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Eat, Drink & be Sparkly

November 18, 2016

Each day is a new opportunity to express gratitude. The Dolls are thankful for everyone and everything the Universe has created especially the opportunity to leave a positive impact on the world around them. It brings Caitlin and Danielle great joy to show their friends how much they are loved and appreciated with an invite to their Second Annual Friendsgiving Dinner Celebration. Follow their lead for some Doll direction on how to set up and host the perfect Friendsgiving.

How to Host Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving is a fun and unique way to bring your tribe together before the actual Thanksgiving Holiday. When you’re throwing a friend fête, remember… “There are no rules!” Invite your nearest and dearest and have fun with every party element.

Friendsgiving Invite - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

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Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Dollhouse Décor:

We decided to incorporate some new furniture in our Dollhouse to accommodate seating for all of our lovely guests. Spectacular furniture pieces help create the ideal setting for Friendsgiving – warm, cozy and inviting during the holiday season. We decided to indulge in a Dollhouse décor piece this year – a new dining room table from The RoomPlace.

Friendsgiving Decor - Once Upon a Dollhouse

How to host the perfect Friendsgiving - Once Upon a DollhouseWe were greeted and taken care of by a friendly and professional staff who helped us pick a spectacular item to wow our guests. The Platinum Dining Table Set is SO stylish and exceptionally priced.

Doll Tip: When you’re shopping for signature pieces for your home, look for furniture that has personality to complement its beauty.  

When we sat down and put together a guest list – it grew and grew. What’s a Doll to do? We headed back to The RoomPlace and grabbed a few more items for the memory making. Some stylish barstools for overflow seating and a beautiful bar cart for all their lovely adult beverages.

Friendsgiving Flowers - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Morgans in Bloom - Once Upon a DollhouseFlowers are like friends, they bring color to your world. Fresh flowers are essential to hosting a lovely dinner party. The Dollhouse go-to flower shop, Morgan’s in Bloom always delivers fresh, beautiful and colorful centerpieces.

Friendsgiving Centerpiece - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Pretty is in the presentation. Start with fresh colorful blooms to set the scene. We love the autumnal palette and the pop of life that fresh flowers bring to the table. Use varying heights on your tablescape with candlesticks, vases, and festive accessories to create depth. You can even get creative and trail flowers throughout the food display to create blissful vibe.

Bar Cart Dolls - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Bar Cart - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Doll Drinks:

A signature drink and sparkly bottles of champagne make for a successful party at the Dollhouse. We love to greet our guests with some festive options that help set the mood.

Boodles Gin and Cascade Ice - Once Upon a Dollhouse

The Dolls adore a nice gin cocktail, a fine Cadillac and an occasional cigar. Boodles is the first-ever mulberry gin in America and makes the perfect signature drink for any holiday event. The taste combines delicate mulberries with notes of raspberry and currant to create a sweet and subtle medley. Boodles Mulberry adds the perfect complement to Boodles British Gin’s unique botanicals of rosemary, nutmeg and sage, creating the proper balance and complexity of flavor.

We served this Gin with our favorite sugar, sodium, caffeine, gluten and guilt free Cascade Ice. This calorie-free mixer comes an array of tasty flavors like pomegranate berry, acai blueberry pomegranate, peach mango, cranberry pomegranate, lemonade and all the flavors pair well with mulberry. GO DOLLS!

One Hope Glitter Champagne - Once Upon a Dollhouse

One Hope Champagne - Once Upon a Dollhouse

If we’re going to drink and be thankful we might as well be inspired too. OneHope speaks to our souls with their glitter bottles and good intentions. This wine company does our favorite thing… THEY GIVE BACK. To date, OneHope has made more than 2 million dollhairs in donations, providing over 2,600 clinical trials for cancer patients, 13,000 forever homes for shelter animals, 1.1 million meals for children, 33,000 life-saving vaccines and much more. It’s the perfect bottle to bring to share with those you love.

thirsty unicorn - once upon a dollhouse
ALWAYS be yourself unless you can be a unicorn drinking glitter champagne, then ALWAYS be a unicorn drinking glitter champagne. We love this fun champagne presentation! You can find our festive unicorn on Amazon.

Friendsgiving Tablescape - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving Feast:

There’s nothing quite like gathering around the table and feasting with your friends. We put together a unique Friendsgiving spread like no other – this is the foodie era after all!

Turkey with Bacon Basket Weave - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Friendsgiving - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Fresh Thyme Turkey Dinner - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Fresh Thyme Turkey Dinner - Fresh Thyme

We learned after last year’s festivities that even two Dolls need some help with all the preparation and cooking of a traditional Friendsgiving Dinner. Naturally, we are in LOVE with our friends over at Fresh Thyme who cut our food prep time down by 12 hours and saved us about one-hundred-dollhairs. Fresh Thyme offers healthy, hearty and helpful options for all Turkey Dinners. You can order the whole dinner for about sixty-dollhairs. If you are fabulous at cooking your own turkey and only need sides, they’ve got you covered as well; thirty-dollhairs will get you all the traditional sides. Learn more here and call ahead or stop in store to order your dinner in time for Thanksgiving.

