Daughter to me, in the nicest possible way and with my best interests at heart: Mother don't you think it would be a good idea to finish number 2 dolls house before buying a third one.
She was right of course but ......... this was the second time I had seen this particular style of house on ebay, within the right price range - £100 and within a reasonable driving distance to collect - 90 miles. I didn't want to leave it in case nothing came round again. I have loved this house from the first time I saw it on the Dolls House Emporium site years ago but just couldn't afford even the kit price, and I do not want to build one! So last Friday (why did we choose a Friday?) we spent a lot of time on the M25 travelling from Chelmsford to Aldershot to collect it. The return journey was slightly better as we avoided the M25.
The house is the Lake View by Dolls House Emporium, seen here in all its glory, smart and clean.
Mine isn't smart and clean
It's sturdy and stable, but badly glued in a couple of places, it's dirty, dusty, slightly broken in places, has a few marks all over it, and smells musty. It has been neglected for some time. But I have grand designs for it. Check back in about 4 years!! :-)
~ Be well ~
Polly x
I look forward to some updates! Don't make us wait four years!
ReplyDeletei will do my best Michelle :-)
DeleteThey say sometimes it takes a love affair to spark passion for the old love again. Maybe this new love will end up being the best thing that ever happened to all three of you! :O)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, and have fun no matter how long it takes!
Thanks Jodi. I'm sure what I have in mind will be fun and frustrating in equal measure :-)
DeleteLooking forward to seeing the doll house again after you tinker with it. Looks like a good find.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Liberty. I was excited when I saw it on ebay!
DeleteGlad you got it!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nana, me too :-)
DeleteExciting times, I am so looking forward to your journey. I am still working on mine albeit slowly.
ReplyDeleteHello mama. I become engrossed with my dolls houses, then get fed up and don't do anything for months!!
DeleteIt looks very promising. I'm sure you can turn it into a de-luxe bijou residence, as the estate agents say.
ReplyDeleteHello Nick, that's the plan :-)
DeleteLooking forward to your progress - baby steps!
ReplyDeleteIt will be Troy, I'm planning to have a go at making some furniture!
DeleteI have just bought one, my first ever house. So I shall be watching your progress and any tips would be greatly appreciated 🙏
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