My name is Rie (shown above with my current mini me), I have a passion for creating realistic inspiration into a 1/6 scale miniature world. Brunbelle (or Bruni) was my first doll muse, she really sparked an interest in creating a wonderful, stylish and realistic miniature world. She is the namesake for my Instagram and this blog and it is derived from the French word for Brunette. I find myself really drawn to Brunette dolls. As a lifelong crafter, maker, sewer, and all around DIYer, I am happiest when I am creating. Bringing something to life, especially in a one sixth scale is so rewarding. I love to make furniture from scratch, sew doll fashions, customize doll accessories, do DIY’s on a budget, and try new crafting techniques. I also love to be able to “show and tell,” so expanding to a blog format was a natural progression from Instagram.
It’s been such a pleasure to meet the doll community out there and be able to share ideas, get inspiration and get advice on anything doll related. The community is truly inspiring and I hope to be able to interact even more here on the Brunbellebarbie blog.
Now, time for Bruni’s back story!
Brunbelle Marie Bradford, or “Bruni,” as she prefers, is a successful young Interior Designer living in “fictional” San Francisco. Her passions are art, travel, design, and fashion. She went to design school at the Rhode Island School of Design earning her degree in Interior Design. She has also traveled abroad extensively, but mainly to Europe and loves Paris and Rome.
She was raised by her mother and father in a smallish town, but they taught her about the world and to embrace all cultures and lifestyles. She enjoys the finer things in life, but doesn’t take anything too seriously (except her work)! She is not judgmental and sees beauty in everything and everyone!
A few years ago, her Auntie Rie came to town for a visit and she basically never left! Ha! She is my current mini me while I consider Bruni my younger mini me. Photo above is myself and mini Rie who is the collector Princess Leia doll while Bruni is the Barbie Look Party Perfect doll.
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