KathieB Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 We've been on the south side of Chicago this weekend, visiting some of Lloyd's relatives and some of mine. At my niece's house, I spotted the dollhouse that my dad made for sister Helen and me when we were kids. I thought it had perished a very long time ago. My niece has given it back to me, to take home and refurbish and refurnish. We'll load it into the van tomorrow and head home to Marshall with it. I'll post photos in a few days, but for now I just had to share ... it's like finding a long-lost friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbytsdy Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 That is good stuff. I'll be looking for your photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 that's wonderful! congrats on finding your house! best wishes for safe travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Oh, Kathie! That's such wonderful news! Congratulations. Please share picures with us when you get it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Do you know what house it is? Can't wait to see some pics! You will surely refurbish it into a showplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I am so happy for you! I can't wait to see pics too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 That is exciting news, I'm happy for you! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalygirl Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 How awesome for you! Congratulations, and please, don't keep us waiting on the eye candy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Wow, what a wonderful feeling that must have been! I'm really happy for you and looking forward to pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 What a Fantastic find Kathie! I know you must be too happy about that! I can't wait to see the Pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Kathie - What a terrific find! You know you've got a lot of eager people waiting here for photos. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 We're home! I've posted photos in a new gallery album. See it HERE. Here's a tease -- it's a removable wall. When it's in place, the house is closed up. Cool touch, Dad! The rooms are huge ... the house is 24" deep and 36" wide, with 10" ceilings. It was built from plans, I believe, not a kit. If anyone recognizes the plan, I'd love to know what it is. This is just too neat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 What a surprise that must have been to see the "old friend" after all these years! And now you have it. Like a dream come true? And has good memories for you too! Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Dream come true hits it right on the head, Gina. I'd been thinking about this house ever since I got busy with minis more than a year ago. The niece and grandnieces are well grown now, so I figured it was long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Oh, what a treasure! And what wonderful memories restoring it will bring back (like new steps). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Kathie, that is a gorgeous Colonial you have there. What are your plans for the house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Thanks, Heidi ... so far, no plans. I'm still in shock, trying to wrap my head around the fact that it is HERE, under my roof, and I can touch it whenever I want to! First order of business is cleaning. It's been in a garage for a few years and had a musty smell, which has pretty much gone already. I don't think the wallpaper is salvagable, and it needs repainting. I'm amazed that all of the real glass windows have survived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katieface Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 That's great! I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to see it when you're done. I'm absolutely positive that it'll be beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 That is gonna be one awesome house of memories when you're done with the rehab, both old and new! I'm still very excited for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 How wonderful for you. I can just see you petting it everytime you pass it and your eyes straying to it even after you've sat down. If your Dad didn't sign it, you maybe can put his initials in or on it somewhere. Very nice of the neice to let you have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 How wonderful for you. I can just see you petting it everytime you pass it and your eyes straying to it even after you've sat down. If your Dad didn't sign it, you maybe can put his initials in or on it somewhere. Very nice of the neice to let you have it. Yup. I'm planning to make a little photo album to go with it. I wish I could find a photo of it when my sis and I played with it, but neither of us recalls ever having seen one. I have it on loan for rehab. It's going back to my niece when it's finished. <looking around to see who's listening and whispering: I haven't told her that dollhouses are hardly ever "finished"> She isn't married yet or even going steady. By the time she has kids to play with it, I'll probably be ready to give it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 he isn't married yet or even going steady. By the time she has kids to play with it, I'll probably be ready to give it up.By then she may, with any luck, have forgotten all about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 Holly, I like the way your twisted little mind works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 twisted little mind works!(italics mine)Actually "devious" is the word I most often hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 devious ... devilish ... twisted ... whatever fits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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