The Attic

You'll notice two dollhouses in the foreground.  The smaller dollhouse was purchased as a dollhouse miniature.  The larger dollhouse was produced by Little Tykes as a playscale representation of their true kids size model.  The little doll in front was purchased at the Dollar Tree stores in a package of three.  

Behind the dollhouses is a small victrola.  This is a magnet purchased at the Dollar Tree Stores.

The sled was a Christmas ornament purchased a few years ago at Target.  I don't think it's a true playscale size, but the look is effective.  I did notice a new sled design in the ornament section of Target in Holiday 1999.

Behind the sled are two framed pictures.  The frames are inexpensive plastic brown frames with gold accents.  The artwork was cut from the auction catalog I received in the mail.  From a distance, it does look like old artwork.

Above the china cabinet, you'll see a trunk.  I purchased this at Walmart unfinished.  After spray painting it white, I decoupaged various small holiday pictures found in an address label catalog.  On top of the trunk is a meat grinder, which is another magnet from the Dollar Tree store; a wine bucket, from a bridal accessory set; and a gold framed mirror, from the desk accessory set.

Also above the china cabinet is a small gold base lamp - from the desk accessories set; a different style of victrola - also a magnet from the Dollar Tree store; and a small resin church - a gift from my friend, Allison K.

To the left of the china cabinet is a coat tree, found at a flea market.  This is filled with a fisherman's vest, which is an ornament found at a local store called Trees N' Things; and various scarves and purses from fashion doll outfits.

There are several violins in the front on the right, and also a bass.  These are ornaments, one from my friend, Michelle K. and the others discovered in Big Lots.  The fireplace tools are from a living room set previously described.

The small dog was included in a Special Collection picnic set.

On the bench near Skipper is a frisbee and a toy boat.  The toy boat was found at the Dollar Tree store in the craft section.

The fur on the wall was sewn by my friend, Barbara.  Behind the fur, you'll see some stained glass panels.  These are also pictures cut from an auction catalog.

The red & white striped throw rug in the foreground was knitted by my friend, Beverly.

On top of the armoire you see a straw hat.  This was purchased in the craft section of Joann Fabrics.  You can add silk flowers to it for added interest.

The clock and antique-looking radio on top of the armoire are magnets purchased from the Dollar Tree store.

The large globe was also purchased at the Dollar Tree store, as were a set of four small wooden sailboats, one of which is on the top of two miniature Halloween candy boxes, just covered with some brown paper from a grocery bag.

The top shelf of the armoire yeilds some gameboards.  I found these as Christmas ornaments at CVS pharmacies, Walgreens, Lowe's Home Centers and Eckerd's pharmacies.  By carefully prying off the little figurine that sits on top, which is out of scale, you'll end up with a perfect gameboard of such classics like Monopoly, Clue, Trivial Pursuit and Life.  These ornaments are made by Enesco and sell for approximately $4.99 - $5.99.  Even better if you can wait til after the holiday season and purchase them at clearance prices, but as anything else, the selection dwindles.  These are great additions when paired with the Gameboxes, produced as keychains by Basic Fun.

Hanging from the door of the armoire on the left is a beaded chandelier.  This was also a Christmas ornament that I found at Walmart in 1999.  Don't overlook the Christmas ornament sections!  I passed up a great chandelier at the Christmas store in my local mall last year and was happy to find such a pretty replacement.

The dollhouse kit box in the back was a gift from my friend, Carolyn.  She created this on her computer.

And that's the end.  Thanks for visiting the attic scene!