babypeanutz Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hi there, and a 2nd hello to a few names I already recognise. After years of 'getting round to it' I have finally taken the plunge and bought my first Dollhouse. I have bought an ex-display house. the shop said they had had it a couple of years so could not remember the name of the house or the manufacturer - any ideas?? I have already been in touch with DHE and they do not recognise it. It has been painted on the outside but is still a blank canvas on the inside. It needs a good clean and repaint. Unfortunately the plastic windows have gone a bit yellowy so they need doing too. Because this is my first project I am not going to do anything too adventurous and am going to stick to period decorating and furnishing. I have 5 floors with 1 room on each, but this leaves me with 1 room short. I would like a kitchen, dining room, sitting room, bedroom, and bathroom, but I also have my heart set on a nursery. None of the room are large enough to permanently be divided. My husbands first idea was to have the dining table in the kitchen, but this is of course, far too modern. I have thought about having a divider screen in the bedroom and having the bath and toilet behind. Or maybe just a ceramic jug, washbowl and potty. Does this sound more feasable? Any other ideas? I am so keen to get started, but dont want to make a hash out of it, so am planning on doing a lot of planning before starting. Looking forward to your replies and getting to know you all better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hi and welcome! I can't help with who made the houe but it looks cery nice. What date/ period do you have in mind for the house. That will help in deciding what rooms to put in. For example early houses did not have the kitchen attached and you have to remember when plunbing would have been around. You also need to think about where in the country your house lives. That would also decide when you had plumbing and electricity. Also since the house is so narrow it would not be a wealthy person's house so they may not have had plumbing or electric at all. The UK will have different dates than the US. If you do not want to be so specific then it would be okay to put the table in the kitchen or something like that. Just some things to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Welcome to the forum Rachel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Welcome to the Forum Rachel! I don't recognize it off the top of my head right now. I hope some one here does for you though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hi and welcome Rachel. Your house is really nice I can't wait to see what you have planned. Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hi Rachel. Nice dollhouse. What about adding a basement? You could then put the kitchen in the basement level, and that would give you a room for a nursery. I'm looking forward to seeing photos of your house as you work on it. Your avatar photo is cute ... do you have 2 little girls? -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hi and welcome! I love your house! i can't wait to see how you decorate it! margarita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hi and welcome to the forum. Your new dollhouse is really nice. Post pictures of your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Welcome to the forum Rachel! What a great house! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babypeanutz Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 Thanks for the welcome Guys. Had a busy couple of days and got about half of the external painting done. I'm surprising myself cos its actually looking ok!! Shaky - I was planning on doing it Georgian. Been flicking through a lot of books and a lot of the older houses do not have bathrooms, so think I'm going to go with the washbowl and potty idea. Susanne - The house already has a basement. And the little'un in front is a boy - lol!! Will post some more pics when I''ve finished the exterior painting. Where is the best place to post them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Sounds like you are on your way. I love to do research before doing a house. It really helps it to look real if you can get the little details right. I also make up a story to go with the people. Jobs social status and so on. It really narrows down the decisions that way. I think if you post a couple more times you can open a place in the gallery for your pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 so think I'm going to go with the washbowl and potty idea. then you can build an "outhouse" to go behind it Seriously, your ideas for the house sound real good, looking forward to watching your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless1 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Hmmmm... your house is loosely similar to The Laurels from Dolls' House Workshop, but yours has nicer proportions and finer detailing. Your windows seem to be identical to what's on The Kensington by Barbara's Mouldings, and the proportions and detailing seem similar, too. There's no similar house in the BM catalog at the moment, but models do get discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 WElcome, Rachel, I like the lines of your house, can't wait to see it done up "georgian". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippyeliza Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Hi Rachel I have been dying to tell you that your house was made by Miniature Mania. Its a gorgeous house, I have seen it at doll house fair and admired it very much! You can see your house on their website: http://www.miniman.dircon.co.uk/ Happy days Zippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babypeanutz Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 Wow, :lol: Thanks zippy! Had given up hope that anyone would recognise it. Colchester only about 30 miles from me too - spooky!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippyeliza Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 You are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Your wedding photos are beautiful! I LOVE your dress! Looks like you all had a wonderful time....ouch on that sunburn you had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babypeanutz Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 Thanks Margarita, lol at the sunburn - we tried to be so careful for the first few days!! But it actually wasn't as bad as it looks - must be the contrast with the dress :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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