Nelson Crest decorated for Christmas
I am so excited to finally be able to participate in Pink Saturday as I have been following it for some time now.I would like to offer all of you Photos of my Childhood Dream.....a Victorian Doll House. I have always wanted one but never had one as a child. A year and a half ago my dream came true. 4 years ago, my hubby bought me the Doll House Kit as a birthday present and I entertained the thought that I would actually have the time to build it myself! Keep in mind that I do work full time night shift!!! A wonderful man, Roy Nelson, offered to build my doll house for me. He belonged to my church and he was a patient of mine several times. He built over 20 doll houses in his life time. At 87 years old, he made my dream come true. He died shortly thereafter of lung cancer at the age of 88 years old. I have named my "Painted Lady" Nelson Crest in honor of him and the "family" that lives there are "The Nelson's". My Doll House proves that you are never too old to play with dolls!!!!
This is the interior of my Doll House. Many items including furniture sets came from A.C. Moore's and other speciality items were purchased on Ebay
This is the Parlor all decked out for Christmas. I made the pink Christmas tree
Inside the Dining Room is a vintage gold bottle brush tree that came from my parent's collection of Christmas decorations.
Now for the Master Bedroom. I was so excited when I recieved the hat, the umbrella and the shoes from Ebay. After all, a lady needs her accessories!
This is the little girl's room. I did a girl's room because I have two sons. My room was lavender as a child and I really do not have a room decorated in that color in my own home so that is why I chose this color.
Of course, this is the bathroom.
And the Music Room.This is my perfect house. It has NO KITCHEN!!!! LOL!! I know how to cook but I do not enjoy it and wish I did not have to. Now that we are "Empty Nesters", I am really getting away without a lot of cooking! Yippee!
Well, that was my first Pink Saturday Post. Thanks for stopping by and please visit Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for more Pink Saturday Posting.
Debbie
27 Dabble comments:
Hi Debbie..
I love that sweet dollhouse and the story with it. How wonderful that he did this for you,and I know you treasure it. I was loving everything in your house, most specially that tiny spread for the bed..and the ladies accessories. That little umbrella is just too cute.
Welcome to Pink Saturday..you will love this group of pinkies.. Have a great weekend..
Welcome to Pink Saturday. This is really a beautiful victorian house.
Joyce M
Hi Debbie, What a gorgeous doll house! Welcome to Pink Saturday!!
Deb,
I had seen your dollhouse in the pics you had sent me but not close up. How amazing it is with such wonderful detail. And bless Mr. Nelson for making it for you, I know it must mean so much to you!!! Good job on your first PS post. Don't you love it!!?
Talk to you later, have a great PS.
Ginger
Love your house and yes, we are never too old to play with dolls!
Happy Pink Saturday,
Jacalyn
What a moving story about Nelson Crest. And, it is so charming, too. Happy Pink Saturday!
It's always so much fun for me to travel from blog to blog on Pink Saturday. Each and every entry is different and each and every one makes me smile and feel all pink from the inside out☺
I am crazy in ♥ with that doll house! What a treasure for you, especially since the creator is with our Creator! Boy, you've got me drooling...
Today, 'tis cold up here, near zero, so I need all the little pink rays of sunshine I can gather 'round and your blog certainly has helped to warm my pinkie ♥.
Thanks so much for sharing this week. Your blog is wonderful with so, so much to see and to read!☺
HAPPY PINK SATURDAY DEBBIE,
I WAS HOPING YOU LIVED IN OKLAHOMA BEING A FRIEND OF GINGER.
WE HAVE SO VERY MUCH IN COMMON.
I LOVE YOUR GORGEOUS DOLL HOUSE AND I WOULD LOVE TO LIVE IN IT...LOL
I COULD TALK TO YOU FOR HOURS ABOUT YOUR DOLL HOUSE AND THEN ALL THE VICTORIAN THINGS.
I JOINED YOUR BLOG SO I WILL NOT MISS A POST.
LOOK FORWARD TO A NEW FRIENDSHIP.
HUGS
BLESSINGS
SIMPLY DEBBIE
Hi! I just want to thank everyone so far that has visited my blog and given me much encouragement! Thank you so much!!!!!
Happy Pink Saturday!!!
Debbie
How cute and what a charming home - Happy Pink Saturday
Love all your pink...
