i blame my parents
they indulged my grandmother who gave me the most beautiful doll house furniture when i was 7. (thanks mom for keeping it all these years). in fact it’s being ravaged by my nieces and nephews who all seem to have the same fascination with it. anyway a photoshoot brought out some of my faves. guess i don’t have to wonder where i got my taste for detail…and satin!
anyway, i am rushing once again. it’s getting to be my theme song here in the city. my boyfriend said i was spending too much time on my blog. i guess he sees it more of a diary, but how do you explain doing what you love? anyway, now i’m feeling all guilty so i may not be around too much for awhile but i’ll try to sneak away! in fact, i have to go right now…
Linda from ::Surroundings:: replied:
These are fabulous! How lucky to have had such a wonderful doll house!
October 15, 2007 at 12:30 am. Permalink.
Joy replied:
Imagine that – miniature versions of the larger pieces you love – how fabulous! I’ve never seen anything like them…
October 15, 2007 at 12:49 am. Permalink.
Chic and Charming replied:
That furniture is so fabulous, it makes me want a doll house!
October 15, 2007 at 2:31 am. Permalink.
beth replied:
long time reader first time commenter *waves*
i just had to add that i’ve had the same doll house furniture handed down to me from my aunt! Same chaise, the stool, bed, the gold and black chair! The beds in not so good condition thanks to all the Barbie play it got. Now i’m older and realize how fantastic they are. !!
it’s nice to know other people enjoy them so much!
October 15, 2007 at 7:47 am. Permalink.
dolls in sushi replied:
Beautiful! It’s a shame you don’t find these things anymore…
October 15, 2007 at 11:56 am. Permalink.
Heddy replied:
Good Morning,
I just signed up for the new catalog.
It looks delightful!
Easy as pie.
Well done to you both!
Heddy
October 15, 2007 at 2:11 pm. Permalink.
franki durbin replied:
Yes, you should blame your parents. That is the sweetest little dollhouse set I’ve ever seen. It should be treated with kid gloves. precious. And to think I never even liked dolls or dollhouses myself?? I tell you… if it was that quality I might have changed my mind! LOL!
October 15, 2007 at 3:46 pm. Permalink.
rochambeau replied:
Great about all of your meetings!!
Love your doll furniture!
Beautiful shoot.
Enjoy your boyfriend!!
October 15, 2007 at 7:35 pm. Permalink.
Robin Sherwood replied:
Dear Claudia,
Thank-you for mentioning me on your blog and telling your friends about my new website. I am sorry I did not get to posting a thank-you note any sooner, however I have been readying the farm ( frecklefarm) for our new visitors.
Our farm warming is this week.
And Heddy will be visiting too!
Back to your doll furniture. It is amazing how what seems so seemingly non-essential turns out to be one of the biggest influences on our lives. The doll furniture
-your furniture, the glamorous style of it, your glamor.
Any way I am going now.
I wish you the best
Robin
October 15, 2007 at 10:07 pm. Permalink.
designflute replied:
I am not a kid anymore but I still want to play!
October 15, 2007 at 10:25 pm. Permalink.
Design for Mankind replied:
I so hope your meeting went well!!!
October 16, 2007 at 12:28 am. Permalink.
parisapartment replied:
thanks you guys. i know isn’t it decadent!? look what i stumbled onto tonite by accident. or was it?
http://www.brocadehome.com/bh/catalog/category/category.jsp?link=topnav&navAction=jump&navCount=2&categoryId=bh_cat108068
hmmm…they’re doing dollhouse furniture!
http://www.brocadehome.com/bh/catalog/category/category_w_products.jsp?navAction=jump&navCount=9&categoryId=bh_cat109013
i’d love to design for them!
October 16, 2007 at 12:37 am. Permalink.
Felicia replied:
Oh, I love that beautiful mini furniture!
October 16, 2007 at 11:01 am. Permalink.
Jeannene replied:
Sweet Claudia,
I absolutely love your doll house decor. Such lovely pieces…and in such great shape!
Still miss you, and hope to hear from you soon!!
Hugs,
Jeannene
October 16, 2007 at 3:06 pm. Permalink.
Sharon replied:
Claudia you lucky girl, you were spoiled. Just look at all the beautiful doll furniture. It’s in wonderful condition still.
October 17, 2007 at 2:26 am. Permalink.
Sarah in Marrakech (but soon Paris!) replied:
How divine! I especially adore the fabulous little pillows on the bed and the black/gold lamé covering on the armchair…
October 17, 2007 at 11:18 am. Permalink.
girlmeetsglamour replied:
Wow, lucky! Just so lovely. What cute miniatures, no wonder you feel in love with design and furniture!
~Kate
October 17, 2007 at 3:11 pm. Permalink.
Bonnie replied:
Wow!!!
I still have my collection the Petite Princess furniture and the family from when I was a little girl too! My Mom saved everything… thank you Mom!! Your pictures took me down memory lane and I just had to look up more info about them. Here’s my best find on the internet… Must be where our dreams were made of!
http://www.barbigirl.com/petiteprincess.htm
I bet we all wanna move in here!
Bonnie
October 17, 2007 at 9:31 pm. Permalink.
Laissezfaire replied:
I want to play and live in a doll house!
October 18, 2007 at 4:22 pm. Permalink.
theredvelvetshoe replied:
What an amazing dollhouse! I wish I could move in!
Thanks for stopping by my “pad”~~
Michelle
October 18, 2007 at 9:00 pm. Permalink.
Sophiehoneysuckle replied:
Claudia-they are stunning items!! As you say, how could you grow up and not love antique style?
October 19, 2007 at 7:52 am. Permalink.