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.

Camping Out Credits

The pool was made by Play School and is dated 1991. It is made from 100% plastic and

is water proof. I found this at a garage sale where they were selling the whole house with

all the accessories. The owner was kind enough to sell me only this one piece for $1.00.

It fits my little peeps so well.

The Bar-M-Ranch

This is a vintage Marx Bros. tin ranch. I suspect it is 1/2 scale or slightly larger.

We acquired this at a flea market and many of these vintage items have the chimney missing. Others that have all the plastic pieces with them can be very expensive to purchase.

Overall this Vintage Tin is in very good condition. The Bar-M-Ranch was made in the early 1950's as a Roy Rogers toy.

The tent and the two sleeping bags are by Lundby of Sweden. The tent shade does come down if you untie the yellow bows. I love Lundby and their innovation to provide creative play items.

Before & After

BEFORE

This was mom's house.

And AFTER

Now this is our house.

Ta Da...
Two full home remodels are 99.7% complete.

As you can see I've been rather busy.

The doll house room is mostly set up and ready for activity. The Peeps are moving things about. The Lundby boys have been camping. The Lundby men have been busy moving. The Lundby ladies have been busy cleaning, shopping and setting up. The precious Lundby little girls have been playing.

Summer Photos

The Dolls and Doll Houses are still packed in the New Doll House Room. SOON... Next is to figure out where I want the shelves. I am close to completing two remodeling projects at two different homes. Many trips to the hardware store. The Dolls and their special houses have been on my mind. And so have all of you. Hope your summer is filled with beauty.

Busy, Busy, Busy...

Boy oh boy but that Lundby has some exceptional quality miniatures.

I got this table a while back from the UK. It was in it's original package.

What a treat. The details are impeccable. We would love to find a life size table just like this.

The photo below is of the Doll House Room.

Yes, it needs help.

Sorry I've been so quiet. "Life is what happens to you when you make plans". I have been so busy working on life size houses that my walls of miniatures hasn't been situated yet. I did plan to set up my Doll House Room first and foremost but the big houses have been so demanding. Busy, Busy, Busy...

Packing Up and Moving

The two photos below are of the early packing.

The contents are all kitchen related items.

At this time I wasn't even done gathering the kitchen items.

Oh the joys of tiny treasures.

It only took one and a half years to acquire all these goodies. I am amazed by the amount of precious little things I have. I am packing by room type so when I unpack I can create a new all the houses I have.

I wanted to post and let everybody know I'm moving. I've been remodeling our new home and remodeling our old home to put up For Sale. It's been very challenging having 2 kitchens, 2 garages, 2 living areas, 2 dining rooms, 3 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms to spruce up. The work seems endless but I know if I keep at it all the goals will be accomplished. I've had the hardest time packing up my doll houses. I just didn't want them out of my sight. All seven of my wonderful, precious houses are neatly packed and ready for the journey. The best part is that I have one whole room dedicated to my doll houses at the new home. This will allow ample opportunity for maximum play time. It is so good to be an adult and act like a kid.

Common Sense Tip: If you ever want to remodel please only do once house at a time.

Monday June 14th, 2010 - Today I dismantle the computer and move it hoping the new DSL line works fine in the new home as it currently has a Dial-Up Modem.

Where is Everybody?

Marta and Ann Marie haven't seen their husbands in a couple days. They are pondering setting out to search for Martin & their husbands who left in the new car to find Mary and Millie. The children gather to listen in on the conversation. Marta thinks it best to go out and look for them. She has gathered some supplies. Ann Marie suggests they borrow Mary's wagons and agrees to head out on foot. Nickie will watch the ground for tracks and any clues as to the missing dolls.

Marta says "Let's get packed up and get walking."

The wagons are loaded. The groceries they have should last for a few days. Antony is holding Signe's doll so she can help with the wagons. Gustav will help steer. Antony is old enough to mostly understand but Evil baby thinks he's going to the park.

Marta says "LET's ROLL!"

And away they go.

Will they find Mary?

Will they find Millie?

Will they find Martin, Erik and Vinnie?

Will the food last?

Will Evil baby behave?

Where is Everybody?

Searching for Millie and Mary

The dolls on Lundby Lane has waited a couple days for Millie to return. She went out on horseback to find Mary. Concern seeps into their souls. Now both Millie and Mary are out in the big world somewhere. Martin takes Mary's wagon of money to the local car dealer and buys the first good car on the lot. They must now go out and search for Mary and Millie. Marta waves Good-Bye as the gentlemen fasten in and start the engine.

Marta has sent them off with a few supplies. Martin has his thermos of coffee. Vinnie has the jar of M&M's so they have something good to eat. Erik wisely brought along the tool box as they are unfamiliar with this new car.

Away they go with a serious look on their faces. They are determined to find the gals.

Will they find Millie?

Will they find Mary?

Will Vinnie share the M&M's?