Lately I am obsessed with retro modern decor. Love the look of much of the vintage Lundby, Tomy, petite princess stuff. I was all set to embark on a 3/4 scale house build following the ideas and basic layout of the Ira Grandberg dollhouse in the Womens Day mid October 1976 issue. BUT then my husband sweetly offered to help display my Lilac Hill house in our foyer, with lighting, if I would agree to complete renovations soon. Well, that was an offer I couldn't refuse! So back to Lilac Hill I went. Of course the kitchen and parlor were nearly complete but they just didn't set well with me so, if course, I once again gutted the first floor and knocked out a wall. The wood floors have been patched, sanded, stained and varnished endlessly. The kitchen furniture repainted, a couple new pieces purchased and a faux brick surface placed on the back kitchen wall. Oh, and I built and painted an island cabinet. I love
it!!! Just refinished the parlor, Argyle room and bathroom floors, as well. Now for re-papering the walls. Excellent!!! (but I still follow The retro stuff on EBay. That will still be my next project!)
