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Passing Down Mini Memories

Posted: 12/27/2007 4:14pm

Good things really do come in small packages. Susan Newland shows how a love for family led not just to a new hobby -- but a new career. Her passion will have you looking for new ways to pass on childhood memories to the next generation.

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Susan Torrico
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Posted 3:45 pm February 20th, 2008
Your houses are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! They are true heirlooms as well as works of art! Wish you were MY Aunt Susie!

I had always wanted a miniature doll house, but never really played with dolls when I was little. So I had my dad make me a 1:12 scale three-story General Store several years ago and I cherish it. With 3 sons, I figured they wouldn't want to inherit a doll house, so the store seemed more appropriate. The first floor is the store and the upper two stories are where the owner would have lived. I figured that way I could "stock" it with all sorts of interesting furniture and tools, etc. that the boys would like.

After Daddy passed away, I bought a little Victorian kit but never got up the courage to do anything with it. You've inspired me to tackle that "construction project" again. Thanks for sharing your story and your multi-storied treasures.

Susan T.