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Plans: Vickie's Vintage Addition Part I


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Hi, All. Some things going on with the dolls, slow but sure!

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Finally, the girls empty Vickie's Vintage for the construction of a second floor for a bridal/formal salon. Holds on construction have been due to typical Chicago building code snags and decisions.

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Back at Vickie's townhouse---
Richelle presents storyboards for choosing surfaces for the new construction.

Richelle: This board I call 'pearly'...with a bit of dull gold trim.
Vickie: I like the flooring, it looks to be the similar to the HFIM house. 


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Vickie: This pearlized paper would be pretty in the dressing rooms. 

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I love the flooring

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Ah, this will be a great blend with the existing silvered cement floors on the main level. This model really gives me an idea of what it might look like.

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Richelle: Well, this is the 'silver' board, all dulled surfaces, except this glittered paper.
Vickie: Oh, that is too much glitter, I like this softer one below though. I see you used the same flooring. I really the like the look of the silver palette.

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Richelle: Yes, this goes well with both palettes. And is durable and luxurious.

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Richelle: Here is my suggested layout for the upstairs with display closets and racks along the back wall, with seating banquettes at the railings. A center dais in front of a huge tri-fold mirror. Two massive chandeliers should light the entire balcony and will show through the exterior windows.

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Richelle: (Holding her breath) I hope you like it, so we can go forward. I actually have a source for the closets. We can decide on the details, as we go along. I have to check with BMR Ltd. and see what will be considered as building improvements and to get their okay.

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Vickie: Can we make the closets portable, or is that impractical? I've had three changes since the shop started. I've really learned to be modular. 

Richelle: The source closets I have in mind are pretty flexible. We could put them on wheels under the kick plate, but we will have to anchor them to the walls then for safety, maybe with a locking mechanism.

Vickie: So many decisions. What were you planning to use for railings?

Richelle: Clear acrylic to keep it nice and airy. I was hoping to find clear banquettes, also. 

Vickie: Hmmm, I really like that idea. Nothing to obstruct the view of the new level. Great, whatever is feasible and okay with the building codes. BMR has been super---Ms.Roberts wants to do renewal on this entire block. Richelle, you've done a fabulous presentation, I love it all. Let me know when I can see these closets. 

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Richelle: Well, I'm so thankful for the referral to work for you and BMR, it's a great start for my career.

Vickie: What about your wedding? I thought it was going to be next month?

Richelle: We are both so busy with work, we've bumped it to sometime in fall, maybe October. My Dad and Uncle are both really busy from now on until then. (Sigh)

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Vickie: If you haven't found a wedding dress, maybe you can be my first customer.

Richelle: I hope so---! LOL, if we get all our projects, done!
Vickie: Now, l love the board you made for the for the townhouse. I can't wait to start on at least the floors now, and cover the couch with that turquoise fabric you brought. It's perfect.


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Moving out of the HFIM house

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Hi, Everyone.

The gang is busy packing up the House for Impoverished Millennials house. While the move takes place, they will do some renovations. paint some trim, hang drapes, and redo the lighting. Seriously not much headroom downstairs with those lights. 



Nemo works on chair, Belle is folding up the linens, and Aidan is working on the mattresses.



Not too many more pieces to move. Who ever glues a lamp to a table? 


Ian: Hurry up with that, I need help with this couch!


Aidan and Belle work together to move the mattresses.



Down stairs, Nemo says, "Only these chairs and then the piano."


Phew,  that was a bunch of work.....!
Richelle says, "Especially that piano....anyone up for pizza? 

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Christmas in the HFIM house Album

The House for Impoverished Millenials was very busy during Christmas. I will get back to posting short storylines again soon. And, new progress on remodeling and furniture addtions and improvements.

2017 Christmas Album!

The Boys decorated the outside:

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Foofy got in trouble more than once.

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Uh, oh!

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Everyone helped! The lights are pretty at night!



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Anna and Chelsea found time to make everyone Christmas cards, and write letters to Santa.

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Finishing touches and making envelopes, too.



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Mailing the letters for the postman to pick up.

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More decorations! The cats are following Foofy's bad example. Santa's list on the computer.

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Wreaths in every room.

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Everything is ready for Christmas Eve and the Secret Santa exchange.


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The cookies are decorated and tested. Ryan says they are yummy!

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Wow, that is a lot of cookies!

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The tree is perfect.

The girls decorated the inside:

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Every room has decorations, we just have to get dressed for the party now.

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The little girls room with toys as decorations.

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Belle and Patrick cooking up some last minute snacks.

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Anna can you pass the cookies to everyone?


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Christmas Eve gift exchange saw all seventeen in the house gathered.

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Everyone received a present from their secret Santa! 
Barbie, plays hostess and makes sure everyone has juice and beverages.


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Mulan and Stuart actually get to talk for the first time, 
since he moved into the basement with Ken and Kevin. 

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Stuart has a gift for Anna. Sindy gets a new set of vegan cookbooks. Patrick gets a gift card to fix his motorcycle.

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Tory gets a new camera, while she scowls at Nemo---



Nemo: He scowls back..."Pajamas???"

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Tory:Now you don't have to walk around half-naked in my kitchen in the morning!

Uh oh!


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Belle and Patrick grabbing a few more moments to Chat on the patio after she comes from the hospital benefit party.

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Kevin and Ken: Thanks to all who wrapped packages and stuffed stockings for the kids at the hospital. The benefit was a success. They loved the cookies, too.


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Ryan and Richelle, smiling and keeping their engagement a secret, open gift cards.

Richelle whispers: For our wedding!

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Monnie:This is so fun, thank-you Aidan for the workout-gear. 
Aidan: Thanks for the dog treats for Foofy and my Sports Illustrated subscription! Woot!

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The little girls run upstairs to their room....to get to sleep so Santa can really come.


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Chelsea: Neato---A cupcake purse, how cool and another Harry Potter book. What did you get Anna?


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Anna: I have beautiful new outfit, which is longer, my legs keep growing taller!
I ate too many cookies!


God Jul, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from the HFIM house.


All the opinions and photographs on this blog are my own, unless otherwise stated. 

 I have not been paid or reimbursed in anyway for my opinions
 or products shown, or from where I shop. 

The dolls shown are from my own and the Grand's collection as are the clothes, 
which are vintage, or made by myself. Occasionally, I falter and buy something new.

PLEASE do not use photos without linking back to this blog without my permission. 
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