This might be the cutest slideshow ever created. Go see it. It will make your day happy. By photographer Stephanie Rausser.
Thanks for the link, Andrea!
Kiki & Coco in Paris
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too cute! (and, is it weird that i want a grown-up version of the dress that the doll is wearing?)
I don’t even know where to begin on the sweetness of that so I’ll just say that the photos are amazing (the one on the swings ride is amazing) and wonder how in heavens name did she find time in the security line to take not one, but two, lovely shots. Thank you so much for sharing. It did make my day. And make me want to go to Paris.
i LOVED that! what a great idea! so so precious!
Oh heavens. Two thoughts: Is it too soon to start dreaming of taking me girl to Paris? And I’m not a doll fan, but I need one of those for my baby girl.
Thank you for sharing that – it was amazing. And inspiring. And touching.
Simply lovely.
This reminds me so much of an article I saw in a magazine last year…now I am going to find it so you can see!
that was adorable, and it even got my 3 year old little girl distracted from her tantrum for a minute. :) happy day indeed.
what a fantastic video! I really want one of those dolls now, is there any way to find out how to get one?
quite charming. :)
Very sweet. I want one of those dolls for my girls, too, AND a trip to Paris…
How amazing! I’ve loved Stephanie’s work for 10+ years!! Makes me wish I had a little girl, too. And the ending shot? Perection!
That was SO wonderful! Thanks.
The doll is a Jess Brown doll. We bought ours at Sweet William, where she actually has the individual dolls pictured (rather than letting the store choose for you).
Boy, that doll goes everywhere!! So cute! I also loved seeing the kids cracking up with Asterix.
That is the sweetest slideshow. What a fantastic way to document a trip!
now i really wish my little monkey wasn’t getting older. and i wish we could have made a journey like that with our good friend, cozy bear.
oh goodness gracious! that is almost the sweetest thing i’ve ever seen! makes me want to grab all three of my girls and head to paris with their special little dolls!
so sweet and happy. thank you for sharing!
Just gorgeous.
who makes the doll? It looks familiar. My fav is the La Tour Eiffel in the background! Thanks for sharing that!
I love the facial expressions from that little girl!!! I laughed at the flinging, the swinging, and the poses of the doll. My favorite was the breakfast scene! Absolutely adorable!
looooove this so much!!
http://portlandsunshine.blogspot.com/2010/07/sweetness-paris.html
Love love love this! Inspiring! Happy-making! Mood-lifting (much needed today!)
Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful! The photography, the music, the bond between the girl and her doll, and of course, Paris.
It’s like a tres chic version of Flat Stanley!
I love this! Does anyone know who sings this song?
THANKS FOR SHARING THAT, IT WAS SO SWEET WITH A BIT OF NOSTALGIA WHEN IT COMES TO THE PICS IN PARIS…AWESOME!
I AM TAKING MY 5 YEAR OLD SON TO PARIS IN AUGUST, CAN’T WAIT!
SO CUTE! I want to be that little girl. .. or the doll cant decide
It made me so happy. I’ve bookmarked it for repeat viewings. Thank you for sharing it!
great to be reminded of what it’s like to be a kid
a whole story in istelf
SO so darling.