Dolls for All Occassions!

Did you know that decorating with dolls can be that "extra" added touch needed to complete any themes' event, Season or occassion?

We received the following images and emails and just had to share!

The first email comes from Lian G. of Provo Utah.
Liana writes: Hi Marie,
I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, and we had a big party at our house. We also renewed our vows at this party.
We had a Halloween type theme to the party!

This picture Is our guest book table. Do you see the 2 Marie Osmond dolls there? Our colors were purple and black, so these 2 dolls fit right in! TOOOOO CUTE!Thanks for all you do to entertain us! and Congrate on your weight loss and your 50th birthday!

Our second email comes from Beary Unique Bears & Gifts! Rose was kind enough to forward an email she received from her customer, Donna O.

Donna writes: Hi Rose,
We were so glad to receive our Adora Spell Belle doll today. We have been looking forward to having her as part of our Halloween decorations.

Attached is a picture of the mantel arrangement that my daughter and twin 13 year old granddaughters made with her here in Huntsville. I am not sure if you can see the broom tied in her hand. That is a part of a Build A Bear witch outfit that the girls have. It looks perfect with the doll - even has a purple bow tied on it. (Marie should have included that with the doll..LOL)

The second picture is of my granddaughter in Birmingham after she opened her doll today!

Thanks for getting the dolls to us.

Donna O.

"1st Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest" with Charisma!

A fun time was had by all during our "1st Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!"

The rules were simple!
1. $5.00 Maximum on accessories
2. 15 Minutes
3. That's it!

Any game plans we might have had for decorations were quickly thrown out the window once the actual contest started!... (it was hard enough to concentrate with the great costumes being a major distraction)

As seen by the pictures below:

Team 1 (Peggy, Gina, & Mariza)

Team 2 (Tracy, Pat & Chris)

Team 3 (Joni, Dorothy & Tony)

Team 4 (bj, Elva, & Margaret)

Congratulations the the Winners!
Team 1

(Mariza, Peggy, and Gina)

A letter from Areion... Happy Birthday!

Here at Charisma, There is no better enjoyment we receive than the emotional value our dolls bring to our little collectors. We "LOVE" hearing these!!

For example, we received this heartfelt letter from Areion, who wrote us about the doll she received for her 10th Birthday. I do believe we have a young collector in our midst!

If you have a story you would like to share on our blog, please email: dolly@charismabrands.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

(p.s. If you're wondering, The "Dear, To Whom It May Concern"... Is me!") haha.. Isn't that the cutest!

Toys for Tots GREAT Success in October!

GREAT NEWS!

As Promised..........

"For every doll sold by Charisma during the month of October 2009, a doll will be given to a child in need through the National Toys for Tots Program."

So far this month the "Buy a Doll - GIVE a Doll" Campaign has been a wonderful SUCCESS! Everyone here in the office pitched in to help in the send off of the dolls!! Toys For Tots collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. (Even our own Augey dog got in the act)

What a FANTASTIC way to get in the "Holiday Mood!"

Armfuls of Dolls headed their way to the Toys for Tots Foundation headquarters!

Boxes and Boxes of Dolls for the Tots!

The Charisma program is a nationwide program and the donated dolls will be distributed to Marine Units as directed by Marine Toys for Tots Foundation headquarters.

The Charisma corporate offices in Irvine, California will also be a drop off location for new unwrapped toys, dolls and cash donations during the months of October, November and December. The dolls and toys collected in the Irvine offices will be delivered to Camp Pendleton, California in late December.

Marie Osmond Dolls Last QVC show of the Year! (Behind the scenes)

In preparation of her last show of the year on QVC, Marie has a lengthy list of note cards in que!




Here's a great shot of Peggy and Marcia celebrating after a very successful Doll Show!

Marcia and Rachael looking on back stage at the Q jewelry set!

"Paper Roses" another hit!

In 1973, Marie Osmond cut her first single as a solo artist, "Paper Roses". The recording became a #1 Country hit, reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Magazine Pop Chart, and achieved crossover success. The song earned a gold record as did the album of the same name.

And now, (we'll call it a few, years later... ) "Paper Roses" has become another hit!.. (The Marie Osmond Fashion Doll that is).

The "Paper Roses" Fashion Doll by Marie Osmond Dolls and Charisma Brands, was a sold out success on Marie's last QVC show of the year, airing Monday, Oct. 26th.

Viewers were delighted to see Marie and her Daughter Rachael as they discussed the development of the "Paper Roses" Fashion Doll and the involvement Rachael provided in the design of the dress.

If you missed Marie's last QVC show of the year, you will have to wait until 2010 to see what fabulous dolls Marie will be designing.














If you would like more information on Marie Osmond Dolls and Charisma Brands, please visit:

http://www.marieosmond.com
http://www.charismabrands.com
http://www.qvc.com

It's "Doll" in the Family!

On October 18th, The Shopping Channel - Canada welcomed it's newest on air host!

The Marie Osmond Dolls debut show, was a first for both, "The Shopping Channel", and "Rachael Blosil" (Marie's beautiful and talented daughter).

Rachael proved to be as pleasant and entertaining of a host which was expressed by her true love and passion for dolls, undoubtedly instilled from her mother's fondness of sculpting.

Here is Rachael outside The Shopping Channel - Canada.