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Friday, January 13, 2012
Furniture: Appliances: Focus on Harvest Gold Apps and Custom Dishwasher
I used a 1990 Arco sink/counter and worked my magic on it. It was pink, cost about $5 and I think was worth the effort to transform. |
I am not done fixing the faucet yet, but the dishwasher door was completely made from heavy paperboard and yellow poster board from the dollar store. Almost a perfect match. |
Here you can see my yellow kitchen fetish and scale obession in the same photo. |
My customized, light up oven with translucent pots and pans. |
Another shot of it, it looks better in real life. |
Other Topics: My Other Projects
2009 Playmobil Unicorn Princess Castle (small version). Redone below. |
Grrrrrr!!!!! Merman's tub now! |
Old, dirty lot of pink tubs (before shot). |
After mucho primer and Rustoleum products. Ah, thats better! |
I purposefully left the undersides original to show that the renovation was indeed necessary. |
The after village. The orange is remeniscent of the 1970's German Smurf house,with no white dots. |
Ta daaahhhh....... |
I had no idea it would take me 3 hours to assemble this 70's yellow 'house'. |
The turrets are now attic space with hardwood floors, same tone as the doors. |
2002 Barbie Rapunzel Castle Tower redone as Spanish Mediterranean Villa with hardwood floor. |
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Vintage Ads: French 1979 Ad and Generic A Frame
http://cgi.ebay.fr/PUB-Publicite-Mattel-BARBIE-Princesse-et-sa-maison-1979-/300629008337?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item45fee29fd1#ht_572wt_982
and current ebay for sale a frame house (rare one)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960S-ERA-FRAME-SKI-CHALET-BUILDABLE-TOY-RETRO-FURNITURE-BARBIE-DOLL-SIZE-/250915193108?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6bb60114#ht_500wt_1219
keyword terms: barbie doll house dollhouse vintage 1970s 1978 1979 a frame malibu chalet orange yellow red white pink hot free for sale ebay pinterest etsy new old renovated dolls fashion clothes clothing lot estate parts wall walls door doors window windows part balcony closet flower flowers planters planter plant plants box boxes accessory accessories small pieces info information instructions how to put together where to find buy purchase locate available collector collectible gold silver platinum label individual post posts covers sides custom 3 three section sections patio triangles floor floors dark light build scres pictures club group rare custom ook htf oop in mint clean complete 1980 1981 cottage 1982 1983 1980s color colors anniversary 1984 1985 1986 large bog 3 ft 4 feet long high tall huge large open moveable arrangeable craigslist online forum question questions 40th 50th 45th 55th 60th 35th reproduction remade retro nostalgia nostalgic memories childhood play display mini miniature set up sections mid mod mid century modern 60s kitsch fun playful open new design designer interior decorator decor designer
architect architects idea ideas goal aesthetic eames eichler palm springs by the sea malibu granola earth tones earthy autumn wexler wood slats open playful fun 1960s 60s open playful play timeless heirloom Sunday, December 18, 2011
Barbie Book: All Dolled Up!
