KathieB Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Back home from a loooong day of getting many minis ready for yard sale. Turned out, once we got into them, there really wasn't much there that was wonderful. A few furniture sets and a lot of really ordinary things. The lady who is running the sale was disappointed at some of the low prices we put on stuff, but to tell the truth, I wouldn't even buy them for what we put on them. There are four built houses -- a McKinley, an Orchid, a Dura-Craft Bellingham farmhouse, and some kind of puzzle house. They were so badly put together that we had a hard time staging them so the worst flaws wouldn't be totally noticeable. We ended up pricing the puzzle house at $10, the McKinley at $75, the Orchid at $40, and the Bellingham at $125.(Did I mention the paint colors on all of the house was ... ummm ... I think the word is garish.) I did come away with a few little things and some replacement blades for the eXacto saw, a couple accessories, and a hang-on-the-wall display case. The lady put up such a fuss that I paid her cash money for all of it. You'd think after having two of us spend about 7 hours working for free, she might have cut me some slack. But hey, I got what I wanted. I was going to volunteer to come over and chat nice to prospective buyers while the sale is on, but I think I'm going to have to wash my hair or the dog or something those days. Live and learn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Kat, there are TWO building blogs for the Orchid to give you some idea of the versatility of this little house. Kathie, you and NJ deserve good do-be medals! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Kathie, you and NJ deserve good do-be medals! Maybe. But I lost all my martyr points by bellyaching! *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenswing Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 It's been months, but I'm finally working on the Tudor house again. I'm putting in the final trim in the living room before taking some photos for a magazine article scheduled for December. Congrats on the magazine article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well Kathie, the woman running the sale was just rude and inconsiderate. Wonder what she'll do when the houses are still there at the end. Doesn't sound like she's the bartering type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Been finishing up the attic. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/index.php?app=gallery&image=91568 So close to completion on the Heritage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Ohhh, happy dance as I might have found some suitable glasses, two different trial ones ordered as to actually see them before ordering lots of them, yay and thank you for the help in finding some! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Anna, I can't wait to see what you do with them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Anna, I can't wait to see what you do with them all! As soon as it takes height and shape I promise to share, now I will have to start stalking the mailman again... Oh and find a suitable bottle, just might have one in the stash, needs a good rummage in the boxes ofwine bottles collected for the wine cellar. Keeping fingers crossed the size and shape suits for the idea. i have learnt that the glasses are usually either margarita, cocktail or martinin glasses instead of champagne glasses, one lesson learned LOL Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Today I finally put together the 18th century gametable I have been working on on and off. Still have to make a skirt for it and stain skirt and legs. It's not flawless but really enjoyed working on it. Pic is in my gallery, under Dollhouse and mini. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Today I finally put together the 18th century gametable I have been working on on and off. Still have to make a skirt for it and stain skirt and legs. It's not flawless but really enjoyed working on it. Pic is in my gallery, under Dollhouse and mini. It's really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 thanks again, Debora! ) very kind of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 What a lot of time and effort you must have spent on all of the details -- and what a lovely result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Got a padded envelope in the mail yesterday from mum with Still needs to finish them ie fold back andfasten. Ie her latest favourite hobby, cross-stitching minis :wub: as she loves doing it so much she tends to do more than one of each pattern she likes... :wub: so now I have extra rugs if there is anyone else that might be interested in them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Anna, they're gorgeous! Kudos to Mum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Oh, they're marvelous! Lucky you to have such a talented mum who shares your interest in minis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat57 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Gorgeous work! Yes,lucky you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have declared the the Washington 2.0 Haunted Hangout finished and brought it up from the basement to display in the dining room. Will post photos later today in the Washington 2.0 thread. Right now lunch and some quality time in the garden await me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have declared the the Washington 2.0 Haunted Hangout finished and brought it up from the basement to display in the dining room. Will post photos later today in the Washington 2.0 thread. Right now lunch and some quality time in the garden await me. Congratulations! Looking forward to the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asherah Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'm working on my alexandria. Yesterday I sanded the crap out of the floors. I stained them and today I'm going to give them a fine sand then seal them. =) I'm waiting for wallpaper to get here as well. I'm excited because I feel like the house is finally starting to come together. I'll have to post pics. I also ordered a kit for the creatin contest at HBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asherah Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have declared the the Washington 2.0 Haunted Hangout finished and brought it up from the basement to display in the dining room. Will post photos later today in the Washington 2.0 thread. Right now lunch and some quality time in the garden await me. Awesome I can't wait to see it. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Awesome I can't wait to see it. =) It's up ... Washington 2.0 thread or click on my blog link below 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat57 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Wonderfully spooky,Kathie! Thanx for sharing your whimsy and talent with the rest of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Kathie, I love the skeletons! I have to go back to your blog and read it more closely, I hadn't seen your Washington yet. Anna - great rugs, what a nice surprise from mom! What are the dimensions? I've been working on the kitchen in my Queen Anne Rowhouse. I'm bashing the SDK Miniatures modern kitchen kit. Put in a few days' work since my last update, here's the latest. More pics on my blog. Kitchens always seem to take the most work out of any room, but they're so fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Anna, you lucky! You still have your momma AND she likes to stitch minis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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