This past Sunday was the local dollhouse show and I spent most of the day shopping and/or helping out. On Saturday I dropped off a roombox to exhibit and some items to sell at the club table.
While at the venue, I took a quick look to see what was already out on some of the tables. There were 2 assembled dollhouses at a one table, including a Greenleaf Glencroft. Later, my sister and I discussed it and she said no more dollhouses (we share an apartment). However, the next day I asked the vendor if I could take a look at it. It definitely needed work but she lowered the price to $40 so I bought it! Now my sister can sell her Glencroft kit but as usual, I should re-evaluate the houses and kits I have.
Below are some of my show purchases. I spent the most money at Studio E's table and Lori Ann Pott's table. I managed to find some half scale pieces as well but mainly concentrated on 1:12. At Beauxmini's table my sister found a $10 vintage bathroom set that I had also bought off ebay earlier this year - except that I had spent way more on mine! I should always remember that you can find the best deals at shows.
My roombox lights went out earlier in the morning and I didn't bother fiddling with the wires to fix it. Now that it's "finished" I already want to replace some items and add others. I'm tempted to get more glass chemistry items from Ray Storey and have my eye on another lectern on ebay. It was nice to hear people comment on the box if I was wandering by and one person came up to be introduced to me to tell me about some articulated Harry Potter figures that she has in her collection. (I'll try to take some photos and post them under the Hogwarts project page.)
Unfortunately, I was distracted by Studio E's Villa Leone to pay much attention to the other exhibits. I really wish she would take commissions or sell her houses (although I can't imagine her wanting to part with them or what price would be adequate to compensate her for her work). At least, I'm lucky enough to see it in person. Venice is one of my favorite places and it was great to see such a unique build. I'll be impatiently checking her blog to see more detailed photos.