Can you Identify this Dollhouse??

I bought this dollhouse recently at a garage sale for $10.00!! I took it apart and removed all of the old wallpaper. Then, I replaced the old screws and put it back together. I am repainting and putting in new wallpaper. The woman said that the dollhouse if from the 1940's, however, I have not found it anywhere mentioned on the internet nor in any of my big vintage dollhouse books. If anyone can tell me the maker of this dollhouse and if it is valuable, please let me know. Also, there are two round holes in the back of the dollhouse through the floor and ceiling. Not sure why.

Latest Miniature Find

I bought this at a local church rummage sale for $5.00!! It is a Lundby. The inside is not in too bad of condition, but the outside needs to be re-done. Still have not figured out if I am going to keep it once it is rehabbed or if I will resell it.

Announcing New Cat Blog!

It seems that many dollhouse and miniature lovers I know are also cat lovers, so I am announcing my new cat blog! If you are also a cat lover, check out my new blog. I will be adding new pictures soon, so check back often. Thank you! http://catpurrfiles.blogspot.com/

Inside / Outside Project

The club project for the Small World Daytimers Club for December was an indoor/outdoor scene. Everyone came up with a different idea. One lady's theme was gardening, another lady's theme was a bunny birthday party just to name a few. Mine was a mix of romantic indoor and outdoor patio. My new favorite color is pink so I chose pink as the indoor romantic room scene, using things I already had. For the outdoor patio, I hand laid each brick using glue and mortar. Although I did not win the contest for first, second and third prize, I still like my scene and plan to exhibit it this coming summer here in Dayton (Ohio) at the Three Blind Mice Dollhouse and Miniature Show in August.

Christmas at the Garfield Family Dollhouse!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the Garfield Family! Dad Steve, mom Stephanie, oldest son Seth, oldest daughter Sierra, youngest daughter Savannah and youngest son Sam. And, don't forget dog Baxter. And, the cat is here somewhere!

Family dinning room, ready for Christmas dinner!

Look at all of those presents! The tree even lights up!

My "New" Marx Metal Dollhouse

I bought this metal Marx dollhouse locally from a woman for $35. It comes with some plastic furniture. It is in really good condition, some minor scratches. I have always wanted a metal dollhouse. If anyone knows what year this dollhouse came out, let me know. I think it is from 1957.

Metal House Tins

I bought these house tins at Walmart at Christmas time. They were sold with cookies in them. I had to buy all four designs and colors!

My Latest Christmas Ornament Finds

Hallmark Keepsake Chatty Cathy

Michael Jackson Juke Box (Bought at CVS Pharmacy)

American Greetings Grilling (Bought at Walmart)

Hallmark Keepsake Jonas Brothers Rock Out!

Chatty Cathy plays the drums!

Chatty Cathy wants to grill out

Chatty Cathy likes Michael Jackson tunes

Chatty Cathy is too small for this Hallmark luggage I bought at Big Lots for $2!

Miniature Crock Pots

I made these miniature crock pots from a plumbing part found at Home Depot,

a small suction cup, black gloss paint, spray paint, tiny black bead, black duct tape

and red neon paint. You could add a cord if you wanted to.

I taugh my Small World Daytimers Club how to make these adorable crock pots.

Mini Recycle Bin Keychain

My mother got this freebie for me about a year ago at a local festival.

The recycle bin keychain is a perfect size to be used in a dollhouse!

Just cut off the key ring! It is a promotional item used by Waste Management,

our trash removal company.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday! Here in Ohio, we have had very cold temperatures and already had snow on the ground, so it felt like Christmas. Today, I went out to do some Christmas shopping with my mother and husband, and found some neat miniature finds that I will be posting pictures of very soon!

Dura Craft Farmhouse Finally Sold!

The Dura Craft Farmhouse was my first kit I built in the early 2000's when I got back into miniatures. My husband helped me build it. I was running out of room, so I decieded

a couple of years ago that I would sell this huge 8+ room house decorated in 1880's Victorian decor. After unsuccessfully trying to sell it through Ebay and Craig's List, I took it to a local consignment shop called "The Birdcage" and after 6 months there it just sold! I only made $175.00 after asking much more on Ebay and Craig's List, but I realized if I really wanted to sell it, I would have to come down on the price, so I did. I am just glad that will give enjoyment to someone else.

Plastic Sandal Beads/Charms

I found a bag of these plastic beads or charms shaped like sandals at either Hobby Lobby or Michael's. I am going to cut off the loop and glue some fabric on them to look realistic. (You may have to click on the picture to get a good look at them).

Miniature Find at Lowe's

Gift Card Holder These are sold for around $3.00 in the front of the store. These can be gussied up to look authentic.

Miniatures I Made

Cement Lawn Goose These are popular in the midwest. People put these cement geese on their front porch and dress them up. I made this one in my Small World Daytimers Club.

Sponge Mop I made this in my Small World Daytimers Club.

Rustic Chair This is made from a plastic chair kit. I made this in my Small World Daytimers Club.

Beach Ball This is made from ping pong balls!

Recycle Bins I don't remember if I have posted this picture or not. They are recycle bins made from ice cubes trays.

Consignment Store Find

Coca Cola Bank I bought this at a local consignment shop for around $5.00. It originally had men's handkerchiefs in it. It would make a perfectly sized soda pop vending machine.

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Luggage, 2008 I just bought this luggage ornament at Big Lots. It was priced for $4.00 BUT I got it for $2.00! So, I went back into the store and bought a second one! This is really cute! The handle goes up and down and the wheels move!

The Twilight Zone, 2009 This television would look great in a vintage scene!

Galaga 80's video game, 2009 This ornament would look great in a miniature scene!

New Posts To Come

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Sorry I have not posted anything new for quite awhile. I will be posting some pictures of some of my new projects very soon. Stay Tuned!!

Help Requested with Van Buren Dollhouse Kit

Hello everyone. Sorry I have not blogged on here lately. I have been busy with going through my attic and getting rid of things we no longer use or need as well as through the rest of the house. I tend to be a bit of a hoarder, so it is hard to get rid of things. I got rid of many things from the attic but I still am keeping way too much! If anyone saw my attic they would not believe I got rid of anything. I recently bought a Van Buren dollhouse kit at a garage sale. Of course, the young guy assured me that all of the parts were there but once I got home I found that not to be the case. I am missing the walls, the floors and the room dividers. "What is left"" asked a fellow member of the Small World Daytimers Club. "Well, windows, doors, trim, that sort of thing", I replied. I am a member of the Greenleaf site, but have not found any help there. So, if any of you currently own a Van Buren dollhouse, please contact me. All I need is the measurements of the missing parts so that I can make my own. Thank you!

My Latest Goodwill Find

While down in Tampa, Florida I found this dollhouse at a Goodwill store for $4.00! I am planning to turn it into a small Florida house, decorated in typical beachy colors, shells and other beachy decor. If anyone knows the name of this dollhouse, I would appreciate it.