Monday, January 7, 2013

Anthropologie Inspired Dollhouse

My Anthropologie inspired dollhouse is done.  It was a lot of fun to make!
 I found the topiary trees at Michaels craft store. They are place card holders from the wedding section.

 The house is covered with concrete. This side and the front have siding made out of corrugated cardboard.
This side is just concrete. I got the 3D effect of the white trim by putting thick cardboard and then covering the entire thing with concrete.
I painted the trim white, the body of the house is puddy colored(tan) and I aged it.  I made my little window crooked. I really wanted vintage character for this house.
The battery and switch are in the dormer roof.
The interior was dreamy to work on!
I made the bed from 2 pieces of fencing. And I decorated it with a scrapbook plaster decoration on the headboard. The bedding is just bits of muslin and lace I had left over.  I did a little needlepoint embroidery on the pillows.
I found a canoe at Hobby Lobby. It was too cute to pass up. I painted it blue and cream and placed it behind the headboard.
I had to put a couple of glitter trees in there too.
 The wall of book pages is so perfect for this house.  The idea came from A Well Dressed Home.
My jar chandelier is my favorite light fixture I've ever made!
The Anthropologie Inspired Dollhouse is Musette's future home. Thanks Rella!
 Measures: 19" tall x 15" deep x 13" across
interior: 14 1/2" tall x 10" deep x 11" across
front porch:11" across x 3 3/4" deep x 8 1/4" tall

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48 comments:

  1. LindseyJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    LOVE this dollhouse so much!!! I love the lighting fixture as well. :)

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  2. Beatriz FernándezJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Que cosa mas hermosa!!! Es tan bella y romantica. Cada uno de los detalles que hiciste son realmente fabulosos.
    Estoy enamorada de tus trabajos!!
    Saludos!!

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  3. PlushpussycatJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    It's darling, Caroline! I especially love the door curtains, the bed, the birds, and the crooked window. Super sweet!!! xo Jennifer

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  4. JulieJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Oh I love this little cottage! This has to be the prettiest house ever!
    Julie

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  5. КатеринаКвашонкинаJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Oh, it's a beautiful house. It is the abode of fantasy and joy. Happy New Year!

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  6. La casa de ElisaJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    ese colorido san suave...acojerdora.magnificamente decorada ...me encanta ¡¡¡
    besos Elena

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  7. Xandra DekkerJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Als ik dit leuke huisje bekijk krijg ik meteen zin in de lente. Alles ziet er zo fris en vrolijk uit. Leuk ook dat vogeltje :)

    Groeten Xandra

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  8. Maria Blanca "AyamontinoMaria"January 8, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Es preciosa! La lámpara es muy original, me gusta mucho.Un gran trabajo! Un beso

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  9. malu2January 8, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Es preciosa, cada una de las casas que haces me gusta más!
    Besos de las Malu´s.

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  10. mcddissJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    me gusta mucho como la has terminado de decorarm¡, ha quedado muy romantica y dulce

    besitos

    Mari

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  11. IlonaJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    This is a very beautiful cottage, I really love every bit of it, Caroline! Great work! The whole atmosphere is so dreamy and the color scheme is gorgeous!
    Hugs, Ilona

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  12. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    Gelukkig Nieuwjaar Caroline ,
    Wat een beeldig huisje heb jij weer gemaakt.
    Groetjes Marja

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  13. Theresa BennettJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Another beautiful little shabby cottage! Your ideas are wonderful and so cozy. Love the bed! Wish I had time to make another little house.

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  14. afairytalecometruewyrnaJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    It is a very charming house. I love everything outdoors. It looks so warm and cozy. The little bird is so cute. So nice.

    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  15. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Well my friend, you have out done yourself on this one. I love the bed!! The front porch is amazing.

    I am so grateful you share so many of the wonderful details. I never would have thought of fencing for the head and foot board :-)

    Happy Crafting
    Tracie

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  16. Drora's minimundoJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Wow Caroline! I love this house.
    It's simply beautiful inside out.
    Hugs, Drora

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  17. CarlaJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Again one of your masterpieces..
    So cute...those trees are great.
    The whole house is great....wauw!!

    love Carla.

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  18. КсаняJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Дорогая Кэролайн. Ты такая талантливая!!!! домик восхитительный, и как ты все успеваешь))) а какая чудесная идея с освещением! такие баночки симпатичные!!!!!! А стульчик мини, здорово!!!!!!!! Люблю твои работы!!!!!!!!

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  19. LucilleJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    I love it, Caroline! I especially adore that little bed. Of course, everything in that little house is endearing. I don't know how you do it. I can only conclude that yours is an exceptional talent.

