Spring 2026

C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 6 141 toy hospital with Canadas as the chief physician. In Carmel, the shop gained a loyal clientele, including such notable celebrities as Barbra Streisand, who became a faithful customer and long-time friend, and Kim Novak, who had been a regular at Charlyne’s Eggs and Things dur- ing Canadas’ childhood and first vis- ited the shop when her beloved teddy bear needed attention. After 20 years and two Carmel locations, Canadas and Robinson acquired the historic Angwin Building in Pacific Grove in 2009. A two- year renovation—“From the foundation to the roof and every system and surface in between,” shares Canadas—brought it from a state of severe disrepair to a flawless and historically sen- sitive completion and earned the pair a Pacific Grove Heritage Society Award and Heritage House designation in 2014.The result is a beau- tiful, welcoming space full of wonder and whimsy. To be clear, The Carmel Doll Shop is much more than a “shop” it is a wonderland of delightful displays featuring some of the most valuable dolls ever made. Inside, you’ll also find the Grovian Museum, which houses incredible rari- ties from the personal collection of Canadas and Robinson. The collection represents many countries and eras, with pristine dolls from the most important makers. An important resource in the doll community, The collection represents many countries and eras, with pristine dolls from the most important makers. The Grovian Doll Museum, which is housed within the walls of Carmel Doll Shop, boasts some of the rarest dolls to be found in the entire world, including an example from Albert Marque, plus many Bru and Jumeau bebes. Photos: Samantha Lewis