You can imagine why I am towing that name today can’t you? Let me preface this story by telling you a huge secret. A secret which is sure to make you think I am way off my rocker. You see, every so often, I have this strange dream where I am finding a treasure somewhere. The next day, I go to the place of my dream and in an eerily exciting way, the treasure is there. (revisiting a drawing)
That is actually the very way I acquired one of my pianos. My 1924 Baldwin (which sounds like Tori’s piano in Bells for her) in fact. (not my painted pianola that you have met, but another playable creature, there is a photo somewhere in this mad blog, but I can’t find it).
That leads me to today’s story. So, there I was asleep, minding my own business. When all of a sudden, a dream of a dollhouse, one that had been recurring for a year or so ( I know, I shouldn’t be having these as I already have a dollhouse awaiting a makeover, and a couple other smaller ones).
Only this dream told me that today was the day to go to this special place. I got up and went for a walk & upon recalling the dream, became obsessed with getting to said shop. Once I got there, I looked all around calmly, and then, all of a sudden, peeking from way behind some stuff, I see it. A new home for my woodland creatures, and the girls, and oh everyone… I grab someone, asking if this is really the price, as it was a gooooooooooooooooooood price.
Then I thought… How can I be such a greedy dollhouse owner. Noone buys property like this… Am I insane. No no, can’t pass it up, no way, no how! So, I bring it home, I gloss the floors, paint the attic white… Then rearrange for hours, huge furniture has to be moved in the real life house, to get this house to fit in. And, now the question remains, what to do with the other house?
See wee bunny boy is crying in the old house here, he doesn’t want to move…
I try to tell him, "lovely, the new house is going to be good." It has so much wonderful wood, and I painted the banisters, like I did the attic, in white for a fresh feel. I glossed the floors and… It is noo good, he is inconsolable.
His sisters and nana however, they are ready to move in. They are soooo excited!!!
Faun boy is perched at the front door, waiting for a photo op…
Although the house is very yellow, it makes me swoon everytime I look at it… My heart overflows!! Ready to see the whole thing?????? (It fits just perfectly on my old white dressing table)
Oh, I am so in love with it. I can’t believe noone else snatched it up! (one thing did happen though, a lady actually cried after I bought it, because she wished she had seen it) I know it was waiting for us! I just know it!! Faun boy wants you to see his favorite place…
Come on in…
Look at Faun Boy’s fave spot…
He has claimed the third floor as the playroom. Little does he know, it will also be the school-room 🙂
So that is the new house. What do you think? It will be very very "Little Women." No electricity like the old house. Lots of wood. I can never part with my old dollhouse though. We will have to find a place…
Now, in other news, as if that wasn’t exciting enough… An order I placed a long time ago just arrived. You see, the order was lost. Yes, lost for over a week. But it is here now. In the form of new satiny lovely postcards for the shop!!
There are 4 new styles. The first one is especially exciting because I realized, it would make a lovely Valentine’s day card. But is not totally intended for Valentine’s day, so it can be used at any other time as well…
This card has rounded edges! So fun! Super Bake Girl Emilia…
The quality is incredible. They are professionally made like the others, you will love them. Oh, and the back (white) is ready for you to write it up, stick on a stamp (or not) and send it off… (There is no grey line around the actual card, it is just there for shapes sake…)
The other three are so fun as well. I love these because they can also be framed with an extra wide mat, which is what I am going to do for myself.
The 3-d quality is astounding. It just floors me everytime I look at them…
So, we have Bird Girl. "A Fanciful Twist" does not appear on the front of any of the cards…
Front:
Back of The Bird Girl:
The Memory of the Dance in the Forest:
Back:
In a Sea of Dreams:
Back:
So, those will be making their debut in the shop asap…
Also, the moment we have all been waiting for, Bunny King gets a name… He is a prince now, but he will be King one day…
Ready for this one? (King of the Magical Little Bunnies, but Prince Phin for now…)
Click on Image.
It was impossible to choose. I loved them all, from Captain Mortimer, to Lancelot Lapin, to Bun bun, to Fuzzywiggins, to TwitchandNibble. But, in the end. He really fits into this long name… In my opinion.
So, whose names did I work out to get here? Well we have the ever lovely Miss Betty with the El Rey de Los Magicos Conejitos part. I loved this because, A) we all know what other language I speak & B) the man who put him together (My Father), as he was found broken by Mombie, has a name very close to Rey… So, he should be named after the man who fixed him and gave him back a leg…
Then we have Prince Phineas Alabaster Hareoldson (she called him sir, little alteration there) from the wonderful Woolyvines.
And thirdly, Overseer of Tea Parties, Cake Walks & Treasures came from my dear talented friend Sarah. She knows how to get me!
