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!!

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

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!

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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

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.

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!

Hansel & Gretel

t 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..."

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!

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

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.

Let down your hair

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

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!

Once upon a time...

Fairytale Girls...

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

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

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

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Every girl needs their beauty sleep.

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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.

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

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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!

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♥More fairytale girls to be continued ...

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

Happy Valentines Day XOXO!

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

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!

Cake on the Mind

I have cake on the mind. It is birthday time here at the dollhouse and we are having a little soiree this Sunday for the little ladies. Princess LaLa (who turns 3 on Tuesday) is requesting a strawberry cake...the same one I made for her first birthday which was quite a hit.

But of course we had a tea party theme...

Should I do another tea party this year? ...and what will my 2nd cake be?...
Contemplating Red Velvet...


We will need two cakes this year since we are also celebrating my little ones 1st birthday (which has past but still, a girl needs a big party).

ps: The Strawberry cake and frosting recipes can be found at All Recipes.com,
The frosting is a cream cheese frosting.

Valentine's Day - Luv Luv Sale Starts Now!

Two Hearted Peeps

Its a Luv Luv Sale! Any heart and love themed print is on sale for only $10! AND I am extending my Dessert sale as well. $10 YUMMY and LOVELY prints 'til the end of February at the shoppe! xoxo!

One Lump or Two?

It is about to rain again and I'm stuck in the dollhouse doing some doll-sitting (babysitting), which means all I can do is daydream about tea time...(sigh) It has been awhile since Best Friend and I had tea together...and shes feeling under the weather as well. Looking at teapots all morning has lifted my spirits and I thought I share with you this charming set...

Tea Set Red Toile...found browsing Teapots and More
I do have some cucumbers and cream cheese and some soft
white bread,perhaps I will settle myself for
tea with my dolls today.

update: I just heard that my mummy is visiting and bringing Chinese dim sum which is just as yummy as English style tea!


Sweet Pork Buns and Custard Tarts are scrumptious with a cup of piping hot Black Tea

Giggles N Hugs!

One of my real life dolls (we call her Mini Cakes, pictured above) turned ONE on Saturday and we had a such fun-filled kid day. We spent the early afternoon at the local park where everyone was out since the sun finally appeared!
All the dads were out and goofing around
and making a big ruckus.

Then for dinner we went to this neat kids restaurant called Giggles N Hugs located in West Los Angeles. It is not surprising that the little ladies LOVED it and my older girl (Princess LaLa, pictured above) cried when it was time to go. The food is a bit pricey but we stuck to the safe bets. Mac N Cheese for the kids, I got the chicken Panini and Mr. Dollface got the Chicken Burger. The separate play area had a jungle gym, a few slides of different sizes, some play sets such as a kitchen, a clubhouse and a "makeup" table. The place had a lot of other toys and little bikes, and horseys as well. It also has WIFI for the adults, oh and a video game system. If you don't mind the jungle of kids and the pricey-ness then it is a good time to be had by all and a good place to wear out the kiddies.

After the restaurant fun we picked up a big red velvet cupcake for my little doll...She now understands that birthdays are so much fun!