Renovating on a Miniature Scale

Welcome to the 59th Metamorphosis Monday!

Metamorphosis Monday:
I know you’re going to be shocked, but I’ve been thinking about moving. Yes, you read that right.  Your eyes have not deceived you. You see, I found this old house and you know how I love old homes. It’s a great house, just a bit smaller than my current home. Problem is, it’s a real fixer-upper. we’re talking fodder for Met Monday posts from here to Christmas.

I’ve taken some “Before” pics of the house to share–don’t have any “Afters,” just yet, since it will be a work in progress for quite a while. Come on in and I’ll show you all the work that needs to be done.

Starting here at the front door, take a look here at this hole. Not sure what used to be there…maybe a doorbell? A welcome sign?

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

Here’s the living room, I will definitely need to do some repair work and caulking in some areas.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

The hardwoods floors will need work…they are popping up in places.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

There’s a piece of window trim missing off a window–now, how does that happen?  Ummm

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

Not sure what this wall surface is.  I might leave it since it reminds me a little of grass cloth. But that baseboard trim has got to be fixed.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

You can see it was around Christmas when I took pics in the house. This is the kitchen.  I like the window seat in the bay window.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

The parquet flooring in the kitchen is definitely outdated, but it gives the house a bit of a vintage feel. I think I may leave it.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

Kitchen wallpaper definitely has to go.  You can see it’s damaged.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

I think the whole kitchen will need to be renovated.  I’m picturing a sunny kitchen with white cabinetry.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

Let’s head upstairs and I’ll show you around the bedrooms. Looks like the crown molding is coming down in the Master Bedroom.  You know how these older homes can be. They left the curtains behind in this room. I’ll probably leave them for now.  I can always change them out later.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

I like the wainscotting.  That will definitely be staying.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

Wallpaper is kind of cute–yellow irises and butterflies. I’ve sort of missed having a bedroom with wallpaper in my current home, so I’d probably leave it if it were in better condition. Unfortunately, it’s stained, so it will need to go.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

They left the curtain rods. Not sure I’ll keep them, though.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

Let’s take a look in another bedroom. The pink gingham curtains make me think this room may have been a nursery. More hardwood floor issues to fix.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

It has an attic.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

And, the attic has two really cute dormer windows with plantation shutters. Well, as you can see it’s definitely a fixer-upper. Oh,  I forgot to show you the exterior of the home.

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

Here it is! As you can see, it’s the only house around for miles, so, it’s a really quiet neighborhood.  I’ll keep you posted on the renovations. 😉

Dollhouse Renovation Plans

Looking forward to your “Before and Afters!”

 

Metamorphosis Monday is an opportunity to show a “Before and After” project in your home. It can be as elaborate as a whole new room addition or as simple as re-doing your decor with the changing of the seasons. Maybe you have a “trash to treasure” project to share…we’d love to see it! If you don’t have a “Before” pic to share, describe as best you can what the room or item looked like prior to the renovation.

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Comments

  1. Love that house and can't wait to see your renovations!
    Thank you for hosting Susan.
    Robin
    All Things Heart and Home

  2. Gypsy aka Tam says

    Hi Susan,
    I love this post. I always wanted a doll house since I was little. I may start looking for a kit to build one now because your little house is just too cute.
    Have a great Monday,
    Tam

  3. Kathleen says

    That house is so sweet! You must need tiny little fingers and hands to get in to do all the detail work..
    And lots of patience..Good luck with the renovations, Susan..I hope you don't have to move out while the work is being done! 🙂

  4. SouthernGal says

    Very cute. Can my vintage Barbie come to visit? Just cute, cute, cute!

    Christi @ A Southern Life
    http://asouthernlife.com

  5. Julia @ Hooked on Houses says

    What a great dollhouse! My aunt has one that she works on with her grandchildren and they're constantly "remodeling" it and buying new furniture, etc. It always looks like a fun project to me!

    Thanks for hosting another Met Monday for us. I always enjoy it! 🙂

  6. I remember your original post about that sweet doll house and how it tugged at your "heart strings" when you first saw it – can't wait to see the renovations on it – thanks for hosting Susan!

