ccbloom Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hi there, I'm a new builder from MA. I've had the Victoria's Farmhouse and Beacon Hill kits in my basement for about 3.5 years now (bought them for my daughter on her first Christmas as a gift that I could work on until she was old enough to play/appreciate it - and I have those 2 because I couldn't decide which I liked best at the time). Fast forward to today - I didn't realize how big the VF was, and the Beacon Hill looked a little more involved than I wanted to get for my first house, so I went out and purchased the Vermont Farmhouse Jr. as a starter. I've been at it for about a week now, and I'm really enjoying the process. I was fortunate enough today to go to Earth and Tree in NH, and all I have to say is WOW! Thank goodness it was my birthday because that store had everything I could imagine and more, and DH was kind enough to purchase a bunch of windows and other trim that I wanted to make this first house a little more personalized. I have the shell assembled, primed and painted. I've wired all three floors, and just last night started shingling the roof. All thanks to my lurking on this forum! :lol: Can't wait to get more involved with the decorating and finer details and share them all with you. ~Shawna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Welcome! What part of Massachusetts are you in? I grew up in the Boston area. I used to go to some great shops, one in Framingham and one in Cambridge, but I think they're both gone now. We look forward to seeing pictures of your build! Once you have made 5 posts you can start a gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccbloom Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thanks for the nice welcome :lol: I'm from central MA, right near Worcester. It was a bit of a drive to the store today, but WELL worth it! Looking forward to starting my gallery soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minifan Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thanks for the nice welcome :lol: I'm from central MA, right near Worcester. It was a bit of a drive to the store today, but WELL worth it! Looking forward to starting my gallery soon. ME TOO!!! I'm about an hour from Worcester...and about an 1 and 1/2 from E&T...but I'm there soo much, they know me by name now!!! :o There really is nothing around here to shop in, I like to order from Miniatures.com, because usually you can get a sale, the prices at E&T are very comparable to miniatures, but then miniatures adds a 20% discount and it's well worth it!!! JMO... WELCOME...This place has LOTS to look at, read, take in... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccbloom Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hi Amanda! Yes, I have a feeling I'll be at E&T a lot in the near future. I can already think of things I forgot and I think I mis-bought a few items due to size. Hopefully, I can return for a store credit, but if not, I'm sure I can use them on a future house. I was going to order from miniatures.com, but DH decided to take me to E&T as a birthday gift today. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 HI AND WELCOME TO THE GROUP SHAWNA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccbloom Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thank you :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hello, glad to have you with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Shawna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLyn M. Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hi Shawna and welcome to this Forum!! As soon as you send 5 posts you can open an album and share photos of your progress!! You'll be so glad you found this site-it's one of the best!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marivigano Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hi Shawna and welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexyfeet Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hello, and welcome to the forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktribe Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hi - welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minifan Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Yes, I have a feeling I'll be at E&T a lot in the near future. Make sure you make it to their clearance sale...if I remember correctly it's at the end of October, but don't quote me on that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron35 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hello and wellcome Im in MA also but im in the Berkshires the compleat other side of the state anyway wellcome and have fun. Im still new here and Ive haven't started my house yet LOL still deciding on what color I want to paint it LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Hi - welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccbloom Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Thanks so much for the nice welcome! I'll be starting my gallery in, oh, about 5 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Welcome to the little family, Shawna; I look forward to browsing your pictures when we get home to our horrible dialup, rather than on the road & the sometimes wifi sites... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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