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Saturday, May 1, 2010

Little Houses

My best friend and I  spent the afternoon browsing around an antiques store and look what we found-  Sweet little doll houses!    Aren't these all adorable?






I already have a cute little blue dollhouse, from when I was a girl (see picture below), but I might have to go back and get another one!


They also had some cute furniture.  I meant to take lots more pictures, but somehow this is the only photo of furniture I got.   I might have to go back and see if this one is still there.


And there was a wonderful little cottage rug.  Soooo cute!


And last but not least, they had little cottage teapots!  Someday, one of these will have to join my teapot collection. 


Be sure to check back later this week for more photos.  You will not believe the shenanigans we two girls got up to.  And that's all I'm going to say about that right now. 

I am joining Laurie for Favorite Things Saturday.   Be sure to stop by and see all the Saturday favorites!
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34 comments:

  1. DiannaMay 1, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    Hello Gayle,
    Just wanted to stop in to say how I wish that I had been with you and your friend today. Love the doll houses...especially the two-story white one. The rug is adorable. Can hardly wait to see more pictures!

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  2. Carrie @ Cottage CozyMay 1, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    I just adore those doll houses...so sweet... my favorite one is your blue one!

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  3. KimberlyMay 2, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    Too cute!

    I really like your doll house. I like the rug, and furniture.

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  4. NanMay 2, 2010 at 1:40 AM

    Oh these doll houses are cute. That one large one with the red roof is so much like mine from my childhood, in fact I still have it. I'm sure it's from the same era and that would be the 40's.

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  5. RosieMay 2, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    my oh my, how very lovely these doll houses are! I had forgotten..received a beautiful metal one as a Christmas gift when I was quite young, no idea where it is...hope some little darling is having as much fun with it as I did...delightful post...

    P.S.love the Ogopogo post...I grew up in Salmon Arm...about an hour and a half from Kelowna and we vacationed on Kalamalka Lake in Penticton...what a wee little world we live on...smile on Rosie

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  6. RebeccaMay 2, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    How lovely! I always wanted a dolls house when I was little.... I love looking at all the teeny things you can buy for them! x

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  7. Thistle Cove FarmMay 2, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    What a great day, I love shopping at antique, thrift and consignment stores.

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  8. JoanneMay 2, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    These are so adorable! My grandmother had a dollhouse that I loved to play with...she recently gave it to me as a kind of pre-emptive inheritance and I couldn't have been happier.

    I can't wait to here about the rest of your crazy weekend!

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  9. RettabugMay 2, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    What a FUN day you must have had! Yes, a return trip is a must.

    Did you see this post on Laurie's Favorites???

    http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/04/cottage-teapot-love.html

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  10. CathyMay 2, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    I love to browse through antique shops. And it's so much fun to fing wonderful things like all the little houses.

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  11. StellaMay 2, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    Can't believe you saw so many doll houses - what a great day. I think you need to go back and buy that little hutch. Ist is so cute and love how shabby it is.

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  12. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMay 2, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Oh yes! You need to go back and get one of those doll houses. They are soooo cute! How much are they? You might need to go back and get me one and mail it to me! That little hutch is cute too! You and your friend found some great treasures, and it was so much fun seeing them. Thanks for linking this fun post to Fav. Things Sat. laurie

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  13. bjMay 2, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Thanks so much for coming by my place. I hope you'll come again soon.

    These little houses are so precious. That 2 story white...so cute. Thanks so much for showing them.
    xo bj

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  14. Debra@CommonGroundMay 2, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Hi, so glad you stopped by. You're right we were thinking along the same lines, I really loved seeing the doll houses. I have a couple of them for sale in my booth. I just love cottage goodies! I really enjoyed your blog and am joining as a follower. Come back for a visit soon.
    Debra

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  15. PondsideMay 2, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    That took me back to the Christmas that I was eight years old and found a doll house under the tree - bliss! What a lovely post - you visit the most interesting shops. I'd love to tag along after you!

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  16. Susan FreemanMay 2, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Your "favorite things" are mine too! Those doll houses are so adorable, and so is yours!! I have a passion for miniatures, so your post is such a delight. You must go back and get that sweet little hutch. Imagine all the fun you will have filling it with dishes or whatever! The tea pot also is just too cute. I hope that one day you will write a post about your own doll house and that you will show the interior.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  17. AlexandraMay 2, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    I would want to go back and get everything :) i love the dolls houses. Have a lovely day xx

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  18. Linda @ A La CarteMay 2, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Such sweet dollhouses! Love your blue one! Fun post!

