Kathleen's Newer Bigger and Better Dollhouse

Just when you thought you had visited the best dollhouse ever, it is

hard to imagine that there could be an even better one.  

There is!

Kathleen's new dollhouse is bigger and has been modernized just

enough to make it completely livable for today's fairies;-)  Here is

the new kitchen with some updated cabinets yet it still retains it's

homey charm.  I love the nursery under the eaves just above the

kitchen.

To give you an idea of the size and detail of this dollhouse, here is that

same kitchen wing from the outside.  All the utilities are in .  There is a

charming kitchen garden just steps away.  The detailing on the 

outside is every bit as impressive as it is on the interior.

I just showed you the kitchen wing, here is the rest of the house.  

Kathleen has gained a proper entry and foyer.  Her living room is no

longer cut up by the stairway to to the second floor, giving her more

wall space in that room.  She also has a larger formal dining room 

than she did before.  

Here is a close up of Kathleen's new kitchen.  The additional cabinet space

gives her more storage and more work surface too.  Notice that butcher

block.  Love it!  I am crazy about the finishes too ~ bead board, the brick

behind the vintage Roper stove and the sweet yellow wallpaper.   

But the best way for me to give you the scope and detail of the entire

house is to share this video with you.  Keep in mind that this dollhouse

was not built from a kit.  It was designed and constructed for

Kathleen by her husband.  (I love this man!!! ) It took him three years

to complete in his garage.  David ~ are you taking notes here???

David is my husband :-)  The project was started in November of 2011

and was ready for it's final inspection and move in this month.  

I hope you have enjoyed this tour of Kathleen's dollhouse as

much as I have enjoyed sharing it with you!  Again my 

thanks to Kathleen for allowing me to share her beautiful

home with you.  She is truly an inspiration and a lovely

friend.

  I am planning a post that will feature some of the

artists who create fabulous miniatures such as these

because I know many of you have dollhouses or are

now smitten and want to build one too.  There are some

very talented miniaturists I will introduce you to and also

give you some great resources for buying miniatures.

Keep in mind that Kathleen has been collecting minis for

twenty-five years and many of hers would be hard to

duplicate.  A beautiful dollhouse is an investment of both

money and time.  My theory is to start collecting for one

room at a time and before you know it you will be on 

your way!

Bentley and I wish you a happy weekend and beautiful

dollhouse dreams.

Say G'Day

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley