don't forget to tip your mickey mouse

Cookie & Woody work the crowds on 42nd Street

I'll betcha didn't know that Spidey wears a fanny pack and a backpack.

Elmo with Mickey #1 (Fantasia Mickey)

It's still summer, and every tourist wants some sort of New York experience in Times Square. And it seems to me, the word is out amongst the "plush" community that tourists will pay to have their picture taken with any Mickey, Minnie or Elmo. It doesn't even have to look much like Mickey. (If you ask me, Mickey has to have a rounder head.) But tourists don't seem to mind.

Walking back from lunch yesterday, I saw more plush characters than ever before. I counted 3 Mickeys, 1 Minnie, 2 Elmos, 2 Cookie Monsters, 1 Woody, and even a Spiderman. Spidey offered me a free hug, but my own Spidey Sense told me to flee that situation.

So tourists, come to Broadway & 42nd Street to claim your summer Times Square New York-y experience. Just don't forget to put money in their tip bags.

Top-hat-and-tails Mickey #2 works Broadway beach

Mickey #3 works the West side of Broadway. Tails but no top hat.

1-2-3 new dollhouse bags!

Oooh, Japanese-style CHERRY blossoms :-)

Wait 'til you see the flip side of this one. Scroll down!


Dollhouse FLORAL in the 'house. Love the floral one.


Dollhouse SNAKE getting a 99cent hot dog.

NEW DOLLHOUSE BAGS! And you could have a chance to win one! Do you want the details? Well then, stay tuned. In the meantime, a sneak-peek just for you, at all three styles. Shot in "iconic" locations around NYC. Dollhouse hearts NYC. Because we are in the heart of NYC! ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥

Dollhouse SNAKE + cookie monster ;-)


Dollhouse SNAKE -- flip side, plus of course our newsstand ad!


The flip side (my favorite) CHERRY bag. LOVE THIS!

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choco_licious

[image via Happy Mundane]

I can barely write this post without running out to the newsstand and cleaning them out of all their candy. (Please note: I gave up sweets June 27, so the desire for chocolate is particularly acute. Occasionally I have to visit fine chocolate stores on my lunch break, just for the sightseeing. And the aroma. Oh that chocolately aroma.) But anyway, I've been trying to figure out which mouth-watering chocolate bars to post after reading about Scandybars today, but lo and behold (that's a clever pun on the following blog author's name) I found a compilation image on Happy Mundane. Problem solved. Thanks Jon.

How many candy bars can you identify? If you need help, check out Scandybars. If you can believe it, the Scandyblogger cuts the candy bar, and places it directly on the flatbed scanner. Hence the name, "Scandybars." I wonder if he/she eats the non-scanned discards. I would. Thanks Jodi for the link!

Oh, here's the answer:

What do you do with the candy after you scan them?

Post scanification, candy bars used to be stored in a huge ziploc bag in my refrigerator to be grazed upon throughout the week. However, 5 out of 5 dentists agree that I shouldn’t eat this much candy. And so, sadly, sometimes sweet-sweet candy is placed in the candy recycling bin right next to the paper, plastic and metal recycling bins. What’s that? There’s no such thing as candy recycling? Oh.

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Dollhouse Lorena-platform-pump

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cake wrecks

Why do mispellings on cakes crack me up so much?
[images via Cake Wrecks]

There are so many funny cakes on this blog, Cake Wrecks, you will be cracking up for hours. Lots of strange fluffy dog cakes. Lots. Disturbing. Happy Friday everyone.

look what we found!

Look what we found! A bloggy shout-out about our Stellia shoes! So nice. Thank you, Clothing Optional.

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How do you like this artist? This song? Chime in below. [via Ruby]

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dollhouse is las vegas-bound!

It's almost time for MAGIC! We are all getting so excited. The brand new Dollhouse booth is all designed! And the new booth signage is at the printers. And today we're packing the line. And we're staying at the sexiest hotel on the strip. The Cosmopolitan. Check this place out! Have you heard of The Chandelier Bar? It's apparently the largest chandelier in the world -- of course. Las Vegas is all superlatives.

MAGIC is August 22, 23, 24 on the Las Vegas Convention Center. Contact our sales team to make an appointment. Dollhouse Booth #72501.

take a break -- take a listen

How do you like this band? This song? Chime in below. And by the way, do you love the British TV show, Misfits? Check out the full series on HULU. You'll get hooked. [via Chantal]

the jewel of the nail

[image via loveshot.tumblr.com]

How are you liking this bedazzling beauty trend? Nails encrusted with shiny stones and other sparkly add-ons. Apparently it can get pretty extreme, especially in Japan. Would you wear it? Chime in below.

A more subtle French manicure with sparkle accents. [image via OurVanity.com]


The trend in Japan gets rather extreme [image via Agepoyo]


"Deco Nail" detail as it's called in Japan [image via Candy Kisses]

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take a break -- take a listen

How do you like this band? This song? Chime in below. [via Ruby]

fantasy swim

[images via Inhabitat NYC]

Can you imagine a more heavenly swim as a New Yorker (or a visitor for that matter) than this? Swimming in a plus-shaped pool floating in the East River and gazing up at the iconic Brooklyn Bridge (and Manhattan Bridge for that matter). WOW! And it might actually even happen for realz. Another cool thing: you can help make it happen by donating!

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How do you like this band? This song? Chime in below. Also, do you recognize the lead singer? Hint: It's Bjork! [via Chantal]

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Dollhouse Zatty-pleated-leopard-print-wedge-bootie

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How do you like this band? This song? Chime in below. [via Ruby]

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