  7. Low Tide High Style says

    I love it, maybe you and I will have to get into a bidding war! 😉 It's a doll's dream!

    And I think that strawberry wallpaper was just like some my grandparents had in their kitchen.

    Kat 🙂

  8. Patricia says

    Hi Susan!
    I love it!
    I always wanted a doll house as a little girl… actually if I found one at a good deal… I would buy it and give it a makeover!
    Thanks again for being such a great hostess
    Blessings
    Patricia

  9. Linda (Nina's Nest) says

    Susan, You will have so much fun with that. We still have our daughter's dollhouse in the basement, and I KNOW it needs renovation work! I can't wait to see what you do! Linda

  10. DesignTies says

    HaHaHa! Luv it Susan!! You had me at first, but I soon said out loud (and my Hubby looked at me strangely), "It's a doll house!"… sure enough, as I came to the end of your images, it was! 🙂 While it definitely has charm, please don't leave your beautiful porch for this wee house!!
    Victoria @ DesignTies

  11. Oh, you little stinker! I was almost crying thinking – she's gonna leave that wonderful back porch? And she was going to install those nice arched thingys in the living room! I'm smiling now! This was the cutest post! Hope you've had a great weekend.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  12. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    Too cute, Susan! Just imagine all the fun you could have decorating that little house!

  13. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    How funny, Susan! I almost fell for it! lol I love your doll house! How fun to give it a makeover! Keep us posted! Happy week!…hugs…Debbie

  14. You stinker! I recently mentioned my daughter's doll house to her. She responded "You mean, YOUR dollhouse–you always loved it more than I did" 🙂 She's right. I posted about my candle I won from you in today's post! Very cute post!

  15. You stinker! I recently mentioned my daughter's doll house to her. She responded "You mean, YOUR dollhouse–you always loved it more than I did" 🙂 She's right. I posted about my candle I won from you in today's post! Very cute post!

  16. What a great post! You had me going for a bit there though the wreaths on the window were looking familiar.

  17. A Hint of Home says

    That was too cute, Susan! I couldn't imagine your moving from your lovely home.
    Can't wait to see the redo. (smile)

  18. A Hint of Home says

    That was too cute, Susan! I couldn't imagine your moving from your lovely home.
    Can't wait to see the redo. (smile)

  19. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    Your doll house is just gorgeous. I can't wait to see it all fixed up. Cute, cute, post. Love it. Hugs, Marty

  20. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    Hahaha, that was great Susan! I was showing my husband and he had NO IDEA that was a dollhouse!!! Thanks for the fun, it's my first MM and I love the inspiration!
    Cheers, Andrea

  21. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    Hahaha, that was great Susan! I was showing my husband and he had NO IDEA that was a dollhouse!!! Thanks for the fun, it's my first MM and I love the inspiration!
    Cheers, Andrea

  22. Jenglamgirl says

    How adorable SUSAN, i love it! just beautiful and precious in everyway!

  23. So cute! I think the wreaths look very familiar..

  24. Pam @ Design Fanatic says

    Susan, this is my first Metamorphosis Monday since I just started blogging this week. You are the reason I am hooked on blogging! You make it so easy to find some really good blogs – by putting all the links in one place!
    Regarding the dollhouse: it is really cute, I am sure the finished product is going to be great.

  25. Such a sweet post! I love doll houses and have been thinking about doing one for/with my daughter.

    Sami G.

  26. Glenda/MidSouth says

    You definitely have my attention!! 🙂 Maybe your working on yours will motivate me to get started on my painted lady "fixer upper". I am really looking forward to seeing what you do with yours.
    Thanks for hosting again. I have a small contribution again this week.
    Glenda

  27. Laurie Jones says

    Oh my goodness, I am in love with that dollhouse, I can still have one at 39 right??

  28. How fun to give a doll house a make-over!!

  29. Lori Lucas says

    My first Met Monday. But I ALWAYS enjoy reading everyone else! Looks like it is great as usual.