keyword terms: barbie doll house dollhouse vintage 1970s 1978 1979 a frame malibu chalet orange yellow red white pink hot free for sale ebay pinterest etsy new old renovated dolls fashion clothes clothing lot estate parts wall walls door doors window windows part balcony closet flower flowers planters planter plant plants box boxes accessory accessories small pieces info information instructions how to put together where to find buy purchase locate available collector collectible gold silver platinum label individual post posts covers sides custom 3 three section sections patio triangles floor floors dark light build scres pictures club group rare custom ook htf oop in mint clean complete 1980 1981 cottage 1982 1983 1980s color colors anniversary 1984 1985 1986 large bog 3 ft 4 feet long high tall huge large open moveable arrangeable craigslist online forum question questions 40th 50th 45th 55th 60th 35th reproduction remade retro nostalgia nostalgic memories childhood play display mini miniature set up sections mid mod mid century modern 60s kitsch fun playful open new design designer interior decorator decor designer
architect architects idea ideas goal aesthetic eames eichler palm springs by the sea malibu granola earth tones earthy autumn wexler wood slats open playful fun 1960s 60s open playful play timeless heirloom Shout Out December 2011 Edition
Not bad for $129 total. |
HO scale model train house. |
House kit for trains I think. |
Very rare Marx/Plasco scale house. You can see my ghost taking its picture thanks to Ebay disallowing saving pics. |
Ho Jo's !! |
Actually a red roofed, A Frame Mod Church for train models. |
Pretty cool wood house kit from the 70's (A frames golden era) not Barbie size, but I would totally like to own own. And at least this place had a staircase, fireplace and deck. ;-) |
keyword terms: barbie doll house dollhouse vintage 1970s 1978 1979 a frame malibu chalet orange yellow red white pink hot free for sale ebay pinterest etsy new old renovated dolls fashion clothes clothing lot estate parts wall walls door doors window windows part balcony closet flower flowers planters planter plant plants box boxes accessory accessories small pieces info information instructions how to put together where to find buy purchase locate available collector collectible gold silver platinum label individual post posts covers sides custom 3 three section sections patio triangles floor floors dark light build scres pictures club group rare custom ook htf oop in mint clean complete 1980 1981 cottage 1982 1983 1980s color colors anniversary 1984 1985 1986 large bog 3 ft 4 feet long high tall huge large open moveable arrangeable craigslist online forum question questions 40th 50th 45th 55th 60th 35th reproduction remade retro nostalgia nostalgic memories childhood play display mini miniature set up sections mid mod mid century modern 60s kitsch fun playful open new design designer interior decorator decor designer
architect architects idea ideas goal aesthetic eames eichler palm springs by the sea malibu granola earth tones earthy autumn wexler wood slats open playful fun 1960s 60s open playful play timeless heirloom Customs: Unusual Stickers and Play Mat
I haven't the foggiest as to what the flower stickers go to but they almost look factory. Thought this would be a fun show and tell for today.
Yardscape from I think a 1970's backyard BBQ/ppol playset. |
keyword terms: barbie doll house dollhouse vintage 1970s 1978 1979 a frame malibu chalet orange yellow red white pink hot free for sale ebay pinterest etsy new old renovated dolls fashion clothes clothing lot estate parts wall walls door doors window windows part balcony closet flower flowers planters planter plant plants box boxes accessory accessories small pieces info information instructions how to put together where to find buy purchase locate available collector collectible gold silver platinum label individual post posts covers sides custom 3 three section sections patio triangles floor floors dark light build scres pictures club group rare custom ook htf oop in mint clean complete 1980 1981 cottage 1982 1983 1980s color colors anniversary 1984 1985 1986 large bog 3 ft 4 feet long high tall huge large open moveable arrangeable craigslist online forum question questions 40th 50th 45th 55th 60th 35th reproduction remade retro nostalgia nostalgic memories childhood play display mini miniature set up sections mid mod mid century modern 60s kitsch fun playful open new design designer interior decorator decor designer
architect architects idea ideas goal aesthetic eames eichler palm springs by the sea malibu granola earth tones earthy autumn wexler wood slats open playful fun 1960s 60s open playful play timeless heirloom Thursday, December 8, 2011
Ebay: Strange (But all true) Tales
Local Pick Up Only in Fumbuck, Kansas. The double front doors that weren't purchased on ebay for $10 were pitched last week. House will be shipped in 3 large boxes unless you want disassembled for extra fee. Post covers were broken but I am including them anyway. Covers got broken so threw them out. Has been stored for a long time and browned and missing some pieces which I will look for. House you will receive is not the one in the photo. I was upfront about he whole deal and you could have backed out anytime. I will not pay your return shipping. Windows for sale, pick ONE. Selling lot of parts because I hate to throw it away in the trash. I broke a tab off one piece so I am canceling the order since per bays rules I cannot sell a product that is not as described ($20 cottage). Selling ONE plant peg.
Selling ONE oven knob. Enjoy the oven you got almost for free. Missing pieces are easy and cheap to find on ebay anytime. Incredibly rare Barbie house. Stored in outdoor building for a few years will leave cleaning up to you so I don't damage it, not an expert here. The walls were tossed, just selling the smaller parts. No, I don't combine shipping. The packing fee is $2 per item won. The cost is $45 for shipping (actually fraudulently used boss's UPS business account and got it for $23, no overage refund).