Smithfield Pork Tenderloin - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Smithfield Pork Tenderloin - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Smithfield Spiral Ham - Once Upon a Dollhouse

We’re going to pork ya! This is the part where we have fun serving what we want… What started as a small meat packing company over sixty years ago has easily become one of the leaders in the pork industry – Smithfield! The Doll Menu featured delicious pork loins (you can pick up a variety of pre-marinated options at Fresh Thyme), Orchard Peach Spiral Sliced Ham, and the Dollhouse signature bacon basket weave turkey topper!

 

Friendsgiving Feast - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Maggianos Catering - Once Upon a Dollhouse

Everybody loves an Italian girl (and a girl that speaks Italian)…. and more importantly Italian Food. This is an exciting year for Maggiano’s in Chicago and around the US – the original location on Clark and Grand celebrated 25 years just last week. We kept the celebration going by adding some delightful eats from the Italian Stallion of restaurants to FriendsGiving. Wildcard Friendsgiving items included classic pasta and meatballs, chicken marsala, chopped salad and delicious desserts were some of our Friendsgiving Favorites. Call their amazing catering department to help organize your next feast fête!

Cheers! Once Upon a Dollhouse

We are sending a special THANKS to all of our VERY supportive friends and family for believing in the magic that is Once Upon a Dollhouse. The last year has been one of the most beautifully chaotic years filled with beauty, growth, love, happiness, joy and pure bliss. We raise a toast to all those who follow along our journey, we love you with our whole hearts.

STAY BEAUTIFUL.

 

This post was sponsored by The RoomPlace.
Caitlin and Danielle are wearing dresses by Bazar Chicago.

   

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Comments

  1. Zach says

    November 19, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    This may have been the cutest, prettiest, friendliest, sparkliest, adorabliest, MOST DELICIOUS friendsgiving in the whole wide world!! Great job dolls!!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 19, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      Thank you Z!!! You’re the sweetest host a Doll could dream for 👸🏼💭💕💞💘

  2. Millennial Gifts says

    November 19, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    Wow that might be the prettiest friendsgiving I’ve ever seen!!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 19, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you, Doll! Pretty and fun. We had a blast 🎀🦃✨

  3. Toughcookiemommy says

    November 19, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    I love the idea of giving thanks surrounded by friends. I’m so thankful for the positive contributions and support that friends have made to my life over the years.

    • Dollhouse says

      November 19, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      Aww you are a-doll-able 🎀 Thanks so much for sharing.

  4. Tami says

    November 19, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Aw everything is sparkly and pretty! Love your dress too! And the food looks so good. 😊 Thanks for sharing!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 19, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      Thank you, Tami! The food was so yummy! We are still enjoying leftovers. 🎀🦃✨

  5. Foodie Finds Home says

    November 19, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    This looks like it was an absolutely awesome time. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful event with us!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 19, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      Thank you so much. You’re a Doll!

  6. Mary says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    looks like such a perfect thanksgiving!
    http://www.layersofchic.com

    • Dollhouse says

      November 19, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      Gobble gobble!

  7. Mimi says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    Looks like you had a very full house! I’ve never done a friendsgiving, but I sure would love to! I’ll have to plan one for next year because there’s no time in our busy week that’s coming up. It would be such a great way to celebrate the love we all have for each other.

    • Dollhouse says

      November 19, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      We did have a full Dollhouse – it was so fun to have everyone over and enjoying a fun twist on this classic holiday.

  8. Sami | The Classic Brunette says

    November 20, 2016 at 12:37 am

    Friendsgiving is always so fun! We didn’t have one this year, but that’s only because we’re planning on doing a Christmas dinner party instead!

    xo
    Sami
    http://www.theclassicbrunette.com

    • Dollhouse says

      November 20, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      How fun! We can’t wait to hear about Christmas dinner. XOXO

  9. lisa says

    November 20, 2016 at 4:33 am

    I love fancy dinners! This looks all amazing. Makes me want to throw a dinner party 🙂

    • Dollhouse says

      November 20, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! We had so much fun prepping and eating with our nearest and dearest. XO 🦃🎊✨

  10. Sona Sethi says

    November 20, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Wow! Thats so cure. Love the decorations, the flowers and the fooood! So yummy! Sure it would have made your day. And you look so pretty.

    • Dollhouse says

      November 20, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you, Sona! You’re a Doll. ❤🎀💕

  11. Terri Steffes says

    November 20, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    What a fun event and a full house. Nothing like a lot of people to make the festivities even more merry. I love your flowers and the table is fantastic.

    • Dollhouse says

      November 20, 2016 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you, Terry! We love a full Dollhouse – open door policy 👸🏼👸🏽🎀✨

  12. Casey says

    November 20, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    LOVE the festive decorations!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 20, 2016 at 8:02 pm

      Thank you, Casey! We had so much fun getting festive. 🎊🦃👯✨

  13. Melanie Frost says

    November 20, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    Your Dollhouse is absolutely gorgeous and you look like fabulous hosts. I love the idea of Friendsgiving as a way to celebrate with just your friends. Save the family drama for Thanksgiving instead.

