Thursday, January 1, 2009

A Long-Legged Legacy Lives On

No one in the eighties or nineties inspired a love-hate relationship quite like Barbie. On one hand, she was to be hated for her figure, her hair, her clothes, and her generally 'far more beautiful than me' airs. On the other hand, how much can one really hate a doll that mutely acquiesces to a dozen wardrobe changes a day, never once so much as frowning upon her eight-year-old owner’s undeveloped tastes? We left her behind, but for certain talented and creative photographers the likes of Michelle Brusegaard, a little part of her lived on in the dresses we kept, wishing they were just a few hundred sizes bigger so we could wear them ourselves. Brusegaard’s enviably original photo gallery of vintage and handmade Barbie dresses in various poses and patterns, ranging from the floral elegance of Royal Mod and the soft femininity of Yellow and Grey to the stylish simplicity of Another Pretty Dress (black and white) and the radiant, sweet innocence of Peaches and Cream, is a must-see for anyone who loves to see a fresh idea fleshed out just right. And for what it’s worth, the photographer’s beautiful non-Barbie compositions, not to mention her many and various paintings, prints, and other media, are well worth discovering on their own (I mean really, who is this talented?)

Of course, anyone who subscribes to Wishing Willow knows we’re loved for our giveaways, and no first-of-January feature would be complete without offering a unique and lovely calendar as a prize. Thus it’s serendipitous that Michelle has agreed to offer the winner of this drawing one of her own original Desk Calendars, simply for taking the time to browse her online collection. To qualify, visit Made By Michelle Brusegaard, then come back here to tell us about your favorite item in Michelle's shop. Tell us in a second post if you subscribe to Wishing Willow, since our subscribers receive an extra entry in the contest. To post without a Google account, just click “anonymous.” Be sure to also leave your email address. The winner will be chosen randomly. Contest ends 1/09/09.

We have a winner! Kate who said, "I am overwhelmed by how much I love everything Michelle has made! I think I'll go with the super stationary set so I could have a variety of designs!"

227 comments:

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Leah said...

The Screen Printed Jersey Scarf in Red with Dark Navy Wallpaper Motif is so aesthetically gorgeous!

Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))

leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

Leah said...

I also subscribe! : )))

leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

icefairy said...

I love the Screen Printed Jersey Scarf in Pink with Green-Gray Brocade Diamonds Design. Thanks for the beautiful giveaway!

icefairy said...

I'm already a subscriber.

doreen lamoureux said...

I really adore the Set of Four-1.5 inch ponytail holders-red wallpaper print on light blue and cream.

arvard said...

I like the Red Popoy Cards.

Unknown said...

The Red Poppies Enclosure Cards-Set of Five is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I LOVED the desktop calendars!
The stationary set with the birds Rocks too!

ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I'm a subscriber!
zestywonderland@gamil.com

klp1965 said...

i love the Screen Printed Jersey Scarf in Red with Dark Navy Wallpaper Motif

Lana said...

The Screen Printed Jersey Scarf in Pink with Black Wallpaper Motif is my favorite. Thanks.

Ellen, Eric and Leo said...

I like this tshirt dress http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15847111
She does great work so thanks for the chance to will some!

HonorYourMother said...

The new print of the red doll chairs is really fun. It kind of looks as though Ken just stormed out of an awkward family dinner.

Unknown said...

Sage with Teal Green Leaf Motif screen printed napkins are my favorite. Thanks.

Peggy said...

So many pretty different items,my favorite is the Set of 10 personalized flat notes- Black Leaf Motif With Chartreuse Envelopes and Text,love the set.
The calendars are all great!
Thanks for the giveaway!

Helen said...

I love the Screen Printed Jersey Scarf in Olive with Black Intersecting Circles Motif.

Helen said...

I'm a subscriber.

chazvgo said...

I like the set of 10 personalized flat notes- Birds on Branches Motif in Fuchsia with Navy Text, very cute items. Thanks :)

chazvgo said...

I'm a subscriber. :)

Unknown said...

I like the Barbie Calendar best. Amy in kamloops @gmail.com

Donna said...

Barbie Clothes on a Line Digital Print is cute.

pestkaj said...

I like the stationary with the poppies on it!

pestkaj at yahoo.com

pestkaj said...

I subscribed

masonsgranny59 said...

I like the Set of 4 Fashion Plate Gee Thanks Cards!TY 4 THE ENTRY:)

Rockin' Mama said...

Pretty Birds photo is gorgeous

jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com

lilyk said...

I love the Hydrangeas in Orange and Aqua print!

lilyk said...

I subscribed to your blog.

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