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The contest - a wooden spoon and some garbage...
I spent most of this past May touring Central Europe with a bus load of doll collectors. I had a wonderful time, made many new friends, and got to see cities that were on my list of places to go....
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Playing with the dolhouse - reno time
I found this dollhouse at a thrift store a few years ago for only $5.00. It was the second dollhouse I bought and it started my dollhouse fever and this blog. At that time I went to the local dollhouse...
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A visit to the Coburg Doll Museum in Germany
I spent most of this past May touring Central Europe with a bus load of doll collectors. We visited many doll and toy museums. The Puppenmuseum Coburg was one of the best.Coburg is located in the heart...
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The dollhouse as furniture... Wow!
I have finally found the perfect coffee table. See more here.All I can say is. Where do I get this?
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Holiday souvenirs in a Kitchen roombox
This afternoon I built myself a room box out of foam-core board. I papered it in traditional blue and white floor and wall paper. Then I furnished it with things I have collected on my travels over the...
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Contents of a 1930s dollhouse
The living room Furniture is Tynietoy with the addition of a red stain side table between the Hepplewhite chairsThe art in the room is stamped Tynietoy.Recently I was lucky enough to buy the contents...
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Dollhouses in the News - 15 recent stories. Each one has a different take on...
Dollhouse Appraised at $8.5 Million Is to Tour - The New York TimesNew York Times-Jul 16, 2015The Freemans, who have an autistic grandson, are planning to display the dollhouse in New York this year,...
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My New (old) Gottschalk Doll's House
This lovely house is all original. I believe it is from 1913. It was built in Germany. It is the smaller 3/4" scale.
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Dollhouses in the news: $8.5 Million Dollhouse to Go on Public Display for...
The Astolat Dollhouse Castle will begin a world tour during the upcoming Christmas season to benefit children's charities.NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As reported in the New York Times July...
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Middle class parlour from the Gründerzeit era circa 1890
I found this lovely antique parlour suite in the Sonneberg area of Germany when I was there last spring. It is one example of the myriad of beautiful toys and dolls that were made in that area for...
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Mid-century living room and other treasures from Germany
Today I am sharing more treasures I found at the doll festival in the Sonneberg area last May.My travel doll, Daphne, is happy to show us the room. The furniture is a large 1/12th scaleThis is only one...
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1949 Keystone Put-a-Way Dollhouse
The Stone Family is very happy. They have just moved into their new home.Mrs. Stone holds the baby, Sally, and the children, Dick and Jane, stand in front of their parents.The family poses outside the...
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Salzburg Christmas Museum
I was fortunate enough to visit the Salzburg Christmas Museum, last spring when I was on the wonderful TLC doll tour. It was fun to see all the antique and traditional items on display.A traditional...
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Nativity Creches from around the world
Last New Year's Eve I visited the The Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.They had a lovely display of nativity creches from around the world. Each set was...
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Starting the new year right. My new antique doll's house.
Happy New Year everyone! I am starting 2016 with a new addition to my collection. While visiting friends in Maryland I found this beautiful FAO Schwarz Mystery House in an antique shop.This is one of...
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Arcade Toys for the Dollhouse - A 1920s Kitchen
Recently I have been collecting cast iron toys from the 1920s. This is the kitchen from the Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois.There were two kitchen sets shown in the 1929 brochure. An...
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Art Nouveau Parlour - Antique Dollhouse
Today we are visiting an antique doll family in their beautiful Art Nouveau parlour. They are just about to enjoy a lovely dessert. It is all laid out on the table.The wooden treen dishes are hand...
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Happy Valentine's Day!!
What's going on here?It looks like true loveThe pets are happyThe celebration is waitingWill she say yes? More to come
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