  30. tales from an oc cottage says

    Ohhhhhh how cute! We will sooooo be needing a doll house for Kae's grand baby!!!!How fun!

    m ^..^

  31. That dollhouse is adorable!! So many possibilities. Really looking forward to seeing the renovations.
    Thanks for hosting Met Monday.
    Jane

  32. Fifi Flowers says

    ADORABLE dollhouse!!!

  33. Like the others you had me going! 😉

    I still have my doll house in my attic. Maybe I should bring it out!

    Mary
    From VA

  34. You do have your work cut out for yourself!! Don't know if I would have the energy to tackle something like this but I know you will make it into a special showplace! Can't wait to see the "after" pics!

  35. The Muse says

    My grand-daughter would be your "bestest friend!" lol
    She is enamored with playing house and having tea! 🙂

  36. Ooo, you were super tricky! I thought I was going crazy trying to figure out if the curtains were real…

  37. Greenearth says

    What a wonderful project. Look forward to seeing it develop.

  38. That house is so cute. You will have something to post about every Monday.

    Can't wait to see the finished product.

  39. Candace@craftysisters-nc says

    I totally thought that was a real house from looking at the first few pictures and I thought to myself….wow that's a fixer-upper. And, how on earth could someone leave that many cracks in the woodworking! It wasn't until I saw the curtain rods that I realized, um, that's a dollhouse! Good one!

  40. I think that I posted mine in last weeks Monday. Sorry about that.

  41. Lara Harris says

    It reminds me of the little dollhouse we had when I was little…I was devastated when I found out my father had thrown it away :o(

  42. Oh, what a tease. It took me a couple of photos to catch on. Guess I'm a bit slow! This looks like a fun project. I'll look forward to the After Photos for each of these.

  43. What a cute new house. can't wait to the metamorphosis.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog Tablescape. I hope to get one done for this week coming up. Thank you too for inspiring me to host my own monthly Vintage Alphabet get-together I co-host with Etsy Cottage Style. I hope you can stop by and check it out.

  44. vignette design says

    Susan,
    This is just about the cutest post I've seen! I love doll houses and miniatures, so I was hanging on your every word and picture. Can't wait to see what you end up doing with your new "old" house! How fun!

  45. Sue (Someone's Mom) says

    I have my daughter's doll house here…it is huge. I told my husband I thought I'd get it out and play with it between now and next Christmas. It is in good shape but needs some things added and I thought it would be fun to decorate for the holidays. Maybe you can give me some ideas!

    Sue

  46. LOL! OMG, Susan, You got me nervous there for a while, I thought you've lost your mind. The doll house is very cute but I don't think your furniture will fit in it….Christine

  47. Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden says

    You really had me going for a while there!

    Thanks for hosting!

  48. I am having fun looking at all the links. But I must apologize, I linked twice. Please delete my link 91 – I want to keep link 92.

    So sorry.

  49. Oh my! I was starting to get a little worried there! I love your dollhouse. My MIL has one that she loves and my daughter got one for Christmas. So many wonderful memories there!

  50. Bunny Jeans Decor... and More! says

    Susan! You are Sooo Bad!!!

    You had me thinking the worst. Why would you be moving???

    Okay… I've calmed down, somewhat.

    I'll go enjoy looking at the MM links now.

    Talk to you soon 😉
    Bunny Jean

  51. thesavedquarter says

    Love it!! So cute, and I can't wait to see how you spruce the place up. 🙂

  52. a little bit of everything says

    What an adorable doll house. Great project with lots of work ahead of you. Good luck! I'm sure it will come out truly renovated!
    I invite you to stop by my blog and join the followers!

  53. Tardevil says

    OMG, you had me going. I could not BELIEVE you would be moving there, no matter what the renovations were! I just couldn't imagine why you would trade down for that. Especially that you were considering keeping the curtain rod that looks like a toilet plunger. I thought you had had one too many glasses of wine! LOL! Whew! I'm relieved. You haven't lost it, after all! 🙂 Can't wait to see what you do for April Fool's Day!

