The idea of a French dollhouse has been preoccupying my mind for a few weeks now. After browsing some blogs I found some great links for building components:
Goliath Miniatures
The Ironworks & Black Country Miniatures see Small Talk's post about them here
The Lawbre Company and Architectural, Etc.
Lawbre items can be found on other websites as well. One disappointing feature to their website is that it doesn't have photos of everything, and the catalog is $12. This is one thing that gets me about the internet - sellers, please upload photos!
Here's a (bad) collage of possible windows (from the Dollhouse Junction, Lawbre, Houseworks, and Goliath):
Goliath Miniatures
The Ironworks & Black Country Miniatures see Small Talk's post about them here
The Lawbre Company and Architectural, Etc.
Lawbre items can be found on other websites as well. One disappointing feature to their website is that it doesn't have photos of everything, and the catalog is $12. This is one thing that gets me about the internet - sellers, please upload photos!
Here's a (bad) collage of possible windows (from the Dollhouse Junction, Lawbre, Houseworks, and Goliath):
So I haven't decided on a plan yet, although if I purchase components from the shops above then it'll be 1:12 scale. I'm thinking the yorktown windows won't work, despite liking the arch they have. I'd like some fancy wrought iron and an oeil de boeuf window. I'd also prefer that some of the windows open; some of those pictured are non-working. I'm tempted to add stairs but they'll add to the cost and size of the dollhouse...what to do?
Links for inspiration:
A Lavender Dilly
Une Petite Folie
Creating Dollhouse Miniatures - videos
My Miniature French Chateau - dead blog but shows an interesting start
Chateau Margaux Dollhouse
You can also google La Maison de Reves and Petit Tresor (I didn't spot blogs for them, although pictures are available on pinterest, etc.)
Links for inspiration:
A Lavender Dilly
Une Petite Folie
Creating Dollhouse Miniatures - videos
My Miniature French Chateau - dead blog but shows an interesting start
Chateau Margaux Dollhouse
You can also google La Maison de Reves and Petit Tresor (I didn't spot blogs for them, although pictures are available on pinterest, etc.)