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On Saturday there was cheese and charcuterie for everyone. I do love cheese! If you know the true identity of the purple cheese, please, please tell me. #pnwdollartistexpo #dollcon #cheese

A white ceramic plate piled high with assorted cheeses. Cheddar, baby brie, something soft mixed with herbs. There’s a bunch of fresh green grapes and plenty of crackers.

More cheese. From this angle you can see the dress mozzarella ball, pepper jack, and the purple cheese. The purple cheese was my favorite. I thought it was wine soaked, but it’s some kind of berry mash. Soft creamy texture. I dream of this cheese.

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This show had a variety of dolls and doll things available to win in the raffle. These are a few things that caught my eye. #pnwdollartistexpo #dollcon

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There were several contests, but very few entries. The theme was space. #pnwdollartistexpo #dollcon

This year’s featured artist was Joey Versaw, a local doll maker. His creations are retro inspired, brightly colored, and fun. #dolls #joeyversawdollmaker

Promo Card with a picture of Joey’s smiling face, one of his dolls, some introductory text, and contact information.

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Meet Joey, a toy designer based in Oregon who has devoted his life to the art of doll. Known for his vibrant creativity and keen eye for detail, Joey blends bold aesthetics with storytelling, crafting visuals that captivate and inspire collectors worldwide. As the world’s first 3D printed fashion doll designer, Joey continues to create multiple lines of fashion dolls and trolls.

Website: Marymagpie.com
Insta: @missmarymagpiedolls
Email: marymagpiedolls@yahoo.com
Facebook: Joey Dollmaker Versaw

Brightly colored dolls arranged on a table. They are very small, and space themed.

A selection of dolls displayed on risers, including pigs, sheep, deer, and blue bears.

A selection of dolls displayed on risers, including pigs, sheep, deer, and bears.

The chosen wig. It was hard to decide, but I liked this one best. It’s not super plain, but neutral enough not to detract from the faceup. The eyebrows are a warm brown, and this wig suits them very well. #mjd #doll #dolfiedream

I love this wig, it’s so bright and fun. It even uses the same colors as the faceup. But it’s also the signature wig of a friend’s doll. It feels like a cosplay to me, otherwise this probably would have been the one. If you’d like to see the real Kitsu, checkout out rc2agog on Instagram.

This wig is two-toned violet and blue, a short style with wispy bangs.

Another shot of her channeling Kitsu in that funky wig.

I recently won a new (to me) doll in a raffle, and decided to try on every wig before choosing a new one. It was fun to see how each style complimented the faceup. #balljointeddoll #bjd #dollcon

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My friend’s shop sells wigs, props, and blind box dolls. #dolls #dollcon #pnwdollartistexpo

The blonde girl looks down from a tall stack of pastel boxes.

Shelves full of blind boxes dolls. So many to choose from.

Two very large, naked, male dolls for sale. What’s under the post-it notes?

These dolls are still for sale, btw.
On the left is Granado V-07 (LE20) $895 (belongs to my friend, can put you in touch).
On the right, Impldoll Ansel, $395
(this one is mine).

The blonde girl balances, arms out, on an orange skateboard.

Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

PNW Doll Artist Expo, Portland OR. A thread. 🧵🫶 This is a small, local, two day show held in June. I attended this year as a vendor’s assistant. One of my key duties is driving this car with every nook and cranny stuffed. #pnwdollartistexpo #dollcon

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Luna’s face when someone has the audacity. (It was me, I had the audacity.) #pug #rescuepug

The wrinkled face of a pug, baring a few crooked teeth. The intensity of her stare make you question meddling in her affairs.

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

It’s a beautiful day for civic duties! ☀️ Though Oregon has mail voting, I like to go to the ballot box. This one is near a nice park. #vote #blindboxbjd #bjd

A doll stands with his little arms raised in triumph in front of an American flag.

Resting among some bright yellow buttercups, a small doll waves cheerfully.

Hanging on tight to a tree branch, a small doll enjoys the shade.

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Even though I know it’s normal to see the moon during the day, a good daytime moon always feels a bit sci-fi. 😅 #moon

The pale gibbous moon in a cloudless blue sky above trees.

