So when my mother-in-law said she found a big wooden one at a yard sale with all the furniture for only $40, I told her to snatch it up! For Claire. Right. Then I begged her to let me refinish it. I've always loved miniatures, maybe because I'm kind of a miniature person.
This is going to be the Big Gift for Claire's birthday at the end of the year. Here it is in its current condition:
And the modern dollhouse inspiration out there is too amazing:
I particularly like this last one, mostly because I have some similar paint colors already from some test pots I bought. Also, I think I could perhaps get some peel-and-stick vinyl in a hardwood print. This is going to be too much fun! For Claire. Right.
4 comments:
Oh, such a great find! I could go crazy with a dollhouse - miniatures are the best.
Promise to post some updates as you work on it?
how fun!
Rachel: the Indianapolis Children's Museum has the most amazing miniatures display that I adored growing up. I go back there now and still love it.
I will definitely try to post some updates as I go, thanks!
What a find! We have been making dollhouse food (AMAZING STUFF) recently. I got this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Food-Displays-Step-Step-Yourself/dp/0715314351/ref=pd_sim_b_3
There is a whole series from them on making minatures for your dollhouse that is really good! My daughter and I have been making the food together.
I always wanted the kind of dollhouse that you got--the kind that the doors close on. Are you going to add windows to the other sides?
Miniature food is on my list for Christmas and an end-of the year birthday for my oldest daughter as well.
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