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How to Hide Dollhouse Tape Wire (My Easy Method)
If you’ve hardwired your dollhouse, all that tape wire has to disappear before the house looks finished. Here’s how I use Grandmother Stover’s paste to apply liner paper and hide it all.
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Tiny Books, Big Charm: A Printable Book Cover Template for Your Dollhouse Shelves
A printable book cover template sized for 1:12 scale, so your dollhouse shelves get that lived-in, finished look in an afternoon.
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Why I’m Building a Dollhouse (and Why It Has Nothing to Do With Dolls)
When I tell people I am working on a dollhouse, the questions are always the same. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with dolls.
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How I Find Inspiration for My Dollhouse Interior
When I started the exterior of my dollhouse, I shared how I find inspiration without falling into a Pinterest spiral. Now I’m starting the interior, and the process looks almost the same… with one big difference.
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DIY Lazy Susan: The Best Hack for Small Dollhouse Workspaces
The only thing about this dollhouse build that is life size lol I work in a small space. Like, really small. And anyone who has ever built a dollhouse knows the struggle of trying to…
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Where to Start a Dollhouse Build: The Free Miniaturist Toolkit
Welcome, friend. If you are standing at the very beginning of your first dollhouse build (or your fifteenth), this post is for you. I built every free tool on this site because I needed them…
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Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Assembly | Exterior Recap
A full recap of every step in the Vermont Farmhouse Jr. exterior build, from the first coat of paint to the final glow of the coach lights. Everything in one place.
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Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Porch Styling: Full Furniture, Fixtures & Accessories List
A complete breakdown of all the furniture, fixtures, and accessories used to style the porch on the Vermont Farmhouse Jr. build, from the porch swing to the coach lights.
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Customizing My Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Dollhouse
If you’ve been following along with my Vermont Farmhouse Jr. dollhouse build, you already know . . . I didn’t exactly stick to the script. While the kit comes with its own set of instructions…
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7 Mistakes I Made Starting My First Dollhouse (So You Don’t Have To)
Starting my first dollhouse was equal parts exciting… and humbling. I went in thinking, “How hard could it be?” Spoiler: there was a learning curve 😅 If you’re just getting started, here are seven mistakes…
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How to Make a Miniature Rain Chain for a Dollhouse
This rain chain ended up being one of those small details that adds movement, charm, and that little “finished moment” that makes the whole Vermont Farmhouse Jr. feel more intentional and real. It looks intricate,…
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Creating Miniature Potting Soil With Coffee Grounds
This was one of those little experiments where I ended up trying two different methods and honestly loved both for completely different reasons. If you’ve ever tried to make miniature soil, you know it can…
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DIY Faux Plant Ideas for Miniature Spaces
There’s just something about adding greenery to a miniature space that instantly makes it feel alive. Like the whole scene goes from “built” to lived in really quickly. I used this piece as an outdoor…
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Easy Steps to Craft a Unique Table for Your Dollhouse
I love pieces like this because they’re not complicated at all, but they instantly make a space feel more lived-in and intentional. Once I started adding little tables like this into my scenes, everything just…
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DIY Mini Embroidered Pillows for Your Porch Swing
After creating and installing the porch swing (if you haven’t seen that tutorial yet, go back and check it out because it sets the whole foundation for this moment), I knew it needed one more…
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Transform Your Miniature Space with a DIY Porch Swing
Okay… I know I always say this, but this might be one of my favorite details I’ve added so far. There’s just something about a porch swing that instantly makes a space feel cozy and…
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DIY Miniature Porch Chairs for a Dollhouse
Okay… these porch chairs? I’m obsessed. This was one of those pieces where I knew I wanted something modern and a little different, but still cozy enough to actually feel like a real outdoor setup….
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How I Designed & Installed Coach Lights for My Mini Dollhouse
Adding coach lights was one of my favorite finishing touches on the exterior. It’s a small detail, but it makes such a big impact that brings warmth, depth, and a more realistic feel to the…
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How I Installed Canned Lights in My Mini Dollhouse (Step-by-Step)
Okay… this was one of those moments where I was like wait… this is about to look SO good. Adding canned lights to the porch ceiling completely changed the vibe of the house. It took…
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Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Assembly | Part 7: Exterior Porch Ceiling Canned Lights and Coach Lights
One of the final steps in completing my Vermont Farmhouse Jr. is adding lighting and it completely transforms the home. There’s something about lighting that brings everything to life. After all the structural work and…
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Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Assembly | Part 6: Exterior Finishing Roof Shingles, Windows, Trim, and Front Door
With the structure complete, colors selected, and exterior details taking shape, this phase is all about bringing texture and depth to the home, starting with the roof. Shingling is one of the most repetitive steps,…
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Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Assembly | Part 5: Window/Shutter Assembly & Stone Detailing
This stage is where the exterior really starts to come to life. Part five focuses on assembling and finishing the windows and shutters, along with adding stone detailing for extra depth and texture. These smaller…
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Adding Texture and Dimension to My Dollhouse with Faux Stones
From the very beginning of my Vermont Farmhouse Jr. build, I knew I wanted to add texture and dimension to make the house feel more realistic. I experimented with a few different approaches, (egg cartons,…
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The Exact Paint, Stain, and Faux Stone Finishes Used in My Dollhouse Build
One of the most asked questions throughout this build has been about the exact colors and finishes I used. From the body of the house to the smallest exterior details, each choice was intentional and…
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Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Assembly | Part 4: Gable Attachment & Exterior Color Testing
At this stage in the build, things really start to come together! Part four focuses on attaching the gable to the roof structure and beginning one of my favorite parts of the process . ….
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How to Bulk Dye Dollhouse Shingles
If you’ve ever tried to stain tiny wood shingles one by one, you already know that it’s tedious, messy, and wildly time-consuming. For my latest project, I needed a lot of shingles dyed consistently, so…
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Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Assembly | Part 3: Porch Flooring & Porch Assembly
The porch assembly deserves its own moment. Out of everything in the Vermont Farmhouse Jr. build, this was easily the most challenging section for me to follow from the instructions. There are a few steps…
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Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Part 2: Wiring The House
Before we dive into the actual work of wiring a dollhouse, I can’t stress this enough: slow down and plan your rooms first. You don’t need to decide exact paint colors or finishes yet, but…
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Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Dollhouse Part 1: Assembling the House Body
The first phase of my dollhouse build was all about preparation, patience, and setting a solid foundation (literally) for everything to come. This stage may not be the most glamorous, but it’s one of the…
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Hosting My First Miniatures Workshop
What this workshop was This workshop was designed to make miniature building feel simple, approachable, and actually fun. Together, we walked through each step, from painting and wallpapering to styling the final bookshelf, without overcomplicating…
