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Tag Archives: dollhouses
You Have to Stop Somewhere…the Greene & Greene, Pt. III
The final months of the Greene & Greene were reminiscent of preparations for a large family wedding. Deadlines were set and broken as “final” alterations compounded and time calculations protracted. Lists of furnishings and exterior details were trimmed at breakfast, … Continue reading
Posted in Miniatures
Tagged architecture, bathrooms, dollhouses, Greene & Greene, miniatures, N.A.M.E., Tucson Mini-Time Machine
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A Love Affair and a Ghost Story–the Greene & Greene, Part I
That October day in 1983, the warmth of the “ultimate bungalow” coaxed us through the doorway like an old friend. Muted light radiated through the stained glass entry doors, reflecting off the oak floors, lustrous teak and mahogany walls, tiled … Continue reading
Posted in Bio, Houses, Miniatures
Tagged architecture, Bungalow style, dollhouses, Greene & Greene, miniatures
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A Tale of Twin Kitchens—Souwester and Shelburne
To round out 1986, we completed two house fragments–the Shelburne and Shoalwater Kitchens, named after two Seaview, WA inns. These were smaller pieces than usual, but labor intensive—the women commissioning these projects were our two best and most supportive customers. … Continue reading
Posted in Houses, Memoir, Miniatures
Tagged dollhouses, kitchens, miniature kitchens, Victorian architecture
13 Comments
The Beach Cottage–“Cuter than a bug!”
The Beach Cottage, 1986 As I pack up the Beach Cottage and the Garden Shed prototypes to send to their new owners, I’m feeling the tug of those days when we first built them. They are teaching samples for our … Continue reading
Posted in Houses, Miniatures, People
Tagged architecture, dollhouses, IGMA Guild School, miniatures, work style
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The Whittier: Travels & Tales in the Black Ambulance
Starting with our 2ndmajor miniature show, Sarah Salisbury was an eager and repeat customer—she was open to suggestion, and introduced ideas of her own. Her enthusiasm for our houses had a lot to do with our ability to keep making … Continue reading
Posted in Houses, Memoir, Miniatures
Tagged architecture, bungalows, dollhouses, lifestyle, miniatures
15 Comments
The Garden Shed: Bird Poo 101
The Gardener’s Shed, project #33, marked the start of our official teaching career. Prior to that our “teaching” was more like the blind leading the blind, as those of you who took our early garage classes in Seattle can attest … Continue reading
Posted in Houses, Memoir, Miniatures
Tagged architecture, arts, dollhouses, IGMA Guild School, miniatures, work style
8 Comments
It’s a Matter of Perspective: Pippen Hill, Part II
Making Pippen Hill was far more fun than should be allowed for a job. Almost everything we did was with new materials and methods, but the design was pliable, and organic, inviting experimentation. A house and shop for a puppet … Continue reading
New Tricks: Pippen Hill, Part I
Coming in sideways, I am running late with this post, which is no way to treat the slew of you who read and responded to my last post. Before I start a new entry, I assemble the photos on hand, … Continue reading
Posted in Houses, Memoir, Miniatures
Tagged architecture, dollhouses, wattle and daub, work style
16 Comments
The Bungalow: Once Bitten
Somewhere in the late 70s we ran across a copy of American Bungalow magazine. Inside its covers lurked photos of the Craftsman bungalows of Pasadena, CA designed by Charles & Henry Greene. One look and we were smitten, or more … Continue reading
Posted in Bio, Memoir, Miniatures
Tagged architecture, Bungalow style, dollhouses, Greene & Greene, miniatures
9 Comments
How to Lose a Dollhouse: Shoalwater Toys
A few weeks into the construction of Shoalwater Toys, our 30th structure, and 2nd and last major commercial building, we received an invitation to show at the IGMA’s Guild Show in New York City. Until then, we had only shown … Continue reading
Posted in Miniatures
Tagged dollhouses, don't panic, miniature show, Port Townsend, Victorian architecture
3 Comments
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