Watch me on The Jennifer Hudson Show My daughter Ashley surprised me with a shoutout. Did I do the ugly cry? Yes. Did Jennifer Hudson sweetly pass me a tissue?

Yes! What a beautiful surprise. Thank you, Ashley and Jennifer! https://youtu.be/p8XzRemKkqY

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I’m thrilled to share that my episode of “Junk or Jackpot – Welcome to the Dollhouse” airs **tonight, Friday, January 9th at 9:30 PM ET**! You can watch tonight on **HGTV.

It streams tomorrow on HBO Max, and Discovery+**.

In this episode, you’ll see how Bobby helped transform my second floor into a special space where I can create and spend time with my grandkids. It’s been such an incredible journey, and I can’t wait for you all to see the magic that happened! Tune in tonight and let me know what you think.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ https://www.hgtv.com/shows/junk-or-jackpot

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My daughter and I drove to LA and got the entire set of mini foods right after they were released. I cannot say enough how incredible every detail are on these tiny treasures.

We had been anticipating this drop and even still were shocked and surprised by the detail and quality of each piece as we opened them! DO NOT MISS THESE!

The Pringles really sent us over the edge with the sleeve of tiny chips. And apparently it resonated with YouTubers too, about 9.6 million of them!

Let me know your favorite item from this set (there are more than 50 to collect!)

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Do you collect miniatures?

I’ve come up with the perfect slogan: “Miniatures are the new adult coloring books!” And let me tell you, they’re absolutely a pop culture phenomenon taking over in 2025. From nostalgic escapes to stress-relieving creativity, adults are flocking to these tiny treasures for good reason—that irresistible cuteness that triggers feel-good vibes. It’s cheaper than therapy, evokes childhood wonder, and lets you experiment with design without breaking the bank, much like those coloring books did a few years back.

They’re taking over social media, where creators share tiny kitchens, dollhouses, and collections that rack up millions of views. Companies like Zuru Toys Mini Brands and MGA Miniverse are dominating toy aisles at Target and Walmart. Even Architectural Digest spotlighted the trend in their article “Inside the Very Big World of Really Tiny Things,” where I was interviewed about my minis.

As a miniature collector, I’m obsessed with curating these little worlds.

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Can you believe how adorable this whole scene is? This is one of my most viral photos of all time. My mini-me, photographing MINI BARBIES! I am constantly asked where I buy my miniatures, so here is a link to the Worlds Smallest dolls (referral link) to some of my favs!

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