Contrary Housewife

Looks like a great start!

How delightful! Twig furniture has been made for doll houses for over a hundred years, maybe 200. While I don't think yours is that old, it is a craft with a history. The hollow legs and arms almost remind me of bamboo, which would certainly be flexible enough at the growing tips to make that chair back. I couldn't be certain from a photo.

Similar product, but no. They are on Facebook as "Jon the Builder". I have PMd you.

Sorry this took so long. These are the folks I was thinking of. I don't believe they have a web site. Jandkmins@gmail.com

You might be able to get mini glass jars at dollar stores (or whatever they are called in New Zealand) or at places where nail art supplies are sold. Look for something like this: https://www.dollartree.com/assets/product_images_2016/styles/xlarge/227438.jpg or like this: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/8f/1d/80/8f1d805261306ebc0932cbeef847386e--glitter-bottles-mini-bottles.jpg You can dump the glitter out and paint the bottles white. There is a vendor here in the US that sells very inexpensive pewter minis, including apothocary jars. Ironically, I have a few I am painting to look like glass. If I can find her info I will send it to you.

Hello! Try the search terms "Federal", "French Empire" and "Neoclassical". I think only the English called it the Georgian period. I know there are some Federal period room boxes that were very nicely done. Your bachelor, if he wasn't getting meals at the pub would likely have a servant or local woman fetch in some basic foodstuff, bread and cheese, perhaps an apple, maybe a meat pie at lunch if he was working especially hard. So if you wanted to place some miniature food in the apartment, there would be some options.

I found these videos on youtube the other night. She does several different makeovers using cheap unpainted wood furniture. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFqwpZeABroH_hFO88UW7IA

Hi Linda, I also have a Pierce in progress. There are photos in my album. I have my instruction sheets and would be willing to help you identify parts and find replacements. IMO the porch will turn out nicer with replacement parts from Hobby Builders Supply. Mine was damaged in moving and I plan to use sturdier posts and rails to rebuild it. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=browse&album=5485

I'm taking the doll class again. Hopefully this year I can finish it during class. Anyone else coming?

I was at the Masterworks event last year. There was so much amazing talent on display it made my head spin.

Anyone coming in for this? http://miniatureshows.com/

Biscuits and scones are very similar, the US biscuit tends to be savory, while scones tend to be sweetened. Biscuits can have herbs, cheese, jalapeno peppers, green onion and other things added to them. When made plain and served at breakfast they can be eaten with butter, jam or honey, much like a scone. Split and topped with hot cream gravy and black pepper they become the classic country dish "biscuits and gravy", which is something of an art form in the south.

Apologies if this is old news. I found this blog and wanted to share. I just love looking at dollhouses people have decorated, and seeing how they made stuff. This woman was inspired by a home remodel challenge and decided to remodel her childhood house. The before and after are amazing. Start here: https://www.huntandhost.net/dollhouse-makeover-one-room-challenge/ I'm really impressed by how she took some old crappy furniture, bits and scraps, and made it look like it came out of a modern home magazine.

Found these craft letters on clearance in Michael's today. I thought they were wood but they are compressed paper. I think they will take paint or stain well. I see several small tables, a bench and some plant stands in my future dollhouses.

I love kitbashing, and I love what you guys have done with the kits. I went a little bit nuts on ebay a few years ago and have duplicates of most of them. Here's a cabinet or dry sink that was missing pieces that got turned into a child's desk: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/uploads/gallery/album_5527/gallery_10963_5527_7373.jpg This is what I did with the hepplewhite side table and chairs. Some of my extra candle stands will become plant stands in my victorian house, eventually. What I need is a good bash for the colonial nightstand, which is nearly as common as the chest on chest that you got for $1 as your introductory piece.

Sunny, steamy and 92. We're moving into the season defined not by how hot it is, but by how long it has been since it last rained.

Painting some small metal bits I picked up at the show. Should have photos in a day or two.

It was great to meet everyone and do a little shopping together. Hope all the projects you have planned come together. I was told next year will be at the same location.

I'm in a pink Hello Kitty t-shirt. Should be there shortly after opening.

I will be back tomorrow before noon to do some shopping. Hope you guys enjoy the museum.

Some pics... Vendors setting up... Dana teaching class... My unfinished doll. Class was shorter than the 6 hours advertised...

Weight it down, and make sure whatever you are gluing to is not white but has been colored the same as your floor. Otherwise you'll see little white stripes between your boards, no matter how tight together you think you've glued them. Also, you'll need to do a lot of surface sanding after the glue has dried. Stir sticks are a little uneven in thickness and the floor will be a little rough.

I am in a light blue MO lottery shirt today. Gulping down breakfast ad hoping I can be there in 15 mins, LOL!

The MRS Building Club is some kind of housing related non-profit that has the same address as the Masonic Lodge. I doubt they are involved with the show. For information contact Teresa at tdminiatures@sbcglobal.net. She has always responded to me quickly.