Cleaning + Restoring Our 1920`s Dolls House + A Miniature Unboxing!

This week we start on restoring and cleaning our 1920`s dolls house which is very very dusty! We also pop a miniature unboxing in for good measure of things for the dolls house! Hope you enjoy :)
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[@melindadussault7622]

I'm 62 and love my small porsalin doll. I also use old and some good finds for my doll house. Keep up the great work/fun.

[@yayab4771]

Don't worry that we approve or not, do what you want! I subscribed because I already love your approach to using old an new materials, and I love your sense of esthetic. As long as you enjoy what you're doing, I'll enjoy watching you do it, lol!

[@59tante]

I couldn't agree more

[@CassandrajustCassandra]

I don't know about anyone else but I would love to see the cleaning and restoration on the inside too. I know it's close quarters for filming but I really enjoy seeing it all come back to life. You two would also make it so fun going through all the things and deciding which house to put them in. Even watching you clean and restore anything for inside would be a delight for me. I don't know what to say for myself. Maybe I'm weird 🙃

[@elizabeths4371]

What a PLEASURE it was watching you lovingly clean and gently restore your old 1920's dollhouse to get it up and running again. It seems to have been a painstaking effort so I applaud your results a Job Well Done: it looks GREAT! I also was excited to see all of the Incredible Treasures you've purchased for your dollhouse's collectively and your JOY at their revealing. So many of the artisans of the past 30 years are now retired and/or no longer with us, so to see and re-experience their work again and to have it be as cherished and appreciated by the two of you, is heartwarming and encouraging re:the future of our beloved hobby!

[@wildlifeathome]

You needed a mini pressure washer and leaf blower!🤣 The best part of this is that the two of you did it together, Kate will treasure this forever now.

[@amandabell8827]

I never would have thought I would enjoy watching people unpacking a box but you two make it so fun and interesting! Great job on the clean and restoration, the house is beautiful 😀💗 x

[@kathleenlynch5763]

oh its Sunny im realy happy now .hes so sweet.the house turned out great good job Kate in restoring the brickwork.what lovley things in your parcel as well.Kate i changed my mind so many times on what type of house mine were going to be.i had a shop and first it was going to be a florist shop.then a cake shop i finaly decided on a wedding dress shop.but after that i made a cafe so all the cakes i made were not wasted.so glad at last we have a dolls house channel for adults .its been sadly lacking on utube.take care 🐱🐱

[@lemfam4693]

The dolls house looks amazingly clean and fresh now! Such a welcome change. I would suggest for the bisque pot to be an inside plant stand for a topiary. Another lovely box of treasures. Thanks again for sharing and hello to Sunny cat!

[@iansuehooper7542]

Another interesting and very enjoyable part of the journey with you towards restoring the 1920’s dolls house. The un-boxing was a treat as you unpacked those wonderful treasures

[@vickinoeske1154]

Many, many lovely new items for the dollhouses. I thought I'd have an asthma attack when you were dusting the dollhouse. Whew.😃😄

[@mariannepossemiers4427]

always a good ending if Sunny shows up 😍

[@sarakin1227]

I love how gentle you are with everything you touch.

[@heathermartinez8640]

It is lovely to share with others a love of miniatures and their stories. I loved the yellow and green bowls.

[@catatonia2001]

Oh the food and the yellow painted bowls. So pretty. Love miniature things.

[@carolekinsey7835]

Hats off to the miniature makers. I used to like to make tiny food items, which i used to make into badges/broaches on little plates. So i know the patents you need to make these little treasures you showed. Each of these boxes you unwrap are so lovely to see. Some real little wonders hiding inside. Dressing rooms is the best bit. Finding where to put everything in a way that pleases you...a lot of fun. Definitely not just a childs pass time. X

[@rowanhughes8682]

I so adore miniature things! I agree with other comments here, the two little jars maybe from the board with a red cabbage on, there's a little carriage lamp and the chunk of carved wood is from a piece of furniture originally. Love all your videos and working my way through your vast back catalogue of mudlarking videos! Thank you for all your very entertaining hard work x

[@tygerstripes3752]

You did a lovely job cleaning and restoring the outside of the dollhouse! Well done. I prefer to spray cleaning fluid on a cloth or paper towel and then clean with that, rather than spraying directly on the item to be cleaned. The spray travels and will spatter other areas, which then can damage those adjoining areas of paint, plastic, cardboard, etc.

