I found the ugliest, lairiest dollhouse you ever slapped your eyes on, complete with  bag full of wooden furniture at a local opportunity shop recently.
I thought for the piffling price of $15, I could take that puppy home and pimp it a la The Block : Skyhigh.
Each room could have it’s own vibe and I could release all of my pent up interior design energy.
We don’t currently have any dolls, per se, so it’s inhabited by dinosaurs, animals and Tranformers and Power Rangers. It’s like a big inter-species swingers party, and everyone seems to be getting along swimmingly.
all kinds of ugly going on here…. my eyes bled.
Ugly from this angle too.
No matter which way you look at it, in fact.
lots of dinky furniture…. also in need on a face lift
First coat…. take it back to basics so I can think straight.
Transformer trying out the couch on the sitting room but his feet are cold….
A carpeted family room is delightful for gathering crumbs and red wine stains.
nothing says sleepy time quite like yellow accessories.
A kitchen is the heart of the home…
A little furniture rearranging by Godzilla.
An attic rompus room for tear away teens to smoke dope and explore their sexuality
Home, Sweet Home
I think she likes her new dollhouse.
One house for rent for very short family. Newly renovated, great living areas and fantastic light in every room. Some plumbing issues, but perfect for a family that doesn’t need to flush the toilet.
Ready immediately.
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That looks fantastic! Love the bedroom and the clouds in the attic.
U crack me up! Brilliant job! Was u smoking Moroccan hash while transforming some of those rooms x I remember doing this to my daughters house but I arranged the dolls into a hue Hefner style to make my hubby’s eyes bulge but with slight worry that I’d do that while the kids were around. Your a good mummy Kiki will have endless parties with her dolls for years to come x
By the way I was only joking and had just read your last blog about your morocco visit . It’s totally awesome and I’d love to live in it .. Xxx
Don’t be silly!!
Of course I wasn’t smoking hash. I was smoking meth 😉
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On 31/07/2013, at 5:31 PM, Keeping Up With The Holsbys
So very clever of you! That would have been on my to-do list until she became too old for doll houses! Love the reno job.
If only I could find the time to do that to OUR house – let alone a dollhouse!
PS Totally awesome!
Seriously awesome reno Mrs. H, you’ll be judging The Block next year!
Extra points for using the word “lairiest”, takes me back 🙂
Wow! You made it look so perfect and stylish, I want a house like that for myself!!! Wonderful idea, great job.
You’re a genius, a seriously motivated one. You know that don’t you?! Xxx
Says the woman with 500 children that is studying medicine. I got nothing on that!!!
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On 31/07/2013, at 3:18 PM, Keeping Up With The Holsbys
That is absolutely sensational! Can you make me one? You have a real eye for design, you should sell these, I’m not kidding. Amazing!
You are too kind!
My attention to detail is lacking and my finish is sloppy!!
But you can have this little puppy for a mere $500 😉
I love what you’ve done! The house looks cute and I want to play with it (even though I am far too old for that) (^-^)
Never too old for playing house!!
OH MY FUGGING GAWD – do you ever sleep?? Get your ass here and clean my ACTUAL REAL cupboards if you’re that keen on renos!! (BTW, ’tis very AWESOME) x
Sleep is for the weak!!!
Great job!!! you’ve got this reno business nailed!
Very cool. You must have way inspired to renovate, I wouldn’t have 😉 $15!? Bargain!
Loved the Renovation! I would move in aytime!
OMG that’s amazing! You have so many talents! And what a find for $15! xx
Holy crap woman – you put in an actual parquetry floor!!! You iz amazing. Nice retro styling features. Kinda makes me wanna shrink so I can pop inside and enjoy its comforts. (By night, that is, when the little Godzilla fingers are sleeping and I can throw mad parties with my Dino buddies).
I’m truly flattered, babe? But it’s actually only contact from Bunnings. If you would like fake plastic contact flooring at your home I’ll come and do it for free!!
Yeah, I wish I had Grandpa’s shrinking hat and tiny bottles of wine stashed so I could slip off here and there for relaxing afternoons!
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On 01/08/2013, at 7:00 AM, Keeping Up With The Holsbys
OH WOW – you have the touch…I so love the new dollhouse decor, and the way it blends together from one room to another. Great job – next time I have to look at decorating I will give you a call for sure 😉
Yeah, man. I’m cheap as chips. I work for wine and Kettle Chips.
Fantastic! You’re so clever ad creative,your kids are lucky ducks!
My personal favourite is the carpeted family room. Every house needs one of these for gathering crumbs and red wine stains. Particularly if it is like mine 🙂
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Wow the makeover looks amazing! I wish I could find such good deals in our op shop here too!
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It’s the luck of the draw any time you go. Some days, pure gold. Other? Poo.
What a fantastic makeover! I giggled at the attic caption. The last photo is my favourite!
How can you not love a big cheesy grin!
Looks great, well done. Can I move into the attic?
I’ve heard about girls like you 😉
Seriously Danielle, what can you NOT do?! Sooo impressed with what you did here.
Just a little paint and glue, Nina. left over stuff from when we did the house. I’m amazed at the response the house has gotten!!!
That looks amazing! I love it 🙂
Rooms for rent. Let me know 😉
I have nominated you for the versatile bloggers award. Love your blog. Keep up the great posts!
Thanks so much. I am versatile if nothing else!
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On 04/08/2013, at 4:41 PM, Keeping Up With The Holsbys
You deserve it. I reblogged your Jamie Oliver post a while ago and my readers loved it 🙂
Awesome. That’s made my day!
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On 04/08/2013, at 5:57 PM, Keeping Up With The Holsbys
I attempted a makeover of a garage sale Ikea dollhouse I bought for my daughter, it was just a few years too late because even though I wanted to put my childhood wooden period furniture in it and decorate, she wanted to use it to keep her makeup (she’s now 14). The window has gone. When she was little we used to just use cardboard boxes and texta it up how we wanted.
When I was little I had op shop doll house (about half the size of yours) and as my Dad was painter/wallpaper hanger, he decorated it all himself. Different wallpaper for each room and stuck on painted brown cardboard strips to make it a traditional Tudor style house (my Dad was English). I loved it and still wish I had it 40 yrs later.
My great grandpa made my mama a dollhouse and when my Nana was giving it away a few years ago, I had a baby boy. My sis-in-law nabbed it and did it up beautifully.
A true heirloom.
Mine has cooler wallpaper though 😉
Shame you missed the window. I’m sure one day she’ll appreciate the effort!
Oh, I love it!! It’s like how I’d imagine your house to look! Full of vibrant colour yet homey! Job well done, Mrs H! x
That is beyond awesome! I love it! Nice job.