'tis the season!

'Tis the season to say 'tis the season a lot. In case you haven't noticed, we've indulged quite often.


Merry Happy Healthy to you and yours from Dollhouse! And thanks so much for a great online year! We really appreciate your support and good cheer.

speaking of colored skinnies...

Here's the Skinny on Dollhouse Colored Skinnies:
Click to shop the deals, while the deal lasts!
Read on.

Dear Favorite Online Customers,

While we're on the topic of colored skinnies (see previous post for the start of the thread), we wanted to give you all a pre-Spring special offer: please shop many of our Dollhouse Colored Skinnies at the special-offer low price of $18.99 & $19.99 thru January 31, 2010. This ought to give you a head-start on Spring savings, right?

After that, prices will go up to our regular retail of $48, so get them while you can! This includes ombre & dip dye too (reg. $25) While supplies last. Tell your friends. We want you to get what you want!


love 'n stuff,
Dollhouse

123 shop: new year's eve color!

As promised, here's another New Year's Eve sassy-yet-simple outfit from Dollhouse you can compose with just 3 key pieces. Economical. And chic. We like that combo. Happy almost-2010 everyone!!!! Let the countdown to a fashionable new you begin! (I bet you didn't expect us to highlight colored skinnies! Well they're totally hot, so why not?)

LINKS:

1. Dollhouse Cropped Bomber
   
2. Dollhouse 5-Pocket Skinny
   
3. Dollhouse Ashi Thigh-High Boot
   

what is your nog-of-choice?

[image from Pham Fatale]

'Tis the season to drink eggnog! It's festive, it's delicious, and it comes but once a year. What is your nog-of-choice? Do take our quiz!

only 36 hours left for overnight shipping!

Hurry and order within 36 hours to get overnight delivery in time for the holiday! Follow our simple charts here for your holiday needs!

endless doughnut

An ordinary pre-math donut

The same donut, no longer ordinary, post-math.
2 interlocking loops! No seams. Is it magic? Read on.

Impress your friends at the brunch table next Sunday and make this Mobius donut.* If you were paying attention in Geometry in 10th grade, you'd remember the Mobius strip. But if you weren't, here's how to get that knowledge back. Follow the diagram below. via Serious Eats New York

They say the best learning is hands-on.

*You can also do this with a bagel!
Just be sure to use edible marker.

123 shop: new year's eve

Just when holiday party season is over, it's time to start planning for New Year's Eve! Of course you need a new outfit. Let the shopping fun continue! We'll have more ideas, right here on the blog. Stay tuned in!

LINKS:

1. Dollhouse Cropped Bomber
   
2. Dollhouse Balloon Sleeve Plaid Blouse
   
3. Dollhouse Rub-Off Skinnies
   

magnolia cupcake recipe

Magnolia cupcakes are just so beautiful
[image from adozeneggs.com]

If you're anything like everyone, you love Magnolia Cupcakes. You would think the craze for Magnolia would have died down after all these years, but no, still going strong in NYC and beyond. We think it's all the butter they put in the buttercream frosting. Anyway, we thought you might like to take a crack at the recipe, and spread the love to all your friends this holiday. Wouldn't a half a dozen cupcakes make a lovely handmade gift? Plus you could buy one of those cool "Cup a Cake" holders and include it with each package.

Cup-A-Cake holders are so cute! And just $2.99 each.

Here's Magnolia's NYC-famous Vanilla Cupcakes, via RecipeLink. Hope you enjoy!

Makes about 2 dozen cupcakes (depending on the size of your cupcake papers and muffin tins)

• CUPCAKES:

• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups sugar

• 4 large eggs, at room temperature

• 1 cup milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ICING:

• Vanilla Buttercream (recipe follows) or Chocolate Buttercream

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake papers.

3. In a small bowl, combine the flours. Set aside.

4. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Add the sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated but do not overbeat. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well blended. Carefully spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about three-quarters full. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean.

5. Cool the cupcakes in the tins for 15 minutes. Remove from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack before icing. At the bakery we ice the cupcakes with either Vanilla Buttercream or Chocolate Buttercream.

