Oh, to be able to shrink myself and live in my dollhouse!! I built this dollhouse from a kit in 2003. It was called the Bayberry cottage. It took awhile, even though it was a kit, I had to do some cutting, window frames, door frames,etc. The windows even go up and down! I created the hardwood floors from coffee stir sticks, cut them all in odd sizes, glued them down, piece by piece, sanded and stained them. I had fun decorating. The last picture is a picture of part of my doll collection before I sold it. The last picture of the three dolls are costumes I sewed for them. I believe I still have the one dressed up as an Acadian girl.
In the picture of the livingroom, I photocopied my 3 children's graduation pictures and put them on the wall where along the stairs. Queen Victoria's portrait is hanging in the kitchen.
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I love dolls’ houses, but I sold the one my husband made for me when we emigrated here. I still have the photos of course, and your lovely dolls’ house reminds me of it so much. I bet you made all the soft furnishings as well. I daren’t add my doll’s house to my Sepia Saturday post this week or it will run on forever. I culled my doll collection too, though I still enjoy making them. It’s a hard decision.
ReplyDeleteIt's obvious that it was a work of love for you to create the dolls' house. I like the practical touch of using coffee stirrers for the floors.I just wonder why you sold off part of your doll collection.
ReplyDeleteAt one time I thought it would be fun to make a dollhouse and furnish it, but I really don't have room for one.
ReplyDelete@Bob Scotney: I sold most of my dolls because I was moving to a very small apartment and had no room for them. I, however, have the pictures of them. Rosie.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm jealous. I've always wanted to build a dollhouse. Well, actually I've always wanted to build a town. In my mind I've built an entire old West Main Street with all the buildings complete. About now I'd settle for your sweet little dollhouse.
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on your dollhouse. I'm sending a link to my sister. She recently bought a dollhouse at a yard sale but hasn't started the rehab on it yet. Yours will give her lots of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing piece of work! I always wanted to do one of these but never got around to starting. It looks like you put a lot of time and love into it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so incredible! My Aunt made one and I loved it, but I have never attempted. You have so much talent and patience.
ReplyDeleteHappy SS,
Kathy M.
Amazing job! If I were a tiny person, I would love to move right in.
ReplyDeleteYour doll house is wonderful. I bet you put lots of fun hours into that. at one time I spent lots of time with miniatures. Then I had three children and had to put them aside. Still love them.
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Beautiful. I love dollhouses, had the tin ones from the 1960s. This beats that by a mile!
ReplyDeleteOh how I would love to have a doll house like this! Some day I will. I love Victorians and used to live in a 1919 bungalow, but my husband has flat out refused because they require so much work to maintain. Sigh...but yes, I will follow your example and make a doll house form a kit one day. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteRose, that's an amazing piece of work. My mother in law is in her seventies and still has her doll's house from her childhood and she treasures it greatly :-) Jo
ReplyDeleteWOW! Rose, that is a fabulous doll house. I always wanted one but now I see I have no excuse. If I want one, I should build it! What a joy to now also be in a house instead of an apartment.
ReplyDeleteOh Rosie, that is absolutely magnificent. What a creation. The theme could have been made for you.
ReplyDelete@ Alan, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the theme!!!
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