SimplyVictoria Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Hi everyone - I posted my newcomer info in the welcome forum already. (Thanks for all the nice welcomes!) I just wanted to post pictures of my San Franscican dollhouse taken a week or so after my DH purchased it for me off Craigslist in January as well as the pics showing my remodel. I know the "new" look of the SF takes away from the original design but this was my first time to do a remodel and I'm happy with the look. I do plan to expand the front porch and 2nd floor walk sometime in the future. Victoria (Edited to change position of pics.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess11 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 It looks great! I love the San Fran. I'm working on a major bash on one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Great job, I love the San Fran! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little House fan Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I know the "new" look of the SF takes away from the original design but this was my first time to do a remodel and I'm happy with the look. It's your house so you are the only one you have to please That said, I think it looks like you're off to a wonderful start... it's lovely!! Keep having fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I know the "new" look of the SF takes away from the original design but this was my first time to do a remodel and I'm happy with the look. It's your house so you are the only one you have to please That said, I think it looks like you're off to a wonderful start... it's lovely!! Keep having fun! I agree! Lisa R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Excellent job! You must be very happy with the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Your house looks wonderful.!! I am also currently working on a San Fran... and it is going thru a major rehabb and sorta a bash as well.! I am enjoying this rehab... this house was in horrible condition. I am having a tough time with it ... windows are missing... doors are horrible looking and so much more... but it will be worth it in the long run.! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Fabulous job! I think it looks elegant and grande..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 it looks "new & improved" to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybunny Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I like the "new" look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I love what you are doing with the San Fransciscan Keep posting pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlilkit10 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 i love the san fran and what you did with it looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Minis Dollhouses Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I aboslutely love the San Fran and yours is beautiful. You did an excellent job with it! I love it inside and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I just it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubbock TX Chick Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 The SF is such a beautiful house, I have to say I like it both ways! Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcmorrison Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Love the SF...and you are the only one you have to please. Great job!!! Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToScaleHouser Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 It's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinee Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Victoria, Your San Francisco looks great! Both before and after! I like the new look as much as the old. It really breathes new life into the house and does give it a completely different look. The new look is refreshing and really takes on a whole new personality. Did you replace the trim around the bay windows then stain them or did you sand them down and stain them? The paint job is really great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana M. Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The SF is a fabulous dollhouse and I really like what you are doing with yours. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyVictoria Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks for all the comments! Christine, the glue the builder used on the trim was like cement and I finally came to the point that I was afraid I would actually rip the dollhouse apart trying to get it off. Sooo, I purchased some small woodworking trim from a local crafts supply store and attached it over the previous trim. I do wish I had gone with a smaller trim but then, it may not have covered the existing trim, which, was clued lopsided in most areas. The window trim I left the same but made little canopies to cover the uneven trim jobs at the top of the window inserts. I want to put some kind of gingerbread trim on the top eave but haven't found anything I like yet. I like the designs of the laser cutwork but it just doesn't seem to "fit" -- if that makes any sense at all. Victoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor's Mom Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I am hoping this is my next house if I can find it...I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 You did very well!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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