This Modern-Day Dollhouse Comes With An iMac And Flat Screen TV!

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Dollhouses geared for collectors have traditionally always been crafted like traditional 'Victorian homes', complete with china plates and fine silverware. However, British designer Elaine Shaw is betting that enthusiasts of miniature homes are ready for something new - A house that resembles the way we live today, complete with all the latest amenities and accessories.

Her model line of homes, dubbed 'Clearview', because a clear view of the entire interior can be viewed through every one of its numerous windows, is the epitome of contemporaryliving. The 30-inch structure comprises of seven living areas that include a living room, a study, a master bedroom and, a beautiful modern kitchen.

Each room is tastefully furnished and stocked with everyday household items. The study contains a work desk, chair, cabinet and even a miniature iMac computer and printer. The modern kitchen features amongst other things, an electric kettle and refrigerator, that opens and shuts.

The master bedroom is decorated with real artwork and sports a beautiful chandelier and a queen-sized bed, covered with a decorative bedspread. The bathroom has both a shower booth and a tub, and is stocked with a miniature Colgate toothpaste, toothbrush and a can of deodorant. While most of the items are handcrafted by Elaine, others had to be bought because she didn't have the expertise to make them.

And 'residents' of this home celebrate special occasions too. For Christmas, the house was decorated to the fullest, with Christmas trees and all and inside the kitchen was a feast, complete with turkey! And, wait till spring comes along - Elaine is planning to hold outdoor 'parties' on her beautiful patio. She is obviously having a lot of fun with her dollhouse!

Elaine's fascination with miniature homes began early in life, because her mother worked for a manufacturer of popular dollhouses and often gave her miniature furninure to play with. While she had often thought about making them for a living, she didn't really get inspired until a recent trip to Miami, Florida, a city known for its fabulous modern architecture.

As you can imagine, Clearwater dollhouses does not come cheap - Each model will set you back about $750USD and that's just the house - all the furnishings are extra! However, as Elaine points out, this is not meant to be a dollhouse for young kids, but for those who are 'young at heart', and still crave one!

For more fun pictures or to buy this amazing dollhouse, check out Elaine's website: www.miaim.co.uk.

sources: telegraph.co.uk, metro.co.uk,miaim.co.uk

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  • moo cowabout 9 years
    i like cheese
    • Sunshine Valleyabout 9 years
      My mom actually bought that exact dollhouse for me.
      • Sunshine Valleyabout 9 years
        This is an awesome dollhouse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
        • cake burger about 9 years
          i want that!!!!!!!!!
          • Rafaffatafaabout 9 years
            Wow
            • mover 9 years
              coool
              • WOWGIRLover 9 years
                ALL I WANT FOR X MAS......
                • bibliophile
                  bibliophileover 9 years
                  WOW, there's even a flat screen tv and an iMac?!?!? Whoa, when I was little and played with dolls I didn't even have like my own legit dollhouse... it was probably something my dad or mom helped me with build... but wow... toys these days...
                  • nikukyu
                    nikukyuover 9 years
                    Um isn't it real?! This is so AWESOME! Love it! When I played dolls, I never made my parents buy me those doll houses. I made one myself! In a book shelf, that is. It boosted my creativity, and most of all it was so fun! Why buy an already made one than making a doll house your self! Now, back on the subect. I want to live there! Plz make me small so I ac an fit in it!
                    • bibliophile
                      bibliophileover 9 years
                      Ya... I wish we can like all huddle in the dollhouse and live there... it looks awesome to live there... :D
                    • georgiagirl23
                      georgiagirl23over 9 years
                      I wish they made that in our size