Monday, September 6, 2010

My first Dollhouse

I haven't had much time of late for minis, my blog, other blogs.  My father passed away on Friday, so I've been dealing with the before, during and after of what that entails.  

I thought it would be appropriate to post some pictures of my first dollhouse that my father and mother gave me in the late 70's.  I believe I was in 5th or 6th grade and had been begging for one for years. It was electrified and at the time our local toy store had a lot of miniatures that I filled it with.  I also remember making a trip to a miniature show in San Francisco and buying some small accessories. I loved it!



When I was in high school the dollhouse was just brought out at Christmastime to be place under the tree complete with snow and a small pond.  Then it went into my Dad's attic until about 5 years ago.  My dad was cleaning out his storage and at the time I had one year old twins and was planning a long distance move so I sold it.  Of course, now I regret it. I wish I'd taken pictures of the inside (and better pictures of the outside!)

I'm off to Phoenix, Arizona for my Father's burial.  I'll have a little free time so I'm hoping to visit the Thorne Rooms that are at the Phoenix Art Museum.   I'll be back next week ready to get back to miniatures.

14 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry for your loss, Heather. Safe travels.

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  2. So sorry to hear about your loss, Heather.
    Best wishes...

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  3. I'm so sorry to hear of your Father's death, Heather. I hope you will have safe travels and find solace with your family.

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  4. Take care travelling. I'm sorry about your loss, be gentle on yourself for a while.

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  5. Love you, my friend. I'll see you when you get back.

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  6. So sorry to read about your father's death. I know how you feel when such a thing happens, my faher has been dead for nearly a year now. You need time and the good memories help, even if you feel the loss terribly, I foynd that talking a lot about it helped.
    A pity you don't have your dollhouse any more, at least you've got photos.
    Take care
    Geneviève

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  7. Un abrazo muy fuerte.
    La casa de los 70 es preciosa.
    Besos Clara

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  8. I'm so sorry Heather. I wish you safe travels. Your first dollhouse was so cute ♥

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  9. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The dollshouses are lovely, especially your first dollshouse.

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  10. So sorry for your loss Heather. Special memories can never be forgotten. Take care and safe travels.

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  11. I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you take care of yourself and take the time you need to mourn.

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  12. I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom a couple years ago and feel for you. Do take your time about "getting back to normal". Take care.

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  13. Sorry to hear about your loss , hun! Mini Hugs to you!!

    ...I have my family to thank for introducing me to miniatures/dollhouses, too! Thank-goddness:) And then when I moved out I had a baby, and one on the way and no room for my childhood dollhouse.....I, too, could kick myself in the butt for leaving it!! Oh well....Maybe one day, we'll find them again??
    Katie

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  14. All the best to you! and thank you for visiting my blog!

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