I'M A GIANT Dollhouse Challenge Update: Ebony Floors and A Dwell Studio Duvet

With ebony stained floors and a Dwell Studio duvet cover our dollhouse is starting to look and feel like our home.  Take a look at this week's I'M A GIANT update.

Instead of buying a new bed frame for the master bedroom I decided to give the existing one a fresh coat of paint and dress it in new linens.  Using fabric glue I wrapped the 'duvet cover' around the mattress as one would a gift.  Simple, easy and very quick.

Now that the floors have been sanded and stained I can begin painting and decorating!  Keep posted for more I'M A GIANT Dollhouse Challenge updates.

Take a look at how a few other giants are tackling their mini abodes:

Flippin Dollhouse

Bijourgirl

BlackBird Has Spoken

I'M A GIANT Update: Before And After: Fireplace And Dining Room Table

Taking on this doll house challenge is like taking on any other major renovation project.  There are still budgets to consider, timelines to adhere to, and clients to contend with.  In this particular case, the clients are my children.  In regards to budget, I'm trying my hardest to use items we already own, such as furniture, paint and fabric.  As far as timelines, the contest runs through the 15th of December, which does allow us some significant time to transform this mini doll abode.   Keep in mind that this house will be revamped and redecorated [to a significant degree], but most of all, it WILL still be played with.  I must remember to keep it user friendly and not spend too much money on pieces that may be broken or lost.  Take a look at a few items our children and I have been working on:

Fireplace

The brick fireplace was painted white and a new hearth was constructed of wallpaper samples.

I'm still working on a mantle, which will be designed from recycled furniture.

Dining Table

I always wanted a round table and now I have it.  Since there are only two chairs left from the original set, I'll have to incorporate a mix of different chairs (something I would only do in a dollhouse).  Although I love the concept of diverse chair styles in a magazine photo shoot, in my own home that would drive me bonkers.

White with yellow touches throughout the main living area-----can anyone guess whose home this dollhouse is modeled after?!

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I'm A Giant Dollhouse Challenge: The Biggest Little House Renovation Ever

The weekend before last, my parents came for a visit and brought with them my childhood dollhouse.  The timing couldn't have been more perfect, since the I'm A Giant challenge is going on as I type.  I'M A GIANT!!! is a renovation and decorating challenge for bloggers' and their dollhouses that began a month ago.    I may be a bit late, but I'm entering, nevertheless.  I just can't resist a fun challenge like this!  Seeing the little house that my father built for my sisters and me brought back many wonderful memories and I would love to create that same experience for our children.  Having said that, as much as I lean into transforming this tiny house into a giant showcase,  I do need to keep it kid- friendly.   So, like our 'big' house, our little house will be functional, stylish and smartly designed.  Cannot wait to get started!   Take a look at the dollhouse now and keep posted for updates and renovations.