  54. Patriotic Mom says

    Susan, you're going to have to get pretty small to live in that house. Hope you find a white rabbit! he-he Cute post and I thought it was real and something must have happened for you to leave your lovely home. I was getting sicker by the minute until the end. You are a very bad girl to do that to us! At least the repair costs shouldn't be bad on this fixer upper, Joan

  55. Great post…you had me at first, but seeing the curtains clued me in!

  56. Susan? said in a "motherly" voice, lol you had me going girl. 🙂 too funny. If I only knew how to add my redoing of things (like my entire living room ) right now I would add to your Monday thing. No, the instructions didn't help (sorry) do I need a widget, gadget? Mr. Linky, actually I have it on my blog and don't have any idea of what to do with him, so I just leave him alone and he doesn't bother me, so… actually I would really love to do the Monday thing, can you help??? Thanks girlfriend.
    Carol

  57. Your little house looks like A fun project! I have admired it before and wondered if it was decorated.

    Thank you for hosting.

    ~Liz

  58. Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says

    Too cute! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

    Thanks for hosting too!

  59. Tennis Girl says

    Cute, Cute! I might have to post the renovations(before and after) of The Daisy Inn at some point, when I get time. Neat idea 🙂

  60. Gail @ Black Copper DIY says

    Thanks for hosting! I love checking out Met Monday each week! (BTW – I double-posted by mistake – so sorry – feel free to delete #126)

  61. Remodelaholic says

    I think I might still be asleep, I entered the same link twice! Sorry about that if you want to delete the second book bag tutorial… Please feel free.

    Sorry

  62. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    You had me for just a minute on the moving part, then I figured it out before I got to the dollhouse! Ha-ha! Funny girl. 🙂

  63. Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says

    LOVE that wee little house! All done up in Christmas finery!!

  64. domesticsimplicity says

    So so so sweet! Love the wallpaper;)

  65. OMG!!!! You REALLY had me going there!!! I could not imagine you leaving your beautiful home…..you are too funny! That was a great way to get my heart rate going this morning:):):) XO, Pinky

  66. fourkidsmom says

    Susan, where did you get the cushion for your porch swing or did you make it?

    Teresa

  67. MelanyTN says

    He he he. You had me until the master bedroom…I thought NO WAY. That looks small. LOL

    Love it. Thanks and can't wait to see the renovations!

  68. luvtoquilt says

    You had us going there for a minute! Can't wait to watch the progress on this one. I have fond memories of playing with my dollhouse as a child — wish I still had it!

  69. Susan, you really had me at first. But I really understood, because I can always see the "diamond in the rough" of an old house. Too cute….Then I tried to figure out how you got the pictures you did. Every little girls dream…a doll house.

  70. Hi Susan,

    My heart went skipped when you said you were thinking of moving. You can't! Your blog is just to incorporated in your blog. My heart skipped again when I saw the dollhouse, you know how I feel about them. I would love to see how you decorate it. I would also send you a house warming gift for this sweet house.
    Hugs,
    Carey

  71. Allie and Pattie says

    Just too cute!
    xoxo Pattie

  72. Kitty Valerie says

    Hi, dear:

    It's been a long time. How are you? Your blog is always stunning and I really loved this cutie little house!!!

    As you may know, Chile has suffered the most terrible earthquake in 50 years. If you want to help, you can find some useful links at my blog http://ablogbykittyvalerie.blogspot.com/

    Hugs from Chile,
    Val

  73. Lady Katherine says

    YOU, even had me, I said what is she thinking, these rooms are small! A cottage has larger rooms. lol Have fun Susan! I love your doll house, and would love a real house that looks just like it on the outside!

  74. Hello Susan, I'm pleased to see you're giving some thought to decorating your little dolls house. I'm looking forward to following your progress with this. Irene

  75. You totally had me! I was thinking how can she leave that beautiful porch behind! Have fun renovating.

  76. AM from White House, Black Shutters says

    Cute house! Thanks for the party! 🙂

  77. MuseBootsi says

    I totally thought you had some real hardwood floor issues! And I was looking forward to the fixes. And then I realized I was in a doll house!

    Amazing!

  78. ImagineCozy says

    Okay! You are good—you had us all going there for a minute. What a fun little project.

