Pixie0763 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I just finished my first dollhouse, the Real Good Toys Beachside Bungalow! Now I'm conflicted about whether to dress it up or sell it and start again? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad for Mod Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I would dress it up the way you want it and enjoy it for a bit then think about selling it...or not selling it... and starting another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Gorgeous! Good work. I have the larger bungalow (but in half scale) waiting to be built, and I love seeing what others have done with these houses. I hope you'll fill it up and share some pics of it furnished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlilkit10 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 so cute i want to get one of these it on my wish list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie0763 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have limited space; hence thinking on whether or not to sell it before starting another? I'm considering a Pierce or Garfield next and really doing it up, then decorating & displaying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogie Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I lOOOOVE craftsman/bugalows. This is so wonderful. Play then sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 You don't have room for the bungalow and another house, but you have room for a Pierce or a Garfield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrary Housewife Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 It looks lovely. You should finish furnishing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie0763 Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Not only is my husband encouraging me to dress up the Bungalow and keep it; he has ordered the Pierce kit for me! I have no idea where I'm going to put another house ... but I'm walking on cloud 9 right now and not worried about it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Now THAT's much more like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I am sure you can find room. Your bungalow looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie0763 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Being my first dollhouse and given as a Christmas gift from John, my husband, I think he's as (or more) attached to it than I am? To that end, he came up with a relatively inexpensive way to display it. He's taken a wooden bar stool and mounted a heavy piece of finished plywood to it. So, I've ordered what I want to decorate the exterior. Inasmuch as the display won't swivel, making it much less easy to turn around, I still may not decorate the interior? Of course, he may change my mind on that too! LOL! I'll take more pictures once I get it further decorated outside. Off topic, my Pierce kit arrived! So far, I've stained the first level floors cherry & polyurethaned them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Maybe I've missed something, but why would you build a dollhouse and NOT finish off the interior and furnish it? Even it's "just for display" (shudder) people, including you, can still peek in at the windows. Just as I feel a little uplift to see decorated rooms (with or without people) when I look into a dh, I feel a real let-down when I look in and see NOTHING but bare wood. Of course, this is a plus when I get my hands on it and rip it all apart again to rebuild and rehab, but I only want to rehab GL kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie0763 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 I can build & decorate, but I'm not naturally artistic enough to make my own furniture, accessories, etc., which means they're purchased. It adds up quickly, and the money I'd spend furnishing one could be spent building the next? Of course, as things are going, I think John will continue to nudge me into finishing the inside too. I'm not complaining. I'll just have to spread it out over time to keep from going broke! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 It's nice not to rush to finish the interior. Over time, you'll find just the right pieces. Have fun with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 If you can follow directions to build a dollhouse, it's a similar process to make the furniture, and there are books for making accessories out there that take a similar approach. For starters I heartily recommend any book by Patricia King to get you started. Amaze yourself. I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaC Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 "To that end, he came up with a relatively inexpensive way to display it. He's taken a wooden bar stool and mounted a heavy piece of finished plywood to it". This is how I came up with my dh table I think 74 inches long or close on 6 wheels so it can pull away from the wall. LoVe my table... hmm wish it was cleaned up though. First finishing brick roll one of these days as health allows then need to change projects to making bird toys then back to plant flowers outside dh......... it's called 'life' that we all must live sometimes. congrats on all you are doing. LindaC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Any pictures of the bird toys? I made catnip mice one year for DS#3's cats; never again; fortunately the felt and yarn passed right through without any apparent ill effects... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaC Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 'Any pictures of the bird toys?' my favorites are anything hanging from small whiffle balls. We use poly rope or leather for bird safety. For cats you might make another favorite. Plain plastic chain with colored zip ties attached everywhere. Birds love to knock them around. When a dollar store was going out of business I got yards and yards of their white chain they used to display things. OH, I am seeing the one with adding machine tape (with no coating). A cat would really love that. Have fun :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I LOVE the bird toys! something like the plastic chain with bells and big beads might work with DS' cats; they EAT/ destroy a whiffle ball in about five minutes flat, less if it's more than one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidrumm Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Great Job Karen!!! I can't wait until I'm halfway complete...keep us posted on the decorating and the Pierce!!! I, too, am counting pennies working on the Fairfield...I'm a little anal and hate to not have items on hand...I've been alotting myself so much money at a time and believe I have enough supplies to complete two DH's, although I had the audacity to order 3 (before I completed this first one). Anyway, I can now replace as I go and pick up items as they go on sale! I'll keep watch and post items as I find them on sale/clearance...hope that helps!!! I'm gonna display my Fairfield in my mom's hair salon...hopefully, the ladies would like to purchase...I'm thinking I'll go all out for the display (debating on lighting) but purchase some miniatures to sell retail...that way they can purchase from me and I'll have the $$$ to support the hobby. Anyway...Good JOB!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie0763 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks for all the support everyone! I am thrilled to have found this forum and all the wonderfully talented people here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Your house looks great! I am helping my daughter build hers now inbetween the build of my house. So your husband is going to put the house on a bar stool? Can he put a turn table on there first so your house could swivel? Maybe put some furniture sliders on the table legs so you can pull it away from the wall. There is no rush to decorate. Find your pieces here and there. You may find some that will work for your Pierce before you are even ready for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie0763 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'm slowly getting it decorated. Here is the front poarch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I love the stonework on your porch pillars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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