Ok so I admit it, Ive bought a few things!

I know I said Id been good, and really for me, I have! Ive bought some little things for various projects. I know alot of people only buy things for the project they are working on at that time, but if something comes up I see and love then I prefer to grab it while I can and keep it by for when I work on that house/ shop!

So when I saw Victorias wonderful house she is working on right now, Vultures roost and saw these lovely pillars in it, I knew I had to buy a couple for my dragon tower. Luckily Victoria sells these in her shop ! When the parcel arrived, as always Victoria had been too kind and included these darling little Alice bottles which ive put in the Roombox. And some little labels for me and Harry Potter and stickers for the children, thankyou Victoria!

Also for my dragon tower I saw these gorgeous dragonclaw sword holders made by the lovely
Nicky Cooper, another must have , love these too!






I have to say my other 2 purchases are hmmm..............somewhat larger shall I say.......BUT absolute bargains , that I was very lucky to see when I did! One Saturday morning I decided to just have a look at the dollshouse, just to see what was out there, no intention of buying of course!
When I saw these 2 Sid Cooke shops I couldnt believe the buy it now prices and after a quick , "Can I Pleeeeease???" to John ( If he said no, Id have got them anyway he he!) I got them there and then and the lovely lady agreed to box and send them for the cost of sending one shop!

In a few days they arrived and Im thrilled with them. I know alot of people prefer to buy the kits unmade as its easier to decorate then but Im happy to strip and redo them, I quite like that bit!

The larger shop is another double fronted Cooke shop, different from my Honeydukes, in that it is not as deep, has only the one door and no stairs.



This will be 'Glad Rags' the wizard and witch shop for all their clothing, hats, shoes, bags and accessories! Cant wait to do this one. It means I will loose my witches hat shop as I will be putting my massive Kats hats collection into this 2 storey shop now. I had run out of room in my single storey shop so this is great. I will be contacting the lovely Cher who made my Alice Mannequin for some witch and wizard mannequins!

Here is a picture of the Universal Glad Rags and this is the colouring Ill be doing, shabby pink and purples. I think it will compliment Honeydukes beautifully! I do love that double box frontage, but abit tricky to change the existing shop that much beacuase the windows are already in place , shame !



The single square fronted shop is an older shop, all wood, with wooden window frames. This will need alot more work as it seems to be stained in a deep redwood varnish , yuck!




Saying that, if you look at 'Zonkos' at Universal again, it is very similar in colour so I may not have to do that much with it as I thought, maybe take off all the posters, rub down and keep this sort of colour, just ageing it more. However I wont be doing the joke shop, boy that one would be tricky to fill!



I love several Potter shops, the Post office, Ollivanders, The Bookstore, Scrinvenshafts and Potages, so which would it be? SO I had a brain wave. As I dont relish making hundreds of wand boxes and books etc, how about I make my own wizards supplies shop, with all of these goodies in one store! Wands, books,quills and inks, brooms and cauldrons, this will be a fun one to fill!





So I have to admit these will take a while, but hey whats the rush! Lacey starts full time school in September so from then I will have all my days to fill with mini making, so although I have many projects to choose to work on, I couldnt let these babies go, and one day youll see the Potter street grow I promise!

Today in the post arrived my latest ebay find! Made by Dave Williams from Harvington Miniatures, http://harvingtonminiatures.blogspot.com/, this beautifully made table with benches is the perfect addition to the Potter inn I will be doing. Dont Jains wonderful dolls look at home in there already ! I was only browsing looking for things for Emily for her castle potion room but came across this set and had to bid!



And here is a closer picture to see the table, I love the aged look it has to it, everything about it is just right for this setting! I will be back to Dave for my pub signs, some beer pumps and more, just love his work thankyou Dave!




Now I just need some witches to be sitting on these wonderful benches........Jain can you hear me.....i NEED another!!!!

So, I may not have got to KDF this year but Ive made up for it with my ebay and internet bargains. Now the table is in, Im going to work on the pub counter I have this weekend to go in the downstairs room, a little something to do while I wait on Emily to finish my Honeydukes signs and then next week, time to make sweeties galore!!!