Cati Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hello All, Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved playing with dollhouses, playhouses and puppet theaters. The surreal time we are all living in with this pandemic has made me reflect and look back at the fond memories and nostalgia for a simpler time of endless hours of fun playtime. Even though I haven't built a wooden dollhouse kit since I was 12-years-old, I have always been the crafty DIYer type of person that enjoys to do projects, so doing an advanced house wouldn't overwhelm me nor using an x-acto knife scare me. Recently, I purchased a wonderful turn-of-the-century "Grande Dame" house, but it needs fixing up after a long time of neglect by previous owners. Thus, I thought why not do the home restoration along with building a miniature house concurrently. My friends and significant other think I am crazy, but I know that I will find all the support here. There are plans that I have been considering and open to any of your suggestions. I have been a long time lurker of this forum and have enjoyed reading many of your posts, the information has been very informative. Thank you for reading. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Welcome to the little family and congratulations for coming out of lurkdom. Which is your "Grande Dame" house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cati Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hi Holly! Thank you for the warm welcome. Can I post pictures as a new member? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) Welcome Adriana! Which Carolina? North or South? I'm in the Midlands of SC. Yes you can start a gallery album after you have made 5 posts. You will probably have to resize your pics in order for them to upload. Edited November 21, 2020 by FurMama Clarification 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Lisa, once upon a very long time ago we lived in Union, SC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cati Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Lisa, I'm in NC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Welcome Adriana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hi Adriana, welcome to the Forum! I can't wait to see what you'll be working one! I love that you'll be working on real life and scale simultaneously! You know the busiest people get the most done!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cati Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thanks Susie, I concur with you that the busiest people get the most done. I shall post pictures of my home and my dollhouse. I have been looking at some dollhouses with 3/8 walls, as I want something that I can pass as an heirloom on to a family member or friend when the time comes. Thus, I am looking at Real Good Toys and vintage Dura Craft heritage kits. Although, I do like some of the Greenleaf models. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I don't think that the houses made with thicker wood are any prettier than the Greenleaf kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Cati said: Thanks Susie, I concur with you that the busiest people get the most done. I shall post pictures of my home and my dollhouse. I have been looking at some dollhouses with 3/8 walls, as I want something that I can pass as an heirloom on to a family member or friend when the time comes. Thus, I am looking at Real Good Toys and vintage Dura Craft heritage kits. Although, I do like some of the Greenleaf models. most welcome - I have a variety of houses and I do love my 3/8" houses but some of the other kits such as Greenleaf have some houses that are just beautiful. In the eye of the beholder as the saying goes! Excited to see what you're working on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cati Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, havanaholly said: I don't think that the houses made with thicker wood are any prettier than the Greenleaf kits. I think that Greenleaf houses are very pretty, I am considering building a Pierce or a Garfield as it reminds me of a Queen Anne house that is nearby where I live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 beautiful house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Matt, who lives in NOLA, built the Garfield and its color scheme was similar to a house in his neighborhood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cati Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 Holly, thanks for that, I will look for Matt's photo albums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Here you go: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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