chattycathy66 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 My daughter and I were checking out an antique mall (where someone had told me that one of the booths sold dollhouse minatures) and I saw this old house, way in the back...it's in sad shape---no shingles, just a painted roof, hastily panted shutters, lots of runs and globs of paint and the tabs are showing through the paint--it's a mess....but, I noticed that the staircase looked like some of the Greenleaf houses...so I looked it up, and it's a Rosedale....other than the rotten paint job, it looks in great condition....they want $45.00....I almost bought it, but my daughter agreed that "Dad would kill me" if I bought another house before I had even finished the BH. lol Now that I looked up the Rosedale and see what it could be( exactly what I was thinking as I was looking at it), I think I should run back there and snatch it up....What do you think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 yes!! go get it!!! grab the keys and go!!! ive always wanted a rosedale! its a beautiful house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I would rather have you alive but if it were me, I guess hubby and I would have a stare down because I would bring it home :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chattycathy66 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Thanks for the support....I went right to the phone and asked the store to put a hold on it til I can get there tomorrow :whistle: Sometimes I figure, what DH doesnt' know won't hurt him....especially where minis are concerned,lol ( I will store it in the big closet with the Christmas stuff...he won't see it until November, at least,lol. I knew I should have just bought it...I really think "Rose" was talking to me...I kept hearing talk of shingles and siding and some new shutters....she could be a grand house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I know that "Rose" will be so glad to see you when you go and pick her up tomorrow. The Rosedale is a beautiful house. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Oh, man, it woulda been on my lap in a heartbeat! Good find! :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Sounds like a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 It's obvoiusly calling for you to take it home and adopt it as your own, don't hesitate, give that little house a home. :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 yipeee!! im so glad your going to go get it tomorrow :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Good job! Sometimes you just can't pass up a good deal when it falls in your lap! I'm sure DH will understand . . . eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Paint strpper & a good sanding will go a long way towards cosmetic refurbishing. This house wanted you to have it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Snatch it up!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdhs04 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 So glad to hear you are going to get the Rosedale! It's a very lovely house & so hard to find, I wish you lots of fun with it! Rae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 YAY!!!! go and rescue that baby!!! if i remember right, you do not live near North Carolina. and it is a good thing. i want that house. i adore that house. i would consider doing a minor crime in order to have the opportunity to just pat its wood, and probably would take on a "Mr. T" persona if challenged on the subject. Buddy, I PITY the fool who messes with a person getting that Rosedale! i'm really glad that you and Rose found one another. :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Whohoooo, congratulations on making such a superb find. Now $45 for a house, hmm, well.... that do sounds like a dream ??? Can't wait to see you pampering dear Rose, giving her a spa treatement and all the lovlies she will need. And if you do let her sit in the closet for a while you can always answer DH "Oh this one? I have had it for ages...." :whistle: Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I wouldnt have even thought about what Dh would have said..he would have only rolled his eyes at me. He figures I know whether I can afford it and I would have spent my own pocket money on it so he would have nothing to say but "okay where is THAT gonna go?" Good Luck and Lucky Lucky you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chattycathy66 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ok, maybe the word "kill" is too strong, lol....(as in my DH is gonna kill me if I buy another dollhouse)...It's more like, you said Heidi, "Where r u gonna put that one??" As a matter of fact, that's exactly what I said when he filled the garage with the very rusty, crusty '40's Ford pickup he plans to restore(right next to the '66 Mustang he still hasn't finished). But the good news for him is that unlike me who now parks outside, nothing of his will be displaced when I get the Rosedale,lol. :whistle: I suppose he dreads that glazed look I get in my eye when I'm actually making some progress on the BH... and it's not going to stop with this house,lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 i cant wait to see pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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