1860's living with No running water, no electricity and only wood burning fireplaces to heat the house.

Mary goes shopping at Good Will

So Martin which shoes look better with this outfilt.

Does it make me look fat?

Martin shrugs his head in disgust.

Mary thinks she'll get both pairs of shoes because the

total cost for the whole outfit would only be $1.50 plus it's

half off day at Good will.

Hey Martin, where are we?

Why Mary turn around and have a look. Don't get so close to the edge Martin. It looks like a long way down.
Don't worry Mary, I have my good shoes on.
AAAaaahhh this sure is a lovely view Martin. Just look at how blue the sky is and this huge Canyon sure looks Grand.
But where are we Martin?

Why Mary, we live so close to here now. It was worth being in that box for almost a year to get here. The air seems cleaner, the people are much nicer and there is lots to do in Arizona. Where do you think we will go next Martin? Gee Mary we can just about walk to Sedona so let's enjoy this for a while and then go do more exploring.

A LUNDBY Wedding

The Happy Couple.

Now hubby and I were spiritually married long ago.

We finally decided to make it legal.

It was a great way to allow some elder relatives to have the time

of their life planning and preparing. Happy Summer Everybody.

It must have Snowed Last Night

Yes, we are still digging out but it's getting better. I can't believe the neighbor saw me out in the front yard playing in the pile of snow with tiny things. I was giggling. I hope these photos give you a chuckle too. To create these scenes I dug out a bit of snow and then placed my vintage small Marx Bar-M Ranch atop the pile and then added the snow back. After checking my photos I immediately took all minis back inside to dry them out.

Antique Cass Co. OR Converse Doll House

Please say Hello to Nancy and Ronnie.

One day a trailer showed up in Peepville with an old house on it and here they are.

We now have new residents living on Ardmore Avenue.

Welcome to Peepville all the Lundby dolls exclaimed.

This post details a Cass Co. or Morton E. Converse all wood, antique doll house. It was acquired from an eBay seller. On the side door of the house written in pencil is "Mildred Byrd's Doll House". I spotted this historical information when cleaning the house. The seller could only tell me that this house came from near York, PA. Per the doll house book (Antique & Collectible Dollhouses - page 145) this could be dated to somewhere around the late 1920's. I am so pleased to be the new owner.

Photos below are of early set up and trying to figure things out so the new peeps could have a nice home to reside in.

I cut out a page from an Art Work book and used it for the back wall. I turned the house upside down and taped in some lighting.


I added some paper wall paper using painters tape. I fit a full size piece of carpet and just laid it on the floor. I have made no permanent changes to this antique house so I can easily return to it's natural state. For me this house is all about the antique chair and ottoman you see in the photo below. These pieces are the oldest doll house items I have and this house is the oldest doll house I have so I wanted them to become one. I tried to collect as many older doll house items as possible to furnish it.


So I started and things were not lining up or fitting how I wanted. I ended up taking many things from other houses on Ardmore Avenue and even on Lundby Lane.


I think I've got it to my liking. Poor Ronnie and Nancy were sitting on the porch the whole time and were just exhausted. I put in the sleeper sofa and they immediately took a nap.

Now the peeps are looking around and they think the bathroom is perfect.

Ronnie sure likes the kitchen and is so very hungry.

Time for lunch.

The dolls are pleased there is ample room for everything they need.

After lunch they are sitting and relaxing.

The only thing they wish they had was some real windows but are grateful for the way this house is because they are safe from storms and stay warm inside.

Photo below is a close up of the details which are printed directly on the wood.

Top Left: Front of house

Top Right: Side opening door

Bottom Left: Other side of house

Bottom Right: Rear of house

Credits:

Living Room: Antique Kage Fireplace and Radio. Ceramic fireplace insert with hole in rear for lighting. Antique Art Nouveau Chair and foot stool. Modern Art Deco Clock on Fireplace. Lundby Sleeper Sofa.

Bathroom: Tootsie Toy Toilet, Very old ceramic bath tub. Wood Sink (?).

Kitchen: Late 60's Lundby Stove. 70's Lundby Refrigerator. Old Dol-Toi Sink. Vintage Lundby white table and two Lundby size vintage chairs.

Spring is Coming

Mary thinks Spring is coming. I sure hope she is correct.

Lundby Dolls go to the IMAX Theater

The Lundby Dolls wanted to see the Big Game close up so they bought tickets to see it at the IMAX theater. They got great seats and the game is about to start.

Wonder who they are rooting for.

Here's the opening kick off. Go Team Go!


This team sure looks smart.

Look at that guy go. YEAH!!!!

Well , now we know who they all like. That's their Super Hero.
The thrower guy. He sure is a handsome lad.

Martin decides to buy t-shirts for everybody.

Credits: Lundby IMAX theater consists of four Brinca Dada chairs and one big TV. Dolls are of course Lundby. Winning team is the Green Bay Packers of Green Bay Wisconsin. Go Pack Go!

Camping Out

Nickie and Gustav has taken refuge at the local campground while the rest of the Peeps are preparing the homes on Lundby Lane. The boys are making cozy in a Bar-M-Ranch by Marx. They have a stove, sink and refrigerator provided inside along with a picnic table outside. They also have access to the primitive comfort station.

Off to the pool for the afternoon.

Time for Bed. Nickie assures Gustav that there are no bugs in the campground.

Gustav hears a loud buzzing sound. Gustav yells for Nickie to come shake out the tent and to come into the tent because he is sure he hears large bugs. Nickie tells him that there are no bugs but decides to sleep inside the tent anyway.

Both buys nestled together and sleep safely and soundly.

Credits: See previous post for details.

EGG Salad

The children have found the hidden Egg. Marta invites them all over to the Gothenberg for Egg Salad.

Gambling Dolls

Credits: The Las Vegas Gambling table is an antique plastic ashtray (Pre 1963) with a decorated metal insert. What a hoot! Found for a reasonable price in an antique store. Once hubby showed it to me I had to go to the car to get my dolls to see if it would work. Wala... Gambling Dolls!!! Looks like the dolls won. The small dice were a set purchased at Hobby Lobby. The tiny red and black chips are made of thick paper and came with a small checker set.

Thanks to Oese for the Lundby Box idea. She has a really great Blog at http://raumfuerraum.blogspot.com/