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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Toddler Dollhouse Dream-Come-True


When surprises come our way, life can be truly wonderful.

After looking at all kinds of models, I wanted a Fisher Price Victorian dollhouse for my little granddaughter but the price was wayyyyyy out of my budget.


Scanning Craig's List, one that was priced low showed up but it was far away from our house, in a neighboring state.



I was beginning to give up when the doorbell rang. 


It was Patti, my friend who is the Bargain Queen.

 I had sent her an email to be on the lookout for the dollhouse at yard sales and thrift shops.



What did she have in her hands? 

You guessed it!  A Fisher Price dollhouse in perfect condition!




She had purchased it years ago for her own granddaughter.

 After she received my email, she went down to her basement, looked for it and found it!



My little darling loves it and I love the generosity and kindness of  Patti!


Joining Home and Garden Thursday on Kathy's blog, A Delightsome Life. 

Thanks so much for hosting, Kathy.          
                                                        
WHAT WAS THE LAST GOOD SURPRISE YOU RECEIVED?

12 comments:

diane.stetson said...

Today on my desk at school there was a beautiful vase filled with various kinds of flowers, sunflowers, daisies, calia lilies and so forth. Also attached was a gift card to Target. What I NICE surprise when I walked into my classroom. It was from the PTF parents for teacher appreciation week.
I think your grandchild will LOVE her dollhouse..it's so cute! What a good friend Patty is.

Chatty Crone said...

Okay that was a great dollhouse and it great shape too. I know she will love this - I sure would!!! You are going to have to make her a playroom for all her toys.

My latest surprise were two beautiful bunnies - one pink - and I hardly have enough pink in my life - and one is a dancing bunny with aqua the perfect color to go in my room.

And I THANK YOU! THEY ARE SUCH A JOY TO ME!

Love, sandie

Terra said...

That doll house will bring your grand hours and days and weeks of fun. What a generous gesture on your friend's part.

Lady Linda said...

Oh oh oh oh oh!!!! I am so excited for you and for your little grandbaby. I have never seen this little house. How very cute. I bet she will play with it for years.
VERY SWEET!
I got a surprise in the mail yesterday. My friend sent 3 sweet bibs for my little Otto. They are darling.
Love ya,
Linda

Linda O'Connell said...

That house and your girl are darling. She will have so much fun with it.

Tessa~ Here there be musing said...

A wonderful post, all round!!!!!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

It was meant to be. Yay! Best wishes, Tammy

Susan said...

My daughters had that dollhouse--passed down to cousins. What delight for that little darling, XOXO

Linda @ A La Carte said...

That doll house is precious! I love it and what a great friend to pass it on to you and your adorable Grand! Surprises are such a great thing and I've been blessed by many in my life!
hugs, Linda

Unknown said...

Hello from Spain: I like your house Fisher Price. Great gift for your granddaughter. Patti is very cute. Great find. Keep in touch

Dee said...

Your little grand is a lucky little girl...the doll house is so cute and your friend a true friend. Your post made me smile :)

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

O MY!! What a great story and what a great doll house!! I would have such a good time playing with it......of course with a little child near by!! Wink!!

Hugs,
Deb

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