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An Elegant Holiday

December 23, 2017

An Elegant Holiday

Caitlin and Danielle adore this time of year – it’s an elegant occasion to spend with your significant other and dear family. One of the very best things about the holidays – is getting Dolled up!  ‘Tis the season to add some extra sparkle to your wardrobe and your demeanor. Elegance is more than fashion. It is…

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A Mindful Thanksgiving

November 20, 2017

A Mindful Thanksgiving

Live each day with a thankful heart. This common mantra is a favorite among the Dolls. Gratitude is the reason for the season, and Thanksgiving is a special opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. Whether you are dining at home or at the Four Seasons Chicago, this feast brings on the onset of warm…

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Friendsgiving

November 10, 2017

Friendsgiving

Caitlin and Danielle kicked off this year’s holiday festivities with the Dollhouse’s third annual Friendsgiving. This non-traditional excuse to eat, drink and be sparkly with close friends has become a favorite way to celebrate one another! There is a lot to be thankful for this year, after all… A milestone on Instagram,  wonderful fashionable and foodie friends,  making strides…

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Shop in the name of Love

July 24, 2017

Shop in the name of Love

Thanks to an unlimited supply of resources and information at our fingertips, millennials were born in a golden moment in time where everything is possible and nothing is impossible.  While there’s nothing wrong with dreaming without a limit, Caitlin and Danielle are huge proponents of knowing your body. Once Upon a Dollhouse is partnering with Making Strides…

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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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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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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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Suites are Sweet

February 9, 2017

Suites are Sweet

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Dolls everywhere are dreaming of the moment their fairytale turns from once upon a time to happily ever after. Whether you are celebrating February 14th with yourself, your bestie or your beau – it’s so important to take a moment to celebrate love!  Here are three different ways…

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Dolls Two Favorite F Words

February 7, 2017

Dolls Two Favorite F Words

Don’t let your mind wander… this is after all, a tale of two dainty Dolls. Fashion & Food is one of life’s best pairings and there’s one day each week when worlds perfectly collide. This week we are celebrating Taco Tuesday by getting DOLL’ed up and exploring our beautiful city. At this point in our Dollationship, it should…

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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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