[@shelleylachance6019]

As a dollhouse and miniature lover what ever you decide to do with your dollhouse is totally up to you, that is the fun part, making and decorating your house. I have also discovered that the dollhouses take on a life of their own! Oh the fun you are going to have. Thanks for sharing your journey

[@salishseaquest7952]

Okay, I'm going to be the persnickety one that chides you for not wearing gloves and masks as you were cleaning out 100-yr. old dust. That aside, you did a wonderful job cleaning. The restoration of the brick work and the roof look amazing....so delicate and so detailed. The unboxing was incredible -- wherever you are able to find these treasures, you are very lucky to have all those pieces. They will add so much character to whichever doll's house you decide to put them in. Kate, you have a challenge to decide which type of house you prefer. Loved it.

[@noraleestone2859]

I'll 2nd you on the dust issue, no matter how old it was. 😟 Air-born pathogens are no joke. Please do take more care. 🤗🥰

[@maroulio2067]

The gloves I forego, the mask I remember after I am coughing, and should put one on top of my workspace next time.I have done sanding without one- not a good idea.

[@joanneowen4540]

Oh my!!! Every time you lifted another item, my heart sped up!! Just love what you are doing with the dollhouses..you bring such joy!! But, your own crafts made with your mudlarking finds are just as,or even more precious than these tiny beauties..you two are gifted, wonderful and fun highlights of my day! Love you too Sunny cat!

[@bethbranson9050]

LOVE THIS CHANNEL! ( And I am a 69 year old lady with a fascination for all things miniature!!!♥️) Thanks Fleur and Kate!

[@katem3961]

I absolutely loved this, those beautiful yellow bowls 😍 I was concerned with the dust flying about as the paint may have been lead based. The pure joy at each and every item is infectious. I love these videos. Thank you both, and Sonny, so much 💓 😊 🐈‍⬛

[@angelavorhees5946]

House is looking so much cleaner. I almost sneezed just seeing all the dust flying off it tho, lol. That parcel of miniatures was great. It was cute how you both were deciding who got what for which house. Sunny making an appearance is always precious. God bless you both.

[@melissamyers2138]

I love how you treasure the old and make it new

[@rockreader4298]

My goodness! So many tiny, yet perfect cottage items. I don't see a thing wrong with utilizing things made in recent times, as long as it is all cohesive. With the number of items you need, it's to be expected. So enjoyable to see these Miniature World videos. My boyfriend and I made a miniature cabin/cottage style from that time period, for my goddaughter. He even handmade the shingles for the roof and a working cast iron cook stove. It was unbelievably delightful and so much fun to make. Luv from Nor Cali Gal

[@christineingram55]

Of course doll houses aren’t just for kids. This was an amazing box. There were some amazing little pieces in there. I loved watching the clean up ,and what a difference you made too.Try soaking those net curtains in vanish white and you might get them a bit whiter..I am looking forward to seeing all the old and new things put in the house once you have finished the cleaning.It’s great feeling like a child and getting the joy out of such things like this.I was never lucky enough to have one,,and my two girls were more tomboys so they never had one .So I just settle with watching them being made or restored like your doing ..Love n Light to you both 🥰

[@barbaracatalano6299]

Fantastic job on restoring the outside!!! What fun you are going to have!

[@teresamcfadden2414]

I love this!! I was never into doll houses but my mother was and she had one in her 50’s I find I very much enjoy your enthusiasm in all you discover and made. Thank you for sharing your love

[@mareelwood7270]

Beautiful work on such tiny objects...the best part is they are not made by plastic, but real wood,glass,clay and porcelain. I just admire the God given talents that so many people love to create and then share with others. Thanks so much for your videos.

[@passionbow1]

That tiny glass thing would look perfect on top of xmas 🎄 tree for dolls house ...you two better be busy making some presents and decor for decing the halls !! 😊😉

[@Dotlikesred]

What a labor of love on those bricks and the roof! Splendid!

[@eileenahern6139]

I love your doll houses. Great seeing Sonny again.

[@tmross4]

You need a barn! That way you can get animals to go in it. Love this video!

[@elainekayes8087]

Don't worry about anyones approval it's all amazing I love watching how your doll's houses are coming on thank you x

[@littlelamb-]

Amazing color match on the bricks!

[@anniegironne8444]

You're so patient with the restauration of the house Kate. Amazing finds in this box.

[@kristidavis9945]

Great job on the restoration. Also awesome items in the unboxing doll house items. See you next week.

[@oceanbreathessalty9486]

Great job on the restoring! Love the unboxings! That little bowl with the flowers rim looks like for the 20's doll house. You gotta make tiny candles for the candlesticks! 😃🥰

[@denisew3917]

It’s your doll house, and your dreams, thanks for sharing with us.

[@kathymoreaux9467]

Y’all did a great job cleaning and restoring the front of the 1920’s dollhouse. Your new doll house goodies are beautiful. I love miniature items. I am amazed that someone can actually make such tiny things! Can’t wait to see where everything ends up and can’t wait for your next video! Enjoyed watching from Texas! ❤

[@donnabrewer4971]

Such patience cleaning and repairing that beautiful dollhouse! You did a fantastic job!

[@sisD]

Such beautiful tiny foods and bowls! Just love an unboxing of new stuff. Such tough housecleaning ! ❤

[@Nicole-coliebrobro]

Wow, that was alot of dust lol! The face of the house looks great, I'm glad you were able to match the colors so well... I so agree with Kate, tiny dollhouse food is the cutest thing ever, I love the eggcups and the fish platter...

[@samwright8599]

You're so lovely working so hard to bring all these lovely videos. Ty 😊

[@adriannenash9852]

It's true what Kate said; dolls houses aren't just for kids! I enjoy all 8 of mine very much and I am definitely not a kid anymore. Be well from Washington state USA ❤️

[@jennifersauter7286]

Love this! That itty bitty candy dish at the end was exquisite! I actually reached for it, I wanted to touch it so bad…

[@penihavir1777]

Another lovely episode! ♥️ I’m so curious how they made that tiny glass bowl with the teeny tiny flowers! 😁 Don’t forget that in any house, there will be things from older eras that moved in with the people who built the house - only Frank Lloyd Wright insisted that everything must be new. 😉 And as time went on, people would buy more modern things. So sticking to an era can be comfortably loose. 🙂 Also, in a kitchen, the things used in a kitchen aren’t necessarily as fancy as what’s served at the table. So if you want to go county cottage, of course that’s great. But if you’re torn because you like the country kitchen stuff you’re finding, but want a different style for the rest of the rooms, that’s OK too. 🙂 I seem to recall archeological digs in England where they found bits of samian ware and more rustic ware in the same area, and the archeologist saying something like, this was used during cooking and mixing, while that was used for serving.” 😉

[@Multiverse10X]

I am worried that you were inhaling decades of dust particles! Next time, maybe use a vacuum with a small attachment to get the top layers? I’m an older person and I worry about a lot of things. Watching your videos gives me a lovely break from the world and I watch with an endless smile on my face! Thanks for all your wonderful work and videos!!😊

[@peggyreid6836]

Hello Lovelies, you both did a splendid job cleaning up the doll's house. Thank you for sharing this with us. Greetings from North Carolina U.S.A.

[@cathyratliff398]

You ladies did a wonderful job cleaning the dolls house it looks beautiful and I really enjoyed the unpacking of the miniatures. I love doll houses and miniatures so much.

[@debcattell7059]

Loving the dollshouse restoration and unboxing of beautiful dollshouse minitures. You both are always a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos with us 😊🥰

[@lisahanson-mcintyre5900]

You did such a wonderful job, The wall and roof is just amazing! I wish I had my mom still here ,So we could do this together.

