Dollhouse Mania

2009-11-13T14:41:00.000-08:00

I'm thinking of buying one of those fisher price dollhouses for my friends baby girl. I also liked this article so I thought I'd share.

Finished Dollhouses - Choosing the Perfect Dollhouse by Julia Morrison

Finished dollhouses come in many sizes, shapes, styles and finishes. Depending on who the house is for, depends on what kind of dollhouse you should choose.

Children usually get houses in 'play' size, which is the 2 inch scale and big enough to be handled by the young ones. These houses are often placed on the floor and the children can walk around them while playing and furnishing them. Children's playhouses are made from plywood and can be just as small as a one room box or they can be mansions of 5 to 10 rooms or more.

People who are older, collectors or miniature enthusiasts usually purchase finished dollhouses in order to display their miniatures and dollhouse accessories such as the furniture, rugs, lights, miniature fine china, ornaments and even miniature porcelain dolls. For these people it is their pride to show off their collection of miniature items. These houses mostly come in the 1 inch and ½ inch scale. The largest selection of miniature accessories you will find come in the 1 inch scale. Keep this in mind when choosing the scale of house you select.

Finished dollhouses for the collector can range from a 3-room country cottage to a 13-room Victorian mansion. There are also farmhouses and mansards in different sizes. Some of the finished dollhouses are in the colonial style, some in the Gregorian and some are modern townhouses and log cabins. It really depends on everybody's personal preference which dollhouse to choose.

It's important to select the right style of furniture for your dollhouse. If you have purchased most of your dollhouse accessories already and they are all Victorian dollhouse furniture then it's no good to purchase a modern townhouse to put them in. Therefore it may be wiser to choose the style of house first before you go out to select the furniture and miniature items to fill them with.

Another consideration when choosing amongst all the finished dollhouses is the place where you would like to display your house. Some people have lots of space and can easily display a 13-room mansion. Others may only be able to place a small 5-room cottage in their home. It is important to purchase the right size dollhouse for the space you have available.

About the Author

The Dollhouse Company is a one-stop shop for everything you need to enjoy your finished dollhouse.

Check out our large selection of finished doll houses. We cater for every budget and our houses come in many different styles and sizes. Select your favorite accessories to give your finished dollhouse your personal touch.

Download our FREE e-book on how to choose, build and decorate you dollhouse at www.thedollhousecompany.com

Dollhouse Miniatures

2009-11-13T14:39:00.000-08:00

I really liked this article thought I'd share

Dollhouses have been popular for centuries. Long ago, they were made for royalty. Europe's middle class soon became interested in these tiny homes, and accomplished artisans began making dollhouse miniatures. With the Industrial Revolution, toys such as dollhouse miniatures were finally available to the masses. Today, these miniatures remain a popular hobby for many.
Whether you are a beginning miniature collector who is interested in buying a dollhouse kit or have built several dollhouses from scratch, each new project presents exciting new choices and challenges. What kind of dollhouse should you choose? How exactly will you build it? What should you choose for trim? And of course, how should you decorate your dollhouse miniatures once you are done?
As you begin the process of building your house, start a notebook to write down any tips you want to remember. Your first dollhouse, especially, will be a learning experience. Look through dollhouse books and seek advice from the internet and from other miniature enthusiasts. Record any mistakes you make or things you learn along the way so that your next dollhouse building experience will be even better. Most dollhouse collectors don't stop with just one house, so make a note of the things you want to remember when you begin to build your next dollhouse project.
Dollhouses can be fun to build, decorate, and furnish. Dollhouse kits have made this hobby a very cost effective way of creating your dream home. They are beautiful to display and exciting to share. No matter your reason for investing in a dollhouse, you will love the experience and the finished product!

