Dollhouse Makeover

Baby M has given me the green light to makeover our dollhouse.

It was my 8th grade graduation present.  My mom and I purchased it at Marshall Fields way back in the 1970's.  It was blue with white trim then.  I repainted it for Baby M's room when she was born.  When she left for University, she informally gifted it back to me.  It still has place of pride in my home.

Every time we move, His Lordship asks "Are we keeping that Dollhouse"?  He doesn't like it very much.

Now I think it is ready to be transformed into something more interesting.  I will start with the exterior and for inspiration will turn to pinterest.

 I love the paint job here -  The siding  and the trim color. The old vines growing all over the house really make it look dilapidated.

 Here they used boards over the windows and a distressing technique to give it an old appearance.

These are both cute - they have a really abandoned feel about them.

I think an off-white or gray is the way to go with some dark trim.