[@fairyacorn4854]

What a great box of treasures you showed us this week. Love the stoneware jug and bottle. The little dish with the flowers round the edge is amazing. You should have worn masks with all the dust coming o ff the dolls house we could see a cloud of it around you. Such an interesting box of goodies to share with you two. Loved it and keep them coming as this old lady likes this channel very much....

[@suziethompson5890]

I really love watching you both, mother & daughter building beautiful memories working on things they love ❤️ the miniatures are all so adorable, can’t wait to see how you decorate this doll house🤗

[@trupype3028]

It was my love of dolls houses that introduced me to these delightful channels

[@vivianlobato2298]

The gold item shown about 17:14 minutes into the video is a horse drawn coach light, (circa 1700). It would have hung outside the coach door. You could straighten out the long part and use it as a porch light on your doll house. Keep on creating!

[@lovelyskull3483]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you. Great to see lovely Sunny.

[@jonihenry8124]

Oh, what a lovely little box of treasures you opened!!! Try not to fight over the pieces too much!! 😀

[@carolcourtney1122]

I watch every one of these and and perfectly delighted by them. That said, I've never had an interest in dollhouses but you make it so fun and I get so excited with your little treasures and how excited they make you. Isn't that funny but I love spending time with you two, so you could sweep out a dirty chicken shed and I'd watch! LOL.

[@iansuehooper7542]

PS: lovely to see Sunny cat again.

[@WhatSarahLikes1]

Cottage core can cross over with fairies 🧚‍♀️

[@TenBob]

I really enjoy your videos but this miniature world makes me nostalgic 😎🍀💜

[@phylliswilliamstn]

I really enjoy your videos; it’s opened up a whole new world to explore for me. You did an outstanding job cleaning and touching up the roof and walls.

[@doreenurquhart3001]

Love all your dolls houses and all your new items . I especially love the stoneware jars and jugs x

[@richardserridge2767]

A lovely sympathetic restoration. I think sympathetic sums this channel up perfectly as a word. That wooden "Corbel" thing looks like it is broken off an old dark wood mantelpiece with the carved pillar style supports. My guess is it was reused as a side table in the doll's house and that basket of eggs and those bowls are amazing! If you both ever find yourself around Wirral, you need to visit Port Sunlight! It's like a giant model village and it takes me 10 minutes to walk there... The houses are all uniquely designed and it's fabulous.

[@mariemoss2475]

Once again you have both done a wonderful job ....what a gorgeous dolls house . So nice to see it brought back to life 👍💞💞💞

[@melaniefisher8823]

I adore tiny miniature things and these just blew me away. It's nearly impossible to get everything to scale isn't it? In my dreams I would love to make each room of a house, sort of like your hospital, each box being a room. I get so excited when I see this channel uploaded and I always just stop & watch! XOXO 😘

[@FLSueL]

Good job!! All that dust made me feel like sneezing and I wasn't even there. 😆 It came out great, what a difference! I loved the unboxing. There were some amazing things in this one. I liked this purchase even more than your last one. Score! Thanks for sharing, it was really fun. 😊

[@iamshotty]

Beautiful house revamp ladies and soooo relaxing to watch the unboxing too! Such lovely little treats. The highlight though, was the divine Sunny cat at the end. Such a darling fur baba🐈‍⬛ Thank you xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤

[@colleenfoster997]

Great job painting the bricks!

[@tonywild1963]

That dolls house is well made and looks like a real house On camera. No need to ask for approval as I love watching whatever your doing. The dolls house looked so good after cleaning and can't believe how detailed the food is being so tiny. Thank you, have a good week

[@artyfree]

Seriously, I get so excited when I see you’ve posted video, the cleaning was great and you can’t beat an unboxing, thanks so much!

[@charlotte0069]

Totally agree with what you do. You are giving me ideas and inspiration for my dollhouse renovation/transformation. So sympathetic with your approach, just wonderful 🥰💛🧡🤎

[@janiebennett5645]

Dear KZbin, I am a 69 year old ADULT that enjoys miniatures. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE COMMENTS ON THIS CHANNEL.... THANK YOU! Fleur & Kate, thank you for taking us along on your Doll house cleaning, repairing, crafting and research. I love it all. ❤ xx

[@bonnerdebbie]

Wonderful job of cleaning and restoring old dollhouse. Awesome box of miniature's, I love ALL tiny things.

