Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Brewing something Exciting & New

I have another project going on at the dollhouse. It involves lots of black ink, baby doll t-shirts and a whole lotta fun.

I learned how to screen print recently.

My head is full of images waiting to be put on an adorable t-shirt.

Some are nostalgic...

Quite a few are inspired by LOVE

Though it wouldn't be me if it ain't a little bit mischievous


Screen printing is a very hands on endeavor, laborous yet quite satisfying when it comes out perfect! Yep I will be opening a new Etsy Store...stay tuned.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Times are tough so I'm slashing prices.

Ragamuffin Princess

Reading through the etsy forums it appears that a lot of shops are experiencing low views and low sales. Times are tough out there for many (including myself who is still without employment) so I've decided to temporarily slash prices on selected prints so that every ragamuffin can enjoy a lovely doll faced print on their wall, to brighten up their day.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Sweetest Thing - Mary Jane Socks


Aren't these baby feet just the sweeeeeetest thing? I got these baby socks (for my baby) as a gift and I think every baby girl should have a pair!





I think the gift was from a boutique store but you can find them on Amazon too!

Saturday, April 3, 2010

BFF's Always!

I had a really fun super duper awesometastic brunch today with my oldest and dearest friends. Best friend and I went to Rose Cafe in Venice and met our friend Rita. I've known Rita since 5th grade and we were pretty tight back then especially during the our stint as girl scouts. (Girl Scout Troop 160 whoooo hoo!) I lost touch with Rita from 1990-2009 and we found each other thanks to Facebook.

It was so much fun talking and laughing loudly and reminiscing about good ol' days and gossiping about High School boys and crushes we had!

I lived in L.A all my life and in the Westside for the last 8 years and never been to Rose Cafe.

Boy have I been missing out! They have delicious food, great coffee and mouth watering desserts.

I almost wished we didn't gab so much about boys long gone so I can focus on my eating.

I had this out of this world Salmon Florentine. Sooooooooo gooooooood.


I fully intend on going back there with my sister very soon and maybe walking around Venice Beach after.

The best thing about old friends is that they take you back to a place of your youth and you can be how you were with them. Its just like being a kid again.

Friday, March 26, 2010

It is Springtime!

A Butterfly and her Cacoon

It is springtime and all the critters are out and flowers are blooming! All prints with flowers and animals are only $12...'til the end of APRIL!!

Spring has sprung and bees are humming! We're having a party, and we hope you're coming!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Puppies have doll faces too!




I love big eyed puppy dogs and these guys were just begging to be drawn! The pug and the big headed puppy are inspired by my own 2 little sad eyed boys!

Well they are not puppies anymore and at dinner time they don't look so sad.

"We'll take some fries with that" ~Duggy and Rogan

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland


I finally saw the movie with my Best Friend! I thought it was a fun, light and entertaining movie.

The look and "sets" of the movie did not disappoint.

The girl cast as Alice had a fresh and sour puss face, perfect as teen angst-sy Alice. The young Alice was adorable and I wished she was more prominent in the movie flashbacks.

Loved the Mad Hatter character played perfectly by the brilliant Johnny Depp (though I still liked him the best in 21 jump st, before he started donning the weird get-ups, face makeup+bizarre mannerisms and accents.)

Ms. Helena has always been one of my favorite actresses since Room with a View (before she started donning the weird get-ups, face makeup+bizarre mannerisms and accents) and she played this part perfectly. Loved her bulbous head! (I have a thing for oversized heads I am sure you've noticed)

The Cheshire Cat is possibly my favorite character in this movie (and the hound dog a close second).

I know alot of people gave this movie a thumbs down but if you don't go in expecting them to follow the original story and just want to be entertained then this movie delivered. I did feel that the whole "epic battle" and the St. Joan of Wonderland aspect a bit predictable but that is Hollywood for you.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Sometimes you just have to eat some Oreos


It is 4:01 a.m. and I'm doing a little Etsy-ing and artsy-ing and yes I am eating Oreos. I know this is not the place to discuss boring grown-up concerns but... um–I went on a self imposed diet of sorts (gasp, yes it is true!) for the last couple of months and have been really good about not eating too many desserts, but you know, every once in a while a girl needs to have her cookies, and my cookie of choice is delicious!

ps: I also had a Haagen Dazs vanilla ice-cream bar covered with chocolate and almond at the movies and it was glorious.

I- will-not-feel-quilty!
(at least til morning. Oh wait it is morning. ha!)

