Wednesday, July 8, 2009

LOOK, What I got!!! A Dollhouse!

Okay, so it is a little dirty.
Okay, so it's very dirty! lol ;)
But, it's mine, all Mine!
I hate to even touch it, but had to take some before pictures, before I got to cleaning it.
I think it even has an occupant, a tiny spider...
Filthy dirty, damaged and crayoned on.
Who could ask for a more delightful thing. ;)
My assistant. :)
So, there it is, my auction winning. Made of sturdy plywood, it appears to be handmade, from the fifties maybe? If anyone has any idea in regards to age, please post a comment.

This must have been sitting in someone's basement for a while, I'm itching to clean it up.

Hubby has graciously offered to wire it, after I told him he has to help me. ;) Needs a few repairs here and there possibly something around the front entry, like a little roof and a step, maybe some columns, one of those fancy things above the door.... and..... and..... and.... ;)

14 comments:

  1. Ooh, that's exciting, Dale! You're going to have so much fun with it.

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  2. Thanks, Lori and De. :)

    Believe me, I'm doing a mini happy dance in my head right now. :)

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  3. Happy happy for you! What a great little house! You are going to have such a good time with it!

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  4. Thank you, Kathi! :)

    I think I am going to have to restrain myself with this one, it's going to have to be a Sunday afternoon only project, or I will never get anything else ever done.

    (thinks of it longingly)

    But, I do hope to document it all here on my blog, that will be the most fun, sharing it. :)

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  5. ooooh! Wonderful! Lucky you :)
    I'm green with envy!

    Have fun with the dollhouse, and don't forget to post pictures of it her e:D

    Mini hugs!

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  6. Wow!!! I'm obsessed with pictures of abandoned buildings and right now I think the house looks beyond awesome :D

    Will look forward to seeing your progress!

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  7. Thanks Stephanie and Fairchild. Funny how such a simple thing can mean so much you know? :)

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  8. Congrats on the find, she's a beauty! :)

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  9. Hi! I found your blog from Small Stuff Digest. What a great dollhouse! I cannot wait to see what you do with it- it is beautiful right now! I'll be following along on your progress- nice to meet you!

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  10. Oh wow! It is gorgeous. Such a treasure really. It has a couple of stories to tell already, so much more precious to have that dimension in your house too. Cannot wait to see the progress!

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  11. Hello, Kim, nice to meet you, too. :) Wow, it suddenly occured to me, I wonder how long this will take! lol ;) I can dream really fast. ;)

    Hanna, that's why I love antiques and vintage and old stuff, it comes with a spirit and past life, making it more valuable to me. :)

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  12. I really want that one too. Hope you update as you work on it. I intend to update my blog with pics. of mine.

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