Thursday, June 22, 2017

Brummies Hollow Custom Dollhouse

Brummies Hollow is a farmhouse cottage like you would find in the European countryside. As always I did the exterior with many different finishes for that vintage look. 
There's plaster, plaster and timber, vertical siding, and bricks.
The house is 20 1/2" tall x 12 1/2" deep x 14" across.

 I made the wreath and the tiny roses on it.  There's a lattice under all the vines by the door. The path is done with candle sand. Just lay down a nice thick layer of glue, and press down the sand into it. The grass is a sheet of moss you can buy at Hobby Lobby. It has a sticky back side.
I did a cute little bump out. I think it's my favorite part of the house.
The bricks are done in concrete. All the links to these products is on my 'resources' page. I like hand sculpted bricks that are not perfect. I don't want a sterile look.  So I draw/sculpt the shapes in with an old X-Acto knife when the concrete has set for about 10 minutes.



There are 3 different roofing materials - pine shingles, corrugated and coconut fibers.

I use a battery operated LED light system. I hide the switch and battery in the chimney.
 I kept the interior very neutral. This house would be so easy to decorate! I may do it later on if it does not sell empty.
 There are 2 rooms. One on each level. I left them wide open so you could have many furniture arrangement possibilities.
 The bump out would be perfect for a little table or desk or cozy reading nook.
 Upstairs reminds me of Restoration Hardware for some reason. Maybe it's that gray wall.


I hope you enjoyed your visit!  This house is available in my Etsy shop. Until next time, keep creating mini wonders!
hugs♥,

14 comments:

  1. Estoy segura que la venderás vacía porque es preciosa, y como dices tiene muchas posibilidades.
    Todas tus casas son especiales y llenas de encanto.
    Un abrazo Caroline

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  2. Sabía que e iba a gustar desde el principio! Con tu sello persona,ese que sólo tú sabes imprimir,un cottage maravilloso!!!
    Besos.

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  3. Very beautiful. The flowers are amazing.

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  4. Es muy onita. Me encanta el efecto de la variedad de tejados

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  5. Todas tus casitas tienen algo que atrapa... Y esa lámpara!!! ♥

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  6. Another masterpiece. So cute with lots of possibilities. Love the chandeliers.

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  7. What a beautiful cottage! I love the details of the bricks and the little thatched roof. Inside the ceiling is beautiful.
    Geneviève

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  8. Hi! I really enjoed my visit! The house is very pretty. ♥

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  9. its very cute, I think it will sell quickly. I like the bump out too and the three different types of roofing materials is so unique!

    Have a wonderful summer
    Hugs
    Marisa

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  10. I love!! The colors is beautiful and the lamp is incredible. Perfect work, dear Caroline.
    Lots hugs❤️

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  11. Another gorgeous house to drool over :)
    I love the door with the beautiful wreath.
    Hugs Maria

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  12. You have achieved a very tranquil atmosphere inside you Brummies Hollow Caroline. I really like the bump out and the mix of exterior finishes on this cottage. I also like the mix of wall coverings inside; shabby, cute and sweetly chic, all at the same time! :)

    elizabeth

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  13. Dear Caroline! It's very exciting to follow how you make a wonderful house step by step. Thank you! I wish you much inspiration! Hugs, Julia

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  14. Bellísima !!! Precioso trabajo :)

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