As people seemed to like looking at the pictures of my dolls' house drawing room all decorated for Christmas, I thought I would share what the dining room looks like for the festive season.
I hasten to add that the dolls house is way way nicer than my real house.
The dolls have better furniture, way better crockery and better soft furnishings LOL
There are two windows in the dining room - the window at the side and the large bay window at the front of the house.
I had the curtain made for the bay window as it was way too complicated for me to tackle.
I am sad to confess not all rooms have curtains yet as they were so costly.
You will have noticed the little cat by the table. My dolls' house is filled with cats in every room. I have no dolls - just cats.
In front of the bay window is a little table made by the same people who made the dining room furniture. They were all hand crafted by an artisan in Hampshire.
I love a couple of bits on the table. The fruit bowl is by a company called Etcetera and they do the most realistic food ever. Each piece of fruit is a work of art I also love the tiny corkscrew on the table and the miniature Bonsai tree.
There is food set out on the sideboard for the Christmas lunch.
They are very traditional in the house so there is, of course, roast turkey and all the trimmings.
One of my favourite pieces, again made by Etcetera, is the marble slab with the stilton and fruit on it.
This second picture is to show the size - the ring is my wedding ring so it gives an idea of how small it all is.
The dining room table is set for four ready for Christmas lunch.
The crockery was a real extravagence one year but I am so pleased I got it when I did.
There is cutlery and I didn't take a photo but the sideboard drawer at the top is a cutlery tray all lined with green felt and contains the rest of the cutlery.
The napkins each have their own little silver napkin ring as well.
The table as a whole shows that, for such a grand house, they actually have quite a small table, only being able to seat four! Ah well.
You can just see the Christmas tree int he background and it is decorated in white and gold, nust like my real tree in my full sized house.
Sadly that is where the similarity ends!
Finally I leave you with a picture of the room as a whole.
Thank you for looking at my little doll house and letting me share it with you.
If you would like to know more about Show and Tell Friday pop over to Kelli's blog HERE
I want a doll house!!!!!!! this brings back such WONDERFUL memories for me. Thanks for making me smile tonight!!!
Posted by: Karen Huntoon | December 19, 2008 at 01:48 AM
Wow ! that must be quite a big doll house, it looks so real that I really thought it was your home ! only the cat looked a little strange, lol !
Posted by: Gattina | December 19, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Your doll house is amazing!! I am astounded at the detail involved in each room!
What an interesting hobby you have:)
Merry Christmas!
Linda C
Posted by: Linda C | December 19, 2008 at 01:13 PM
I have always loved doll houses and the work that must go into having one! Your's has so much detail, very lovely! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lois | December 19, 2008 at 01:45 PM
What a perfectly done doll house. Thank you for sharing. Please come visit me.
Posted by: Sally | December 19, 2008 at 04:03 PM
That is so very cute!! I hope to have a dollhouse some day.
Posted by: Barbara H. | December 19, 2008 at 05:34 PM
It just seems unbelievable how life like it all looks. We should all have a home like that! Very pretty!!
Posted by: Ceekay | December 19, 2008 at 05:39 PM
Yep, I'm moving in!
Posted by: Carla | December 19, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Your dining room is amazing! I love every little detail. i can't imaging crafting in miniature! Jean
Posted by: jean | December 19, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Amazing! So much detail! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful room with us - hard to believe it's a doll house!
Posted by: Susan | December 19, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Oh wow! Your house is so wonderful and so detailed! Love all the rooms you have done.
Posted by: HeatherC | December 20, 2008 at 01:46 PM
I see your cats! I love your dollhouse and the photos you post. They are so much fun! Merry Christmas!
You are always welcome at The Shadow of the Cross. Feel free to visit anytime.
Posted by: Alice Hendon | December 20, 2008 at 11:16 PM
I had a doll house when I was 11. Memories. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: glorv1 | December 21, 2008 at 07:07 PM
I'm so green I'm gabbage-looking... yet another gorgeous room in your dolls house... I think there must be a little girl in all of us that love them in their miniature detail...
Posted by: voodoo vixen | December 23, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Wow, The doll house looks great
Thanks
Lucy
Posted by: Dining Chairs | December 29, 2008 at 05:26 PM
That is fabulous setting of house.How i wish i have that kind of house.
-Ashley
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