Come with me into my upstairs bathroom...
No, closer, closer...
Some things I like to do with doll dishes is to put them into shadowboxes. That way, they're on display, but not getting dusty.
You might think that I painted the backs of these shadowboxes to match the wall color (painted by previous homeowner), but you'd be wrong, see... These boxes were assembled while I lived in my former home. The curtains in this room were the former homeowners' too, I just added (beelie) ball fringe to make them more "me". I am a firm believer in Working with Whatchagot, or as we say in my country: I'm Lazy & Cheap.
This cabinet hangs over der turlet. I've posted about this before, so please indulge me this one more time. (Besides, now it's a photo from the digital camera, that automatically makes it a better picture!)
This thing, admittedly, has nothing-whatsoever to do with dolls, but I like the way this photo looks. So there.
FABULOUS!!!!
Posted by: ~mary~~ | February 27, 2006 at 11:16 PM
Everytime you post a pic of your home I love it even more. You have made your home beautiful. The mini hutches in the big hutch is so clever! I love milk glass too. You doll dishes display is really creative too. You are definitely a creator of beauty. I totally love the last shot of the metal work. The lights and shades in the picture are awesome. Such an interesting and pleasing photo. You rock!
Posted by: stacey | February 26, 2006 at 03:16 AM
Framing mini dishes? Brillance.
Posted by: Kim | February 25, 2006 at 08:59 PM
What a gorgeous bathroom. I wish my hubby would let me decorate like that...don't think I have the ability anyway, though. LOOOOOVE that ball fringe!!
Posted by: joanna | February 25, 2006 at 02:22 AM
Well, we all know what to buy you for your birthday!! Can I come and live with you?
Posted by: Kate | February 24, 2006 at 06:21 PM
Good grief it's crazy how much I love your home! hehe We've got a pink bathroom too, from the previous owners. But it's not pretty and pleasantly pink, it's scary we've-got-to-do-something-about-this pink. haha
Posted by: Marie | February 24, 2006 at 04:10 PM
That cabinet with the little cabinets is awesome. I love that. I've seen those little cabs before and always think, "How cool -- but what would I do with them." Great idea!
Posted by: Alicia | February 24, 2006 at 02:38 PM
It looks so simply pleasant. I bet you can truly relax and unwind there. I see you have a Beatrix Potter picture on the wall. She is one of my favorites.
Creative idea with the dishes.
Posted by: Gina L | February 24, 2006 at 02:27 PM
Sweet...all of it!!!!
I want to frame my little china dishes now.
Posted by: Dawn | February 24, 2006 at 02:17 PM
i love those shadow boxes. and i love that you have them under the window. i wish i were as creative as you.
Posted by: maryse | February 24, 2006 at 01:27 PM
Man that is a cute room! The teensy white cabinets in the bigger white cabinet are fantastic! And you've inspired me to try the doll china in the shadowbox thing. Brilliant!
Posted by: *jenny | February 24, 2006 at 12:34 PM
Heehee, Cal Worthington & his dog Spot, I had to go google that one!
The metal thingy in the second and the last picture I believe started life as a lamp stand. I got it at a tag sale for $5, and have used it in the past as a plant hanger. Since it's in the bathroom now, sometimes guests put their wet towels on it to dry, and I think, "Hey, good idea, I never would have thought of that..."
Posted by: megan | February 24, 2006 at 12:43 AM
You had me with the first three pix but holy Cal Worthington & his dog Spot! That cabinet is icing.
And what the heck is that pretty thing in the second and last pix?
Posted by: Amanda Lee | February 23, 2006 at 10:34 PM
Looks great! Those shadowboxes are such a great idea! I've got loads of stuff like that from my grandma, and have wondered what to do with it. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Rose | February 23, 2006 at 09:23 PM
Oh my. I love your bathroom! Do you just stand in there all day looking at the treasures? Because I would! I love your miniature hutches inside the hutch, and the gorgeous milkglass on top. I love the framed china. What a pretty room!
Posted by: Carrie | February 23, 2006 at 07:36 PM