CDHM The Miniature Way
Dollhouse Tourism
June/July 2010, Issue 6
"My husband bought my first dollhouse kit for me almost 20 years ago after I had seen a friend's dollhouse. I was so impressed by all of the tiny accessories
and details, most of which she made herself, and I just couldn't stop talking
about it. But once I got into the hobby, I found that I actually enjoy the building and finishing more than filling them up with furniture and accessories," said Heather Garrison of Fancy Dollhouses, whose exacting standards for detail make her creations as close to perfect as humanly possible.
Heather's favorite part isn't the architectural details as much as the illumination and, well, ANY detail.
"I think that people find electricity in a dollhouse to be the most enticing feature. With the wide array of lighting techniques that are available today - especially including the fabulous handmade artisan light fixtures - every dollhouse can be so uniquely designed. Our electric work is extremely stable and
reliable as well as versatile. We adapt all chandeliers and sconces so you can switch them around and change the look of each room whenever you want!" she said.
"But I really love to add special custom features in every single dollhouse I build. Sometimes it may be an extra architectural element, other times my special touch is seen in the custom interior design," she added.
So what if one doesn't have space for 17-plus dollhouses? They really are a bit like potato chips, stopping at just one is almost impossible. Lucky for mini enthusiasts, there are smaller scales available. Go for the custom designed half scale or even a micro house!
"One of the things that I like the best about the 144th scale dollhouses I make is the exterior. I really enjoy fixing up the outside and nothing completes it more than the landscaping!," said Lori Turner-Dolinsek, whose micro designs are amazingly complex.
Custom Dolls, Houses & Miniatures / CDHM