Diary of a Doll Maker™

Welcome to my studio diary. Here, I share the stories, inspirations, and intricate details behind every bespoke keepsake and art doll I create.

A young girl holding a handmade doll wearing the same dress

The Meaning of a Handmade Doll

Keepsake Doll with blue eyes and pink lace dress in white gift box with ribbon

When a Gift Becomes a Keepsake

A young girl holding a mermaid keepsake doll in her mermaid themed bedroom

Why Mermaid Dolls Are Chosen as Keepsakes

Bride doll wearing a white wedding dress and satin jacket

From Wedding Gown to Heirloom Memory

Upper Dhali® recognised at the SHE-com Awards as a 2022 finalist and Editors’ Choice Silver winner, and 2023 Gold Award winner.

Awards & Recognition — Upper Dhali®

wooden blocks spelling out baby name on pink background

Beautiful Baby Girl Names (Inspired by Handmade Dolls)

Collage of handmade doll images with Australian Made logo

Australian Made Handmade Dolls — What Certification Really Means

Words Upper Dhali Celebrating 10 Years 2023

10 Years of Upper Dhali® | The Story Behind the Handmade Dolls

close up of hand embroidered doll face with blue eyes and pink curly hair

It’s in the Details | Heirloom Quality Handmade Keepsake Dolls

collage of handmade doll images and the founder

Meet the Dollmaker - The Heart Behind Upper Dhali

Handmade doll with pink and white dress and flower waist detail

A Bespoke Christening Doll: Alessandra’s Story

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