Laurie Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I am just getting ready to build my first dollhouse. The Lily, cause I'm getting a great deal on it and I like it a lot. I was thinking of doing the Beacon Hill first but can't afford it just yet. I am an Interior Designer and have built models for my profession but never a house just for my own enjoyment. I wanted to do a period (historic) house because I don't get to do that type of house in my area. I am truly amazed at the variety of furnishings and decorations that are available on line. Also floored by some of the prices! :lol: Well, say hi to me I'll probably be asking a lot of questions once my kit gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Welcome Laurie! The Lily is a great house! Can't wait to see what you do with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi Laurie, and :lol: to the community! We'll look forward to watching your progress. The Lily is a great house for period decor. As you get into it, you'll find you can make many decorative items and furniture, which leaves more dollhouse dollars for the just-can't-do-without pricey items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. We're glad you're here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Welcome Laurie! You have come to the right place! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi Traci, I've given it some thought since I read a post here from someone who didn't feel that it felt Victorian. Well, I'm from the south and we like to change things up a bit down here. If you flatten out that porch roof add wrought iron style railings and french doors off that upstairs stair hall she's got French Quarter/Vieux Carre written all over her. Lily is a southern Vicky as I see her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Welcome B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi and welcome, the Lily is a wonderful house, love to see photo's of your progres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsClarkston Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hello and Welcome! I'm starting on my first house too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi and to the group! I did the Lily as my 1st house too, and it's gorgeous. You'll love it when its finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Welcome to the "little" family here, Laurie, your Lily can be as Southern & Victorian as you could want (just bop on over to Appalachicola or even White Springs!). I have one still in the box that wants to be a Tuscan villa. I'm about a two-hour drive from you in Havana, NW of Tallahassee, but we do a bit of camping, paddling & riding in Okaloosa & Santa Rosa Counties. Our favorite campground used to be a block & a half from the Gulf in eastern Destin, but the owners retired & sold it to a developer and now it's about 100 houses! Miniature sources are mighty sparse where we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi and !! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Wants Cake Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Welcome Laurie! I can't wait to see your bash of the Lily. It sounds great! I have my own plans to start a Buttercup soon but never seem to find the time to get going! So of course I just bought the Spring Fling Workshop to add to my aspirations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlilkit10 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 hi Welcome everyone here is real frendly and helpful just ask questions and you will get answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Welcome to the neighborhood Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Welcome to the forum ! The Lily is a great house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi there! There's not much available here either. AC Moore in Ft Walton has a few things, Michaels here in Destin has nothing specific for miniatures but a lot of stuff to work with. Thank God for the internet. I originally going to build a house while I was in Germany. There was a ton of stuff available and for a lot less than they sell the German things for on line! But, as life goes, I wasn't able to stay in Germany for as long as I thought. I'm very excited to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 THANK YOU! I couldn't remember if the AC Moore was in Gulf Breeze or P'cola; it was in Ft Walton! Next time we get over there I'll go look. Is it on the road to Niceville, or along US98? The closest mini "store" (if she still has a brick&moter store) is Tina's in Starke. She didn't have much when we were there; she was at the CIMTA show & her mom said she was leaving that building & going to sell out of her garage, but I haven't seen anything online. I'll PM you when we head back over that way, maybe we can get together. Wish you'd joined sooner, Nutti was just in Pensacola recently, visiting friends. Maybe next year we can all get together & play minis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi and welcome. You came to the right place if you have questions. It's great to have you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Good Morning Holly, The AC Moore is actually on Mary Esther Blvd. (Used to be M E Cutoff) right across the street from Home Depot. If you are looking at a map it's on the end closer to Beal Pkwy but you can still get there if you hit M E Blvd from 98. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokkie Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi Laurie, welcome around!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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