CJEP Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I finished my rehab. This is the house that my manicurist gave me. It was hers when she was young. She gave me the furniture she used with it. It went from: to: More pictures in my gallery under Refurb House. You can see all the rooms before and after. I am donating it to the local school system for their silent auction. The schools in my town are extremely underfunded so they need all the help they can get right now. I also have a new refurbish to work on. It came from my church and is half scale. It is definitely made for young children. I'm going to fix it up so it can be raffled or sold at the church fair in the fall. I am about to post some pictures of it in my gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Wow, you did a terrific job! I can't waint for the "after" pictures of the 1:24 house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Thanks, Holly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToScaleHouser Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Great job! It looks really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Great Job Carrie! Well Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 It looks wonderful! I really like how you have given this house a new look! Hugs and thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 What a cheerful house! It will make some little girl very happy and help the education fund, too. How perfect! :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Thanks for the before and after pics. Quite a change in colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Nice job!! Rehabbing is SUCH fun! You've made some child very happy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I think it looks much better!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Amazing job you did! Fantastic! The furniture is soooo cool! What a nice manicurist you have! Beautiful rehab! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshines_minis Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Much,much better. looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 The house was in two newspapers on Thursday. Unfortunately neither have the articles on line. The superintendent's office had me come down for two interviews and warned me they are trying for one more. They are hoping the house will get more people to come the silent auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Article from our town weekly paper (Saugus Advertiser) Article from local daily paper (Lynn Daily Item) Page 3 will be in the next post. It was too big to be included here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Minis On The Edge Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Carrie, your house turned out Beautifully!! Congratulations on the Newspaper article too B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Thanks, Tracy!! The silent auction was Monday night and it sold for $325 to a seven-year-old girl who was guarding it all night. I was hoping for a bit more, but am glad it went to someone who will love it. (Red Sox tickets went for about the same price and the Patriot tickets (club seats) went for $800!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Carrie, that's great! And the value of your work went far beyond the purchase price. I'm sure some people attended because of the articles, and even if they bid on other things, the credit goes to the dollhouse. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Did you (or anyone else) get a picture of that little girl's face when she found out she'd won the house? THT would be priceless! You did an outstanding job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Carrie, I know that Little girl will value it forever. Dollhouses build memories that can last a lifetime. You did a Fabulous job!! Congratulations for sharing yourself like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Congrats on the rehab, a great cause, and giving a lil girl a great memory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 You're such a kind hearted soul! Wish there were more like you out there. What a thoughtful thing to do. I'm so happy to hear, a little girl got the house to love and cherish. It turned out just beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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