Craiglist Kits

I bought these two kits on Craiglist.  They are S/W crafts Victorian Stucco Cottage and Lakeside Manor.  Does anyone have any information on these kits? I'm having a hard time find information on the world-wide web. I believe the company went out of business in the 80's.  They should be fun to work with!

A Gift from Minnimumm...

I came back from a relaxing week in the mountains to find this lovely gift from Nina at Minimumm.  I was lucky enough to become her 100 follower!  She also sent a postcard of where she lives in Germany.  Such a beautiful place!

Thank you Nina!  They go very nicely in the Daydream Cottage bathroom!

A couple of dolls and what's next...

When I made my son his little girl doll, I played around with a couple of other dolls. My first attempt at a baby...

a friend for Emerson...

And the beginnings of an older gentleman...

All of these were made by using a Sculpey push mold to start.  With a little more practice I should be able to attempt some from scratch!

I'm itching to move on to my next dollhouse project. 

When I started the daydream cottage I bought a Greenleaf Laurel/Primrose kit to make a contemporary family home.  Since then I acquired the Strawberry Patch which I envision turning into a townhouse inhabited by a glamorous actress or artist!  Then yesterday (don't tell my husband) I acquired 3 new kits. Greenleaf's Harrison and two old kits from S/W Crafts called the Victorian Stucco Cottage and The Lakeside Manor.  They were a great deal on Craigslist ($75 for all three!)

So now my plans have changed.  I think the Lakeside Manor will be a contemporary family home. I'll do a simple build on the Laurel and donate it to the family auction at my kid's school.  The Victorian will become a "Practical Magic" type witches house and the Harrison will become the home of Miss Marple type who has traveled the world.

But where to start and where will I put all these houses!!  The possibilities are endless.

I'm off for a week in the mountains.  I'll have plenty of time to think about it!

Welcome...

I wanted to thank my lovely followers. Having followers is a new experience for me so I'm still getting used to it.  I have 48 as I write this.  I've tried to visit all of your blogs.  There is so much wonderful inspiration out there!  I'll try and do a giveaway when I have a few more followers. Hmmm, dare I say 100?

THANKS again everyone and WELCOME!  I'm loving this miniature community!

(P.S.  What is it about cats and dollhouses?  This is Lola who squeezed her fluffy body through the front door of The Strawberry Patch.)

Emerson has a new pair of shoes...

I received a lovely little parcel in the mail while I was away.  They are little snake skin shoes from Susanne at Miniature Dreams.  I'm always surprised by how tiny miniatures are in relation to pictures of them. These shoes are really, really tiny!

Susanne used the tutorial on Casey's blog and I was the first to guess what she used for the heels (timing is everything!)  She also sent some extra materials so that I could try my own. Can't wait to get started!  Thanks so much Susanne!

A little girl doll...

My son wanted a little girl doll for the Ponderosa. Still a little heavyhanded with the paint. But I like how she turned out.  She is sitting with a basket I made using this tutorial at Bricolages & Compagnie.


I'm taking the kids to see their grandma for a few days.  I am trying to think of what mini-making items I can bring along.  I might try my hand at some needepoint using these books.  I should be able to bring everything I need if I keep it simple!

Getting Settled...

Emerson is getting slowly settled into the Daydream Cottage.  She is having trouble finding a sofa that she likes.  She was having one custom made but the maker gave up halfway through.  She is temporarily using this one scavenged from the Strawberry Patch...

For now she is sustaining her self on take-out chinese  food and tea...

Her cat whiskers is settling in nicely too.  He's found a new bird friend in a cage.  He hasn't noticed the fat bird on the windowsill yet...

The bathroom has the necessities...

A few more big pieces and lots of details need to be added but she is settling in nicely. 

Emerson particularily loves her Iceland Poppy that arrived safely from Greece!  Thank you to Michelle of Little Rabbit Miniatures for this wonderful Give-Away prize!