Mid-life madness

Did you cover the eyelet connections with regular scotch tape before wallpapering? You may need to remove the wallpaper and check the connections. If one of the wires from the lamp touches the other wire it can stop them from working too. If the eyelet loose etc.... I am sorry electrical can be very frustrating. When you have an issue, you have to back track until you find what causes it.

This may be it???

Highland by Artply.....asking a mint for it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/165887966517?hash=item269fb17d35:g:T7cAAOSwcl1jxGr6&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoJl1OKKC4BNyCdEe9Xvlikfz5yo%2FbXE4vStL7s5qZsp8ClHz00gqshC1CKx9zdH%2BICh8OUQMCh7cVGrK78g5JkTTqjT5QbS9zkCKtIV70j6uqbpapkQcpCbloIwq49eKvKUYH9tiEVik2Qnuz9jyNvRLdUPfEWVCDXFU9ZFM1SaA5cfwWV1RIJiTwkRHbOiMraI7%2BoD1o3DiG2G6bHnRI7M%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8S2vITLYQ

That's a beauty! @fovare you interested?

Someone was looking for a Canterbury...I think??? https://www.ebay.com/itm/175609067894?hash=item28e31db976:g:ekwAAOSwh65j5w68&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoANQ6Eo7h94IUw%2BodBloXuG4TwZKe4UGnohnf35Pq2QPfi7JkufutL4HODiR0nZcAhBqOwq4nODCLwQLHmWooibCYiOdzoMPgdGNC26TV%2B7Zyc0zN2cUC3E3rh8Ijeh%2Bxt%2Fsx5XLJvQ90726J4NYb7EqKW%2FrNa%2FWQV%2BTpRGnjFY%2BzjM6%2FM%2BuR1ehzq27ao9HYQiXXSfG77y9fVdPmkIQ7Rc%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9LthYTLYQ

I have built the Willow. It has nice fireplaces and built in shelving. The actual construction of the house is pretty straight forward. The instructions for the trims around the door and fireplace were tedious The house has nice deep rooms.

Or if the hoard pile topples!

Beautiful

I don't know about you, but this is how it happens to me..... I'm bored. I troll surf the net. I haunt peruse my favorite sites. I obsessively calmly look at my watched items, or my 'saved for later' items. I have intrusive thoughts about what a great price something is selling for... if it is free, even better! I tell myself these things are rare and who cares if I already one five? Next thing I know, there is a package awaiting me at my front door. (I know exactly when it will arrive because I check its' tracking number hourly daily) I have that familiar kid at Christmas feeling as I unwrap my goodie. I'm bored...... 😁

Welcome Beth, By all means, do what your heart is telling you to do-follow your muse! I have found that if I set rules on my creativity, it makes me less productive. Yes, I think you can and will be able to build the Beacon Hill. It is just easier if you have had some experience building other Greenleaf houses. Take your time and familiarize yourself with the kit and its' instructions. This blog may be helpful https://moreminis.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-beacon-hill-dollhouse-blog.html

Thanks for sharing!

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Hi Carla, Zinsser brand primer was recommended to me in a dollhouse workshop. It is Shellac base primer (whatever that means?) It's a good idea to prime the wood before painting. It gives you a smoother surface. You can paint a couple coats and then lightly sand over the primer with a fine sandpaper. Just don't prime something that you may want to stain later. https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/zinsser-products/shellac-base-primer/b-i-n-shellac-base-primer

Same here....Not a fan, but I love that they "get" the whole miniature fascination that is our life!

Cute story. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kylie-jenner-loves-special-christmas-gift-from-kris-jenner-photo/

Welcome Emily, I can't wait to see your pictures. One of the talented members here @My Miniature Madnesshas built a lovely Starbucks you might enjoy seeing. https://my-miniaturemadness.blogspot.com/search/label/Starbucks at Pike Place She also has albums on this site.

Miniature prices are increasing like so many things in the economy. Miniatures.com and https://www.justminiaturescale.com/ have reasonable prices for non-artisan items.....You can use them as a gauge to compare prices. You can get some of the best deals on eBay if you are savvy and troll the site regularly. For prices comparable to Hobby Lobby you may want to look at Ali Express etc. You can find rather low cost stuff directly from China on eBay and Amazon, but they are coming over on" the slow from China". BTW Miniatures.com does have coupons, and have a great 40% off coupon usually on April 1st.

Outstanding find, and a gorgeous blank slate to work with. I'm never bored either, but ambition is sometimes lacking 😉

I loved this! So whimsical.

@Island-Shack This is the best Granville I've seen!