As in the real-life decorating of Mockingbird Hill Cottage, decorating the dollhouse’s rooms has been about collecting things over time, about gifts given and/or inherited and proudly displayed, about re-imagining older pieces of furniture and making them ‘new.’ I looked at each room this week and wrote down the story/source of each item. I wanted to get it all down on real and virtual paper – partly for me, and also for you. I often get emails asking me about where I source things for the dollhouse. I will provide all of the information I can for you. Links will be at the end of the post.
Today we move to the kitchen. It’s rather long and tunnel-like, so getting a good photo can be a bit dicey. Here goes.
First, the kitchen as a whole.
Floors: made by me from wooden popsicle sticks, which were painted white and aged with gray paint; Wallpaper: Itsy Bitsy Mini; Moldings, Trim and Beadboard: Hobby Builders Supply/miniatures.com.
Sink unit and Shelf Unit: Made by JBM Miniatures, purchased from New England Miniatures.
In the Shelf Unit: Canisters: a gift from Barbara; Plates: a mix – some purchased from a craft store, some from A LavenderDilly (an Etsy Shop), some from Barbara; Pitcher: from a craft store; Birdhouse: a gift from Jayne.
In and on the Sink Unit: Green tiled backsplash: added by me, made from the same material I used for the brick wall in the bedroom, painted to match the kitchen, from miniatures.com; Tray: from AtelierdeLea, an Etsy Shop (Paris); Cake: a gift from Karen; Enamel baking sheet: from A LavenderDilly (Australia); Cake cutter: a gift from Barbara; Faucets and taps: miniatures.com; Dish soap: a gift from Barbara; Coffee canister: a gift from Barbara; Tea tin: a gift from Lee; Cutting board: from A LavenderDilly; Tea towel: a gift from Norma; Enamel baking tins, etc.: from A LavenderDilly; Granite Ware: a gift from Karen; Curtain under the sink: made by me; Flatware in the drawer (not seen): a gift from Karen.
Refrigerator: made by me from a wooden box, painted green with a high gloss clear top coat, handle made from a picture hanger; Wooden bowl: Weston Miniature, an Etsy shop; Corner shelf: made by me from a kit purchased at Chautauqua Miniatures; Silver tea cup: a gift that was handmade by Debbie Greenlee; Pot and flowers: miniatures.com; Window Shade: made by me; Hanging pendant lamp: miniatures.com; Table: miniatures.com, painted by me; Chairs: miniatures.com, painted by me; Plate on table: a gift from Jayne; Flatware: A LavenderDilly; Cup and Saucer: from TwelveTimesMoreTeeny, an Etsy shop (Spain).
Green cabinet: from my stash; Mixer: from IntotheWoodsVintage2, an Etsy shop; Rolling pin: from my stash; Tin: a gift from Barbara; Aga stove: a gift from Don, from New England Miniatures; Copper Pots: from miniatures.com; Tea Towel: from A LavenderDilly; Shelf unit on wall: made by me, it’s a bash from another piece; Architectural salvage type brackets: from my stash; Brass Rod: miniatures.com; Plates: TwelveTimesMoreTeeny; Pottery Jug: a gift from Barbara.
Little bird plate on wall: TwelveTimesMoreTeeny.
It’s rather fun documenting all of this. I hope you’re enjoying it, too!
Happy Tuesday.
Your photography skills are to be envied :-) If I had to select ONE item in your precious kitchen as the most intriguing, it would have to be the AGA stove! I have cooked on many fancy stoves throughout my career, but never an AGA. I think I will sit on Santa’s knee and request one for the new dollhouse I am currently working on. Thank you so much for sharing the sources for all your pretties :-)
That’s the only way I’m ever going to get an Aga, Jeannine!
This series is so much fun, Claudia. Your photographs must end up on Pinterest all the time. That is one cozy kitchen!
I think the bulk of pics that get pinned from this blog are of the dollhouse, Nancy.
It’s better outfitted than my kitchen..So cute!! Such detail…
And mine, Missy!
Claudia, I love the sink /cabinet and the dish cabinet above it. This looks like a nice farm kitchen. So sweet. You have done a wonderful job on making your dollhouse a work of art. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
Just what I wanted it to look like, so that’s good! Thanks, Susie.
It looks wonderful, Claudia! I could move right in :-)
Thanks, Karen.
I can just imagine warm Christmas cookies baking in the oven..it is so real looking Claudia and so cozy..
Thank you, Nancy!
So cute. I love the details in the mini’s! Great job with the photos.
hugs,
Linda
Thanks so much, Linda.
Love the way you’ve put your kitchen together, so cute! I’ve meant to message you several times as to where you found your little mixer, now I know :) That was a “new to me” etsy shop, which is always fun!
I had to search my notes to find that shop, but thank goodness, this blog serves as a daily journal, so I found the information on the mixer.
YES! I’m thoroughly enjoying the piece by piece tour and resource lists!
It reminds me of documenting our house for insurance purposes. Thanks for giving us the low-down on all things tiny!
Now if only I would do that for our real-life house!
I’m having the best time reading all this…even though I don’t have a dollhouse. I am amazed at all that you made…especially the refrigerator! Really cool! ;)
I tried and tried to find a retro looking refrigerator, but couldn’t find one. So I took matters into my own hands!
I didn’t get chance to read today’s post until now. I so love your refrigerator. Thank you for the links to your sources – I’ve just been looking at Weston Miniatures. Oh my.
Have a safe and warm evening – we keep seeing reports on the news of a bad snowstorm in the western part of your state.
This is just amaing. The floor is really great and I love the Aga (because I have one and it’s brilliant – couldn’t live without it!).