I know, I know! This blog is about Endless Desserts. I won't talk of diets again!

update:

Me and an Oreo

Couldn't help myself...just had to illustrate how I was feeling!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Hansel & Gretel

It was now three mornings since they had left their father's house. They began to walk again, but they always came deeper into the forest, and if help did not come soon, they must die of hunger and weariness. When it was mid-day, they saw a beautiful snow-white bird sitting on a bough, which sang so delightfully that they stood still and listened to it. And when its song was over, it spread its wings and flew away before them, and they followed it until they reached a little house, on the roof of which it alighted; and when they approached the little house they saw that it was built of bread and covered with cakes, but that the windows were of clear sugar. "We will set to work on that," said Hansel, "and have a good meal. I will eat a bit of the roof, and you Gretel, can eat some of the window, it will taste sweet." Hansel reached up above, and broke off a little of the roof to try how it tasted, and Gretel leant against the window and nibbled at the panes. Then a old voice cried from the parlor:
"Nibble, nibble, gnaw, Who is nibbling at my little house?"

The children answered:

"The wind, the wind,The heaven-born wind,"
And the old voice said...

"Oh, you dear children, who has brought you here? Do come in, and stay with me. No harm shall happen to you..."


Thursday, March 18, 2010

A Custom Portrait

Kristie and Preston, sweetest boy and girl twins! I had a great time doing this custom portrait and will start making customs available in the shop!

Monday, March 15, 2010

The Last Snow Day of the Season

The Chase

We had a wonderwintery time doing some snow activities this past weekend and I fear it will probably be the last of the season, at least in Southern California. The weather is warming up and spring is quickly approaching. We (Mr Dollface and I) went up to the Big Bear area and had a day of cross country skiing! (I know, I know who does that?) .

It was very serene and beautiful, things you might miss if you downhill ski are the quiet, the tranquility and the peacefulness...(and the exhaustion)

Rim Nordic Ski Area, Running Springs CA

Monday, March 8, 2010

Alice's Adventure in Wonderland

Did everyone have a fun weekend in Wonderland? I wasn't able to make it to the movie, my best friend got a headache and canceled on me! How dare she! Off with her head!!

I did keep myself busy with some new Alice illustrations...

Just a little peep down the rabbit hole, that's all


Curiouser and curiouser


We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Let down your hair


One of the requisites of being a fairy tale girl seems to be long hair!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Fairytale Sale!

I am working on Fairy tale themed dollfaces to celebrate the upcoming Alice In Wonderland movie! All Fairytale themed prints are only $12...'til the end of March!!
See below post for my fairytale girls...
Happily Ever After to you!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Once upon a time...

Fairytale Girls...

I like to imagine Little Red Riding Hood AS the big bad wolf. She's no victim.

Beauty and the Beast...Will there ever be a tale where the handsome prince is in love with a beastly girl?

You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your handsome prince.

Every girl needs their beauty sleep.

Cinderella is the classic rags to riches tale that told us girls to dream big. Why marry a normal schmo when you can find a prince to save us from life's drudgery.

Who can forget the Gothic tale of Snow White...

I have been busy here at the doll house working on new doll faces with a fairytale theme... the first of the girls of course was Alice!

More fairytale girls to be continued ...

Monday, February 22, 2010

Winter's End

Winter is almost over which means my dollfaces will soon be sporting spring time flowery dresses instead of chunky sweaters. As winter comes to an end, it is time to go to the pier on a foggy night and have some delicious steaming clam chowder!

Savor all that is winter.

Whale of a Friend print available at the Dollshoppe

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Valentines Day XOXO!

Some of my lovey dovey artwork to celebrate this day of Luv!









Thursday, February 4, 2010

Not one but TWO Strawberry Cakes

I had to make not one but 2 strawberry cakes...

I tried to get a picture of them before they got eaten... too late.

Its another "petite sandwiches" theme this year.

For my 2 little doll's joint birthday party the invitation said, "endless desserts" so I had to deliver. I made 2 strawberry cakes, chocolate chip fudge cupcakes, a variety of cookies and other scrumptiousness. I went with the 2 strawberry cakes instead of a different cake because when you have two little girls, they have to have matching everything or someone gets upset and throws a tantrum!
The sandwiches menu included the classic PB&J, organic turkey and provelone cheese, roast beef and blue cheese and a spicy buffalo chicken on roll. Throw in a couple fancy pizzas and we had a party!
My Mini cakes enjoyed her big yummy cake!