iluvdhs04 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 If you'd like to take a peek, I've just posted a few pics of my 3-story, 12 room New England Saltbox, "Big Red" that I've had for several years. It'll be awhile before I photograph the other rooms, as I'll have to open it up & dust it out, which is kind of a pain. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 i love the rooms in your saltbox. Do you have any pics of Big Reds exterior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eveningstargazer Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 It looks great! I would also like to see pictures of the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdhs04 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks Heidi! OOPS, I'll add an exterior pic in a moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Ooooo! okay is the table underneath (i think it is a table) with the minis I see part of the saltbox? Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Wow! Big Red is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdhs04 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Hi Heidi No, the table it sits on is actually a big old trunk. In case you'd like to know all of "Big Red's" details, here they are : -- The dimensions of it are: 40" Long x 27" Deep x 36" High. The house is totally enclosed and was made in two sections; the 1st floor is separate and the top section contains the 2nd & 3rd floors. -- The exterior walls can be removed to access the rooms and on one side, the roof flips up to access the 3rd floor. -- It's double-depth, has real hallways and rooms with doors that connect into other rooms. -- It also has hand-split shingles, real glass working windows and a cement chimney that runs the height of the house (which adds to the weight of it ) When I bought it, the exterior was finished, but the interior was not. Oh, and it's solid wood & quite heavy too! My hubby & son took a day trip to pick it up for me about five years ago & they still grumble about how heavy & bulky it was to carry the two sections up 3 sets of stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdhs04 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks Linda, I'm glad you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Rae, you've finished it beautifully! And what a good thing that it is in sections, or it may never have made it up the stairs at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdhs04 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 I just uploaded a few more rooms, I'll try to photograph the other rooms later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I love big red! wow! she has sooo many wonderful details! I really like how you have taken a house and turned it into a home.... someone get me the shrinking machine...I wanna live there. the poolroom is my fav and the hutch in the back is filled with some kewl things I havent seen in miniature...like the horses! I need some of them! thanks for sharing! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdhs04 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks Kathi, I'm happy to hear you like it! It is a very good thing it's in separate sections! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdhs04 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks Nutti, I'm glad u like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Its beautiful..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 What a beautiful house!I really enjoyed looking at your pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdhs04 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks Tams & Peachie! I'm glad you enjoyed the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Wow! What a house!! I love what you've done with it . . . the interiors are beautiful! Those beds are to die for! I love the crocheted blanket in Grandma's room . . . it's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelleke1 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 such pretty rooms!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Your hard work really shows - great job! I want to hangout in the Gentleman's Room (maybe shoot some pool when the menfolk are away) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdhs04 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Teresa, Michelle & Kris, Thanks so much for your nice comments, I'm glad U enjoyed! Kris, maybe we could have a party playing pool and cards up in the "Gentlemen's room" -- There are drinks on the cart & a box of cigars in there somewhere. Everyone's invited! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 You have done wonderful job on your house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdhs04 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thank you Glenna, I appreciate your kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Oh, I am so glad you have to dust your house! Sorry, that doesn't sound right. I'm glad I'm not the only one here with a dusty house crying for attention... not much better. Anyway, I love your dollhouse. I've been thinking lately--a lot-- about Beatrix Potter"s story "Two Bad Mice," where one mouse, Hunca Munca, regularly sweeps out a large dollhouse. I'd give a lot for that rodent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Thankyou so much for posting all those lovely pictures! You have done wonders with Big Red - and oh, it IS sooo big!! I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Your saltbox bedroom looks sooo cozy. Beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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