Donna’s doing something special for the holidays!

Donna wants to help others in need. Donna Camilleri, the youngest member of the Dear Little Dollies family, is doing something really special for the Holidays at the Bellmore Tree Lighting on December 2. You won’t want to miss doing something special with Donna at that event, at Dear Little Dollies doll shop on the…

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Bellmore street fair highlight – Give from the heart for Alzheimer’s

Dear Little Dollies, at the north end of Bedford Avenue, is once again raising funds for the great cause of supporting those suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease. Dear Little Dollies spearheaded the Give From the Heart Fundraising Campaign for the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (the ADRC) three years ago, with the launching of the Athletes For…

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Street Festival 30th Anniversary

The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, of which Dear Little Dollies is a proud member, will be presenting the 30th Annual Bellmore Family Street Festival on Thursday 9/15 from 6pm to 10pm , Friday 9/16 from 6pm to 10 pm, Saturday 9/17 from 11am to 11pm and Sunday 9/18 from 11am to 11pm. The…

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Athletes for Alzheimer’s Join Dear Little Dollies

Image of Athletes for Alzheimer's competitor participating in event at local venue.

Athletes for Alzheimers’ Endurance Event Who says athletes don’t love dolls? They do when the doll is a Dear Little Dolly! In 2014 Dear Little Dollies began the “Athletes for Alzheimer’s” Endurance Event for the ADRC (Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center). This event was originally conceived as a push-up event, with athletes of all ages and…

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Bellmore Fights Alzheimer’s Disease!

Alzheimer’s Disease Event Venues Bellmore has stepped into the ring for this year’s annual Give From the Heart / Athletes for Alzheimer’s Endurance Event. This event is for the benefit of the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (ADRC, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization).  (Remember that nutritional supplements like Curcumin are also a personal Alzheimer’s resource. Give yourself an…

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The Ms./Mr. American Doll Contest

Photo of Raggedy Ann by Madame Alexander Doll Co.

If you were asked to choose, what doll would you recommend as the quintessential American doll? An American Doll as Cultural Icon Mattel’s Barbie doll, which came into being in 1959, is perhaps the most widely recognized American doll, but for all of her curvatious chic, does she win the Ms. American Doll crown? American…

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Punch, the most pop Puppet of them all!

Photo of OOAK doll Boy with puppets by doll artist Peter Wolf.

Origin and History of Punch and Judy Punch is the most famous puppet character of all time. Beloved for his comic irreverence and even anarchic spirit, Punch has inspired the performing and fine arts, from opera and ballet to punk rock, as well as the art of doll-making. Given the color and animation of his…

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Clowns and Circuses: A clown doll art legacy

Image of Tommy the Clown by John McClelland

Clown doll history and background Summer portends entertainment and family oriented outdoor activity which is a relief after months of winter weather. Children desire the outdoors and lots of laughter — and they have the pent up energy for it. One of the quintessential forms of summer family entertainment is the circus, and of course,…

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