Roxxie Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 No basements here either and I never had tornado problems when I lived in NY! I am scared silly! Someone told me to hide in the bathroom in the tub...yeah right not the same as a basement to me! I miss basements to store junk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Someone told me to hide in the bathroom in the tub... When tornados are supposed to be going over us any second, that's what we do. We tried once to get out 3 greyhounds in there with us, and that was a disaster in itself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 ...We tried once to get out 3 greyhounds in there with us, and that was a disaster in itself! Mary, please don't throw things at me, but THAT's a scene I hope you reproduce when you build your bungalow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Mary, please don't throw things at me, but THAT's a scene I hope you reproduce when you build your bungalow!!! There's room for one more, Holly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Oh, now, that's great! I suppose I could stand next to the tub & hold the towel to dry each clean puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Oh, now, that's great! I suppose I could stand next to the tub & hold the towel to dry each clean puppy! Egads, Holly! If you stand next to the tub you will be blown away by the tornado! You will have to just cram yourself in there with us if you want your life spared. If you're lucky you'll end up in a tree. I could make a scene of that if you'd like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I sure have been thinking about this house, and really do like it! I find myself trying to remember everything that was in Granny's house. A built in bookcase behind a big old squat wing chair,a french door to the front bedroom, I had forgotten about that. It had lace curtains gathered very closely on rods, on the bedroom side. French doors to the dining room, an enclosed porch on the end of the kitchen, and of course, the big front porch with a swing. I think I will have to make this house to ever get it off my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 I sure have been thinking about this house, and really do like it! I find myself trying to remember everything that was in Granny's house. A built in bookcase behind a big old squat wing chair,a french door to the front bedroom, I had forgotten about that. It had lace curtains gathered very closely on rods, on the bedroom side. French doors to the dining room, an enclosed porch on the end of the kitchen, and of course, the big front porch with a swing. I think I will have to make this house to ever get it off my mind! Sherry, do you have any pictures of your grandmother's house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Sounds like you're swept up in nostalgia, and inspired by memories of Granny's house - this will make a very special project indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1888VictorianWI Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Friends of mine have a Craftsman Bungalow shaped just like this new house!! Another common feature in these homes are book cases with glass doors that divide the living and dining rooms and they have square pillars/columns on top of them going to the ceiling forming an archway of sorts between the rooms..... here are some other neat websites with info and pictures on this house style.... bungalow style guide 1903 bungalow renovation someone's photo set on Flickr of Craftsman Bungalow I hope these links work correctly.... it's my first time putting them in a post!!! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I want that bungalow!!!!! Greenleaf.................................................................. Yep. Hey Dean! That bungalow looks great, and in laser cut.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Friends of mine have a Craftsman Bungalow shaped just like this new house!! Another common feature in these homes are book cases with glass doors that divide the living and dining rooms and they have square pillars/columns on top of them going to the ceiling forming an archway of sorts between the rooms..... here are some other neat websites with info and pictures on this house style.... bungalow style guide 1903 bungalow renovation someone's photo set on Flickr of Craftsman Bungalow I hope these links work correctly.... it's my first time putting them in a post!!! B) Thank you very much! All of this is making me want to sell our real house and move into a bungalow. I've been following the "Daily Bungalow's" pix for a long time. It is so nice of him to share his pix. (You have inspired me to put websites in my posts. I've been so afraid! B) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 The only thing I wish this bungalow had is a longer backend. I'm sure most of you have seen grazhina's (sp?) bungalow. If you haven't, you must! Maybe someone can help me with a shortcut here. (hint hint) I love the longer look. This would be the time for me to learn how to bash! Yep. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Rosalind, i could pretty much still describe every room in that house, right down to the lamps and quilts. That's where I spent my summers as a child, plus most holidays, until she died. She bought that house brand new for 2700 dollars, I think, and paid mortgage payments weekly during the depression. I have lots of photos taken in and around the house, but none just for a view of the house itself. But it's very clear in my mind, even the back yard and what grew where, and where the good stuff was stored in the detached garage (trunks of old, old clothes to play dress up in). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Forgot to say that while in Hobby Lobby today, I checked on the Painted Lady. It's 359 at the RGT site, 199 in Hobby Lobby. So I'm just waiting for one of their sales! Sure wish they'd get this one in, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Sherry, you must have had the most marvellous holidays with your Granny! You HAVE to recreate her home in miniature, you know you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I really do want to, after seeing this house. It really brings back memories. My all time favorite is of sitting on the porch swing waiting for the train to come by and whistle at the road, every night. Think I could put that train in the scene somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 If it's the kit, it's made by Northeastern Scale Lumber. they also make a Mission-style rocking chair kit that comes in a package of two. Over the years mine warped a bit; it now liies in the White Orchid: I'm sorry, Holly, I didn't see this the first time. Yes, HBS has a kit, but they also have this set as well, already put together and very reasonable in price too, I thought. http://www.miniatures.com/hbs/global/Index...RODUCTSKU=77239 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hmm I sent a really really good idea to cirkit, months ago, and nope no reply . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hmm I sent a really really good idea to cirkit, months ago, and nope no reply . . . Corwin, don't give up hope. Dreams DO come true. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 ... sitting on the porch swing waiting for the train to come by and whistle at the road, every night. Think I could put that train in the scene somewhere? I don't see why not - even if it's a scene through a window. You'll come up with a way, I have no doubt. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sherry, Do you remember the wallpaper in your grandmother's house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The kit is now available at HBS. http://miniatures.com/hbs/global/Index2.as....asp&P=1920 Mary, how is the interior of your Woodstock coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Wow - that was fast! It is a nice-looking house, but I still can't think of it as a bungalow. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Mary, I even remember the old wallpaper in the dining room, someone has it in their gallery here somewhere. It was one of those pastoral scenes. Now, the old carpet she had when I was a baby would be hard to replicate...darkish almost olive green, with big white swirls in it-ugh!! Crocheted rose bedspread, chenille with a peacock on the other bed, the cool chair I used to play behind had gold brocade upholstery. Don't know that I'd want to reproduce her choice in colors, but I can see it all very clearly in my mind. And two huge Roseville vases on either side of the mantel, a green depression glass tea pitcher, and a cut crystal lamp on top of the old console tv. She even had the red and chrome stool and trashcan, and the Anchor Hocking glass canisters with decals on them and red tin lids, in the kitchen, how's that for remembering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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