The beauty is in the beholding. Be sure to get cute decorations for the frosting. [image from nyceats.net]

The vanilla buttercream we use at the bakery is technically not a buttercream but actually an old-fashioned confectioners’ sugar and butter frosting. Be sure to beat the icing for the amount of time called for in the recipe to achieve the desired creamy texture.

Makes enough for one 2-layer 9-inch cake or 2 dozen cupcakes*

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 6 to 8 cups confectioners’ sugar

• 1/2 cup milk

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the milk and vanilla. On the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition (about 2 minutes), until the icing is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency. You may not need to add all of the sugar. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly. (Use and store the icing at room temperature because icing will set if chilled.) Icing can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

new new new!

Thanks all for shopping The 12 Days of Dollhouse!!! We hope you got some good stuff that you love (or hope you WILL get some great stuff you will love in a few days or so.... right?) Now check out What's New on dollhouse.com! Footwear! Jeans! Lots of goodies!

The new Dollhouse Footwear Collection is live! (pages and pages!)


(and pages!)

is tofu not cuddly?

Meat Medly plush toy & pillow by Sweet Meats
sets of three include one each of plush steak, pork chop and ham

When it comes to tofu, I guess it's not as much fun to cuddle a cold cube of white, as it is to cuddle some ham hocks and some pork chops. Right? Right?

I have to admit, Porky the Pork Chop looks pretty sweet.

Sweet Meats are the soft and fleece-y creations of San Francisco product designer, Lauren Venell, who, according to her bio, has butchers on both sides of her family. If you know the perfect person on your shopping list who would love Sweet Meats, you can get it "deli wrapped" for only 50 cents extra at checkout. Awesome.

don't these scream "must-have" to you too?

Well they totally scream it to us. We are all crazy for these new Rub-Off Colored Skinnies. A little bit sexy and mysterious, don't you think? Accessorize with all black and make the color in the jeans pop. Yes, we think you should get yourself a pair today.

on the 12th day of dollhouse...

On the 12th day of Dollhouse, my favorite Website gave to me...

A 30% off Promo Code
to use on Absolutely Everything!
1FDSKY

It's the last Day of Dollhouse folks! Don't just stand there reading this. Get shopping!!! And enjoy!

Happy Shopping Code: 1FDSKY
Go ahead and spread the Dollhouse Holiday Love.
'Tis the season...

speaking of snow country...

Dollhouse Willow Faux Shearling Boot, in grey
new!

Speaking of snow country, you might like these. They're brand new to our site. The Willow Faux Shearling Boot is super-warm and comfy. And it comes in 3 colors: grey [pictured], black and tan. Choose your fave.

And in the meantime, check out a brand new collection of Dollhouse footwear. I'll bet you didn't notice it yet. Do some shopping for yourself... 'Tis the season, right?

getting into the spirit!

A seasonal treat topped with maple walnuts
[image from beekman1802.com]

Now here's a recipe everyone can make. Provided you live in snow country. Check it out here. It's called "Snow Cream."

on the 10th day of dollhouse

On the 10th day of Dollhouse, my favorite Website gave to me...

BUY 1 (full price) JEAN
Get the 2nd JEAN half off!
1FXGAA

This offer continues all weekend long, thru Monday at 11:59am.
Start shopping all Dollhouse Jeans NOW!

Happy Shopping Code: 1FXGAA
Go ahead and spread the Dollhouse Holiday Love.
'Tis the season!

how cute will you look in these?

Brand new to the site, and perfect for your holiday lounging/stepping out/shopping/fill in your favorite activity here. Don't you just like want to get these like right now? Totally.

plush food

It seems that 'tis the season to give plush food. I know, I just found this out too. But why not. Who wouldn't want to receive such a cute clam,* made of felt. Amazing intricate workmanship, right? And all hand-sewn!


*Actually, you will receive 5 cute clams. They come packaged in sets.

on the 8th day of dollhouse...

On the 8th day of Dollhouse, my favorite Website gave to me...