    My 4 year old has been wanting a doll house for her barbie, but I don't know if I am as ambitious as you. Have fun!
    -Angela

  79. Cottage Dreamers says

    So cute! What is it about doll houses that's so captivating? I wonder if I'll ever outgrow it?
    ☺ Celeste

  80. Cate @ A Tree Lined Street says

    Okay I love that the house even has tiny outlets! I loved my 'house' when I was a girl but this one is extraordinary!

  81. Daisy Cottage says

    Hi Susan!

    Oh I cannot wait to see your adorable dollhouse bloom under your loving care! It will be even more precious – have fun! Those curtains are so sweet too… what great bones this special house has!!

    Love it!

    xo,
    Kim

  82. Now Susan … I believe you've mentioned once or twice that you might like to downsize someday, but THIS house might be just a WEE bit too small!

    You and Mr. Max would need one of those machines like the one used in the film, "Honey I Shrunk the Kids!" And where would you put all your dishes??? And your linens … and your … oh well … this just won't do!

    Fun post, Susan! 😉

    Bill

  83. laurie @ bargain hunting says

    When I've seen that beautiful old house in past posts, I had no idea it needed so much work on the inside! What a cute post! laurie

  84. maurakeith says

    LOL you had me totally believing you…but there was something strange about those floors! I couldn't believe you would up and leave your beautiful home after all the work you put into it. Whew! So glad it was only a dollhouse. Looking forward to checking out everyone's 'before and after's'! Take care…Maura

  85. I'm a dollhouse lover too! Just blogged about it tonight! The pics will post tomorrow. Yours is adorable, can't wait to see what you do with it!!

  86. Well, you had me fooled….I thought that those curtains were kind of weird and your comments were a little surprising, but then when I saw the exterior, I was OH SHE's Pulled one over on me!!
    I thought that our little courtyard renovation was a lot of work, but it looked like you had a MAJOR project on your hands.
    Thanks for the making me smile
    hugs
    ANDREA

  87. Yikes. I messed up!! I linked to the wrong post in 227…sorry!!

  88. Donna Rafferty says

    Ha you had me fooled…I was thinking "boy has she got a lot of work to do" LOL!!!

    Can't wait to see what you do with the doll house!

  89. Chatty Crone says

    You had me wondering too. My mother's hobby was her dollhouse – four stories, shingles on the roof, electricity, carpets, wall paper, wood floors – it was beautiful!

    Have fun.
    Sandie

  90. Oh, that doll house is just precious!!!

  91. 2sisters says

    I was ROFL when I figured out about half way through that it was a doll house. It's darling!
    teri

  92. Oh this post is adorable. I fell for it from the very start. Even feeling a little jealous of all the fun you would have. At least this fixer upper won't be a budget buster too!

  93. Phyllis AROUND THE HOUSE says

    Hi Susan, love the dollhouse, I could kick myself for getting rid of the two that I had with all the doll furniture, they were so cute, you had me going for a minute, how could you leave your beautiful home…..I wanted to invite you to visit my blog and on the side bar on the right hand sight you will see a picture of my black and white cat Tina on the computer, it is the second picture down, click on her to see how she loves your blog and your Max, I think you will love it, she is lookin for followers and comments…thanks, come pic of Max please..lol..phyllis

  94. Michael Lee West says

    At first, I BELIEVED you. LOL At first I was so excited for you even though I dearly love your house and feel like I "know" the rooms and decor like a best friend…but a vintage house can be so exciting…but the absent trim and the floors…then I gradually realized it was your doll house. Huge LOL
    This was so much fun!

  95. sweet european dreams says

    Great post! I was actually drooling over the gingham curtains and couldn't believe that someone left them behind! You have a wonderful blog – I'm following!

  96. OMG you almost had me completely fooled! It wasn't until the picture with the pink curtains that I realized it was a dollhouse. LOL I feel like a dolt! 🙂

  97. Michelle says

    Lol…I can't believe I fell for it. I got about halfway through the pictures, and I knew something was up. What a great dollhouse…and what fun it will be to fix up. Enjoy!

  98. Mr. Goodwill Hunting says

    You got me…I was totally thinking this was a real house.

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting
    http://g-w-hunting.blogspot.com

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