[@kathieprater2431]

I just adore all of it! How delicate and charming! Thank you Fleur and Kate!

[@evekankam6744]

Lovely items for dolls house

[@j.k.rector9818]

Very fun to see cleaning and repairing and unboxing!! ❤️

[@larkdavis6041]

I've become obsessed with doll houses now😊❤

[@karenkaloff3461]

Ladies luv all the tiny items going into the houses the egg cups are priceless and the bowls candle sticks just everything 😍 house cleaning was sure dusty it showed up really well on the video I would have been sneezing the whole time

[@tabithabranning7445]

Oh, the jars of red cabbage are what was missing on the food tray!! This is making me want to make a bunch of things like I used to when I was younger.

[@JR-yz2iy]

You've done a great job of restoration on the house, and the unboxing of the miniature items was enjoyable to watch, too. Very good video all round. :)

[@graesundberg1698]

I love the excitment you both have. I am very excited for you to begin the 1920's dollshouse. thank you for your videos.

[@fionasimagination]

@theoldcuriosityshop Is also cleaning and restoring an antique dollhouse at the moment. This reminded me of his videos! Lovely footage and storytelling as always. Thanks for sharing!♡

[@shannonkoeller8378]

Since the corbel is on the bigger size for your doll houses, make a small separate theme box for one of the larger dolls.

[@maryclasen9168]

So much wonderfulness! ❤Love your approach with the restoration. And the unboxing was amazing! I’m about to build a log cabin dollhouse. Theme vintage cottage/rustic. Excited to make/find braided rugs, pot belly stove etc. Will be inhabited by miniature antique bears! By the way I love love love the desk and globe!

[@bethanderson397]

Watching you unboxing is always a treat! Extra special things in this one for sure! Love you and your moms videos😃

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

I would love to make a 🎎 Japanese dolls house with paper screens and a little garden, such are dreams made of.

[@davidcox2264]

Y'all did a great job on the doll house. And the goodies in the unboxing are wonderful 😍😍😍

[@permiebird937]

I had wooden plates like the 2 that came in the box. They came in a tiny tea set, that was plates, cups, and a tea pot, all inside a carved wood apple shaped box. I loved that little tea set, I'm not sure what eventually became of it.

[@sharimullinax3206]

It looks beautiful! You did a great job. The unboxing was excited. Give Sonny lots of hugs and kisses.

[@christhompson4270]

It doesn’t matter what we think about a piece or wether it’s older or not, it’s your dolls house. Love the bits and pieces you’ve just unboxed. Little Gretions workshop, shows how to make all the food and furniture ect, out of bits and pieces and she makes all the food too. It’s worth a look as she makes it all look old 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️just a thought.( I don’t think i spelt her name right). Can’t wait to see what your doing next. Take care and thank you for sharing 👍👏❤️

[@Merylstreep1949]

Like a vintage house restoration in miniature! Thank you lovely ladies for the excellent content. Stay well and love ❤️ from America 🇺🇸 ❤️

[@59tante]

it's an oh WOW. from me

[@barbarasmith2693]

It looks lovely! And all the things from the unboxing were wonderful. A tip for any future dustings (although it was lovely to watch the meticulous care and the soft paint brush tidying away all that accumulated dust of ages!): take an old pair of hose or stockings and wrap it around the handheld nozzle or crevice tool of your hoover like an extra external filter. You can secure it with an old hair elastic or just a rubber band. It will prevent anything other than dust from being sucked into the machine and make easy and safe work of the job.

[@globalcolor4080]

Those wood pieces are awesome, love the bowl!

[@helenaweston3026]

I can't wait to see you fill your dolls house!! I want one now...😊😊

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤The house is so pretty. Good job, sprucing it up! Some lovely treasures too!

[@kenzieconnolly777]

New obsession unlocked

[@HelpMeRhonda62]

I just love how you restored your dollhouse.