May 7, 2013

Plantation living in miniature...

A week ago, I teased you with a second dollhouse that came home with me from Allegan. As you can see, my newest plantation style dollhouse is HUGE!
  Like 9 windows HUGE!

 It's a plantation-style Rich Toys dollhouse made in 1942.

It's now my birthday present from my parents.  Thank you Mom and Dad!

 It's in excellent shape.  The front porch light fixture, balcony, door  handle, doorbell and all the windows are still in working order.
It even came fully stocked with Nancy Forbes style furniture.
I've left all the original window treatments.  

This is the living room.

The bathroom.

A bedroom

The master bedroom

The front entrance

The kitchen

For now, my Rich Toy plantation-style dollhouse is next to my Keystone dollhouse on top of my dining room hutch.

It's quite the stately neighborhood...wouldn't you agree?  I've asked Chris to build me a special shelving unit for my growing collection as birthday present.  Keep in mind that I have two other dollhouses in my craft room right now.  Between you and me, I might have to do a bit of weeding for this shelving unit.   Happy Playing!
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23 comments:

  1. vivianMay 7, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    what a wonderful birthday present! I cant wait to see all the miniature holiday decorating thats going to be happening.. but mostly.. I'm looking forward to that haunted house!
    have a great day Kimmie
    xoxo

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  2. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~May 7, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Such a big house! Can't wait to see them all decorated up side by side! :) What a fun birthday gift too! Happy Tuesday! xox Holly

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  3. Corey May 7, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Beautiful! So nice that it still has all the items like doorknob, etc.! And the furnishings are so cute- lots of pieces I haven't seen before!! I'm sufficiently jealous (ha ha!), but my birthday's at the end of this month, and I've dropped a few hints about houses I'd like ;).

    BTW, do you read "My Vintage Dollhouses" blog? She posted about an author looking for Rich houses to feature in an upcoming book. They're going to use one of mine- maybe one of yours is a style they don't have yet...

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  4. DonnaMay 7, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Wow, what an amazing doll house, Kim! You are right, it is huge! Maybe Chris should build an addition on your home, rather than just a shelving unit, for your growing collection:)

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 7, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    What fun! I know you'll love having a street...I mean shelf for your houses! I think I'd like to move into the plantation! lol

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  6. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Aw, the perfect birthday present! ♥

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  7. Pink Roses and TeacupsMay 7, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Wow, how cute is that? Happy birthday! I had seen a dollhouse at the flea market, and had to restrain myself from buying it. I have so much stuff already, and really no where to put it. I have opted to just make a few little rooms from boxes. :)

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  8. laurie -magpie ethelMay 7, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Super birthday gift! I love the idea of having a row of magical places to live...you have quite a COLLECTION!

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  9. La Vie QuotidienneMay 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    This is amazing...in such good condition and with all of the furniture, what a super find! They are all going to look so cute gathered on the shelf together...but you must leave room for a couple more. (-:

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  10. vintage greyMay 7, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    So cute and I love all the sweet furniture!! So glad the quilt fits the bed! ;) Happy playing!! xo Heather

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  11. JbooMay 7, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    So cute!! Love it!

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  12. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    What a great birthday present!! A true Antebellum!! Looks great on your other dollhouse!

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  13. craftylesMay 7, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    She is a beauty! I've never seen one like this and to get the original furniture-WOW. I think they deserve a new shelf.

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  14. Cheryl G.May 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Oh, I love your dollhouse! I so love that you got it for yourself as a birthday present from your parents!
    LOVE that too!
    I love the insides! The furniture you have been lucky to find too! The curtains! Love it all!
    Happy Birthday!

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  15. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Kim,
    O mY!! She is a beauty!! I actually have never seen one like this!!
    What a great find!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  16. NellieMay 7, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    What a beauty of a dollhouse! A great birthday present! xo Nellie

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  17. Pam~ Virginia RetroMay 7, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    What a gorgeous dollhouse! Can't believe you found it with the original furnishings. What a terrific Birthday present.

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  18. KJ@letsgoflyakiteMay 7, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    About 20 years ago I went on a plantation homes tour and it was the beginning of a love affair. You are one lucky birthday girl , what glorious find!

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  19. JodeeMay 7, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    What a great birthday gift! It is the perfect addition to your collection!

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  20. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    It's fun for me to watch you play! Oh - and I have to tell you how much I like your ccwboy party plans! Yippee-i-oh!

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  21. LynneMay 8, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Looks like a pretty fine purchase . . . Both of the dollhouses are very nice.

    Great birthday present . . . Enjoy a very Happy Birthday!

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  22. GardenOfDaisiesMay 8, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! :-)

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  23. BarbaraMay 9, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    An amazing birthday present no matter what your age! That's really a showplace!

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