    • Dollhouse says

      November 20, 2016 at 8:01 pm

      Haha – you said it, Melanie! No drama at Friendsgiving. XO 🦃🎀

  14. Katie says

    November 20, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    How fun! I love how y’all decorated- so cute!

    xoxo,
    Katie
    chicincarolina.blogspot.com

    • Dollhouse says

      November 20, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks, Katie! You’re a Doll 🎀✨

  15. Heather Denniston says

    November 20, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    This all looks so good and I especially like the champagne bottles. They look awesome!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 20, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      Champagne bottles that give back to a cause! What could be better? Oh yea…Glitter champagne bottles that give back to a cause 😂 Thanks Heather, you’re a Doll! 🎀

  16. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    November 21, 2016 at 1:15 am

    What a beautiful table for Friendsgiving! Those sparkle bottles! I need to jump over and check them out — so fun!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:14 am

      HI Patricia – Yes! Check out OneHope.com – sparkly bottles that give back to an amazing cause. 🦄🍾✨

  17. Allison says

    November 21, 2016 at 2:06 am

    What a fun and beautiful event! The food looks delicious, the drinks look amazing and it looks like you had a wonderful time!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:13 am

      We had a FAB time! Thank you, Allison. You’re a DOLL 🎀✨

  18. Stephanie says

    November 21, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    It looks like yall had a blast! I loved hosting Friendsgiving in college. It’s such a special time of the year, why not share it with everyone? Your dresses are lovely. And that unicorn with the glittery champagne, please. I need that!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:12 am

      OMG we had a blast! The unicorn is still drinking champs… hehe 🦄🍾

  19. Theresa says

    November 21, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    This looks like an amazing time! I love friend get together soon over the holidays.

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:11 am

      There’s nothing like friends during the holidays! XO 👸🏼👸🏽🍾🦃💕

  20. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    November 21, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    I don’t know which looks better, the tablescape or the food. Both are absolutely beautiful! It looks like the night was a success.

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:10 am

      Thank you, Cynthia! A good time was had by all 🦃🍾🍴

  21. Erica Cardinal says

    November 21, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    It’s so cute that you has spaghetti at your Friendsgiving! I also LOVE the detail on those dining chairs. 🙂

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:10 am

      Thanks, Doll! The spaghetti was a HIT! Maggianos is sooooooo delish. 🍝🦃❤

  22. Suzanne Spiegoski says

    November 21, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    What a lovely Friendsgiving post! The food looked delish and the decor was so spot on! Great job hosting, my love 🙂

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:09 am

      Thank you, Sweets! It was a Friendsgiving to remember ✨🦃🎀

  23. Victoria Stacey says

    November 22, 2016 at 12:32 am

    Friendsgiving is always so much fun!! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:08 am

      Agreed! Thanks, Victoria. You’re a Doll. 🦃🎀🎊

  24. krystal says

    November 22, 2016 at 12:56 am

    So I have serious bar cart envy! You made that party look good. Everyone was dressed so cute and sparkly!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:07 am

      Thank you, Krystal! The RoomPlace has really affordable options and the bar cart was the perfect party accessory. XO 🦃✨🎀

  25. CourtneyLynne says

    November 22, 2016 at 1:32 am

    Omg loving everything about this!! You definitely nailed your friendsgiving!!!!

    PS ~ I’m obsessed with one hope!!! Fabulous bottles for an even more fabulous cause!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:07 am

      Thank you, Courtney! You are a DOLL 🎀

  26. Rachel says

    November 22, 2016 at 3:29 am

    Your Friendsgiving outfits are so fabulous and elegant! This looks like it was an incredible party!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 22, 2016 at 5:06 am

      Thank you, Rachel! Our dresses are from a totally a-doll-able boutique. Check them out! http://www.bazar-online.com

  27. Brittany says

    November 22, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    Wow! Everything looks so good! It all looks beautiful and it looks like you had such a great time!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 23, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Thank you, Brittany! We had so much fun prepping for this party. 🎀

  28. Debra says

    November 22, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    The table is absolutely gorgeous and looks like one your would see in a magazine! You did a beautiful job!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 23, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      Thank you, Debra! You’re a DOLL 💘

  29. Amber Nelson says

    November 23, 2016 at 1:20 am

    What a beautiful event! I would love to have a fun, festive party like that!

    • Dollhouse says

      November 23, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      Thank you, Amber! We had a lovely time and hope it inspires you to have your own festive party! XO 🎀✨

  30. courtney says

    November 24, 2016 at 3:38 am

    Aww it looks like you had an incredible night! It’s always so nice to celebrate with your closest friends because they really are your true family.

    La Belle Sirene 

  31. Megan McCoig says

    November 26, 2016 at 11:02 pm

    Wow I’d love a spread like this for Christmas. Would definitely be well fed and it all looks relish. Great pics to:)

    • Dollhouse says

      November 28, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      It’s a great spread for any holiday celebration!

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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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