gettin' ready
Take a deep breath and dive on in. There are a ton of photos in this post but I am so in love with this finished Christmas gift I can't help but put them all in.
I decided to do away with our old dolls house as it was just too fiddly for the kids (too many little bits and pieces for them to manipulate without it all tipping over....frustrating for me, let alone them). Anyway, I had this old Lundby dolls house in the attic (consignment sale $4) and I really thought it was the perfect size. Not too big, not too pokey but it was in a bad way (sorry no before shots). I sawed a hole in the damaged roof for more light and easy access to the people and furniture, then I re-wallpapered, added the best furniture in the world plus the loveliest dollies. I deliberately kept it sparse following the logic of less is more (extra space and sturdy furniture that won't get knocked over as soon as the first little hand goes diving in) and decided if they love it and play with it they can have more furniture for birthdays. And the best thing.....I have one present totally nailed and it isn't even December yet.
Here are the results.
Supplies :
Kathe Kruse dollhouse dolls from Blueberry Forest and Grannys
Furniture from Nova Natural Toys
Wallpaper by Lotta Jansdotter and Black Ink
Art work by Sukie
What a lucky consignment find! I love everything you've done, and I want a bed like that! The wallpaper is perfect, too.
Posted by: kayla_d | November 20, 2007 at 09:44 PM
Fan-freaking-tastic. Seriously awesome. Nice work, I hope it's well loved!
Posted by: Amanda | November 20, 2007 at 09:49 PM
This is thoroughly wonderful! My sister and I are doing similar dollhouses for our girls' November birthdays.
Posted by: Keet | November 20, 2007 at 11:42 PM
It's completely perfect. good job!
Posted by: Daphne | November 21, 2007 at 12:35 AM
oh this is wonderful!!
Posted by: patricia | November 29, 2007 at 11:26 AM
What lovely dolls and doll house:)
Posted by: Zelia | November 30, 2007 at 04:11 AM