CaroleB Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Hello to all. New to the forums. My hubby is on the forums... Bob (Newb to dollhouse) He first posted to find out what my house model was. It was a Walmer Heritage which I started many years ago and just decided to get back to it. Now I have a Dura craft Ashley coming Saturday and just got a great deal on a Dura craft San Franciscan sf555 from Cragslist which hubby is picking up later today.. Love, Love, Love Victorian houses. I am currently working on the heritage. Trying to craft most of the accessories myself. Now I am running out of space. But, will figure something out. Need a bigger REAL house. Looking forward to reading all the posts with all your great ideas. Maybe I can get some suggestions and ideas on the Victorian. Carole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbtodollhouse Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Howdy .. the wife made it lol :-) this is her Walmer Heritage still in progress Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I have the Pierce and the Beacon Hill...I love those for victorian houses. I had the San Fran, and while it was beautiful, it was a little small for me (perfectly tall, just that I wanted more of a diningroom) - so I passed it on to a very happy little girl, and then got the Beacon of craigslist. And ever since, I have been extremely satisfied with my collection. So good luck with your Victorian journey - you will love it. This is a link to Mary Paynes San Fran - it is one of the older ones, and I love the 70s vibe in the livingroom: http://www.inpayne.com/dollhouse/dollhouse05c2.html Click on the rooms for closeups: http://www.inpayne.com/dollhouse/dollhouse05.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Welcome Carole It is amazing how quickly we run out of room! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Welcome to the little family, Carole. My first kit was the SF555, we found the box at the bottom of a pile of sporting goods in a newly-opened Sam's Club that the box was in such terrible condition that by the time we got it to the register I think we ended up spending $20 or so for it. I made most of the furniture for it using this book: https://books.google.com/books/about/Making_Victorian_Dolls_House_Furniture.html?id=Q3oEAAAACAAJ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Welcome Carole! Enjoying seeing the pics of your Walmer. Look forward to seeing what you do with the Ashley. I have one in my stash that I started bashing years ago for a restaurant but have forgotten what I had planned and the parts don't make sense now lol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleB Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Thank you Havanaholly for the info. I plan to make most of my furniture also for the SF555. I am currently/still working on the Heritage and trying to make most of the furniture and accessories myself. Getting lots of ideas from everyone on these forums and a few FB sites also. Everyone is always so helpful and full of ideas and tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleB Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 FurMama...thanks for the welcome. I am having so much fun with the Walmer. The Ashley and the SF555 have to wait some. Wish I had more room to have them all going at once, but I suppose that might get overwhelming and maybe a bit confusing. Everyone here has so much input and ideas. Helps to communicate with so many like minded miniature enthusiasts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I also have this book, which is also mostly Victorian furniture: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 hours ago, havanaholly said: I also have this book, which is also mostly Victorian furniture: There are a few listed on ebay now. I ordered one...hope I like it. I figured if you did Holly it was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Patricia King makes it easy to make really great looking minis out of the oddest assortments of "found stuff". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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