Giant gingerbread got a California makeover thanks to mighty elves of The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel who built a life-size 1948 Ford Woodie replica. At 8 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 5 1/2 feet tall, this sweet ride is made from 150 pounds of gingerbread, 300 pounds of royal icing, and a mind-melting number of green M&Ms. more ›

The Ditty Bops, Abby DeWald and Amanda Barrett, are like perfectly precious paperdolls, and the music they make is nothing short of fresh baked gingerbread. Their fanciful folk harmonies, old fashioned, ragtime-esque melodies, and penchant for the playful are the hallmarks of this utterly unique duo of doe-eyed beauties. With snazzy instrumentation (expect to see a mandolin and a dulcimer), and occasional cabaret moments, these ladies could charm the pants off a prude. In... more ›