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What have I been doing for 7 weeks????---playing in my craft room and remodeling two dollhouses. Honestly, I could have remodeled my own house in that time.
Here is the results---enjoy, and if you are into dolls or know someone who is, please direct them to my other blog: barbieoldnewgreenredo
This is one of the latest posts. Everything has been reconstructed or refurbished, and it started out like this:
I had redone this dollhouse 5 years ago for playing with my granddaughter, and now I wanted to do it for my doll stories and eradicate the pink--somehow and expand some areas, update the lighting and hide that elevator, since I can't spray paint outdoors right now.
So here is the result!
Getting ready for listing!
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Richelle: Hi, Lara, sorry to call so late, but I just texted you some photos of the townhouse...we just finished staging the townhouse!
Lara: Great...so I'm waiting for them...! I'll get Ian over there tomorrow. How about the Mansion...where are we there?
Richelle: Waiting on the chair delivery and Trish...with the plants, otherwise everyone can be out for the open house. Mulan and Belle are staying with Barbie at the rental.
Lara: The yard looks nice....we need to pull those cans out for the listing photos!
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Richelle: Can we please, never do two locations at the same time again?
Lara: For sure, we are all ragged. I'll send Vanessa over tomorrow to help you at the Manse.
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Lara: The office area looks great. Amazing rehab on that equipment.
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Richelle: LOL, well, no one will walk off with a 40# ancient monitor and a dummy keyboard.
Lara: By the way, the sofas look fab, love the pillows!
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...table looks great...and the kitchen...
(sure, beats MAGENTA???)
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...I love the shelving unit...looks perfect for a family...
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Totally love the accessories...nice homage to the buildings age.
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...What's the story on the painting?
Richelle: It's a watercolor we had resized of the Chicago River. I didn't like the photographs---too contemporary,
...and I wanted to bring something more personal and historical in with the steamboat.
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Lara: Since we couldn't get historical status, that's a nice way to add history! 1889 is a long time to be a home.
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...I really love the washed oak floors..and with the contemporary fabrics on the second floor, very cool.
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...closet looks good... and the doorwall.
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Richelle: I know the purple and greens are a little unexpected...but I'm sick of grays and neutrals---everywhere! Nothing is permanent that has color.
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Lara: Everything should appeal to the demographic we are going for.
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...Love the drape wall with the glass in the bathroom.
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I see it just fits up to the tub corner...great I was wondering what you were going to do!
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...nice installation..., Richelle. This really is your calling!
...Are the furnishings for sale?
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Richelle: Sure and thanks, and we came in under budget by using many pieces from the house, before! I can make up a rough list for you on the furnishings.
Lara: Great and I love the Juliet window, and the shutters close for privacy!
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Richelle: The second floor sitting room was a challenge. The lounge chair was so big..but it can be used for an extra bed. I had 'Woofie' along because I knew it was going to be a very long day! He was so good!
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Lara: Love that little work area, outside of the bathroom. Perfect---very cool wall unit!
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...the third floor work area works well, and I see you filled the closet! Plenty of storage.
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...I think I like this room the best...the view is fab of the park, and love that rug set!
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Richelle: Just a few plants come tomorrow and I'll finish up the Mansion by three, but I need to get some sleep, now.
Lara: BMR, Ltd. thanks you, Richelle, you did a fab job! And thanks to Ryan, too. I'm sure he helped also! Get me an invoice of your expenses so I can cut you a check immediately!
Richelle: Sure, will do tomorrow, I really need some food, too. Looking at the table makes me hungry!
(Tomorrow VICTORIAN MANSION)
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This is absolutely delightful, Sandi! That dining table looks ready for me to sit down and join them. You're right -- the accessories are especially terrific. I can see lots of work here -- what a good pandemic project!
ReplyDeleteHi, Jeanie. Yes, it has been fun, surprisingly time consuming. But, then winter in Chicagoland is tedious to say the least...in a pandemic---uninspiring! LOL. Thanks for stopping by! Sandi
DeleteSo cute and fun. I miss my Barbie! Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteHave some fun I pick one up---no reason you can't!!!
DeleteWow! It is all adorable and amazing! You have been having so much fun!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Thanks, Jenna!!! I signed up AGAIN for your blog to get notifications...????Sandi
DeleteThis is incredible! Looks like a lot of work and a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great way to spend January and February in the middle of a pandemic, thanks for enjoying! Sandi
DeleteSo sweet Sandi ! I want to live in there :) x
ReplyDeleteOh, me too, my real house is a fright and jumble right now! Hugs, Sandi
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