• Instagram Links
  • Newsletter
  • Shop Our Feed
  • Podcast
  •        

Once Upon a Dollhouse

We're all Dolls here

  • About
  • Doll Life
    • Healthy Dolls
    • Dollhouse Décor
    • Dolls in the Kitchen
    • Dating
    • PREGNANT DOLL
    • TAKE US ANYWHERE
  • Dress Up
    • Dolled Up
    • Festival Dolls
    • Aisle Style
    • Bump Style
  • Contact

FORE! It’s par-tee time.

April 18, 2025

FORE! It’s par-tee time.

With a natural swing and a love for the game that bloomed before he could even walk, Teddy Freddy brings joy to everyone he encounters. But watch out—you might just get caught in his contagious giggle or swept up in his boundless energy. Teddy is turning FORE! A golf-themed par-tee awaits, with games, crafts, and…

Continue Reading

/ Filed In: MUSIC

Diamonds Are a Doll’s Best Friend

March 22, 2025

Diamonds Are a Doll’s Best Friend

When we settled on Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend as our theme, I knew it had to be a night filled with elegance, charm, and a nod to the glamour of Old Hollywood. But more than that, I wanted the evening to reflect the true sparkle behind the diamonds — the strength of female friendship and the power of coming together for a meaningful cause.

/ Filed In: DOLL LIFE, DRESS US UP, Fashion, HAIR, Jewelry, Philanthropy
Tagged: benefit, chicago, chicago blog, diamonds, gala, gown, jewelry, lifestyle blog, macduggal, natural diamonds, once upon a dollhouse

Step into the Spotlight

February 22, 2025

Step into the Spotlight

Glitz, glamour, gowns, girlfriends, and giving back. These things go hand-in-hand, just like the Dolls. So, when Caitlin was asked to chair a charity benefit gala for a local organization, it just felt right. It’s been a busy year of planning, and it’s almost showtime! Before the red carpet rolls out – keep reading for…

Continue Reading

/ Filed In: DOLL LIFE, DRESS US UP
Tagged: fashion, gala, gown, macduggal, philanthropy

Mothers Day 2024

May 9, 2024

Mothers Day 2024

The Dolls wear many hats—Gucci, Prada Dior—but their favorite is MOM. No one knows the ins and outs of motherhood like a best friend. The two besties know the cute, the messy, the scary, and all the adventures in between.

/ Filed In: Mama Doll, PREGNANT DOLL
Tagged: best friends, boy mom, chicago, girl mom, mom, moms, mothers day

Getting Dolled Up

May 9, 2024

Getting Dolled Up

There’s an art to getting dolled up… and besties Cait and Dani know it all too well. It’s just one of the many things the Dolls do best! But there’s a debate involved…

/ Filed In: DOLLED UP
Tagged: best friends, bffs, blush, bride, bridesmaid, feather, getting ready, giveaway, hair, highlighter, makeup, outfit, prada, retrofete, revolve, tarte

Titanic: The Exhibition

April 25, 2024

Titanic: The Exhibition

Grab your bestie and head to the Titanic: The Exhibition at Westfield Old Orchard. This self-guided, interactive experience tells the tale of the design, creation, launch, maiden voyage, and tragedy of the largest and most luxurious ship in the world at the time.

/ Filed In: DOLL LIFE
Tagged: chicago, exhibition, experience, titanic

Easter Basket Ideas

March 10, 2024

Easter Basket Ideas

The Dolls are making like bunnies and hopping to create a little magic this season. Keep reading for Easter Basket stuffers – all conveniently from Amazon.

/ Filed In: DOLL LIFE, Mama Doll, PREGNANT DOLL
Tagged: amazon, chicago blog, easter, easter basket, lifestyle blog, once upon a dollhouse

Year of Experiences

January 17, 2024

Year of  Experiences

2024 is the year of experiences. Dolls everywhere are bringing their best friend – spouse – a family member – to enjoy real life moments. Downton Abbey: The Exhibition at Old Orchard offers a chance to step inside the world of the multi-award-winning global television phenomenon.

/ Filed In: DOLL LIFE
Tagged: 2024, chicago, downton abbey, experiences, mom and me, old orchard

Disney Dolls and Littles

December 18, 2023

Disney Dolls and Littles

Cait and Dani have been sharing their sparkle at The Most Magical Place on Earth for years, and now that the Dolls get to bring their two minis along… It’s a whole new world 🎶 The tradition is to stay at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World. Keep reading for why. There’s no home…

Continue Reading

/ Filed In: DOLL LIFE, Mama Doll, TAKE US ANYWHERE
Tagged: christmas, disney, four seasons, orlando, walt disney world, wdw

Denim Era

October 6, 2023

Denim Era

Jeans for fall? Groundbreaking. There is a reawakening of all things denim and the Dolls are breaking down how to style this season’s fashion statement.

/ Filed In: DRESS US UP
Tagged: denim, fall fashoin, jean, jeans, style

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 30
  • Previous Entries

About

Once upon a time... there were two best friends that lived in a Dollhouse. That's where the story began. While the pages of this digital storybook keep turning, one thing remains the same. Caitlin and Dani are by each other's side through the ups, downs and all the realness in between.

Archives

Categories

       

Copyright Once Upon a Dollhouse