About the Author

The Dollhouse Company is a one-stop shop for everything you need to build and enjoy your dollhouse. From dollhouse kits, furniture and accessories to finished dollhouses and how-to books.
Download our FREE e-book on how to choose, build and decorate you dollhouse at www.thedollhousecompany.com

Oh and I'm going to buy a new barbie dollhouse I think. Yay for me

2009-11-13T14:37:00.000-08:00

wow what a great dollhouses I found on ebay

YOU ARE BIDDING ON A BEAUTIFUL THREE STORY VICTORIAN WOODEN DOLL HOUSE HOUSE. IT WAS BUILT IN 2005 AND WAS NEVER USED. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL DOLL HOUSE AS SEEN IN MY PICTURES WITH MAGNIFICENT VICTORIAN COLORS. THE DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE. THE WOODEN FLOORS ARE BEAUTIFUL. FEATURES INCLUDE STAIRS AND RAILINGS THAT ARE DETAILED TO PERFECTION. IT HAS BEEN IN STORAGE SINCE IT WAS BUILT. THE DETAIL AND STURDINESS OF THIS HOUSE IS AWESOME. I HAVE SHOWN ALL VIEWS OF THE HOUSE INSIDE AND OUT AND EVEN A FEW FLAWS. THERE WERE 2 REPAIRS DONE ON TWO PARTS OF THE TOP SECTION OF LATTICE AS SHOWN IN MY PICTURES. THIS HAPPENED WHILE IT WAS IN STORAGE. AS WITH ANY HOME BUILT THERE ARE FLAWS FOR EXAMPLE THERE ARE A FEW GLUE SPOTS ON THE WALLS FROM WHEN IT WAS BUILT AS SHOWN IN MY PICTURES. DIMENSIONS ARE APROXIMATE AS FOLLOW: LENGTH 24". WIDTH 16 3/4". HEIGHT 27 3/4". 1ST FLOOR: LENGTH 22" WIDTH 11 3/4" HEIGHT 8". 2ND FLOOR: LENGTH 22" WIDTH 11 3/4" HEIGHT 8". 3RD FLOOR: LENGTH 22 3/4" WIDTH 12 1/4" HEIGHT 8 1/4". FRONT PORCH: LENGTH 22" WIDTH 4 1/2". THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. WE ARE SELLING THIS ITEM BECAUSE WE ARE DOWNSIZING.

I WOULD PREFER A LOCAL PICKUP ON THIS ITEM. I LIVE IN NORTHEASTERN PA BETWEEN WILKES-BARRE AND SCRANTON, PA. I AM WILLING TO DRIVE WITHIN AN HOUR + IN ANY DIRECTION FROM EXETER TO MEET YOU WITH THE ITEM. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU BID TO DISCUSS THIS.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE THIS SHIPPED PLEASE NOTE SHIPPING AND PACKING OF THIS ITEM WILL BE DONE BY UPS. THIS ITEM IS HEAVY AND VERY DELICATE THAT IS WHY I AM HAVING UPS PACKAGE THE DOLL HOUSE. UPS WILL NOT SHIP TO A POST OFFICE BOX. YOU MUST HAVE A PAYPAL CONFIRMED ADDRESS. I WILL NOT HAVE THIS ITEM SHIPPED TO AN UNCONFIRMED ADDRESS. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR INTEREST.

Not quite as good as some of the playmobil dollhouses but good.

Melissa and doug dollhouse very nice.

2009-11-13T14:31:00.000-08:00

I love these melissa and doug dollhouses so much Elegant Victorian style has never been so affordable! No detail has been overlooked in the design of this easily assembled wooden dollhouse. Excellent quality and distinctive detailing throughout the interior and exterior of this house will make it an heirloom to be cherished for years to come!

Dimensions: 29.5" x 18" x 28" Assembled

Recommended Ages: 6+ years

Dollhouse furniture video

2009-11-13T14:28:00.000-08:00

OMG I love this video of dollhouse furniture there's some really amazing ones in there that I just LOVE youtube

Dollhouse Mania

2009-11-13T14:27:00.001-08:00

OMG welcome to dollhouse mania. Dollhouses rule and I'm here to school you on that LOL :D

Anyway check it out we're gonna talk dollhouses, dolls, doll furniture, miniature dolls EVERYTHING