Ulla's Dollhouse - Tiny Splurge and Process

When I was out and about today, I had the wonderful opportunity to take direct inspiration from yesterdays post, and create a 'Marie Antoinette Cake Stand' just for the dollhouse! While brousing a local antique shop I found the tiniest little 'half doll' to use for the top. I hurried home and created the bottom from little wooden odds and ends I had laying around. Just needs a little varnish and it will be all done - Isn't it sweet? I can't wait to make mini 'petit fours' to lay all around it!

I thought you might be interested in seeing how I 'figure out' what I want to do with each room... This is a 'In Progress' photo of the Bedroom, which I have not shown you yet. As you can see, it looks like a teenagers room with clothes etc. scattered everywhere. I am toying with different wallpapers, wainscoting, and using shoes for beds. I also have some wonderful old textiles I want to somehow incorporate into the room. The photocopies leaning on the left side are 'color' inspirations, and a possibile ceiling mural. I get so many ideas, I have to throw everything together, and then slowly eliminate. Hopefully I will be able to show you progress on this room sometime next week...

Comments

[Margie (Home Decor) Greco]

I am so into dollhouse so when I find someplace that shows what you can do with things you have around the house I get very excited. That cake stand is great. I will be checking you out a lot.

[Mosaic]

wow!!! this idea is so creative.. i can't wait to taste that......

[susanna]

A Marie Antoinette cake stand?? Lord, Ulla, where do you get your inspiration and creativity?! It's another fabulous idea! I want a life-size Marie Antoinette cake stand!!

Also, I like the photograph of all the ribbons and whatnots in the room of your dollhouse. Everyone, even dolls, have messy storage rooms and closets. Hey...maybe that's what your dollhouse attic should look like - an eclectic assortment of odd pieces all piled up on old-looking dressers and chairs. A magical attic for the wee little visitors to your dollhouse...

[Linda Harre]

You never cease to amaze me......so full of ideas and creativity! What a treat your friends and students have in knowing you personally!

[tongue in cheek]

Could i move in? That last photo could be my bedroom, justleave it like it is, i love it!

[Britt-Arnhild Lindland]

I feel so lucky to be able to follow the progress in your dollhouse.

[Cerri]

Oh my goodness, I love that Marie Antoinette Cake Stand! Wonderful! How lucky to be able to find a tiny half doll perfect for it!
What are the little wood pieces that you are using for the cake stands?
I'm really enjoying watching the progression of your doll house!

[maryann]

wow, wow, wow. i am totally enjoying your dollhouse! it's lovely, just like everything you do! and getting to see your 'process'...well, it's almost as good as getting to talk to you in person! yay!!

[cruststation]

This is a great post into the creative process, can't wait to see the finished thing.

[ParisBreakfasts]

These are again wonderful Ulla. Flickr's a snap and a great way to meet like-minded collectors/doll people etc-they have allthese grouups you join. Just explore it first thru anyone who has a "badge" on their blog..and you can load yr pictures from there and it will take yr readers there to see more :)