Make-Over Magic

We are more than halfway through January now, and I do think it's time to take down the Christmas decorations and do some serious housekeeping around here.  Well, maybe not too serious.  Christmas may stay awhile longer at the dollhouse.  For one thing, this make-over is still in full swing. . . 

And there's still lots of yummy things to nibble on.

This box of cookies for instance.  Too cute to put away just yet.  Or ever!  Compliments of The Dainty House.

My slip-covered chairs and table set are new additions.

Here's a peek upstairs.  As you can see, a couple of rogue dolls have claimed these rooms.  They really don't belong in here at all, and I tried to tell them, as gently as possible, that they are the wrong size, but they only giggle and jump on the beds and leave cookie crumbs everywhere!  Sigh.

What could I say?  Look at the fun they are having.  

So, I went to work on the attic spaces instead.   

These awkward upper spaces are a challenge with the slanted walls and odd sized openings.  I've never known quite what to do with them.  The larger one on the left was a bathroom at one time, but I wanted to do something a little more fun with it.  After a bit of pondering, I decided to turn it into a library with a "secret door" that opens into an attic space. 

It started with a new wood floor, which was easy enough.  With the addition of some attic junk, and a tiny visitor.

And lots of books had to be crafted to fill the bookcases that I made from foam-board.  These were painted with chalkboard paint.  I intend to trim them out nicely once I find the right molding for them. 

Here's the final placement.  I'm pretty happy with how everything turned out.

Here's a close-up of the secret door--that swings open to reveal a tiny mouse staring back.  I keep a miniature flashlight nearby should one care to explore inside.

Squeak!

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Little Penpen]

How cute is this house??? I could spend all day there. You have made some adorable touches and makeovers!

[Velma]

Oh what fun your dolls will have in their newly renovated home.

I would jump on the bed too... if I could. A cup of tea and treats is really more to my liking. I wish I could sit and have some on your new slip covered chairs. I guess I'll just have to grab the flashlight and continue taking a look around.

[Julie C]

Lovely detail I just love looking at each room, you have put so much work into everything really nice to see.