Lynette Smith Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I'm new to this site. I live in Salt lake City, Utah in what would be described in a real estate ad as "a cozy/quaint/charming 1941 cottage/bungalow in a quiet neighborhood on .33 acres, with over 20 trees, numerous fruit trees, an enormous grape arbor with a firepit, and plenty of mature landscaping". Translation: my house is small and my yardwork is never done. I have a longhair Saimese cat, Princess Caraboo. I first got into dollhouses in elementary school. My first was a Christmas/birthday present built by my dad (wrong measurements, roof never completed, etc. For my 12th birthday/Christmas I got the Harrison. In my teen years I became involved with a medeival group and became dismayed with my Harrison, because it was never very authentic and a remodle was never completed. I gave the Harrison to my niece Heidi for her 13th birthday. I made a few tiny houses for fund raisers. After a few months of "homelessness" I recently acquired a near complete Pierce at a yardsale for $15. I am rehabbing it and need to get instructions so I can recreate some of the missing pieces (and know just what is going on with the dining room!). I have before pictures and am taking in progress pix to document its transformation. I intend to sell this house so I can afford bigger and better dollhouse projects. I plan to do the painted lady look and lavish interior detailing. I currently have three unassebled kits: the Glencroft, the Duracroft Heritage and Farmhouse (my 11 year old niece's Christmas present). I am toying with the idea of creating roomboxes with foamcore. Some of my dream projects include 221 B Baker Street (Sherlock Holmes' flat), a high Victorian with all the gingerbread trim, and an ultra authentic Tudor. Also, I want to do a bridal salon and dressmakers shop (Victorian). Why I find miniatures so appealing is that you can have homes or furnishings outside of your budget, and you can encorporate so many different skills in furnisheing your small universe. I do cross-stitch, needlepoint, crochet, sewing, costume design and other related skills. I have learned to turn on a lathe, which I hope to encorporate into my furnishings. I have a set of miniature woodcarving tools, but have yet to master this small detail work. I got a dremel tool last week. I have about 16 House of Miniaure kits to do (I'm working on the Queen Anne tester bed). I have finished stitching a "Home Sweet Home" sampler, but its currently hiding, so I'll have to put it in the gallery when I find it. I am working on an early American style cross-stitch bedspread. I have two carpets (I made the Tabriz and my mother made the prayer rug) but these have blocking problems, so they need to go to a professional. I have made a few small objects, like a decoratively handwrapped broom, which I'm rather proud of. I want to get into stained glass windows and collecting oil paintings by my 16 year old niece (I gave her one of those starter Tudor cottages with hearts on it for her first dollhouse.) I am into interior design and want my houses to look as authentic as possible. I'm always scouring library books for ideas, appropriate details, and so forth. I plan to document my houses where possible. My computer is unreliable and crashes at me for its own amusement. Will post pictures as soon as I gather them up! Lynette I have a respectable library and magazine clippings from the 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hello and Can't wait to see your pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeer96 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Welcome to the forum. Hope you find this place full of usefull info like I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 I'm a jack of all trades. If I don't know how to do it I raid the library! There are some skills from other hobbies I wish to encorporate into my future projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi and welcome! Your off to a wonderful start. You can contact greenleaf directly and they can help with any missing parts. There is a spot just for instructions you can get off the web. ( not sure where. Not much help I know) Sounds like you have lots to keep you busy. After 5 posts you can start a gallery to keep all your pics in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Welcome, Lynette! I'm so glad you have found us - you're going to fit right in. There is a lot to see here, please do browse around all over the site. I'm loking forward to seeing your pics and following your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you have a good knowledge of building now. Good luck with the Pierce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi and to this wonderful forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum! Congrats on the Pierce, i saw that one on KSL but I already have a Pierce so didn't want another. Can't wait to see how you fix it up! Sounds like you've got some great plans for other projects! Welcome and have fun looking thru all the eye candy in the gallery. This site is wonderful for hints and eye candy! Overall very nice people here as well! I'm a neighbor to you up north...close to Hill AFB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Welcome Lynette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Welcome to the forum Lynette. Wonderful group of people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum! Hope you are enjoying yourself here. We are a real family-type friendly group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderinon Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Welcome! I've only been a member for a week, and everyone has been so warm and friendly I can't tear myself away! I hope you find your experience here as great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Welcome Lynette! You can contact Greenleaf about a set of instructions and the missing parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Belated welcome to the forum family, our power just came back on after having been turned off by Tropical Storm Fay dropping a couple of large trees on our power lines in two places along our road (as well as other places all over our area). I also have a Pierce to rehab, only I also have a doll family clamoring to move into it when it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hello and and i apologize for the late welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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