Roni Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi all, My name is Roni Miller and I live in Harrisburg Pa. I work for a larger bank in the area in the Network Solutions department doing Network and Desktop Support, your basic jack of all trades, master of none. I live with my husband Bill and our 2 "children" Bandit and Kacey, our Shelites. I also have 2 grown daughters and 2 grandsons. The oldest is 15 and the youngest will be 2 in Deceember. I had to move my Beacon Hill upstairs to keep it out of the reach of little fingers, but he has since learned to climb the stairs and is fascinated by the little bucket I placed in the kitchen beside the sink. I love the VIctorian era, so the Beacon Hill was perfect for my first dollhouse. I only wish it was lifesize so I could live in it instead of just look at it ! I am currently working on the Butter Cup Cottage which is perfect for an old fashioned ice cream parlor on the first floor and the study sitting area on the 2nd floor. I am almost finished and can't wait to pick my next project! I have a Victorian Farmhouse that I found in my parents basement when we were cleaning out the house after my father passed away about a year and a half ago. I think that might be next. Looking forward to chatting with others who share my obsession Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi and welcome to the forum. What dollhouse did you find in your parents basement to build next? I am curious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Welcome Roni!! We LOVE pictures!! As far as sharing your obsession, you've come to the right place! Oh, and please tell me "32 grown daughters" was a typo! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roni Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 OOOOPPPPSSS. I must be pretty tired with all of my 32 children. Thank goodness it was just a typo The dollhouse I found in my parents basement is called the Tennyson by the Aerply Company. Not sure when my mother purchased it but she's been gone 8 years now so it's been hiding away for me to discover for some time now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyQ Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Welcome Roni, So how many daughters do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroped Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Roni and welcome to the neighborhood. Looking forward to seeing pics of your houses especially that icecream shop! I haven't seen many of those for a while. Just wanted to say Welcome :lol: -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roni Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi SuzyQ Thank goodness I only have 2 grown daughters and trust me that was more than enough. Noticed you mentioned the Garfield. My dear friend and former co worker got me reinspired to do the big push to get my Beacon Hill finished. Took me almost 10 years to finish my Beacon Hill. Worked on it in spurts. Became obsessed in 2003 when I was recovering from back surgery and became a madwoman spendingall of my waking hours working on it. Thanks David. Soon as I figure out the boards I will be posting some pictures. Going to get adventerous and try to do some of the ice cream desserts in FIMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Do you have any pictures to share?? mini hugs Jennifer You have been a busy gal with 32 kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roni Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Not going to live down tha typo am I I do have some pictures. I've noticed that some of the postings have web site links in them. Not quite ready for that yet. But I will change my avatar to my finished Beacon Hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roni Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Here it is, even the messy craft room which has since been cleaned and wallpapered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 welcome to the forums Roni! we .are all so happy to have you here you will find that this a great bunch of people and everyone is so very talented. I look forward to hearing about your progress with the tennyson. there are afew people on here working on that house i believe. Its definitly one of my favorites and i always love to see how people add there very special touchs to them. I'm gonna go head over to ur gallery right now and see if i can see some more pictures of that beautiful beacon hill u have as your icon. -Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Welcome to the forum Roni! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roni Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi MsMini, don't have any other pictures posted yet. Need to take some more actually. Since this is my first official not in the forums, haven't figured everything out yet. Will have to check out the gallery. MY BH is actually painted the same colors as my very own real house, which is a lte 40's post war bungalo. Not near enough room for all the dollhouses I plan to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Roni, welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Welcome Roni!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roni Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Thanks Melanie, I might get the hang of this yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi and :welcome: , Roni, I am very talented in the typo department, too I love your Beacon Hill! Maybe "some day". My favorite house (so far) is the Glencroft, which is my avatar. Now that you've made enough posts you can go to "my controls" and make your gallery albums to post your pictures :yikes: (no doubt someone will mention our eye candy addiction sooner or later...) Anyway, we're very glad you're here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi and welcome! Can't wait to see your pic's...please put up a pic of those 32 kids if you can fit them into the camera lens that is. ......ha ha had to throw in a little teasing there. Somehow if you were to change the number around to 23 it wouldn't seem so bad :welcome: :yikes: I love the BH and i would love to see closeups of yours. I love this house, i finally decided that mine will be a haunted house, it's just such a cool looking houses. I'm currently building the Tennyson, can't wait to hear your plans for yours. .....mine is a witches house. Run down, almost haunted looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi and welcome Roni, can't wait to see pics . If you have any trouble just ask someone will be able to help you figure things out :welcome: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nursemini Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Roni, How did you post your introduction. It is nice to read your post. This looks like a fun place for chat and information. Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roni Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Connie, I just went to the New Member Community Forum and chose add a topic. and posted it. Still figuring things out myself :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roni Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Margarita, need to take some new pictures of my BH. Like my real house it really needs a good dusting :lol: Probably won't be showing pictures of the 32 kids since it's so hard to get them all together at the same time! The Tennyson I'm working on is made by Artply Company. Really need to finish my Buttercup Cottage first. I will probably be psoting that as well. Any one have any ideas on where I can find miniatures for an old fashioned ice cream parlor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 any ideas on where I can find miniatures for an old fashioned ice cream parlor? The first thought that comes to mind is paper clips or old wire coathangers, pliers & wire cutters and some old checkers for the chair seats and poker chips for the table tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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