We dodged a bullet here at MHC. We only got a few inches of snow. It was windy and cold but no crazy amount of snow, thank goodness!
Between the snow and priming the dollhouse, I have been in a sea of white. I finished priming the outside and am now starting on the inside. It’s not all that exciting but I listen to NPR as I paint and paint. The unfinished wood really soaks up the primer. You can see light coming through some of the seams – the previous owners didn’t do such a great job of putting it together. I will hide that with molding…but that won’t happen for a while.
See the chair on the right in the photo below?
It was very, very inexpensive. I thought I would play around with it a bit. It’s a work in progress. I’m not sure what I will do next.
It is in the process of being shabbified, of course. I like it like this but am considering a pale aqua wash over the white. What do you think? Am I headed toward the French/Nordic look in the dollhouse? Is that what is happening? There is so much gorgeous design out there in blogland that I am exposed to on a daily basis, who knows what might come out of my subconscious?
As far as the outside goes, I may go with a creamy white. Yes, I know it isn’t the cute original blue color, but painting an already assembled dollhouse isn’t easy. If I was building this from scratch, I would be painting as I go and that would be much easier. Maybe it will be white with a neat trim color. Oh, my mind is just buzzing with ideas!
I want to mention a little gift I received from my friend Carol. Carol has a booth in Heidi’s shop and she gave me a little bag of miniatures. They are so tiny that I couldn’t get a good photo of them. I know Carol reads this blog and I wanted to say thank you, Carol! You are so sweet and I appreciate your present very much.
I am having so much fun watching you revovate your little doll house. I am so excited to see all you do. I know it will be a fun project for you and a beautiful little doll house in the end.
Stay warm and enjoy your evening…
This is a fun project, Claudia, and I can see a pretty blue wash over the chair. If it didn’t work for you, there’s always white again! It’s cute!
I absolutely love dollhouses, so keep the pics coming. This is FUN!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Go for it!!! I think an aqua wash would be so fun. Your little house is going to be wonderful!
Hugs,
Jill
Hi Claudia,
Your dollhouse is looking so good. I wish I had known you were working on one, I could have sent other stuff in the swap instead. Oh, well, maybe I can get something together anyway…..let me ponder that. Good job, and have lot’s of fun doing it.
Hugs,
Meri
Love the dollhouse progress.
We have one that someone gave us and it is blue and white and kind of shabby from age.
Love seeing yours. I need to get ours out of storage as yours inspires me.
This is gonna be the cutest darn thing I’v ever seen!
~janet
I know, I know!!! You’re fixing that house up for MEEEEE, right, sweetpea?!?!
:-)
xoxo,
Connie
Hi Claudia,
You’re making me want a doll house! I’m just loving seeing the progression of this project and you are doing such a wonderful job!
The chair looks fabulous and I think a pale coat of aqua would be gorgeous.
Looking forward to seeing your doll house progress!
Love and hugs,
Karyn
hello claudia!
i love the little dollhouse and your shabbified chair. i always adore aqua but whatever you do will be pretty.
i have barely blogged all week! i usually blog at night and have been so tired. i hope to fit in a little tonight.
it was great to dodge the ol’ snow bullet, wasn’t it?
xo
…loving that chair! I made a few “ice cream chairs” for my kitchen nook, out of champagne cages! But a pair of these would be fabo in the living room! Are you going to wainscot the kitchen?! Isn’t it soooo much fun? and don’t you get lost for days?!!!! xo
Yes, a pale aqua wash on the chair would be lovely! This dollhouse should reflect your love of that color! Can’t wait to see what you do with all the rooms!
hello queen of chairs,
you found another lovely chair and it would look gorgeous with an aqua chippy paint where some white shows through.
i wish you would make a wish list on the right hand bar of what you need for your dollhouse and the size and highth. every time i get to go out i look in thrift shops for doll furniture.
i can see the material in my mind for your chair but i don’t know if it even exists…..i have a pretty imaginative mind.
hugs
prayers and blessings
simply debbie
You don’t know this about me but I have some of the tiniest “tings” around. I’ve been collecting since I was 3 or 4 years old. I’ve an Irish cup with “Erin Go Braugh” on it, couldn’t be more than 1/2 an inch tall. I have the smallest vase with roses, tiny dice, tiny carafe and cups, tiny dogs and cats and frogs and birds and fairies and leprechauns. Tiny airplanes. Tiny globes. “Tings” all over my house. I’ve been ever fascinated with the small. Small food and drink too. Companys make fun of me and my lunch. lol.
Miss you more when I read your blog. Hmm, maybe I miss you less because there you are!
mary.
Yes I think a light wash of aqua would be pretty. Love the little chair!
oh, I love the thought of a little aqua o it too!!
It’s darling!
xoxo, Tiffany
We made a dollhouse from a kit for Amanda’s Christmas present many moons ago. I’m afraid we were on par with whoever built yours originally… gaps, windows that aren’t quite straight, etc., etc. Maybe someday I’ll have the energy to give it a makeover – you are inspiring me! haha Love the idea of an aqua wash for the chair! Glad you dodged the snow bullet, too!…Donna
Looks like fun. I am so happy you are having a good time.
Meredith
That looks like such a fun time. I almost bought a dollhouse myself, but ended up buying cabinet knobs instead. Big house before little house LOL
xo,
rue
HI CLAUDIA,
LOOKS LIKE YOUR DOLL HOUSE IS REALLY COMING ALONG. YOUR LUCKY YOU DIDN’T GET MUCH SNOW, WE GOT QUITE A LOT. MY POOR SON-IN-LAW, PAT WAS SHOVELING AND SNOW PLOWING FOR TWO DAYS. SPRING WHERE ARE YOU? HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY. RIZZI
This reminds me of my former dollshouse! I loved to play with miniature furniture! I have mentioned before I had to sell it, but I’m very glad an Englishman and his lovely wife purchased it to continue my work… It’s so beautiful when something you loved goes to someone that will love it too, isn’t it!
Hugs, and have fun!
Monicax.
Darling thanks so much for your sweet and caring comments. I treasure our friendship and wanted to wish you a lovely weekend and a love filled Valentine’s Day.
Love & Hugs
Duchess
I’m enjoying watching the progress on your dolls house. I’ve had a kit for about 5 years, but have yet to begin assembly. You’ve inspired me to have a go at it. I love all your tiny furnishings. A blue wash sounds lovely.
Best Wishes,
Kay
What a great gift! I love your whites! We are getting our second round of the white stuff and it looks like it will stick! Have a great weekend!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hugs, Lisa
Love this Claudia – and the little chair is gorgeous.
I made a dollhouse from a kit for my daughter years ago. It was 2-story, blue w/ white shutters & door, with a dark-stained floor and staircase, and wallpapered walls. Now that was interesting! :) Finding the little furnishings and tiny dishes was very fun.
I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s weekend!
The aqua wash sounds like a nice selection for your chair and of course a shabby dollhouse is one of the best kinds. I followed a link to Don’s site and listened to his tracks. Very nice and it reminded mme a bit of home which is the mid hudson valley.
Love your blog Claudia thanks for sharing MHC with us!
Cheryl
I love dollhouses too. Can’t wait to see more pics of the progress. Keep them coming!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo