Love American Girl Dolls? Here’s How to Channel Your Favorite in Your Kid’s Room Decor
The first three American Girl dolls (Kirsten Larson, Molly McIntire, and Samantha Parkington) made their debut back in 1986 — yes, they’re turning 40 this year — and in the decades since, they and their ever-expanding sorority have helped personalize so many eras of American history. In fact, Mattel announced this month that the brand is reintroducing eight of the original Historical Dolls — Kirsten, Molly, and Samantha, plus Addy Walker, Felicity Merriman, Josefina Montoya, Kaya, and Kit Kittredge — and they’re available for preorder now.
If you shopped for your own doll out of the original catalog, devoured the accompanying books, made wish lists of accessories, and spent hours dressing your doll and combing her hair, well, you may have passed along your American Girl obsession to your own kid — and you may want to channel the spirit of your favorite doll into your kid’s room decor, too.
Honestly? I get it! Here’s how to use modern decor items to give subtle nods to six of the original Pleasant Company American Girl dolls in your child’s room, and share your nostalgia with your kid along the way. Think of it as bedroom style with a side of historical girl power.