Monday, March 26, 2012

Not My Dollhouse...

...it's my mother's! It was built by Frodingham Dolls Houses (no longer in business) several years ago. It's a front opening house, but there are no hinges. The front walls and roofs fit together using slots and inside beams to hold everything in place. 
The garden to the right is still in progress. Eventually, they will all be "planted" in one flowerbed, so that they can be easily removed to access the house.

 Here's a closer view of the front door. The lantern on the left is the one I made.
 This photo shows the kitchen door and larder. The larder was originally supposed to be a privy, but mom loves miniature kitchen items, so the larder seemed like a better use of space. The basket holds tiny carved clothespins!
 I'll show the inside in a few days!

12 comments:

  1. estupenda!! muchas felicidades y saludos :)

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  2. Your mather's house is great! I look forward to photos of the interior.
    Magda

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  3. I LOVE this house'!!!!!!!!! I would move right in myself if it was a real one. This is just GORGEOUS!!!! What material was used for the stone? Please show us how it opens too,

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  4. What a wonderful cottage, it's look English in terms of style and how it opens. I love how the stone and paving has all been painted, by hand I assume. Love the garden and the flowers....just a gorgeous piece. :o)))Wonderful.

    Michelle :o)

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  5. And Please post a lot more pictures. :-))

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  6. Wow gorgeous house. I would also love to see lots more pictures of this wonderful house.
    Hugs Maria

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  7. Thank you for posting. It is a beautiful dollhouse. Can't wait to see the interior!

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  8. A beautiful house. Will love to see more photos. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs

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  9. That is a gorgeous house. I had the same thought as Catherine when I saw the photos, I wouldn't mind a house like that in real life either!

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  10. What a beautiful house! I want to see the interior!!
    Hugs
    Carmen

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  11. Wonderful! I can't wait to see the inside.
    Geneviève

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  12. Fabulous! I want to see the inside!
    Bye Faby

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