My grandfather built beautiful dollhouses, and I was the lucky recipient of 3 of them in his lifetime. He donated most to his church, and was passionate about his hobby…only stopping when he could no longer handle such tiny parts with care. I have always loved miniatures, and I decorated my dollhouses continously, and am convinced it played a big role in my interior design career! Recently, Emily Henderson (of HGTV fame) launched the "I'm a Giant" challenge, encouraging us to build or buy a dollhouse, decorate it, and share the fun! Well Emily…I accept, with glee! I will be repairing and renovating the custom dollhouse above (that's how it looked when I was 12)…I can't wait to share my journey. It will be sweet & sentimental for me, as well as fun! Are any of you taking the challenge?!
Probably my favorite “toy” from childhood. I need to find one. Must go antiquing/estate hunting soon.
Ditto Kayla…love it, and I’m happy to be rediscovering the hobby!
How wonderful! I can’t wait to see all your progress on this Susan! I fell in love with miniatures too and even remember one of my favourite shops on a childhood trip to Washington that only sold dollhouse parts. I wanted to stay all day and will never forget it. I think I was 11? And anytime (not often) when I pass a miniature shop in Paris I can’t help but stop and stare.
XO
Sam
thanks Sam…I am excited to start, and a trip to a Parisian miniature shop would throw me over the edge, ha!
I’m in on the challenge too. I’ve been trying to find other dollhousers. So glad you are joining! Much more fun with company!
I can’t wait to see what you do with that amazing, heirloom dollhouse. I’m joining the challenge too x
Happy you visited Emily, I will follow your dollhouse as well! ;)
Thanks Max…it’s a fun project! :)