The moon hangs in the bright blue sky. The crisp white point of Wy’East (aka Mt. Hood) can be seen through a break in the tree line.

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Crescent moon, dark neighborhood, magnolia. #moon

A crescent moon shines bright behind fluffy clouds. There are a few lit windows in the dark skyline. A pink flowering tree is lit by a porch light nearby.

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Sometimes, when the weather is especially clear, a few more mountains can be seen. #PNW #oregon #mountains

Mount St. Helens, with her distinctive flat top, framed by grass and trees, backed by a blue sky and wispy clouds.

You may know her from that time she erupted.

A sliver of Mount Adams rises above distant hills through a break in the trees.

Mount Hood peeks between the trees as the meadow path passes an old bench.

This panorama attempts to show all three mountains at once. St. Helens, to the North, Hood to the East, and Adams in between.

No matter where I stood, one mountain was obscured. Mount St. Helens is behind the stand of trees on the left.

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Sound on for frogs croaking in the evening. 🐸🎶 #frogs #naturesounds

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

There is a hilltop nature park nearby where I get to take my client’s dog walking. On a clear day there is a nice view of Wy’East (aka Mt. Hood). Sometimes there are flowers in the meadow. #PNW #oregon

A cluster of yellow daffodils in a field of green grass. There are some bits of blue sky in the fluffy white clouds above.

A snow-covered mountain pokes up above green trees.

Wildflowers in a field of green grass. The tiny white flowers on delicate stems are bittercress. The purple flowers with dark leaves are deadnettle.

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Housesitting again. Since I was last here, the kitten became a whole cat. She’s been practicing her look of judgement. #cat #catsky

A long-haired grey cat looks into the camera, green eyes squinting.

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Aw shucks! That’s my funny little bean! 🫶💕

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

We continue. Happy Birthday! 🎂

Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

The face Luna makes when someone has the audacity. #pug #pugsky #dogsky #dog

A pug sits straight up on full alert in the backseat of a car. Her ears are laid back, eyes wide. Her mouth is drawn down in a grimace, showing a little tooth.

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Very satisfying drainage content!

Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I hope this appointment yields results that are helpful to you! 🤞💕

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Marz Barz @duckminster.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

I wanted potato, but got galvanic.

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Tower of Trek. A generous gift from the best boyfriend ever, @aldringo.bsky.social Next Generation arrives this weekend. 🥳

A small, crab-legged alien stares up at a tall stack of thick DVD sets. From the top it’s Star Trek: Enterprise, then Voyager, then Deep Space Nine.

The alien takes a closer look at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Could this be the greatest Star Trek ever?

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An acquaintance (who has never had a cat) brought us these beautiful lilies. Don’t worry. We admired them in a pet free area, no Millies were harmed in the enjoyment of these flowers.

A bouquet of absolutely giant Snow White lilies

Lasagna Fest. My Mom and I were reminiscing about this one time I made mushroom lasagna for a Christmas Eve potluck, and someone else brought a different lasagna, and it was the greatest thing ever. So I made two lasagnas. It was amazing.

Two slices of very different lasagnas side by side on a crisp white plate. One has white sauce and thick layers of mushrooms, the other is layers of cheese and red sauce. In the background is a mason jar and goblet of mulled cider.

Golden brown baked cheese of the top layer of lasagna as it rests on the stovetop.

Mulled cider with whole and ground spices, including bay leaf and coriander.

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Azul and Luna trying to find their gifts. One gift had treats, and they just could not figure it out. #pug #pugsky

Azul, a short and stout pug, smiles wide with his tongue hanging out. He’s standing next to a pile of presents wrapped in bright red paper that says Merry Christmas in white cursive.

Azul sniffs more presents wrapped in red paper. Luna eyes the camera nervously.

An extreme close-up of a pug backlit with fairy lights. He is inspecting you. Do you have his present? Is your face the present?

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Lil’ Yeti. This year I added an inflatable yeti to my holiday light display. So cute!

A happy yeti stands beneath a tree wrapped in multi-colored lights. It’s dark, and he glows from within.

Yeti through the den window. The sun is hitting just right, creating glare on the window. The yeti can still be seen through its shadow cast on the window.

Yeti through the den window but this time with lens flare.

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