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  20. miniacollectionJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    This house is a real dream. I love it.
    Geneviève

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  21. VictoriaJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    I'm with you on the jar chandy, I think you really outdid yourself with that one and the fact that it lights up...amaaaazing! Everything is darling! Love the little boat! You should do a little beach cottage next...although I'm sure your mind already has a million wonderful idea's in it:)

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  22. AscensionJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Hola Caroline
    Como siempre has hecho una fantastica casita.
    Me encanta el detalle de la lampara de botecitos, genial!!
    Los topiarios quedan perfectos.
    Me encanta la pared con las hojas de libros.
    PRECIOSA!!!!!!!!!
    besitos ascension

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  23. FabiolaJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I like this enchanting cottage. The atmosphere is so delicate and soft...
    The bird at the window is adorable.
    Bye Faby

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  24. RuthJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    I love the way it turned out! So soft and romantic. It looks like lots of tender loving care went into making it.
    Hugs,
    Ruth

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  25. Lovejoy BearsJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Toatlly amazing Caroline!! I love the little wreath with the blue bird :) Everything about this house is divine!!
    Hugs ♥ Vicky ♥

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  26. LinaJanuary 8, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Hi Caroline!

    I love the style of your houses. They are really lovely and there are so many details! Great :-)

    Hugs, Lina

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  27. Maria IrelandJanuary 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Wow Caroline I love this darling house. Its magical inside and out. I love the bed and the boat is a fantastic idea. The chandelier is amazing and perfect in this cottage.
    Hugs Maria

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  28. My Wee LifeJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I absolutely love this house - everything about it but especially the chandelier :) I so wish I could see this in real life :) It is stunning and so beautiful.

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  29. FloraJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Caroline, I would need to live for some time in a house like this, sweet and calm and cool as a breath of fresh air ...
    It leads one to think the spring as something close, even though we are in the middle of winter and flu, from which I am afflicted, to be precise!
    Beautiful house, as always :-)
    I also made ​​progress in my cottage and I can not wait to share with all of you: on the mantel, there is a beautiful painting of roses ...
    Mini lovely hugs,
    Flora

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  30. FloraJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    P.S. I would also need an ivy for the outside: can you give me some advice? Yours is always lush :-)
    Flora

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  31. Susan EvelynAndRoseJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Gorgeous! Anthro should hire you to put some of these in its' stores. I love the ideas you come up with for mini-decor. :)

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  32. PILAR6373January 9, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    Me entusiasma cada uno de tus trabajos,esta casa es perfecta y acogedora en todos sus detalles,un nuevo trabajo fantástico!!!
    Besos.

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  33. Eloisa January 9, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Es preciosa, la lámpara y la pared forrada muy originales.

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  34. Belle and ButtercupJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    LOVE everything about this house. The soft color palette. The warm and inviting feel. The eclectic vintage style. And of course....the jar chandelier! It's all completely fabulous!

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  35. MaraGVerdugoJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    This little house is pure poetry. I like every detail you've done. As always, your job is just absolutely wonderful.
    Congratulations.

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  36. CestinaJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    This is just lovely. I am looking forward to exploring the rest of your blog :-)

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  37. maribelJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Es preciosa me encanta. La cama es una verdadera preciosidad.

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  38. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Wow Caroline, you have out done yourself with this entchanting cottage, I love it !!!
    There are sooooo many lovely details. but I fell in love with your jar chandelier, it is gorgeous!!

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  39. RellaJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    I have swooned and sighed over your amazing creations for so long and I am now over the moon with happiness that my sweet Musette will have her own cottage created by you. I will cherish it always. xox

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  40. AnnaJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Oh! Your house is sooo amazing! I´ve been so inspired now! I want to make one in this style also =) very very pretty!
    Take care!
    /Anna- annasminiatures@blogspot.com

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  41. Vistiendo SueñosJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    preciosa!!! no conocia tu blog y he pasado un rato fenomenal visitandolo, ya tienes una nueva seguidora!!!

    www.minisantonia.blogspot.com

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  42. maria l.January 13, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Precioso trabajo.
    Aprovechaste muy bien el espacio y los colores tenues le dan luz y transparenia.
    Te felicito

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  43. Amy FletcherJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Hi Caroline! I love this dollhouse too. So sweet! I really adore your jar light! I want to start making my own lights for my dollhouse too. It is nice to see what you come up with. You always inspire me. :) Love Amy

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  44. Nellie's Cozy PlaceJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Oh my goodness Caroline you did it again and then again.....your creations are truly amazing hon.
    That book page wall is so cute, and I went to the real inspiration picture,
    so beautifully charming. Loved your lil light fixture, looks so much like those I see in real life homes, and
    I have seen and love those topiaries and have wanted to get some myself, cause I didn't get them the first time I saw them at hobby lobby. Everything is adorable as always,
    Blessing sweetie, Nellie

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  45. HeatherJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    You've combined my two favorite things dollhouses and Anthropologie! I haven't been in the mini world for awhile. Love all the things you've been doing!

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Absolutely, positively ADORABLE!!! love, love, love! I have a dollhouse on my (adult) bucket list... I love shabby chic AND Anthropologie is one of my all time fav stores! We need to be friends... Ha! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration! Come see me @ www.creationsbycathy.net

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  47. UnknownFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    this is amazing, no detail seems to be overlooked! love your work

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  48. DeniSeptember 22, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Im thinking this is my favaourite! I love the tiny birds anything with Birds and butterflys just get to me, oh its gorgeous!

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