*UPDATE* Downsizing Progress

Just a quick update on the doll room. Only one side is still intact. 

This wall was where Samantha, Kirsten and Grace lived.

I have been downsizing accessories, clothing and furniture first. 

Only a few dolls have found new homes.

I'll keep you updated. My goal is to complete the downsize project by December.

*UPDATE* Downsizing Collection

During the last year at LADL, there has already been a lot of downsizing going on. Especially in the mini doll world.

You can see my progress on downsizing.

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Building My DIY Doll House - Ugly Truth (Video)

This is the UGLY side of my doll room. The under side! This is how I create levels. Good old fashion cardboard, made stable using shelving and vertical supports either rubbermaid drawers or shoe boxes.

The modern kitchen is held up by brackets.

Modern kitchen video

Mobile. Affordable. What I've used for years.

I have covered each cardboard floor in contact paper using either wood grain, linoleum or faux marble.  

*VIDEO*

*UPDATE* Doll Room (Video)

It's the CLOSE of one year and the START of a new one! My doll room woes have begun! 

1. I am BLESSED to have a doll room.
2. I am BLESSED to have the dolls I want and love.
3. I am overwhelmed because "stuff" has gotten away from me.
4. It's my fault, I need to put things away immediately.  
5. I'm not complaining, just REPORTING the ugly truth that doll collectors face.

I'm hoping to FIND a place for Melody. I've got plenty of time, but as you can see....I'm out of space (again).

I don't have any other place to put my Barbie Bookcase house. If I DID have a place, this would free up the wall. Trust me! There's no other spot to move it.

My secret doll house will stay as is.

*VIDEO TOUR*

*UPDATES* Doll Room

We have had a lot of renovation going on at our house. Moving items, re purposing rooms, cleaning out the garage... A LOT of activity. I have lost my office/modern doll room. If you recall in a previous video about my being out of space, NOW I am in one room (Historical room) so re-arranging and prioritizing has been a challenge. 

Firstly, modern dolls that I had trouble bonding with found new homes, all have lost their "bedrooms" (which is fine), not every doll NEEDS a room of their own. I have determined to make ONE large community space for the modern dolls.  Which is fun because this will allow for fun generalized vignettes without personalization.

 Currently the modern dolls are temporarily being displayed on a  basic shelf.  

 

The space under the shelf is reserved for Maryellen, depending on what is included within her collection. She is a BF character, so that would include a bed like the other BF dolls. (I'll wait to determine what appeals to me when she debuts Aug 27.)

I don't know exactly what/how I will merge the modern dolls living spaces.

More updates soon.........

*ROOM TOUR* Historical Dolls (Part 2)

This is the larger room. It has two sections of three levels. Not much has changed on the left side where Kit, Molly and Julie's areas are. What changed the most was moving the modern dolls out. 

Samantha and Nellie occupy the top level.

 Their clothing is stored in the doll room closet.

I have the ice cream parlor set up next door.

 Kirsten's area is on the second floor. Her clothing storage is in the center tower.

The ground floor is now occupied by Caroline and Maricella.

I don't have much from Caroline's collection. What I do have, I made and am using the table and chair from the Springfield set.

What I was able to do by moving the modern dolls into the other room, was clear enough space for more historical dolls (at least three).

Doll Room Update - EXPANDING

I added another level in my doll room. And put the overflow of doll houses and mini structure in the office.

 

I was able to elevate Samantha and Nellie then bring in Kirsten on the floor level.

 (This leaves a vacant spot in the secret doll house for another doll!!)

My Big FAT Project - Doll Room TOUR

 VIDEO TOUR
Here is an over view of my doll room.

Top Attic - Kit and Ruthie

 

2nd floor - Molly and Emily

Ground level - Julie and Ivy

 

 

 

 

 Wall across - Samantha and Nellie

Smaller wall by the window - Saige's Casa

 

Inside the Casa is enough room for Saige's bed, she stores her shoes at the foot of the bed. 

On the rooftop sits Saige's alien where she spends nights gazing up at the stars!

Doll Room Sneak Peek + Backdrop Tips

I'm STILL WORKING on my DOLL ROOM! 

(Thank you for being patient)

I took apart both of my Pleasant Company American Girl Collection Scenes and Settings to better utilize them in my doll's rooms. The video will help with tips on how to safely take them apart. 

(PC made - Kirsten, Samantha, Molly, Felicity and Addy)

 

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My Big FAT Project - Doll Room (Storage)

Not a lot to report, just a quick update.

I was going through my stack of AG boxes (empty) and wanted to organize them a bit better so they take up less space in the closet.

I simply put each doll's clothing and accessory boxes inside their  large box.

I finally got all of my doll clothing hung inside the closet and organized alphabetically, both historical and moderns.

(A good source for hangers.)

The next step is to organize the closet floor. This is where the horse, bikes and vehicles will be stored. 

Until next time...