So, there you have it… The name truly suits him in persona… E-mail me your address girls, for a few treats!! Thank you all for playing!! I really appreciate it!!
Well, I am off. And, please send me good vibes over the weekend. My accountant is putting me to work big time. He needs massive amounts of paperwork for me to get together and put in order, sooner than I thought. It might cause me to have a heart attack… The thought almost put me over the edge just now…
Huge hugs!!! xoxo
Lovely, Vanessa! That dollhouse is absolute perfection! I’ve been waiting to rehab my dollhouse until I have more room, but really… Who needs ROOM? And! I just realized! I have a table in my studio that I don’t use! It’s just a junk-collector. Oh, man. I am SO moving my dollhouse into my studio tomorrow morning.
And more new dollies! Are they going to live in the new house permanently?
Oh my goodness! I was just so excited to see your beautiful doll house that I almost missed seeing my name. I love El Rey de Los Magicos Conejitos. It just has a nice “ring” to it. I love the other two names also. How wonderful! Es magico!!
This is such an Enchanting place to visit, I will be back for sure, but love your Mixed Media Art!! (ATC) I am just now getting into this, yours is ext ordinary indeed!
Jeannene
(Love Conquers All)
Oh I LOVE that dollshouse! And Bunny King’s name is just perfect.
How wonderful that you have these dreams, then actually find the treasure in the place that you dreamed! The dollhouse is enchanting, especially after your “makeover.” And the bunny has a very impressive name!Good luck w/ the accountant’s requests! xoxox
Oh and I forgot to say the cards are charming! Of course I am partial to the Emilia ones; the real Emilia is at this moment smiling at how clever you are. xoxox
I can attest to the 3-d quality of those cards and yes, it IS amazing. So much so that I contiually run my finger across the top just to make sure I’m not losing my mind!
The doll house is a beautiful treasure, what a great home it found with you and your treasures… 🙂
Joy
H my Dear!! Your new dollhouse is such magic!! I LOVE it!! (And I so wish we had room for one….I’m thinking of all the fun it must be to decorate!!) 🙂 It’s the dreamiest dollhouse ever,methinks!! 🙂
And your cards are lovely as blackberry pie!!
Oh….what a treat it is to come here!! Yummy food for my eyes and mind!! 🙂
Oh, I hope there are some postcards left when I get over there is just one second! I love them!
Hooray! I got some! I love them! I was going to ask you and then I didn’t want to be a pest, but I really wanted some Valentiney postcards so much! Hooray!
Your post cards are fabulous and I LOVE the doll house! Prince Phineas is a wonderful name!Have a great weekend!
Hugs!
Sandy
Oh, MY!!! I just love each and every new post more than the last!!! That dollhouse is wonderful. Absolutely perfect!!! But poor wee bunny boy…perhaps he would like to come stay awhile with the Hittys?!? They could cheer him up! I love that dollhouse…a front porch!!! I would have cried too, if I had missed it like that other shopper had. But no, it was destined for you. Are all the dollhouse “critters” made by you? (I think I recognize a du buh du girl in there…) And Prince Phin has a lovely name. :o) On another note…Dulin is here and HE IS PERFECT!!! Thanks!
That doll house it magnificent! What a wonderful find – or should we say it found you? Prince Phin has quite a wonderful and fitting name. Good luck with the paperwork – know how much fun that can be!
Karla
fantastic dollhouse.
Can I move in? That house is adorable.
I too have reoccurring dreams but mine are about weird things like buying an investment property that is infested with ants and other things that I HOPE HOPE HOPE don’t happen in real life.
That said I have had a few dreams that come true. I do believe in this.
Give a kiss to el Rey for me.
Que cute!
(My friend’s grandma spent some time with relatives in the states and learned the word cute and when she returned to Ecuador she kep saying Que cute!, Que cute!)
Miss Vanessa! The dollhouse is PERFECT! I love the cheerful color, all the hardwood, the special room just for Faun Boy (maybe Vand can come visit him sometime?), but I especially love the way you found it! It was so meant to be yours…you find the BEST treasures!! 🙂
I can’t wait to see all the adventures that unfold in both your wonderful theater and your new dollhouse…I’m sure it’s going to be quite fun!
And Prince Phin….I LOVE it! One of my favorite boy names is Fin, so close enough! 😉
Beautiful postcards as usual, they look like mini original paintings!
I want to move in! The house is gorgeous! I could be the school marm and live in the attic. I promise I won’t eat much cake.
Prince Phin’s name is perfect. He deserves such a truly elegant, sophisticated name.
Love love love those postcards. But then I love all your art in any form.
Oh my, such a lot of information. I learned that in the world of real estate, STILL, the most popular color of a house is yellow.
Prince Phin is an excellent choice. Huckleberry Fin would be proud.
Christine
LOVE the dollhouse…. 🙂
happy weekend!
Oh everything is sooooo sweet!! The amazing doll house, the cards, Sweet, Sweet Sweet!!!
And what a fantastico name for El rabbit!
Overseer of Tea Parties!!!! Love it!!!
I sooo need to find a doll house. I’ve wanted one for ages now. One that’s just mine, because I’m bad at sharing!
Great name for the bunny! You have my address, don’t you, sweet?
What a beautiful doll house.
Superb!
Oh my GOODNESS! Such loveliness! I love the house, I think I would have cried too had I come along too late! I would love to tackle a project like that someday with my Brittany. I hope you keep showing us its progression. I just cannot get over it, it was definitely waiting for you! I love all the new postcards, I think I need some, just can’t decide which ones! Are you going to do any assortments? Cause see I just want them all! Good luck with the accountant, yuck!
I really love these postcards, so unique Vanessa!
jo-Anne
I covet your dollhouse, that’s that! =P
Loving the cards too. 🙂
That is the dollhouse of my dreams. I love that it is yellow. And where do you get your postcards printed?
Oh, I think that is a perfectly fitting name for the bunny-boy indeed! I think he deserved an especially long and noble name…I also adore the doll house…It is very fancy and that is quite a bright yellow, but if you can’t paint a Victorian that bright of yellow and get away with it, it would be a sad day indeed! I hope everyone will be comfortable there…
I have so much do to but I thought I would just take a TEENY TINY break to peek in on my bestest pal Miss V (easily distracted, no?) and I was instantly smitten by that doll house! Oh, I didn’t even know I wanted a doll house until I saw that one! And I absolutely fell of my chair laughing at Faun Boy sitting at the top of those stairs! You and I share some of the same humor girl, animals crack me up in a major sort of way. Seeing his cute little self perched on the stairs, I’m just saying, that is SO HILARIOUS to me. My husband looks at me with a quizzical look because I practically lose consciousness laughing over stuff like that. Major hyperventilation and tears. Thanks for giving me inspiration and a good laugh today.
And GIRL, your POSTCARDS ARE TO DIE FOR! How gorgeous are they! Ah…..I just love you.
Back to work for us I say!
xo
Melissa
The dream, the house…it’s like the X-Files over here (but in a good way) 🙂 Love the house, how very Southern and gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the interior decorations, and more stories of your wonderful creatures and their new abode. Fab postcards and swoon as always.
I’m on my knees (ok just one) praying to the dollhouse gods that they will lead me to one soon (no log cabins please or 70’s veneer paneling, please).
🙂 Christine
Holy macaroli Darling girl……so much has been going on here…your life is like one enchantment after another (especially as you’ve proved IF YOU DREAM IT IT WILL COME!!! Oh how I love the new abode.
My aunt made doll houses…beautiful, very meticulously decorated ones I was enchanted by. When she passed away I don’t know what ever happened to a single of one them, sadly her daughters no doubt sold them. (I wanted one but never had the nerve to ask them – even to sell it to me) So I will live vicariously through you! I love that Faun boy has already proclaimed his space.
The post cards are BE-YOU-TEA-FULL!
I am in a slump….this post added some much needed magic in to my day!
Much love and many hugs dear friend,
Lisa
XOXOXO
Love the dolls hous and those cards are incredible and Prince Phin has the most amazing magical name ever. As for accountants you have my symapthies I’ve just been through the exact same thing myself and am now living in dread of the result. Sometimes it’s hard not to detest this time of year.
Hi Vanessa, It always brings a smile to my face to read your blog with your mysterious and magical tales! I just love your new doll house and the tender care you share as though it was your own home. I am especially fond of the photo of sisters and Nana on the front porch. You are a breath of fresh air – Good luck with your accountant, and have a wonderful weekend… Suzy
Hi Vanessa!
The postcards are GORGEOUS!!!
May I ask where you had them done? I would like to have some limited edition prints of my past postcards made. If you could email me and let me know, I would REALLY appreciate it!
XOXO
Chris 🙂
I love Prince Bunnykins’ name!!!
Love your postcards..they are as always delightful…
And your new dollhouse is a dream…you find the most amazing things and make them “your own”!!
delightful Vanessa!!! Love the dollhouse sooo much. The perfect home for your sweet characters! My Grandpop MADE me one…when I was just a little girl. It was so gorgeous. My parents sold it in a garage sale because I had no room for it in my tiny first apartment!!!!! My heart still aches over that. Okay…now I’m getting really angry again and it was 17 years ago…grrrr.
Your postcards look amazing too:) Hope you get all the yucky accounting business done in time to enjoy your weekend!! xoxo..jenn
Is there hot water in your dollhouse? Can I move in? Actually, no wait, is there a guest house I can move in to? I don’t think I can handle that many roomates at once.
