Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The next project...

The kids are back to school in a week so I'll finally get more time for mini making.  The Daydream cottage still needs some details worked on but I'm itching to get started on another project.

I've decided my next project will be the Strawberry Patch since it is essentially already built.  The strawberry patch has a small attic which is great for storage but not livable.  I've decided to do a little kit bashing and replace the roof with a mansard roof with a removable front.   

Here it is mocked up in cardboard...


Originally, I was thinking of making it a kind of timeless glamorous townhouse but I recently rewatched the movie, Easy Virtue, set in 1929 and I was intrigued with the American character, Larita. 



So for now, the townhouse will be set in London in the 1930's with a glamorous Jean Harlow type actress residing.

The research should be fun!  Any suggestions for research sources or appropriate mini sources would be much appreciated!

10 comments:

  1. Heather, I love what you're planning on doing! Can't wait to see progress pics. =)

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  2. Great house and I really love the idea of the 1930'th townhouse. Looking forward to follow your blog :0)

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  3. Wonderful item Heather and a beautiful house.

    gr.Heleni

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  4. ¡Genial idea los años 30! Antes de terminar una escena, ya estás pensando en la siguiente, je, je. ¡¡¡Y sin niños! Eres muy inquieta. Besos Clara.

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  5. Una gran idea la de hacerla de los años 30.
    Seguro que te queda genial, estoy deseando ver fotos de los avances.
    besitos ascension

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  6. I love the new look in mockup - great idea!

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  7. That's going to be so amazing. Keep us posted!

    Caroline

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  8. I just saw a similar dollhouse on Christel Jensen's site and fell in love with it! Can't wait to see what you have in mind for it!

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  9. A very nice house and a cool theme.
    I look forward to your process.
    Nina

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  10. Wauw, wat een mooi huis!!

    Let op: ik heb ook een 'giveaway'!

    Greotejs, Karin.

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