17 Nov 2011

Here's a house with a wall, with a wall, with a wall....

 Renovations have taken on a major (read: loony) scale in our humble abode and Hubby and I have come to the conclusion that we do indeed work best to a deadline!


The front deck which swayed perilously in the breeze for the last 4 years or so making the first little pig's house look like a Boy's Town Prize Home was  replaced in just under a week by a brand spanker complete with railings, privacy screening, a gate for the poppets and lo and behold...a roof!!


And where our open air charmer of a laundry stood complete with gorgeous concrete tubs,  a pristine white walled "room"....yes! it has walls!!! is nearing completion. With two pac finished cupboards for oodles of storage and a new stainless steel sink and a benchtop, let me tell you right now...tears of joy will be wept!


A new wall where once was a hall has been erected, plastered, sanded and painted and is eagerly awaiting a few pieces of skirting. That means with just under two weeks to go til my due date...we finally have a baby's room!!!! I'm sure I heard angels singing!!


We have been like little buck tooted beavers revelling in all our industry and have marveled how much has been accomplished in such a short time...and by bringing in some big guns...namely my wonderful uncle and my cousin...both builders extraordinaire! Who knew there was a screw gun? A nail gun, yes. But a screw gun?.....oh, the marvel of modern man!


And amidst all this building I even managed to find time to work on a micro renovation for mon petit poppet. This perfect little doll's house was bought for a song and needed some attention to "de-80's-a-fy" it and make it all that is good and vintagey in the world.

With a deft hand, a fairly meagre budget and a healthy dose of good old gumption I managed to remove the grey vinyl, grey carpet, maroon and yellow curtains and princess stickers and transform this grand old dame into a homely home full of comforts.


Some vintage furniture hunted out on ebay....a few Mumma made wee little quilts, pillows and cushions....

A grandfather clock to keep rhythm of the day. And a sewing machine...bien sur!


And then to attract just the right family....


I'll introduce you to them soon....they're a delightful brood!

Oh so much yummy craftiness over here today :)

11 comments:

  1. that is one super cute doll house- love the little sewing machine!

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  2. Steph what a relief it must be to have your reno's complete and just in time to bring that new bundle of joy home.

    Am rather loving the doll house. I passed one up at the oppy for $4 a few months back and am kicking myself...it would have been a great project to work on with my girl.

    x

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  3. Wow! That is just gorgeous. Love the curtains. Clever you. And well done!

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  4. So lovely for you all that things are coming together on the home front.
    The poppet's dolls house is looking very sweet, I love the pretty little curtains and the little doiley floor rug x

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  5. Oh those sweet little curtains, love them. x

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  6. very cute dolls house! It is going to be well loved!

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  7. Great! I loved to make one for my daughter! long time ago, your´s is gorgeous!!!

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  8. Such a beautiful place for Poppet to while away the hours, and so glad to hear the 'big beautiful place' is speeding along:)

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  9. IT is lovely - book is in car - will get around to drop it off (If indeed I recongnise the house in which you reside)

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  10. Oh wow! Very busy at your home, how fantastic to have gotten so many things completed!
    The dolls house reno is delightful, love your mama mades the best :)

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  11. So so gorgeous, what a lucky Bijou to have such a creative mummy!! Love Posie

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