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I am SO excited I just had to share! Well since im in Oklahoma I usually feel alone in my mini world but this week My husband took me to Texas for a short trip to unwind and do some serious power shopping (my other favorite hobby!) Before we left I mapped out some dollhouse shops that I could go to. First off Dallas "Through the Keyhole" I was so excited when I walked in I did not know where to start. And then my husband surprised me by putting the "Lily" kit with my stuff as we were checking out! ;) I love this house! what a wonderful store that I hope you can check out if you are in the area. I didnt realize the best was yet to come. When we got down to San Antonio I had found a store called "My dollhouse". OMG I was in heaven! We spent at least 2 hours there. It is a husband and wife that run the shop and they made us feel like they invited us into thier home. My 5 year old got to sit and play while my husband got to sit and relax. I learned so much in this visit that I had always wanted to know but did not know who to ask. This is SO worth the trip to San Antonio and I must say the best part of the trip! (for me anyway :fear: ) Not only was it a learning experience but they gave me the email and said to ask anything I need to know. I dont know how many of you live around here but I wish I did. I could of spent the whole day there picking their brain. I hope I can go back someday. And I cant wait to try all the cool stuff I found!!

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wow sound like you had a great time ;)

i'm the same here there are no shops around close enough to visit and stare at the eyecandy :( its sad

wow your hubby is a sweetie for popping the Lily kit in :fear:

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:) Now THAT sounds like a super weekend! I am so glad you got to do that . . . those kinds of weekends, while rare, remain special memories. And, BRAVO to your hubby for the dollhouse kit. I know you must have been thrilled! I sure hope you get to go back again - it seems to me that a place like that might be worth planning a mini vacation around!
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I am SO excited I just had to share! Well since im in Oklahoma I usually feel alone in my mini world but this week My husband took me to Texas for a short trip to unwind and do some serious power shopping (my other favorite hobby!) Before we left I mapped out some dollhouse shops that I could go to. First off Dallas "Through the Keyhole" I was so excited when I walked in I did not know where to start. And then my husband surprised me by putting the "Lily" kit with my stuff as we were checking out! :p I love this house! what a wonderful store that I hope you can check out if you are in the area. I didnt realize the best was yet to come. When we got down to San Antonio I had found a store called "My dollhouse". OMG I was in heaven! We spent at least 2 hours there. It is a husband and wife that run the shop and they made us feel like they invited us into thier home. My 5 year old got to sit and play while my husband got to sit and relax. I learned so much in this visit that I had always wanted to know but did not know who to ask. This is SO worth the trip to San Antonio and I must say the best part of the trip! (for me anyway :D ) Not only was it a learning experience but they gave me the email and said to ask anything I need to know. I dont know how many of you live around here but I wish I did. I could of spent the whole day there picking their brain. I hope I can go back someday. And I cant wait to try all the cool stuff I found!!

We used to have a great store in Oklahoma City until Hobby Lobby drove them out of business. :lol: You've inspired me to take a trip! :) I don't like to order online because I can't really see and touch what I'm buying. :huh:

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I like to be able to see and touch things too. And I don't know why anyone would buy miniatures from Hobby Lobby over a mini shop. I buy my supplies that I need from there but as far as mini's go there selection is horrible. I wish I had the time,money and business knowledge to run a shop because it would be so fun but I do not. So this leaves me at the mercy of those who do. I wonder how long it will be before we have to buy everything online. :lol:

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What fun you must have had.....I'm so jealous! We no longer have a mini shop within 300 miles of me. And Doug refuses to go over there and won't allow me to drive over there either! Much gnashing of teeth here...................

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That's so wonderful. I live right here in the greater San Antonio area and have not yet been to My Dollhouse - I am brand spankin' new to the hobby- although I used to drive by it nearly everyday when I was still working. I wasn't planning to go until I got a bit further in the construction phase- I just barely started- cuz i know I would want every thing I see. We actually have 2 stores here. Monarch Collectible has a good sized room of minis but is not strictly dh stuff but also has all things dolls- its worth seeing for the cute factor. It has a "Room of Elegance", a tea party room (they have adoption tea parties), and a nursery room too. I just looked up the website- www.dollsdolls.com incase anyone wants a peek , or are coming to see the other shop, you might as well see both! :congrats: merry christmas ever1

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Is this the one that is in a big blue victorian house? We went to that one too. I got a couple of things but they did not have much as far as building supplies and thats what I wanted to get. We did by a beautiful doll there for my 5 year old that looks like a real baby. She adores it. It was neat there I felt like a little kid again. :congrats:

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So envious of your weekend trip! I have someting similar planned to Toronto, Canada, about 4-5 hours away from here to go to The Little Doll House Company (www.thelittledollhousecompany.com), which is the largest store in Canada and the closest one to me, I think. But, I have to save some money first. Also have to wait until the weather is a little more predictable.

Then it will be my time to feast on all the eye candy and buy as much as I can. I can harly wait...

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I wish I had the time,money and business knowledge to run a shop because it would be so fun but I do not. I wonder how long it will be before we have to buy everything online. ^_^

I'm glad this thread was brought up. Even though I don't get to travel unless we have a moving job somewhere, you never know when we might go one of those directions and I get to stop by.

I have the time and the business knowledge, now if I just had the money! I already have to buy nearly everything online. It is about 350 to the nearest mini shop from here too.

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I really like "My Dollhouse", I shop there about once a month or so. They are incredibly nice people, very helpful. When I do take one of the kids they sit on the floor and play the entire time I'm there. I've not had a problem they can't help me with, and the wife (I can't remember her name right now) always tells me when she's got a new "kid-friendly" set of furniture in.

I agree that Monarch Collectibles is not much of a dollhouse store, mostly collectible dolls. I've got to be honest that being around that many dolls is kind of creepy to me, so I don't go in there much.

I'm glad you got to enjoy some Texas hospitality! Next time you're in San Antonio if you want a tour guide or a dining partner let me know!

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I'm so glad I found your post! I'm in Austin and was looking for shops online when I found the one in San Antonio you mentioned! My fiance is becoming interested as well I think (he keeps looking over my shoulder when I'm online looking at houses, lol) and I mentioned going to SA to check out the store. Now that I know it's worth it we are definitely going to drive down there as soon as we get the chance!

:p

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Oh, Rebecca!

Thank you for telling us about your trip! I live in Oklahoma also, and I have some credit miles left over.

When my husband is better I think I'll make a trip to San Antonio!

There's nothing like minis to perk up one's self!! :)

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