! From Clue’s mysterious mansion to Candy Land’s sweet adventures, we’ve got all the classics here in miniature perfection!
Rocking her leopard print top - she’s got everything from Monopoly money to tiny Scrabble tiles ready for family fun.
Drop a 🎲 in the comments with your favorite childhood board game! Bonus points if you can still recite “Miss Scarlet in the Library with the Candlestick” in your sleep 😉
#BoardGames #Nostalgia #FamilyGame #GameNight #Barbiestyle #MiniatureToys
