havanaholly Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Sometimes the sunroom off our bedroom in our Havana house shows in some of my pictures, that was my workroom there. Since moving DH built us (me) a workshop out back that everything went out to; I'm bringing in some of the non-dollhouse doll stuff to work on in the garage, where most of the "finished" houses go, as lately I've found some of the advertised "collector" type doll languishing in thrift stores, so I bring the "interesting" ones home to clean up, restore their hair as needed and redress. These will go to Toy for Tots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I really enjoyed reading about all the work spaces, we do what we have to, to make room, love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1martinimomma Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I didn't realize what a mess I work in and these pictures are after I cleaned up some. This was my son's bedroom so I have a separate space where I can keep my messy little secret from anyone coming in to the house. I was too ashamed to show you the walk in closet....LOL 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 oh the messier the better, makes for a creative mind I say lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 11 hours ago, rodentraiser said: And here I thought Washington had such a lack of miniaturists. I long to go back to the Bay Area where there were miniaturists and stores galore. I bet most of those have closed now, though. Kelly, there are only 3 shops left in Northern California - Shellie's in San Carlos; Dollhouses, Trains and More in Novato; and Elegant Dollhouse in Sacramento. Back in the 70's and 80's there were almost 50 shops in California now I believe it is 7 or 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 4 hours ago, 1martinimomma said: I didn't realize what a mess I work in and these pictures are after I cleaned up some. This was my son's bedroom so I have a separate space where I can keep my messy little secret from anyone coming in to the house. I was too ashamed to show you the walk in closet....LOL LOL, Colleen, I have a roof structure on the floor under a desk also Where else do you put it?? You have some great storage solutions.. I feel the need for a trip to Ikea. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyn-AK Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Debora, I seem to save anything... Yes... Hoarder might be a good word...But it is a forbidden word in my house...LOL... Sure is funny though when someone wants something I can walk right to it and I have it... Who's laughing then?....LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriAnn Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I mostly use our dining room. It has the best light and I can see and hear the tv while I'm playing. After I'm done what I'm doing w the dollhouse, I put furniture back in cause I'm so impatient and want to play now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I posted pix before of my dedicated space in our finished basement. It was my only requirement when we planned the layout. It is super messy and when I put something down (a cap of paint/glue, etc.), I don't remember where I put it. Then I have to retrace my steps to find it. When in the middle of a project, there is wax paper everywhere waiting for something with paint on it to dry. My counter is a disaster. I ordered some wood from Micromark and don't know where I am going to put it. I need to rethink my organization. I was thinking about that as I fell asleep last night. I wish my OCD would kick in for a workshop clean up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I store my long pieces of wood in an old wine rack turned on end, and cut bits in old big coffee cans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1martinimomma Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 22 hours ago, Samusa said: I have a roof structure on the floor under a desk also Samantha that's because the floor is the only place in my work area that isn't already cluttered up. But, as you can see, I am working on fixing that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGunn Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 On 6/24/2017, 11:58:39, Beulah said: oh the messier the better, makes for a creative mind I say lol In that case, I'm crazy creative! ;) I took a couple of panoramic photos of the two rooms my stash (and Mom's) are in. They're terrifying! Will save them for when they're a 'before' and I have a reasonable 'after'. I'm in the midst of reorganising it all and there's a lot that isn't even miniature stuff in the bedroom (Mom used to stay with us occasionally and some of her things are still in there). I'm trying to get everything sorted into shoebox-sized boxes so there are piles of mini kitchen items on the third floor of the Arrow Royal Dream, wall decor items on the second floor, and miscellaneous decor items in the main floor. not to mention the stacks of open boxes labelled "Toys" and "Christmas" and "Flower Kits" and "Misc Garden Stuff" and "Anglophile Project" and "Trims" and "Naked Dolls" and on and on and on... My husband pitched in on Friday and it already looks much better. He moved the chair and microwave out and we're trying to get the bed out next so we can move a round table in that the current house project will go on, which will clear up the big table in the family room for small projects and the mini club. I really need to go through and sell things that I won't use, but also want to give the two nieces and one daughter I'm rehabbing houses for a chance to claim what they'd like. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smjsome Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Teriann -I think I have the house in your picture, the one with the doors, I very much enjoyed renovating it. So, cleaning suspended, room is a wreck, I bought a tiny glass terrarium and of course, had to create a little scene in it ... back to cleaning tomorrow. I moved all my molding strips onto a cart I found in the trash, I use clear tubes to sort them, and it all moved over as though the cart was meant to hold them. I want the wood "planks" off the floor so I'm going to try a back of the door rack I found at target - we will see. I saw the box and thought, hmmmm -that might work ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Love your space Anna! So neat and organized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smjsome Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Okay - my strip wood storage idea worked! I am super excited 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smjsome Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 And the pictures loaded ! Even more excited, despite the fact that our dark rainy day made my pictures a little dark used a metal cut off tool - sparked like crazy, grandsons are super impressed with me. Had to sand the top of the door - someone explain why standing on a stool 3 floors up in the attic is way more terrifying than standing on a stool on the main level? Now if I had a second door in the attic I would do it again for the moldings. They are stored right now in a cart I found in the trash years ago. I can drag the cart to where I am working so that's convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 3 hours ago, smjsome said: Okay - my strip wood storage idea worked! I am super excited I LOVE this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smjsome Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I have decided to steal some wall space and do the same for the moulding, move off the cart. First I have to gather to supplies though. And why does my iPad keep changing moulding to molding? Grrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriAnn Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 18 hours ago, smjsome said: Teriann -I think I have the house in your picture, the one with the doors, I very much enjoyed renovating it. So, cleaning suspended, room is a wreck, I bought a tiny glass terrarium and of course, had to create a little scene in it ... back to cleaning tomorrow. I moved all my molding strips onto a cart I found in the trash, I use clear tubes to sort them, and it all moved over as though the cart was meant to hold them. I want the wood "planks" off the floor so I'm going to try a back of the door rack I found at target - we will see. I saw the box and thought, hmmmm -that might work ... The front opening dollhouse is my fav! I am working on it for my soon to be 3 yr old niece. Should be shipping it out to San Fran in about two weeks! Do you know anything about this house? I'm pretty sure it was for sale from Pottery Barn. I have been on the look out for another one for me. Attaching a pic of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smjsome Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I could be wrong, someone told me it was a toy dollhouse for kids from England. I found this one on Craigslist - it has stairs in the middle, what about yours? I added some walls and such - http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=browse&album=7292 they look the same don't they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 On 6/23/2017, 9:58:43, Cyn-AK said: It is a Small world... Your friends are here in Wasilla??. Sweet... I really do like it here a lot!! Yes, they are. They like it a lot, too. They post some beautiful pictures of the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Well, I was FINALLY able to get my pics to upload! Anywho....As I mentioned on another posts, I had done some major cleaning/organizing in my workroom because a client was coming over to talk about house details. But don't look in my closet! So here is my space at the moment: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 OK- I confess.....this is my "quick cleaning"! LOL 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 On 6/29/2017, 7:42:14, jbnmini said: OK- I confess.....this is my "quick cleaning"! LOL Confession is good for the soul. And you know darn well we didn't believe the cleaned-up photos were representative of work in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 On 6/29/2017, 5:42:14, jbnmini said: OK- I confess.....this is my "quick cleaning"! LOL Looks clean to me. Anyway, that is why closets were invented ???? Raise your hand if you have a stash of egg cartons! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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