Ulla's Dollhouse - Part 1
Thanks to Melissa for overcoming my 'stuckness' on electricity (I just ignored it for now) and to Amy with her wonderfully inspiring 'miniature swap stories' I finally dug out my dollhouse that I started over 20 years ago. Its a basic shape with lots of fancy 'working' windows. I got as far as putting it together, and priming it and then put it in the garage until I could 'find more time'. Well I don't know if I have more time now, but I do feel inspired to work on it again. A few weeks ago I stuccoed the outside and painted it pink. My inspiration is Monets House (see last photo). The green shutters and flower boxes are still in progress, as you see, but hopefully will go up by the end of the week! And I still need to paint the windows cream... It looks a bit saccharine to me right now, but I intend on covering it with vines and flowers some day - and hopefully that will give it more the feel I want... I really wanted to show you the finished product, but with life as it is, even itty bitty things go slow here. Plus, I am finding that making itty bitty decisions are not any easier than full-size ones! So you will get the 'in progress' version for now...
I am coveting the miniature hat collection. My paper dolls would adore them and I like to keep them happy. I also love the exquisite shell motif in the loo. Lovely, thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Catherine Moore | Saturday, January 05, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Have u ever visited MOnet's House in Giverny ? It is nice but nothing compared to the beautiful garden. The kitchen is yellow and blue. Have u read Monet's cookbook, it is great too.
Posted by: anitaa | Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 06:40 AM
I cannot wait to ring the doorbell! I love the choice of shutters!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 12:35 AM
It is going to look like the real thing!
You have done a wonderful job with the texture of the stucco.
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 08:38 AM
OMG! How wonderful! I'm amazed by your never ending talents again Ulla! I always loved Monets house and garden and I love to see your dollhouse in progress what a fab idea making it Monet style! The alcoves/bow fronts are making it look very beautiful and special too!
Posted by: Carol | Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 01:13 AM
It's wonderful!! The windows are so nice, and I love the pink stucco!
Posted by: thegardenofpinkshadows | Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 08:34 PM
Your dollshouse is exactly the miniature of Monets house! Beautiful window frames and bay windows wow.
Posted by: cruststation | Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 08:21 PM
Oh Ulla it's so sweet! I know you will make it amazing. Maybe this is what we need to do when the inspiration just isn't jiving--something just for ourselves and ourselves alone! Of course you are sharing it with us...but that's not the point here!
Have fun!!
lauren
Posted by: lauren | Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 12:00 PM