I have been a terrible blogger!

We all have those times where life just runs away from us. I've been doing some sewing but not much housing or thrifting.

My daughter had her 8th birthday party and I decided to make outfits for everyone's dolls. Seemed so much easier in my head!

My first prototype ended up being a shirt. I think Julie looks lovely in it.

 My second ended up being a skirt. At this point I was ready to throw in the towel. 

Eventually, I just made my own pattern and come up with these cute dresses. Sad for my little girl only two of her friends showed up. Boo for people who do not RSVP.

Dad knows how to protect his investment! hahaha

We had a rodeo last night in our house! Kit is a fabulous singer ;)

Updated house pictures!

This is Emmy (JLY) sitting in their living room. We made the couch out of foam and the chest was a .99 Goodwill find.

Other side of the living room. Obviously, we need to paint the dresser that we "think" will become the entertainment center. We are not sure yet. Dog basket and kitty house 1.00 at a thrift store here in town and the dog L calls Meatball was .49 at Goodwill.

Emmy's side of the room until we get the walls put up. Bedding is being made by Grandma and where the shoes are is usually the trundle, but I have that out to cover it. Bed-10.00

Bella's (another JLY) side of the room. In this picture you can see the trundle.

kitchen/dinning room/laundry room. So far my favorite part of the house and I am SO glad we did buy that medicine cabinet. 

Dining room full shot both dolls.

Full bedroom

Full bottom. I was sad to see whomever had the house before us got paint on the hardwood. Another thing "to do" I think next week I will hit up the craft store for "wallpaper" ;)

Thanks for looking and remember, all you have to do is click the picture to see it larger!

Dollar Store finds

I had it in my head that I wanted some sort of tea set for the doll house but really hated how babyish most of them were. Yesterday at Dollar Tree I found these:

Originally made to be a candle they are perfect size for the dolls. (  I will add a picture of the mug with the doll soon) For .99 I got the mug, candle,which smells like coffee and the plate. I only bought two but plan on sending my daughter back for two more. 4 seems like the perfect number. haha

These desert plates were also in the candle section. While too big to be candy for the doll they are perfect size for cakes. They come with the plate too which is also perfect size for the dolls. 99 cents and my girls will love them!

The crafting vacation starts Monday. I am not sure if we will post as we go updates to the doll house or after the fact posts. Keep an eye open!