louloufairy Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 What can i say , the title says it all. But let me explain! I started first with drawings at 12 after my grandma died, ( she was the best). My mum saw a passion in me that she hoped would turn into a career, but everything i did since then ended up as a hobby. My mum died 2 years ago and that passion came back with a vengence. I started off buying my first full size home and dedicating my kitchen to my mum. Now i have gotten my first dollshouse ( its pieces from broken dollhouses), that im starting pretty much from scratch. My head is full of so many ideas, the passion is so great that i feel i could burst sometimes. Im getting miniature photos of my mum from her wedding to put into my dollshouse and I even got a little house sign that has my grandmas old address on it ( were my mum grew up). So in memory of my mum, I would love to turn this new passion into a career. thanks for letting me share my story. louloufairy Photo is of my full size kitchen, her name was jeanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Good luck with it! By the sounds of things, you will have lots of skills to put to good use in mini-making. Keep us updated on progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Congratulations on taking the steps to take the "other road"! My wishes are for you to reap much success!! I LOVE your Mural!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 That is such a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 That is a great story. Thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 What a sweet story, and a fitting memorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 What a wonderful way to keep your mom alive in your heart! You have made a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlilkit10 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 lots of luck with your build. thanks for sharing your story ) cant wait to see your house when its finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 What a wonderful way to honor your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellebelle Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 what a lovely sentiment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartnsoule Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Louise, that is wonderful! I love your artwork on the wall! It's so nice to do something concrete that will last to honor the special people in your life. Best of luck to you in your new venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloufairy Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks for the nice messages. Hopefully soon i will have more photos as i have progressed alot over the last few weeks.( been on holidays). I even sold my first miniature fitted sheet set on ebay. I know somewere out there mum is taking this wonderful journey with me. thanks all for reading. Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thats so sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloufairy Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 UPDATE ON MY FIRST DOLLS HOUSE, ive finished half of the front of my house its in my gallery, This is so much fun, and i know mum would have just love seeing it. Im so happy with how its forming, cant wait to finish more of it, Thanks to everyone for the wonderful messages Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 You're right, Louise, your mum would have loved it! The colors are nice and I love, love, love the trim on it (and normally I have no use for "gingerbread"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToScaleHouser Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Keep up the great work you're doing with this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Best of luck! Your Mom would be proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I got goose bumps reading your story! Okay, even tears. Good luck with your house, and I will be watching its progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbyhouse Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 What can i say , the title says it all. But let me explain! I started first with drawings at 12 after my grandma died, ( she was the best). My mum saw a passion in me that she hoped would turn into a career, but everything i did since then ended up as a hobby. My mum died 2 years ago and that passion came back with a vengence. I started off buying my first full size home and dedicating my kitchen to my mum. Now i have gotten my first dollshouse ( its pieces from broken dollhouses), that im starting pretty much from scratch. My head is full of so many ideas, the passion is so great that i feel i could burst sometimes. Im getting miniature photos of my mum from her wedding to put into my dollshouse and I even got a little house sign that has my grandmas old address on it ( were my mum grew up). So in memory of my mum, I would love to turn this new passion into a career. thanks for letting me share my story. louloufairy Photo is of my full size kitchen, her name was jeanie! I'm going to add to your goosebumples now, my mother's name was Jean and she died two years ago. Like your mum my mother always encouraged my artistic and creative tallents tho you should know turning a hobby into a career usually takes all the enjoyment out of it. She grew up in a tiny white house in an outport of Newfoundland, now that I think about it, a smaller scale reproduction of that house is likely to be my next hobby project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 What a wonderful story!! She would love it! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbyhouse Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 What a wonderful story!! She would love it! Wendy Tiz not 'a story' it's very much the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloufairy Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hi everyone, I know its been awhile life has changed so much for me this year, im glad to say my first house is finished. A year to the day i got it. I loved every minute of it and cant wait to start my next one, big plans for that i can tell you. ( mum would have loved it). So thankyou to all for your comments, this is the end for one and the start of many more. thanks Lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 How crisp and nice. You did a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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