This bright yellow house is a dream! Or rather – YOU are making it a dream!
Good luck with the paperwork and Mr. Account.
You are most certainly not off your rocker!!! I have dreams a lot of finding things, or kind of “how to do this” type of premonitions… veeery strange, but oh so EXCITING!! 😀 Congrats on your lovely find… its the perfect house for the wee family!! 🙂 And I LOVE the yellow–so, so cheery!!!
Sending you lots and lots of good wishes on the paperwork stuff… Hope you manage to get it all done without too much hair pulling and jumping about! 🙂
Keep up your imaginative work and writing, Vanessa… your blog ALWAYS makes me smile!! 😀
OH my what a wounderful story…what a wounderful house…Ah I wish I had dreams like that…
Hi Vanessa…I need your dream fairy to visit my dreams, could you please send her over tonight?? I adore that dollhouse!!! And your red mushrooms are so so perfect for the front porch! The colors are gorgeous together!
I received my lovely Dancing girl canvas and Bird Girl postcards yesterday…LOVE THEM!
You are the best…never stop being you!
Hugs!
Oh how I adore the dollhouse Vanessa! It’s truly an inspiration as I’m in the process of building one for Sophia. And I love the magical Spanish name for the Bunny. Que viva el Rey!
Wow your House is a real Cutie, I love your Elves!
Oh… good vibes, good vibes.
And I’m digging your yellow house. I am, I am. 😀
What a darling yellow house! & those postcards came out amazing, the texture is just jumping off them! …have I mentioned that I just love visiting this magical place of yours!?
The new doll house is just divine! SWOON SWOON SWOON 🙂 I think the bunnies name is very fitting and he is so lucky to be in such good company. Sending lots of good vibes your way for your visit to the accountant.
xo
your dolls are just darling…I may have to buy one! I especially love the one with the bird in the cage…really cute!
thanks for stopping by.
best,
carol
The doll house is Wonderful! I caught one of my dolls whispering to the other, how much she like it!
Sandra Evertson
P.S.
The post cards are Beautiful!
I would have LOVED being a fly on the wall seeeeeeeeing YOU come into that shop looking for that certain treasure and I would have LOVED being a Dr. to take your blood pressure and pulse once YOU saw that certain treasure which was that SWEET dollhouse!!! LOL I haven’t gotten any postcards ordered yet! I’m just not on the ball! I need some young energy!!! Are YOU giving treats??? WOOT!!!
you are a regular real estate magnate!! You shall have to name your village soon where all your homes exist!
The postcards are lovely, will be round to get some soon!
Such a fine looking family to live in The Mansion without running water. Looks like my kind a people! Happy Sunday!
xox
Constance
I am making myself very small..so I can fit in that Dollhouse! ..and drink from the tiny tea cups….and frolic with Faun Boy. I am also shrinking my magic bus and will be driving West quite soon.
Hi Vanessa,
I am back, and had to invite you to come to my blog and view my “first ever ATC I had made this weekend. I hope you will give me some pointers to look for when creating more in the very near future, “Thank you sweetie!!”
(Love your Art!!)
Jeannene
(Love Conquers All)
What funny and thrills await your readers! I love your new abode! It is so charming and a perfect home for all your friends! I only wish that I could help you decorate the school room and be the teacher! : ) Love the winning name of dear bun-bun…how perfect and suiting for such a fine fellow! And the cards…Vanessa… are they really 3-D?? They are stunning! Best vibes for your paper gathering! It will go smoother than you expect it to! xox
VB
Your doll house is wonderful! So are the postcards 🙂
You are one prolific lady, Vanessa! You put the rest of us after-Christmas slackards to shame! I too am a doll and dollhouse “freak”! I have two – a lovely little Cape Cod that I’ve worked on for a number of years and an amazing Italianate beauty that whispers to me to get my act together and get painting! Too many projects, too little time!
Ok – this is weird – I subscribe to a number of blogs – this one came up too – must be the day for yellow houses.
http://theinspiredroom.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/personal-style-one-more-drive-by/
Love the dollshouse – love the blog.
Megan
Hi Vanessa!
I just wanted to let you know I now have a blogging page which I wanted to share with you.
http://eileenweigand.blogspot.com/
I hope you get a chance to stop by some time. 🙂
xoEileen
I have decided to make you my official dreamer. So how about dreaming me up a Doll House…seriously I love your doll house and look forward to seeing as the rooms are furnished.
I have wanted a doll house since I left mine in Iceland when I moved here to the States…I don’t even know what happened to it.
Do you make or find that adorable furniture for the doll house. If you made it how did u make the head board, or where did you find it . Pox write an entry about it and ps your art work is fanominale and inspirational thx. 🙂 bye
Sorry spelling error I ment please
I have the same dollhouse fully furnished for sale if anyone is interested