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Likhang HABI Market Fair 2025
After so many years of working with HABI, my family finally decided to show their support by shopping at the Likhang HABI Market Fair! They’re finally seeing firsthand what we do at Siamese and discovering the beauty of local art and crafts. It feels extra special to share this part of my world with them! […]
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Birthday Dolls
Here’s Franchesca, helping me celebrate the pink day… Because I literally just woke up to this pink surprise. Franchesca is originally named Hilary, sculpted by my favorite porcelain dollmaker Dianna Effner in 1988. She’s 24″ tall and sits perfectly in my pink high chair. This year, I also welcomed 2013 Barbie Silkstone Luncheon Ensemble. She’s […]
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My Rainbow High and Shadow High Girls
A gift from last year, unwrapped this year. Happiness feels so much greater when I don’t unbox all presents at once. I always like saving a few for later, stretching the excitement over several days (or years!) instead of squeezing it into one moment. It’s almost like I’m giving myself little bursts of joy every […]
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Life in a Dreamhouse
Lately, I’ve struggled to write or enjoy the things that once brought me joy even something as simple as dressing up. I had to decline several projects that I now regret. Life took an unexpected turn when I had to care for my senior cat, Paopao, after he was diagnosed with cancer. We did everything […]
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Kape Lunan Soft Opening at Istorya Studios
Part of the “HALO-HALO (Hardin, Aklat, Lunan, Obra)” event at Istorya Studios last April 12, 2025, was the soft opening of Kape Lunan – sa lugar na alam natin. We’re so grateful to have been trusted with creating the branding for this coffee space. Noticed how we incorporated ]{ characters to form K on the […]
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The Garden: An Anthology Book Launch at Istorya Studios
The Garden: An Anthology is the very first anthology published by Istorya Studios, and we, Siamese, are grateful to have worked with their team in bringing this book to life. OMG thank you for trusting us! The official book launch was presented by Coreen Corsula, who opened the program with an introductory speech followed by […]
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Happy Easter Dolls!
On the spotlight: Danbury Mint “Trick or Treat” Porcelain Doll, whom I thought was so perfect for the season and “Melissa” Easter Porcelain Doll from the same doll maker. My TY Beanie Babies, Hippity, Hoppity, Floppity also wanted to celebrate with us. They’re the 1996 plushies which are often sought after by nostalgic collectors. I […]
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POP MART × Barbie
Get ready for a world of glam, style, and endless fun. POP MART x Barbie collaboration is here! But it’s a blind box soooo cheers to many more unboxing soon! I mean look at this lineup! Any Barbie doll that you recognize? One of the most exciting toy collaborations to pop up recently is the […]
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Mattel Creations x Contemporary Artists Collab
I’m beyond thrilled with Mattel Creations’ collaborations with contemporary artists! First, they teamed up with Mark Ryden—my absolute favorite—and now with Keiichi Tanaami. “Pink Pop” is the name of Mark Ryden’s gallery exhibit back in 2022 and the first of Mattel Creations exclusive dolls. This release actually features more dolls, like the Barbie Bee and […]
