SusannaT Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I'm so pleased to have this done. I had ideas for it, but they all changed after looking at lovely gardens in England for a week :lol: For instance I decided I simply had to have a huge lovely wisteria growing... that took some improvising, a few choice words and fingers hurting from twisting wire. There's teeny tiny birds nest (bought in England, as was the bench) tucked away safely. The rose bush was made from ready made paper roses, the delphiniums were made by me. As were the geraniums and the hydrangea planted in the pot. Mary's bike was made from a plain black wire one I picked up at a market. I painted it, added leather for the seat and gave it tires. I also added a water tap. The clematis was a laser cut kit, it looks so pretty with the peonys. Notice the one other thing I picked up in England? Look closely at the first photo... look up... Yes. A very British smokestack I'm so glad I found one. Now I only need to order proper hinges for the door... and I wonder.. I probably need a little step too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Oooh, a goregous scene! Love the bird nest! Well done Susanna :lol: (I'm not quite sure what a smoke stack is, do you mean the terracotta coloured thing at the top of your chimney? Think we call it a chimney pot here in the UK. It is very cute anyway, especially how it gets sootier towards the top, I can just see the smoke coming out!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusannaT Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Aaah yes.. chimney pot. I was trying to remember the correct word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Beautiful, you did a lovely job. I love the flowering vine. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Aren't English gardens just so awesome? Even the smallest cottage has flowers and landscaping all around it. I have a cousin there who was (maybe still is..haven't been in touch in years!) who grew prize gardenias in what we'd consider a "postage stamp" sized space. Your Glencroft garden is lovely. I just saw chimney pots like that in the newest miniatures.com catalog and couldn't figure out exactly what they were til I saw yours in place! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alycemina Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Fabulous and love the bird in the nest. The Glencroft is an amazing dh - it can be anything and you have done a wonderful job on the exterior and gardens. BEAUTIFUL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Susanna it is divine!!! I just love what you have done with this gem of a house! I bet Mary is more pleased than words really! Hugs and thanks for sharing, now I better not tell Mz Chantilly about this or she will start throwing hissy fits from lack of attention LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToScaleHouser Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 You did a wonderful job on this and it is very quaint and charming! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Minis Dollhouses Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Its just absolutely beautiful. I love your Glencroft. The tiny birds nest!! Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom of boys Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Susanna you did a great job! It is very charming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Love the whole thing, especially the wisteria! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana M. Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 It is just fabulous! Don't you just love this house? I have got to get me one!! You have done an excellent job on the yard/garden and dollhouse. I love the little birds nest too. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 You did a FABULOUS Job on it!! I love your front yard. The birds nest is gorgeous too. The bicycle up front give it a realistic look of someone really living there too! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 It's Beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 It really is stunning. So much tiny detail to enjoy: a book on the garden seat and the tiny birdsnest. Beautiful to look at. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss_maya Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Beautiful! I love the climbing Wisteria; you did an excellent job on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Mary will enjoy gardening with all those pretty flowers, and the bicycle is just the thing for her trips to the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallhouset Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 It's awesome! I just love all of the flowers, I want to sit on the bench and enjoy the view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twilight1000 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Susanna, your Glencroft is spectacular! All the attention to detail is amazing and makes it all the more realistic. Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck princess Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 What beautiful landscaping! I love the variety of flowers and colors. The little bird's nest is adorable and a great touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor's Mom Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Such talent! It is a very charming house. I have always loved english gardens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastalinda Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Your home is just beautiful. I love all the detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess11 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Susanna- It's lovely! The Wisteria is to die for! Could you tell us how you made it? I love, love, love it!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Fab job on your Glencroft! Everything looks so pretty you just want to stroll through the yard and sit on that comfy looking bench! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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