I knew some of you would appreciate our miniature creation--thank you for the applause for our Farm Stand. We most humbly take a bow. It really was fun, and the time spent working on it with my girls will be what is most remembered down the road. Especially all the girl-talk while waiting for glue and paint to dry. These can be the best of times for thoughtful conversation. So now Grace has her sweet treat bakery and Ginger has her organic farm stand. There is a nice juxtapostion to that! Just like their personalities. On the subject of miniatures.. the above was at the antique mall last week. It was sitting up high with a lot of stuff around it so I couldn't really get close enough to look inside. Isn't it wonderful? That little balcany above the door just kills me. Darling. This has that old fashioned 'Colonial Christmas' charm about it. I really don't have room for anymore dollhouses, but I secretly want it.
Other vintage treasures . . .found along the way:
A family of prospective doll house shoppers perhaps?
Happy textiles cheering from the corner! That green top-hat worm cracks me up.
Frosty and friend look on in suspense.
Shy caroler's sing from the sidelines. (I'm developing a strange facination for these and that worries me.)
More singing. Very nice red cross-stitched hair. Seriously love it.
Frosty and family on an outing.
If you go out... don't forget your overcoat. It's cold and dark here--the shortest day of the year. Time to have breakfast by candle light and enjoy the peacefulness of winter. Light the fire, make soup. It was dark by 4:20 yesterday afternoon. I was ready to crawl back into bed.
A delightful display of sparkling wonder.
Pinecone placecard holder. Perfect!
The clock is ticking . . . time to go!
Delightful shop...hope that you get your dollhouse. They're useful for so many things, right? More than one granddaughter for example. :D
Have the Merriest of Christmases!
Posted by: Vee | December 21, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Okay I know coveting is wrong but gosh I LOVE that doll house, Charming!! What a great shop. I will have to check it out one day xoxox Clarice
Posted by: StorybookWoods | December 21, 2010 at 10:54 AM
That was a perfect thrift shop excursion for me... all of the fun, and no risk of mangling my budget! Thank you!
Posted by: Natalie VV | December 21, 2010 at 11:04 AM
What a lovely little house!! I actually have my eye on an old little house on ebay. I never had a dollhouse of mine own but 47 isn't too old is it? :) Love looking at all the vintage lovelies. I was explaining to my 12 year old son what vintage was & why I loved it so just the other day. Have a Merry Christmas!!! Thank yo for sharing.
Laura
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1470685926 | December 22, 2010 at 01:39 PM
Beautiful shop. I am late commenting on the farmstand-but Oh my. It's perfect! I love that you and your daughters made it together. It's just wonderful. You were my inspiration for my dollhouse sweet shop, I don't think I have room for another. But I really love yours. Merry Christmas to you all!
Posted by: Leslie | December 23, 2010 at 09:03 AM
Thank you for this post. I had a great time!
That dollhouse would look pretty nice in my kitchen, and in yours too!
Posted by: Lena | December 23, 2010 at 03:11 PM