Katherine's Collection Collectible Dolls By Wayne Kleski

One of the Top Designer Katherine's Collection

Unique Holiday Designer Wayne Kleski

Katherine and Wayne Kleski and his working hard team will full fill your holiday displays this season, before we start let's just tell you a little about this unique collection, Katherine's collection at silver lake are base in Ohio where they employ a number of highly trained staff and artiest, to create such outstanding dolls and gifts. Wayne works hard with his team to create a perfect Nish for everyone to enjoy, every season there collection are only made of one to two seasons only and this makes the collection become a collectable piece. Decorative living carry a unique collection for every holiday season, and one of their members of staff that has been working at decorative living for sometime said the photos do no justice to the dolls, once you see them in real life you will start to collected away as there out stunning to detail. Wayne said Katherine's collection products are unique and special because we take the time to ensure that each piece is made with multiple materials. Each piece is reviewed over and over again to be sure that our team has created the best piece we can.

One reason behind the Kleskis' success is that they sell to retailers, not wholesalers. In effect, they have nearly 12,000 customers instead of 30, which allows them to control which stores sell their items.

He says these pieces are definitely conversation starters at a holiday gathering or during an intimate family get-together. "They will draw family and friends into your home and wish them wonderful memories when they depart, My favourite pieces are those dolls that can fill a room with conversation and laughter."

Kleski started working as a designer in 1969 after graduating from high school. He worked as a floral designer in Akron, Ohio, and spent some time designing for an import company in the area. He also mentored under a home accessories designer, and soon started to develop his own style.

"My design is stimulated and inspired by the past. Museums and flea markets are my library," Kleis says. "I am very colour-driven I love to mix colour and textures. I have always enjoyed combining period costumes with different characters. I am one of the few, lucky people in this world that has been able to develop a successful career based on what I truly love to do, creating items of visual interest for myself and others."

When we asked what his inspiration was, Kleski said, "I always claim that it is my poor eyesight! Sometimes I will see something from afar and get excited because I think it is something sensational. When I get closer, I find that what I thought I saw doesn't even exist and it is the basis for a new design or a new creation for myself.

"When I was a child, one of my favourite holiday memories was lying on the floor almost completely under the Christmas tree and looking up at the branches filled with bright colored bubble lights and silver icicles. My thoughts and imagination would just run free. That visual stimulation, combined with things that I see afar, can spark an idea that will be basis for a new collection or a new item."

After he thinks of an idea, Kleski starts developing a story for a specific figure. He shares his brainstorming with his design team, and invites their help on solidifying that story. "Each of my dolls has a story: a past, present and future. For example: If our woodland Santa has just awoken from a winter slumber to see spring fairies at work to bring a new breath of spring to the forest, the collection would be a mix of colours and items that would help describe that transition of seasons. Once the costume is drawn and fabrics are plugged, the seamstress brings the figure to life. Lastly, Kleis personally reviews every cut, seam, and trimming to ensure that his design has been accurately translated. "If you look at my dolls, you will see a passion and love in each and every one. Each one-of-a-kind piece has a special sparkle in their eye from being hand-painted. Each has a closeness to my heart from the amount of time I spend working to make it the best I can.

As for general holiday decorating, Kleis recommends sticking with accents that you love. "Decorate your home everyday, and especially at the holidays, with the things that make you feel comfortable. Trends are fun to follow, but always remember to keep your heirloom pieces close at hand.

Katherine's Collection is Industry leader in the design and distribution of unique, handmade dolls, highly collectibles and giftware. The products are sold for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day and Easter. Or any other seasonal celebration!

Each year, Katherine's Collection designs and copyrights more than 1,500 new products - from limited-edition dolls to handbags, creative ornaments and elegant, handmade pieces. Did you know that most off the dolls sells out before they even shown as they are first purchased by collectors.

"Katherine's 2011 collections were designed by Katherine's husband and business partner, Wayne, whose creations feature unique colour combinations that place Katherine's as a trendsetter in the industry," said Katherine Kleski, president of Katherine's Collection. "There product line is extremely diverse, and there various collections include 'must haves' for customers who want to dress their home in something different and to stand out."

Katherine's new collections include:
o Rhapsody in Crimson - a sophisticated, high-style collection of holiday splendour; all products, décor and backdrop are draped in the many passionate hues of red
o Carnival De Glace - crystal, ice and sparkle bring to life a whimsical holiday experience from a once-upon-a-time fairy tale
o Lollipop Lane - a nostalgic walk down Santa's colourful candy lane treats us to many sweets and cheerful creations
o Kissing Fish - a signature theme, fanciful Kissing Fish with bright red kissing lips spread joy in their many designs and are a collector's dream
o Moonlight Sonata in "G" - hauntingly haute couture, the newest Halloween creations feature tone-on-tone dove gray to graphite in a salute to steam punk fashion
o Mystical Fairies and Dragons - a mystical, mesmerizing line of fairies, dragons and unicorns
o Jungle Boogie - a sassy line with wild animal prints and fun, girly colors of pink, teal and purple
o Kitchen Trinkets - treasures among the tins and trinkets, creatively kitschy products for the holiday or for every day
o Toadally Groovy - fun and whimsical frog characters incorporate a 1960s theme to create a colourful, psychedelic rainbow Christmas flashback
Additional collections on display include Gilded Snowflake, Calendario Del Avverno, Passato De Natale, Twiggy Knoll, M.E. Merry Little Christmas, M.E. Twas, Sinister Seductions, Trick or Treat, Baby's First Christmas, Take a Bough and Grotto.

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This picture was taken a few years ago I just wanted to show you that you can really let your imagination take over. All the dolls in the picture are from Katherine's Collection.

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Here is Sketches of various famous characters, such as these two based on Katherine Kleski's aunts Mae and her friend Eula, are found everywhere at Katherine's Collection in the USA.

Mae and Eula are one of the most love theme dolls Katherine and her husband and co designer Wayne kleski love to create, Mae is the sensible one always loves to wear a stylish hat, why her friend Eula is always getting Mae in to trouble, each year Katherine and Wayne kleski love to create the pair to add to their season collection, Wayne kleski has designed the spring collection of the dolls in a limited collection, from there spring collection.

As you can see the artist from Katherine's Collection team of doll designers is making the famous hand for Eula.