Well... I am fast approaching the big 3-0 and as I count down the last of my twenties, I have finally taken the plunge into the world of miniature. My lovely Husband has bought me a Georgian Dolls House for my Birthday - http://www.julie-anns-dolls-houses.co.uk/the-dartmouth-dolls-house--basement-39-p.asp , and so far I have been very good and while I have been doing lots of research online; I have managed to resist buying a single tiny item for my new house!
Well... That's not strictly true. I have bought a book (Making Georgian Dolls Houses by Derek Rowbottom http://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Georgian-Dolls-Houses-Rowbottom/dp/0946819289 it was less than £3 on ebay and looks like a good starting point, just to get some ideas.
I have always loved the Georgian era, and am lucky to have got married in a local Georgian style Mansion House - http://www.hillhouse.co.uk/
We also have the beautiful Culzean Castle - http://www.culzeanexperience.org/ just a short drive down the coast from us. Culzean is one of my favourite places in the whole world - we are members of the Scottish National Trust so we take advantage of getting free entry to the park and head down there very often throughout the year.
So I have two very special places as inspiration, and will document my progress in this blog!
You are not far from us! Sorry just popped over from the Dolls House Forum to see your blog - we used to have a caravan at Croy Bay and regularly walked to Culzean. We live outside Glasgow.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about having two dogs following your blog I will start one about my house (which is Montgomery Hall bought second hand) soon.
Martha
ps blogger wont let me follow - will try later!
ReplyDeleteI love your house and I love the theme you've picked. I can't wait to see your progress!! :D
ReplyDeleteBig hugs
ShellbyFay