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Doll House

February 6, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 38 Comments

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!

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  1. Pene says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:17 am

    What a lovely use for a dolls house, how clever!!

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  2. suzitee says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:24 am

    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 🙂

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  3. Jaime @ Our Journey says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:28 am

    Wow, what a fantastic idea! Love it!

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  4. De says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:34 am

    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

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  5. Jule says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:06 am

    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

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  6. clare's craftroom says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:33 am

    Isn’t that funny I have been decorating my daughters old doll house and having such fun ! All the best going back to work .

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  7. noflik nifelje says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:51 am

    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

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  8. Posie Patchwork says

    February 6, 2011 at 5:31 am

    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

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  9. Taylor Made says

    February 6, 2011 at 5:41 am

    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.

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  10. Stephanie says

    February 6, 2011 at 5:59 am

    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.

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  11. Christy says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:18 am

    I’m in love with your doll house. It’s so cute!

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  12. Rachel Le Grand says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:56 am

    i love every photo in this post ! what a clever idea to use a doll house for fabric storage ~ lovely !!!

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  13. KaHolly says

    February 6, 2011 at 7:42 am

    What fun is that?? You’ve put the dollhouse to good use, and NO, I wouldn’t paint it, either!! ~karen

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  14. Betty Lou says

    February 6, 2011 at 7:49 am

    Lots of wonderful memories associated with the doll house, I’m sure. How wonderful that your mother kept it.

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  15. Sara says

    February 6, 2011 at 8:11 am

    Such a wonderful memory to place on display:)

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  16. periwinkle says

    February 6, 2011 at 8:15 am

    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 .

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  17. Bela says

    February 6, 2011 at 9:03 am

    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

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  18. Terriaw says

    February 6, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    what a sweet dollhouse! How wonderful to have this treasure. I adore the way you decorated inside!

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  19. Melissa Antolovic says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    What a great place to store your fabric – and full of memories too!

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  20. Thimbleanna says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    That doll house is adorable. What a wonderful way to keep it useful!

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  21. Patchwork and Play says

    February 6, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    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!

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  22. ~*~ saskia ~*~ says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:52 am

    I love everything I see, The cookies are oh so lovely!! And I do love the Japanese tape.
    Have a wonderful new week! xx

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  23. ~*~ saskia ~*~ says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:54 am

    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

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  24. Хелен says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:19 am

    Great idea with a Doll House!!!

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  25. Tania McCartney says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:25 am

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  26. Tania McCartney says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:26 am

    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

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  27. Noelia says

    February 7, 2011 at 6:25 am

    So nice! Im building a dollhouse right now, i think it will take me 72363 years but its ok:D

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  28. laurel bud says

    February 7, 2011 at 7:03 am

    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.

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  29. Катаринка says

    February 7, 2011 at 8:24 am

    Потрясающая идея с домиком ! Я нахожусь под впечатлением !!!!!!
    Катя из Сибири

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  30. Handmade in Israel says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    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!

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  31. Greenmare says

    February 7, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    oh wonderful! my childhood doll house is in my sewing room too! mine holds a bit of fabrics and my journals.

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  32. tattina says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:07 am

    Your blog is great and its title sounds so sweet and romantic…

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  33. Tania says

    February 8, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    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.

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  34. Shannon says

    February 8, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    What perfect storage – so happy to look at. And, as usual, Sarah’s baking looks delightful!

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  35. Janellybelly says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:02 am

    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

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  36. Catherine says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    what a fabulous way to use a doll house!
    I really want to get an eiffel tower cookie cutter too…

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  37. Talin's Corner says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Your doll house looks great. How nice of your mom to keep it all those years.

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  38. Jill says

    February 12, 2011 at 2:02 am

    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!

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