One of my favourite childhood toys was a lovely Doll House that my sister and I were given one Christmas. My parents kept it, and all their grandchildren have also enjoyed playing with it over the years. The grandchildren are all past playing with dolls now so I recently asked my Mum if she still had it.
I have set it up in our craft room where it puts a smile on my face every time I walk in the room. It could probably do with a new coat of paint, but I love it just the way it is.
It is the perfect size to store some of my favourite fat quarters. My “Knitting Nancy” is quite at home here.
While I was tidying up the craft space, I also arranged some of my Japanese washi tape in an old cigar box so that it is on display. This is only half of my collection (I added to my masking tape supplies while in Japan – it really is very addictive!).
Thanks for the lovely comments on my heart shaped pot holder. I return to work tomorrow so don’t have time to write up a tutorial. Sarah put her Eiffel tower cookie cutter to good use and made some delicious cookies. They were c’est magnifique!
What a lovely use for a dolls house, how clever!!
oh how beautiful…i love it! I don’t think I could bear to paint it either, it is perfect just the way it is 🙂
Wow, what a fantastic idea! Love it!
Oh excellent idea – Im now thinking where I can fit my dolls house for fabric storage. Would be much better than it being hidden away in the shed
It is such a pity I don’t own a doolhouse, because I never had one as a child, but as soon as my daughter outgrows hers I now know what to do with it. 😉
I LOVE your blog which I found today, because I love patchwork, quilting and baking very much. Your quilts are awesome! I like the Japanese washi tape as well, but had never heard of that before…
I put a link on my blog. Come and visit me some day, although it is in German.
Regards,
Jule
Isn’t that funny I have been decorating my daughters old doll house and having such fun ! All the best going back to work .
What a great idee!I also have a doll house. It’s stands in a corner without using it. This a very handy solution! Thanks!
Have a nice sunday
Petra
All gorgeous, i didn’t have a wooden doll’s house (i had Barbie’s town house though complete with lift, pony & campervan, so can’t complain) but each of my daughters have a beautiful French Wooden Doll’s house & i’ll keep them for their children too. My son, a skull fortress, what else?? Love Posie
You have given me a great idea for the dolls house that was my mum’s…just need to wait for my daughter to finish playing with it.
What a sweet treasure from your childhood. I love how you’re making use of it. I have my toybox from childhood. Oh the things I wish I still had…terrific cookies.
I’m in love with your doll house. It’s so cute!
i love every photo in this post ! what a clever idea to use a doll house for fabric storage ~ lovely !!!
What fun is that?? You’ve put the dollhouse to good use, and NO, I wouldn’t paint it, either!! ~karen
Lots of wonderful memories associated with the doll house, I’m sure. How wonderful that your mother kept it.
Such a wonderful memory to place on display:)
If I’d had girls they would have definately had a dolls house , I have great memories of playing with mine that my dad made for me .
Dear Lisa, it is such a pleasure to visit you here and always see how you deal with your sewing talent! I enjoyed so much your fabric new house!!! The tapes are also lovely.
Say to Sarah her cookies are the cutest! They might be delicious!
Much love!!Bela
what a sweet dollhouse! How wonderful to have this treasure. I adore the way you decorated inside!
What a great place to store your fabric – and full of memories too!
That doll house is adorable. What a wonderful way to keep it useful!
Your dolls house is SO adorable! And what a wonderful way to store your fabric! And more Eiffel Tower pieces! A truly happy place to be!
I love everything I see, The cookies are oh so lovely!! And I do love the Japanese tape.
Have a wonderful new week! xx
I’m your newest follower, your blog is LOVELY!
Enjoy a happy Monday, I believe it’s evening already in your little corner, mine Monday has just started, the children are in school and I’m off for some grocery shopping. xx
Great idea with a Doll House!!!
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Oh I love it! It’s making me smile, too. I have a thing for houses… and filled with stunning fabric – even better! Hope you’re well, lovely one. Tania x
So nice! Im building a dollhouse right now, i think it will take me 72363 years but its ok:D
What a fantastic idea. Hmmm, wonder if my old doll’s house is still in the loft at my Parent’s house?!?
…and I want those cookie cutters, tres chic.
Потрясающая идея с домиком ! Я нахожусь под впечатлением !!!!!!
Катя из Сибири
I bought my son a ‘Knitting Nancy’ when we were in England. He loves to create and when he’s done with it, I can enjoy it too 😉
Loved reading all about your trip. What wonderful experiences you have all had!
oh wonderful! my childhood doll house is in my sewing room too! mine holds a bit of fabrics and my journals.
Your blog is great and its title sounds so sweet and romantic…
I think a new coat of paint would be an absolute TRAVESTY! It is a beauty. Just the way it is. Now I hope that work/juggle thing is doing all the right, ball-catching things.
What perfect storage – so happy to look at. And, as usual, Sarah’s baking looks delightful!
The dolls house is perfection as a fabric cubby 😉 A few of my favourite things in the one place!
The tape collection has grown significantly, love the music tape. Sarah’s Eiffel towers look so yummy. Rachel was given a violin cookie cutter from Katherine at Christmas.
J xx
what a fabulous way to use a doll house!
I really want to get an eiffel tower cookie cutter too…
Your doll house looks great. How nice of your mom to keep it all those years.
Great use for the dollshouse! My daughters go through phases of playing with theirs and then not. I’m waiting for them to grow out of it so I can use if for another bookcase which they really need!