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  19. ClaudiaMay 2, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Wonderful dollhouses! I love them - can't wait to get back home and continue working on mine. I think you should go back and get one!

    xo
    Claudia

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  20. ★Carol★May 2, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    It sounds like maybe you and your friend were naughty at the antique store! And what great things they had in that store. Please go back and get that first house, with the pink shutters, so that I can visit it on your blog! Also, I think you need that little green cupboard too!
    Happy Sunday!
    Carol

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  21. UnknownMay 2, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    You did have a fun day, Gayle. I so love doll houses & the wee furniture.

    Love the green kitchen cupboard.

    Have a great week ~
    Hugs in love, Marydon

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  22. Grace on the Narrow PathMay 2, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    So precious . . . there is something so special about doll houses.
    Thank you for sharing.
    God bless.
    Bren

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  23. JulieMay 2, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Oh My!! I love it... I know you had fun browsing and thinking about that dollhouse at home...
    I have been having fun also keeping up with Kim and Jayme doing their dollhouses...
    So much stuff out there in miniature!!!
    Being with friends and having fun is the BEST! Hugs.

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  24. LibbieMay 2, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Those are REALLy cute but I think yours is my fave!!! I have memories of going to the miniature store with my aunt...that makes me smile just to remember! Thanks for the smile!

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  25. RosieMay 3, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    thank you for your visit and joining the "follow" on my side bar. I just put it up and it looks pretty "naked" ...have a great week
    ...smile on Rosie

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  26. Brenda PruittMay 3, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    I've been thinking about getting a dollhouse. I love the miniaturists blogs.
    Brenda

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  27. baukjeMay 3, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    The teapot is so beautiful.....

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  28. DiannaMay 3, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Hello Gayle,
    I just wanted to come by and thank you for stopping this morning for a visit.

    I understand what you are saying about enjoying teaching Sunday School class. I've taught both teen girls and the little beginners class...can't decide which I enjoy the most, but for now the need is the little beginners class.

    I, too, know what you are saying about still being in touch with your kids...and watching as they form their own families. There are very few that I don't still hear from as well. They even look me up on Facebook! I'm so grateful for that continued blessing.

    I keep meaning to tell you that I have checked out all of the organizations that you shared with me a month or so ago. Now I'm just praying over them until I have clear direction from the Lord. Thank you so much for your input and your prayers for me, Gayle.

    I have to tell you that the cheesecake received RAVE reviews from family and friends here. We shared a few pieces with close friends, my father-in-law and enjoyed the remainder ourselves! Every time my dh would have a piece he would always finish with, "that surely is a good cheesecake!" That is one recipe that will become a tradition in our family...along with the Easter tradition of the lamb cinnamon rolls. And I do wish that we lived close enough for you to have come by for a piece, some tea and uplifting conversation. You've become very special to me, Gayle. I hope you know that. Thank you for all that you've done for me.

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  29. Glenda/MidSouthMay 3, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    You definitely got my attention with the doll houses! :D I don't need another one - need to finish the one I am working on now.
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  30. jamjarMay 3, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    What a fun day you must have had!!! I loved the doll houses and you should definitely go back and get the small cabinet!!! So cute!!! Can't wait to hear the rest of the story re: your shopping adventure!!
    Love, Jammie

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  31. Blondie's JournalMay 3, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    I could swear that the dollhouse in the 2nd photo is exactly like the one I had as a little girl!! Wow, the great memories I have playing with my little family. I was never one for baby dolls as much as playing 'dollhouse'. Hmmmm...wonder what that says about me!

    Thanks for stopping by!! I really appreciate your kind comments! :-)

    xoxo
    Janie

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  32. Trains and Sewing MachinesMay 3, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Oh I LOVE antique stores, I could spend all day there :) Great finds!

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  33. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    I have recently had my first experience going to an antigue store and I just loved it! I had no idea. Each of the doll houses are quite lovely and I especially love the one you kept from your childhood.

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  34. lil red henNovember 30, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I love these! And yours is extra special! I think I'll ask Santa again this year for a doll house ;)

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies