rodentraiser Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 http://norms-dollhouse-colorado.com/ -Going out of business sale- UP TO 30% OFF Starting January 3rd 2017. All items must go.Norm's Dollhouse Inc will be closing on March 15, 2017 All gift certificates and store credits must be redeemed on or before that date. Thank you for all your patronage over the 39 years we've been in business. We've enjoyed serving the miniature community. David & Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 For right now, it looks like these people still have some dollhouses. The links are all down for dollhouses on Norm's Dollhouse page. https://www.dollhouseminiatures.com/Dollhouses/RockyMountain.htm Believe it or not, I just happened to be looking at dollhouses on Google and redirected to Norm's Dollhouse page and then saw the notice. I'm glad I was sitting down when I saw it. This breaks my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy C Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Although the brick & mortar store is closing, David is continuing in the dollhouse miniatures business. He will also keep manufacturing the Rocky Mountain Woodcraft dollhouse kits. But understandably, his focus right now is on closing Norm's Dollhouse Store. Please visit http://dwdollhouse.com to get more information and subscribe to the newsletter to stay informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 With Ron & Richard retiring, will there be any brick & mortar dollhouse miniature stores left, other than Earth & Tree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy C Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Just now, havanaholly said: With Ron & Richard retiring, will there be any brick & mortar dollhouse miniature stores left, other than Earth & Tree? Who are Ron and Richard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Cathy C said: Who are Ron and Richard? http://www.downtownorlando.com/locations/rons-miniature-shop/#.WGwnboWcGM8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy C Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, havanaholly said: http://www.downtownorlando.com/locations/rons-miniature-shop/#.WGwnboWcGM8 Ahh, I see. Thanks, Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 What about the one in Charleston, SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, Gayle said: What about the one in Charleston, SC I haven't been there since Joanne passed, but I see there's still a website. I don't recall them selling supplies & kits, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaddicted Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Yeah, this is sad indeed. We only have really one dollhouse store in Chicagoland, Lolly's and she'll be retiring in a few years. She questioned the longevity of this hobby, at least in the bricks and mortar sense, and it does make you think twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGunn Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 2 hours ago, havanaholly said: With Ron & Richard retiring, will there be any brick & mortar dollhouse miniature stores left, other than Earth & Tree? I was in a store in Birmingham, AL in August 2015 and another in Duluth, MN in August 2016. Norm's is the nearest miniature store to me to the west, and that's a good eight hours. It's almost as far a drive to the nearest store to the east. There used to be several around here. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 We still have the Toy Box in Cocoa Beach Fl. It's a great shop! http://thetoyboxstore.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I was saddened when I heard this last week. I have been lucky enough to shop at Norms a few times and always enjoyed it especially all the Bespaq they use to carry. As far as what shops are left, some of my favorites that I have shopped include Earth & Tree, Ron's and Miniature Designs. Here in California we are fortunate to have seven brick and mortar shops left but that is a far cry from the 45+ we had back in the 70's and 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 1 hour ago, miniaddicted said: Yeah, this is sad indeed. We only have really one dollhouse store in Chicagoland, Lolly's and she'll be retiring in a few years. She questioned the longevity of this hobby, at least in the bricks and mortar sense, and it does make you think twice. I've been to Lolly's and it is a nice shop. I really loved Think Small by Rosebud. Whenever I was in Chicago for the International show always loved visiting their basement and seeing all the houses people were working on. Always wished more shops were able to offer space like that to customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I hope the store in San Antonio stays open. First time I went there, they had a for sale sign in the window. Last visit it was gone. I love going there. Spend way to much $$$$ but still love it. My Dollhouse inc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaddicted Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 15 hours ago, queenannediva said: I really loved Think Small by Rosebud. Whenever I was in Chicago for the International show always loved visiting their basement and seeing all the houses people were working on. Always wished more shops were able to offer space like that to customers. Yes, I have been there too a few times and know exactly what you mean about the basement and the houses in the works. That was inspiring, and fun too see. I was sad when they left too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaddicted Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Years ago when I traveled to my company's HQ in Dallas, I went to Through the Keyhole, and that too was a great shop with friendly proprietors. One year I came home with a carefully packaged box of minis that I carried on the plane. Fond memories. I think they closed about 3 or 4 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary11 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I liked Norms, did online shopping. There are no more shops in my area. There is Hobby Lobby who offer some minis, and another Hobby store but lately every time I go there the mini section is getting smaller and smaller. Very sad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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