Ulla's Dollhouse - Dreams of a Boutique!

When I put together my dollhouse years ago, the idea was that it was to become a 'Hat Shop'. Well now my visions are grander - and more complicated... I have painted one room on the ground floor a lovely Laduree green, in hopes of making this room a shrine to delicious food (pastries and cake specifically!) and beautiful things to wear (hats in this case!) A place where a woman can feel special and pampered! I created two lovely epergenes out of tiny teacups and 3-tier round shelves which I painted a darker 'Laduree' green. I am thinking of painting the shop counter pink or gilded gold - what do you think?
Next came the tea tables, I still don't like the chairs, (wanting something a bit more substantial and French looking) but these will do till the 'lady of the house' has more money... The dressing table has dreams of being pale pink with pretty little flowers painted on it. And the silver shoe, from dear Mrs Staggs is destined to be the seat one must recline on to admire oneself! The birdcage in the window, (with tiny little birds inside!) was purchased for almost half-off - as some of the little finials are missing. I can't tell - can you?

I have another tiny little teacup, that I have put on top of an old chess piece, in the thoughts of it becoming the vace for a luxurious bouquet by the front door - now I have to learn how to make itty bitty flowers... In the 80's I actually taught a class on how to make dollhouse size hats at a local miniatures shop. The shop is long gone, but I still have the hats! I hope they will be happy in their new home.

I am debating about hanging either tiny mirror tiles in lengths on the walls or pieces of old faded embroidery (you can see a tiny bit of them on the floor) or both... any ideas? I also am thinking of using both gilded and white trim on the walls. I love the idea of using things you wouldn't think of using in a dollhouse - for accessories and furniture (like the teacups). With this in mind, I went searching at one of my favorite places to find old and unusual things in Berkeley called Addison Endpapers and managed to leave with all kinds of wonderful treasures!!! The blue silk will make lovely curtains - don't you agree? And those fish have got to go into the Loo somehow!
Last but not least, I have been toying with the idea of having a mural in the hallway leading into the boutique. One of my paper theater backgrounds (with a lovely Italianite scene) looks fun there. I also thought it would be fun to have a life-size (doll size that is) figure painted on the wall - looking like he is going upstairs! More to come...

Comments

[amanda button]

This is incredible adn has me casting about in search of a little bottle marked "DRINK ME", so that i can shrink down small enough to go inside. The teacups are fantastic!!!! i am in love!

[constance Muller]

Ulla,
A think your "New Establishment" is breathtaking. Just so inspirational, magical and fun (to include the loo). Sending smiles.
Constance

[Britt-Arnhild Lindland]

Amazingly. I want to see more! :-)

[tongue in cheek]

I will take my tea and scones here; delicious and beautiful!Creative is an understatment! Ulla, please set up shop and open your door!!

[*jenny]

A tiny feast for the eyes! I adore the hats, and the pierrot figure is wonderful against the mural. Its all lovely beyond words.

[Joanna]

I love your dolls house its amazing. Your use of tea cups is excellent. I have always wanted a dolls house at the moment my paintings are my substitute. I really regrate not buying this taty little house for ten pounds in a junk shop, its gone now. Oh well I will keep dreaming and looking at yours

[Rosa]

So envious here. All this talk of doll houses makes me want to start one! I've always wanted one--well, not always, only as an adult. One day, one day. xoxo

[lauren]

When your whimsical house is all finished, I simply must find Alice to share a bit of her mushroom or snatch away that bottle that encourages one to "drink me" and move IN!

;o)

[Paris Parfait]

Wow! Ulla you are just so talented and creative. All of it is beautiful, original and clever. Well done!

[Mrs.Staggs]

I am struggling to find the words for how marvelous it all is!
I love the tiny hats! And the mural!
Oh I love it all!

[Carol]

Oh yes I found some of my words again, it's a real fairytale dollhouse home that you are creating with your great imagination! It's gonna be fantastic! I'd paint the counter gold - french style! Oh my this is so exciting to see!

[Carol]

Actually you've made me speechlees!

[shelley Noble]

Are you kidding me?! Your dollhouse is AMAZING!!! Grown up ladies would revel in such a work of pure art! I am sooo delighted you actually pulled it out and have begun to work on it again, Ulla. It's a spectacular work of talent and creativity. And I just caught up on a week's worth of your posts, and again, I am stunned at the quality things you find.

You have more talent in your little finger than most of the world has all through their bodies! I Love it!!

[Cerri]

I just had to post and tell you how amazing your doll house is looking! You are so creative! I love the tiny teacups and what you did with them.
I can not wait to see what you come up with next!

[thegardenofpinkshadows]

Fabulous! I can't wait to see what you do with this!!

[cruststation]

I am so jealous of your talents Ulla. This dollshouse is a palace! Love the creative cake stands, birdcage. The hats you made are amazing-ladies at Ascot would be the envy of others wearing these.

[susanna]

Oh wow, Ulla, you're creating every little girl's dreamhome! The tea cup table displays are a brilliant idea! The figure is perfect - costume, pose and all. I'm for painting the top of the display counter gold like the tops of the finials. And perhaps try hanging pieces of ribbon over the top of the window horizontally and/or vertically on either side of the door leading out of the cafe. Just an idea...you no doubt have lots of creative solutions up your sleeve.