Lilac cottage is a cozy and compact one-story house. Contemporary residents live in the old structure. The exterior walls of the cottage borrowed Pam Throop's method of plastering "ancient" walls - using Elmer's Carpenter Wood Filler as a base - (Miniature Collector- June 2002, p. 35.) It was a lengthy process, but worked very well.

The front entry features a wire basket of ivy by R-Stuff, a bench by Richards, and a fuchsia basket by Debbie's Tiny Treasures.

There are three rooms with a bathroom opening off the bedroom.

 

The Kitchen:

The tiny kitchen has a hanging plate rack by M&R Miniatures and a basket of dish towels by Little Lodgings. The Kitchen Captive made the filled shelf over the stove.

Filled canisters, a bread and honey board, and a peach pie are by The KitchenCaptive.The pie dish is by Jane Graber.

 

The Dining Area:

The bouquet of lilacs in the center of the table was a gift from my friend Cami.

 

The Living area:

The living room features an easy chair and ottoman by Ruth Windheim, and a wicker chair and matching table by Pier 1/12. All the Windsor chairs in the house are by William Clinger, and all the rugs by McBay Miniatures. Lucy Pannute painted the end table. Plates are by Rosie Duck.

The hutch was made by Hank and Eleanor Taylor.

The Bedroom:

The bedroom has another vase of lilacs in the window, and a hand-painted secretary from Zelma Fink. The side chair and sewing accessories are by R-Stuff and the wicker arm chair by B. Richmond. The afghan and needlepoint knitting bag are from Brooks Mini Crafts.

The bathrobe on the door is by Lucy Iducovich. The armoire was a gift from Cami.

The door opens to the bathroom.

 

The Back Patio:

 

The Lilac Chickens: