I have had a life-long love affair with dollhouse miniatures, and careers in art education and interior design. I hope to combine these life experiences to help other miniature enthusiasts get more out of this wonderful hobby we enjoy, a hobby that often reaches the level of an art form. Susan Downing
Gottschalk Victorian Blue Roof Dollhouse found on Ruby Lane (Out of stock)
It is a huge subject, of course. I thought I would do a series of posts. The best approach seemed to categorize by time period, then by room or object. And I learned from hanging around Dougless Bitler at the Cabbage Patch (way back in the day), that authenticity is critical!
Categories: dollhouses, Victorian
Christopher Dresser’s (1834-1904) Roland Wall, in terracotta and burgundy, with a Victory frieze in indigo.
The answer could start with another question. “That depends. Which room? Town or country house?” When choosing the appropriate type of wallpaper for a Victorian dollhouse, it’s important to understand how wall coverings were used in the Victorian era.
Categories: dollhouses, Victorian, wall covering
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This is a working replica of the Sparton Model 557 “Sled” Radio by Walter Dorwin Teague – $5,900
Here’s a great resource for images, from which you can make patterns for the accessories you will want to make yourself. The 1stdibs website sells very pricey originals and replicas of designer products. Shop away, if the price tags don’t throw you.
For artisans, it is a treasure trove of clear images of great products from which to make patterns of pieces in any scale. Most have pictures from multiple angles. The top navigation bar has these tabs: Furniture, Fine Art, Jewelry & Watches, Fashion, Collections, Magazine.
The radio pictured is the Sparton Model 557 “Sled” Radio, designed by Walter Drown Teague. Price: $5,900. Does it work? Not necessarily. The description includes the statement that ?this prime example of a highly sought after Art Deco streamline style of radio, with ‘speed lines.’ is sold as a decorative piece.?
Ah, well. We all have to accessorize. Still, this website is a great resource.
Susan
Categories: accessorizing, art deco
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1/12 scale Hallowe’en decorations
Dollhouse Halloween Decorations. Double bubble, toil and trouble! Fire burn and cauldron bubble! Time to bring those decorations down from the dollhouse attic! This box is overflowing with 1/12th scale non-removable Halloween items. It’s handcrafted and sturdy. Oh, and don’t forget the eye of newt and toe of frog!
Susan
Categories: holiday
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