Happy Birthday To Me (and dolly)
My wonderful hubby got me this dollhouse for my 53rd. Ahhhh! Isn't he understanding! It's a 3/4 scale home that's missing it's front door but that just makes it easier for dolly to get in and out anyways. Circa 1949.
The quality of this home is amazing! The kitchen wing "folds" in to the dining room for storage or "Put Away", as it's name suggests.
It is even has a built on Lazy Susan to enjoy it inside and out.
During its clean up and minor repairs, I removed a side for access and realignment....
Dig those beefy floors! And the trim for a slide in hip roof. Just slide that roof out for those days you want to sunbathe right in your own home!
Here's the bathroom's nubbin floor. They fit those spaces in the floor for stability....
Man! They thought of everything in the 40's! A modern bathroom, it has a built in shower. Pass the soap Dear!
Before the move-in, the clean and empty dining room....
the living room....
and awesome stairs....
Now that's construction!
So Lady and Lord Dolly purchased this fine example of the American Dream and set to furnish it for their move to the USA. Now if we can just get them out of their Lord and Lady outfits and into something a little more Mad Mannish!
Here's their terrace porch, complete with an outdoor set all the way from Japan....
The bath. No more overhead tank toilet....
The kitchen with built in cabinets. So modern....
and the formal dining room....
The living room was made a bit Strombecker mod....
Here's their kids' room, changing table and all....
The Master, with paper roman shades and matching comforter....
...and Lady Dolly's vanity. Ritzy!
Thanks for the tour Lady Dolly! Nice digs!!!
Oh dolly! Your so vain!!! Your do is just fine!
This is so wonderful! You are a fabulous interior decorator! I just purchased a Keystone Put Away on eBay and am inspired by your photographs. I can't wait until it arrives to start decorating it. :)
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South-central Kentucky
This is so wonderful! You are a fabulous interior decorator! I just purchased a Keystone Put Away on eBay and am inspired by your photographs. I can't wait until it arrives to start decorating it. :)
ReplyDeleteLesley Montgomery
South-central Kentucky
By the way, did you know there should be a second bookcase behind the fireplace in the green living room? My house has built-in shelves like the ones in the burgundy dining room. I think I see them in the green room, behind the piece of fibre board that has the painted-on books, and you could probably pop out the insert. I have really enjoyed having TWO built-in bookshelves for tiny vases, books and other trinkets. :)
ReplyDeleteHiya! Thanks for the info. I'll have to have a look. I made the covering for the little green bookshelf so I could put a fireplace there, I just seem to need a fireplace in every little home I get! Sounds like you are enjoying your Put-Away. If you have a blog or something I would be happy to put a like here on mine! Best wishes! -S
DeleteOh, you made the covering?! I understand about the fireplaces. ;) I don't have a blog at this point, but you can check my photo albums on Facebook. I always make my dollhouse photos available to the public. I'll be sure to let you know when I do set up a proper blog.
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