Happy Pink Chocolate Kisses
xoxo
Julie
Debbie, welcome to ps, so happy that you are here with us. I look forward to seeing more from your wonderful blog. I think your doll house shows all of us that we don't have to be adults all the time, we can bring out the child in ourselves and just have fun. What a special memory of a very special person every time you look at your house. I think it's beautiful and I would love to come over and play. You did the perfect job. I remember a friend of mine many years ago had a doll house and used it as a night light. It was gorgeous all lite up. Happy Pink Saturday new friend, Char
Hi, Debbie,
Your Nelson Crest is absolutely beautiful! I could move right in!!! Thank you for sharing the history behind it, too. Roy Nelson was an amazing man to be able to make that at 87 years old! I have enjoyed getting to know you and Happy Pink Saturday to you!! Vicki
Can I live in that house? That is every little and big girl's dream. Welcome to Pink Saturday.
Nancy
I think a doll house is every girls dream. How wonderful to have such a special house, built with the loving hands of a friend and the thoughtful gift of a great man. I am new to Pink Saturday also, isn't it fun?
Welcome to Pink Saturday, Debbie! Your doll house is beautiful and what a special man to make it for you. Have a wonderful weekend.
Mermaid Debbie
I just love your pink doll house...it's every girl's dream...welcome to your first Pink Saturday! Your trees are beautiful I took a peek at your Valentine's tree..come over a look at my redecorated tree...it's now a baby shower tree and then I'm redecorating for Valentine's. Your victorian touches are gorgeous! I'm an R.N. too ...great minds think alike!
Miss Bloomers
I love your beautiful doll house and all of the sentiment that goes with it. When my grandaughter was born my hubby made a doll house that stood in her bedroom - only it was made for Barbie dolls. Then as she grew it held books and other treasures. Yours is just beautiful - thank you for sharing...Blessings to you.....Pauline
What a beautiful contribution to Pink Saturday! Welcome!
Welcome to your first Pink Saturday, Debbie. Thank you for your comments to support the cause for Colette. And, I am very glad you received a good report.
Your dollhouse is breathtaking. I always wanted one, too, but I have never taken that step. Your Nelson Crest is a most special home filled with love and hope.
Just a beautiful doll house..Hi I stopped by from Gingers blog..You have a beautiful blog..Stop by my blog and say hi..Im from Canada...
Happy Pink Saturday Debbie...
I am so thrilled that you have decided to join us "pinkies". We have so many shades of pink to share with you.
I love you beautiful doll house. So absolutely breath taking. This has been my dream to have one for some time. I am on a seach so I can furnish mine all by myself and let it be my imaginary place to go.
Yours is beautiful. I love the music room most of all. I love the thought we can create there. My little grand daughter plays the violin, another the saxophone, and the 3rd plays the oboe. I love listening to them all together. They are just precious. Yep, this is my favorite room of all.
Your blog is so beautiful sweetie. I have signed up to follow you. I can't wait to see what you share next. Please stop by and let me share my pink post with you. I would love to share my blog home as well. Stop by for tea and I would be so honored if you followed my blog as well.
Country hugs sweetie..>Sherry
What a BEAUTIFUL doll house! I had to show my DD! (she LOVES dolls and miniatures!) I had to giggle at the no kitchen!! :)
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hi Debbie,
Welcome to your first Pink Saturday! Your doll house is just beautiful and you have it decorated so beautifully too! I love your blog; especially your tree in your header. I am going to become a Follower. Have a lovely weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
I love the Doll House!I have always wanted to do a dollhouse like that for myself and my girls! Maybe one day. I love all the wonderful details all over the house! Thank You for sharing your Pinks!
Have A Great Day!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Jennifer
Livin' With Hoosiers
I LOVE your dollhouse and the story behind it. I received a dollhouse kit in 1980 and it's still not finished. The outside is done, but the inside is another story. I have it in my dining room and I decorate the outside for Christmas every year (although to be honest I never undecorated it Christmas 2008). I'll be back to study your dollhouse again! Happy Pink Saturday!
Love your dollhouse! Thanks for sharing with us. I have a mosaic of one of mine on Mosaic this week. I also have the San Franciscan that I am working on the inside of now - turned out to be a bigger project than I expected. Gloria @ "Happy to Be" told me about your site. I will be back when have a little more time to look at more of your posts.
Glenda
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