If it doesn't have a Buy It Now option, then IT IS NOT a buy it now item so DO NOT ask I WILL NOT respond. I DO NOT babysit my computer so please ask any questions as early as possible. missing a few pieces (has one door and one window, no planters). Loads of furniture (3 pieces of 90's crap).Hello. I am ready to ship the house. There is a minor problem. When I went get the house out of storage I found that a box had fallen on top of the plastic trash bag the house was in. The house is still usable but the column covers were badly broken. They are made of very thin plastic. Like I said the house is functional but the columns will not be shipped.I can't offer a concession on the price. The shipping is $51.50 or something like that.The post stated "7 days money back, buyer pays return shipping" A good condition barbies dream house yellow and read ALSO MISSING POST TRIM (THEY WERE BRITTLE AND BROKE) Found this vintage barbie piece, i could experiment with painting and swap out the fridge, what do you think? Item is dated 1978. This apparently is a rare misprint as it was not released until the80's.
IF YOU WANT THE BOX I WILL HAVE TO ADD ANOTHER 50 TO THE SHIPPING BECAUSE OF OVERSIZED RATES.This is not for the dall but the Wall Oven Only.
DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO PAY IMMEDIATELYinstructions booklet folds out too 34 inches long.
has been untouched for about a year. Comes from a smoke free cat free home. Winning bidder pays USPS PRIORITY MAIL charges, All doors good condition except for the front, I think I covered everything, "plastic nipple" broke and so it come apart , Buyer will be responsible to put back together., house is in Very good condition itself and the patina is in great shape This is a very rare find, I will include some fun surprise bonuses, part out this house and triple your money, dusty from being stored in my garage....was my wives she doesnt want it no more....so im selling...FIRST OF ALL, IF YOU WIN AND ORDER PARCEL POST OR UPS GROUND AS YOUR METHOD OF SHIPMENT, DO NOT BLAME US FOR A LATE DELIVERY. would work as an outdoor/ patio dollhouse for the kids! |
Honey, how do we hide that there are missing doors and windows? |
and no, I don't have an assembly diagram. So it ain't perfect,Plants have dry rotten so I threw them away but can be replaced of your liking.For your safety and mine, a state-issued ID of person picking up must be presented and must match the name & address of winning bidder as shown on PayPal payment.***If your address requires for me to fill out paper work, I do not ship to you so please do not bid or Thisitem could use a good cleaning, but I leave that up to the buyer to preserve quality.
The covers that go over the basic structure are almost
all there, in a box, but I did not use them because they
were cheap plastic and break after all these years. You
Could make column covers yourself, it would be fun.
Actual, un-retouched photo of Marx house for sale. |
The covers that go over the basic structure are almost
all there, in a box, but I did not use them because they
were cheap plastic and break after all these years. You
Could make column covers yourself, it would be fun.
keyword terms: barbie doll house dollhouse vintage 1970s 1978 1979 a frame malibu chalet orange yellow red white pink hot free for sale ebay pinterest etsy new old renovated dolls fashion clothes clothing lot estate parts wall walls door doors window windows part balcony closet flower flowers planters planter plant plants box boxes accessory accessories small pieces info information instructions how to put together where to find buy purchase locate available collector collectible gold silver platinum label individual post posts covers sides custom 3 three section sections patio triangles floor floors dark light build scres pictures club group rare custom ook htf oop in mint clean complete 1980 1981 cottage 1982 1983 1980s color colors anniversary 1984 1985 1986 large bog 3 ft 4 feet long high tall huge large open moveable arrangeable craigslist online forum question questions 40th 50th 45th 55th 60th 35th reproduction remade retro nostalgia nostalgic memories childhood play display mini miniature set up sections mid mod mid century modern 60s kitsch fun playful open new design designer interior decorator decor designer
architect architects idea ideas goal aesthetic eames eichler palm springs by the sea malibu granola earth tones earthy autumn wexler wood slats open playful fun 1960s 60s open playful play timeless heirloom
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