Free Ground Shipping
on all orders of $49 or more!
1F8642

Happy Shopping Code: 1F8642
Go ahead and spread the Dollhouse Holiday Love.
'Tis the season!

your new go-to pair

Dollhouse Whiskered Skinny, available now on dollhouse.com

Have you checked out the (new) Whiskered Skinny yet? We think you might love this style as your new go-to pair. The dark whiskered wash looks kinda dressy, which is always a plus. Imagine this pair of jeans with a bulky sweater, or a plush blazer and a pair of smokin' hot boots. Yup, we have those. Check out the details on these jeans. We think you'll like.

a hole-in-one

So this is how they solved 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and beyond

With a hole in the 1

Yes, these guys figured it out. How to keep the goofy New Year's sunglasses empire going straight on through to the year 5000 and beyond. I thought this strange fashion statement would end in 2010.

I would have never though of making the "1" wider and adding a lens. Of course! Brilliant. Clearly, these clever devils will be in business while the other guys will go bust. Or copy the clever idea, which is much more likely.

on the 5th day of dollhouse...

On the 5th day of Dollhouse, my favorite Website gave to me...

A FREE Dollhouse Tote
with any online purchase!

With BONUS DAYS!!! This offer is good all weekend-long, thru Monday at 11:59am.


Go ahead and spread the Dollhouse Holiday Love.
'Tis the season!

2010: the end of a sunglasses empire?

The 2009 glasses, sold a block away from our office on Broadway.

My friends and I have given a lot of thought to this New Year's tradition begun in 2000. You know the one I mean. The goofy sunglasses everyone wears. So imagine the dollars the manufacturers and sellers would lose if the empire ended in 2009? We knew they would find a way: move the 1 over the nose and look out the zeros, like this:

2010

That much was obvious. But wait 'til you see how they solved 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,and 2019. You won't believe your eyes. Stay tuned Monday.

The 2010 glasses with the "1" at a jaunty height over the nose.

just a hint...

Just a hint: the 5th Day of Dollhouse will run all weekend through Monday at 11:59am. Bonus shopping! Stay tuned!

In the meantime, you have 1 hour & 20 minutes to shop the 4th!

on the 4th day of dollhouse...

On the 4th day of Dollhouse, my favorite Website gave to me...

A 50% off Promo Code for
All Dollhouse Intimates
1FM7CI

Wow, 50% off is good, right?

Happy Shopping Code: 1FM7CI
Go ahead and spread the Dollhouse Holiday Love.
'Tis the season!

on the 3rd day of dollhouse...

On the 3rd day of Dollhouse, my favorite Website gave to me...

A BUY 1 (full price) JEAN
Get the 2nd JEAN half off!
1FGLTE

Start shopping all Dollhouse Jeans NOW!

Happy Shopping Code: 1FGLTE
Go ahead and spread the Dollhouse Holiday Love.
'Tis the season!

on the 2nd day of dollhouse...

On the 2nd day of Dollhouse, my favorite Website gave to me...

A 20% off Promo Code to use on
Everthing Dollhouse!
1EWX6A

We're just 3.5 hours into The 2nd Day of Dollhouse & we wanted to know, how do you like the deals so far? Today and tomorrow until 11:59am, please take 20% off everthing on the site! Including SALE items.

Happy Shopping Code: 1EWX6A
Go ahead and spread the Dollhouse Holiday Love. 'Tis the season, right?

123 shop! moto holiday from dollhouse

Of course you need a new outfit. It's a holiday party season! And we don't have to tell you that the motorcycle look is smoking hot right now! Happy 12 Days of Dollhouse!!! NOTE: there's just 1 more hour to take advantage of the Outerwear 30% Promo Code! (If you miss it, we think you'll like the 2nd Day of Dollhouse too.) Let the shopping fun continue!

LINKS:

1. Dollhouse Moto Jacket
2. Dollhouse Satin Twill Denim-Look Skinnies
3. Dollhouse Ashi Thigh-High Boots

just 2 more hours!!

This warm red Wool Double-Breasted Pea Coat
is just $55.30 (reg $79) until 11:59am today!

There's just 2 more hours to our *1st Day of Dollhouse* Holiday Offer! So don't just stand there reading this. Get shopping! Enter 1EZQEQ at checkout to receive 30% off All Dollhouse Outerwear. That means SALE items too!

This great purple puffer coat is just $12.59 with code!!!!
Yes, you read that right. $12.59!!!! 1EZQEQ

We all love plaid fleece, right?
Just $41.30 (reg $59) with code 1EZQEQ