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Stay Beautiful

June 14, 2017

Stay Beautiful

There’s no time to be bored in a world as beautiful as this. With so many places to go and people to see, Summertime Chi is filled with opportunities to get glam and get going! One of the Dollhouse’s favorite local boutiques is celebrating their one-year anniversary this week. Caitlin and Danielle are raising a glass…

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Throw Some Shade

June 12, 2017

Throw Some Shade

It’s over 90 degrees in Chicago this week, and all of the sudden throwing some shade takes on a whole new meaning. Sunglasses have been proven to shield your eyes from harmful rays, and most importantly… make everyone look more attractive. The leading cause of lost sunglasses in Chicago is due to a rosé indulgence at brunch….

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National Cancer Survivors Month

June 6, 2017

National Cancer Survivors Month

This June, Caitlin and Danielle are celebrating National Cancer Survivors Month. It is with strength, courage and love that so many individuals have transformed to survivors. The support of loved ones and the community adds a special sparkle to the cancer fight. That is why Caitlin and Danielle are inviting YOU to join the Doll…

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Doll-Home Chefs

June 4, 2017

Doll-Home Chefs

The Dollhouse is where it all started. Sometimes, a fun night in the kitchen makes a house a home. Caitlin and Danielle love to cook up delicious meals because food tastes best when it’s shared between best friends. The Dolls partnered with Home Chef, a local Chicago meal delivery service, to cook up some fun! You…

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

May 9, 2017

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

All though every day is Mother’s Day, the official holiday is just around the corner. Caitlin and Danielle stopped by the ABC7 State Street Studios to show off some of their favorite gifts for Mom, just in time for Mother’s Day! We rounded up gifts for every type of Mom in your budget at prices that…

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Heavily Meditated

May 3, 2017

Heavily Meditated

Caitlin and Danielle adore their city and are proud to call Chicago their hOMe. As you venture from neighborhood to neighborhood, there are countless people, places and activities that will flip your perspective. The Dolls recently discovered a new Chicago  yoga studio to hone their practice and stay heavily meditated – Mirepoix Mercantile. Caitlin and Danielle…

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Metaphysical Detox

April 7, 2017

Metaphysical Detox

Spring has sprung and longer, warmer days are brightening up our routines. For most Chicagoans, the essence of Spring comes to life when we finally put away our heavy coats and boots in exchange for cardigans and sandals.  Caitlin and Danielle spent time this Winter reflecting on grace, gratitude and our personal evolution. For the Dolls, Spring has a very symbolic meaning… It is a time for the rebirth of mind, body and soul. Outside the flowers…

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San Francisco Baes

March 31, 2017

San Francisco Baes

With stunning scenery of the hilly terrain, candy colored homes, warm days and chill nights, this enchanted city has Caitlin and Danielle’s hearts. The Dolls stopped in America’s Favorite City on our way to wine country with our girl squad for an impromptu adventure. San Francisco is a city beckoned to be visited with your bae. Here…

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Chicago’s New Date Spot

March 4, 2017

Chicago’s New Date Spot

There’s nothing Chicago craves more than a new establishment to gather with your nearest and dearest. When Caitlin and Danielle were asked to preview the menu at Ella Elli, the Doll duo headed over to Lakeview to experience the 75-seat restaurant. This charming lounge and dining space is sleek and modern with a 1920’s romantic vibrancy….

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Beauty of Love

February 19, 2017

Beauty of Love

Each month allows Caitlin and Danielle to share more love with the universe at the Dollhouse. As every Doll knows, the month of February is extra lovey… Maybe it’s because of Valentine’s Day or maybe it’s because of National American Heart month. Either way, Caitlin and Danielle don’t mind the heart shaped everything during this time of year. They also don’t…

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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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