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Sparkle from Home

October 27, 2020

Sparkle from Home

A great smile waits for no one, not even during a global pandemic. While Caitlin and Dani have been practicing social distancing, the two besties have been sourcing their favorite beauty remedies from home. Enter: Remi custom night guards and teeth whitening kits. If you’re an avid follower of the Dollhouse, you know how much…

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/ Filed In: HEALTHY DOLLS
Tagged: night guard, remi, smile, teeth whitening

Strut to the Polls

October 21, 2020

Strut to the Polls

Caitlin and Dani pride themselves on sharing fashion tips and beauty finds, along with content of substance and intellectual prowess for Dolls in all life stages. The two best friends are always saying “the door to the Dollhouse is always open!” and they mean that wholeheartedly. So, with all the chatter about the upcoming election,…

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/ Filed In: MUSIC
Tagged: 2020, akira, chicago, election, vote

The 2021 VW Atlas: A Doll’s SUV

October 6, 2020

The 2021 VW Atlas: A Doll’s SUV

Caitlin and Dani have always known that Dolls can do it all. Hone a successful career, travel the world, further their education, start a family, buy a car! You would be surprised how many people might think that last option isn’t realistic… and how many Dolls feel intimidated to do so. HELLO – it’s 2020!!…

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/ Filed In: MUSIC
Tagged: a girls guide to cars, atlas, car, suv, test drive, volkswagen, vw

The Social Doll-emma

October 5, 2020

The Social Doll-emma

The Dolls recently spent a cosy Fall night by the fire watching the most recent Netflix documentary. Caitlin and Dani knew that there were important conversations ahead with The Social Dilemma film. The besties watched, discussed, and headed to the newly renovated Four Seasons Chicago to record the latest Doll Talk Podcast on the subject….

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/ Filed In: MUSIC
Tagged: chicago, four seasons, fschicago, netflix, social dilemma

One Hope

September 24, 2020

One Hope

Caitlin and Dani have always found beauty in life, and with that a reason to celebrate! The two best Dolls have been side-by-side (popping bottles) through through all kinds of ups and downs. Some might call them partners in wine. With a glimmer of hope, and a bestie by their side, these two believe anything…

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/ Filed In: MUSIC
Tagged: champagne, glitter, one hope, onehope, sparkle, sparkling wine, wine

Tips for a Healthy Fall

September 21, 2020

Tips for a Healthy Fall

The Dolls know one thing for certain – the seasons will always change.  Caitlin and Dani sense magic in the air as the leaves delicately transition to golden hues. Fall is one of the many reminders that change is beautiful, and with each season, the Dolls work on changing up their routines. Keep reading for…

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/ Filed In: MUSIC
Tagged: 2020, fall, fashion

Podcasting with Eda & Betty

August 31, 2020

Podcasting with Eda & Betty

A little bit rocker with a lot of style best describes the Dolls’ designer friend from Eda & Betty. The #QuarantineCouture and punk athleisure clothing pieces are taking Chicago-area boutiques by storm. Caitlin and Dani sat down with Nicole Massarelli to chat about her unique aesthetic and how the brand is thriving during the Covid pandemic….

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/ Filed In: MUSIC
Tagged: chicago, doll talk, eda & betty, eda and betty, podcast

Moving On with Blue Crates

August 3, 2020

Moving On with Blue Crates

Most Dolls have experienced a break up that really shook them. Throw a pandemic into the mix and you better believe that this has been a rough one for Dani. This Doll’s relationship with her then-boyfriend became very strained during the Covid-19 pandemic and although they tried to work on it, it soon became clear that…

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/ Filed In: Dating
Tagged: black owned business, breakup, chicago, covid breakup, moving, pandemic breakup

A-DOLL-ting Around Disney

July 30, 2020

A-DOLL-ting Around Disney

As Caitlin and Danielle longed for the opportunity to travel during the “Stay Home” orders – thoughts of glass slippers, mermaids, and castles crossed their heads. That’s right, all things Disney. There is so much comfort in the nostalgia and wholesomeness of Disney the two BFFs couldn’t get enough of.  So if you’re ready to travel…

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/ Filed In: MUSIC
Tagged: disney, disney world, four seasons, fsorlando, luxury travel, orlando, travel

Three Things

July 17, 2020

Three Things

Cultivating gratitude is one of the sweetest practices in daily life. It may not always be easy, especially with what’s happening in the world right now, but Caitlin and Dani believe that positivity breeds positivity. So the Dolls are challenging themselves and YOU to chronicle three things you are grateful for every day. Take a…

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/ Filed In: DOLL LIFE, DRESS US UP
Tagged: 2020, akira, chicago, chicago blog, fashion, fashion blog, glen ellyn, gratitude, hinsdale, lifestyle blog, mindfulness, oak brook, silver lining, skims, thankful

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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.

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