Where shall I start?
Later......Beany
Sunday, October 19, 2014
This House is Huge!
I've been wanting a dollhouse for a while because I wanted doorways, windows, ceilings, angles, nooks and crannies to stage rooms in (it's called dollhouse envy). I've been scouring yard sales, Craigslist and thrift stores looking for one. WELL, I found one....a HUGE one on Craigslist. The dimensions weren't listed and I didn't think to ask, so when I saw this monstrosity, I wanted to turn around and run! The base measures 2' x 3' and I'm tempted to buy a utility cart with wheels because it takes two people to move it (not that heavy, just very awkward). BUT, it was only $100 and a box of furniture was thrown in. OK, my thoughts are that 1) someday I'll have a permanent spot for it 2) it was only $100 3) it has eight rooms to play in 4) I'll have a real project 5) lots of playtime 6) again, the price 7) the rooms are a decent size and 8) I can get rid of it any time I want. The seller didn't know if it was built from a kit or if it was an original design, and I haven't researched it, so if anyone recognizes it, let me know. I know the second floor hallway near the stairwell is not to scale but I can't do anything about that. It has eight rooms and an attic for storage. I might possibly dabble with lighting, although I'm intimidated by it, so I might do some creative cheating with the lighting (for sure! cheating) and I'll eventually repaint the exterior. Well, I'm anxious to get started and I have some ideas for the interior. I think I'm going "modern global" to include African, Indian, Moroccan, and Asian decor with a lot of natural elements, (a well-traveled professor and his design addict wife owns this house, tee-hee). I'M SO EXCITED!
Where shall I start?
Later......Beany
Where shall I start?
Later......Beany
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I LOVE IT!! Now I have dolls house envy!! My house is too small and doesn't have a tower and a porch :D You did the right thing, don't let anybody tell you otherwise, you needed this house!!! :D
ReplyDeleteSarah :)
I love your enthusiasm! Yes, I do need this house!
DeleteWow, that is a great house & you got an incredible deal! I don't blame you one bit for going for it. I like the idea of the well-traveled professor. So many options.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Lisa :-)
Yep, that's why I couldn't walk away from it, or run, or walk or skip :)
DeleteThat is one pretty house! I love the way it opens in the front also. Your idea for the eclectic décor is exciting! Here we go...keep us posted often!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think I'm going to have to make a lot of things, which involves crafting, which is really the fun part!
DeleteIt's an excellent house and I too am envious of all of those rooms and possibilities. I love that the room, bottom left has a view straight through. Will make for some excellent photos. Your idea for modern global sounds really exciting. I love electic mixes of style and taste. Enjoy! =0)
ReplyDeleteThanks Pepper! I like that room for the same reason. I thought about you when I mentioned that I'd be cheating on the lights, because you're so great at lighting, and guess what? I'll be cheating on the flooring too!
DeleteI love the large rooms in this house, and the "hidden" two front rooms. I can't wait to see how you transform it for the world travelers!
ReplyDeleteOh no! The pressure's on! Those two rooms in the front are why I need it to be on a cart with wheels.
DeleteOh wow, what a find. I can't wait to see what you do with it! :)
ReplyDeleteMy guess is that this was built at least partially from a kit, although I don't know which one. "RealGoodToys" kits usually have those rounded corner doorways, so maybe it's one of theirs.
Thanks for the info. I do plan to do some research, but I'm really not into the history as much as some others would be, I'm all about the interior design of it all!
DeleteWhat a deal! There are so many possibilities. The best part is that its already built. Can't wait to see the transformation!!
ReplyDeleteYou're right that truly is the best part. I didn't want to build one. I've got a dollhouse that's still in the box that I bought about 15 years ago (probably the last one that Michael's sold). I am not trying to build a house!
DeleteI think that you bought this house for all of the right reasons, Except for reason #8.
ReplyDeleteHave fun playing with your new obsession, cause this house is definitely a Keeper! :D
elizabeth
Thanks for the support! I've started working on it but it's slow going. Just no time!
DeleteThat is really nice and looking forward to watching your progress on this. I somehow can't see No 8 happening :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I'd like to keep this one and hopefully get a modern one next year. Whew! Really don't know where I'll put it though.
DeleteGreat looking house and looks well made and you were fortunate to get such a lot of furniture as well a real find. best of luck with it Some of the furniture would look great shabby chic ed I have just discover Anne Sloan Chalk paint which is just perfect for painting miniature furniture. Take care and greetings from Downunder Diva
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip! I just might try some shabby chic. I just found more of the same type of furniture in my garage this weekend from a dollhouse I had over ten years ago, so I've got a lot of furniture I can experiment with.
DeleteIt looks amazing and in such great shape. I can't wait to see what you do with it!
ReplyDeleteYes, I felt it was a deal I couldn't pass up and I can't wait to see what I do with it either! I've got lots of ideas.
Delete$100!?!?!? What a great deal. Congrats and have fun creating your dream house, looking forward to see what you do with it. :D
ReplyDeleteIt's slow goin'. I haven't had a chance to work on it yet, but I'm in the process of of gathering "stuff" and ideas!
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