A Home for All

Girls remember their first one: the glamorous exterior with rich colors, the graceful winding staircase, the upper stories with fabulous sleeping rooms fit for princesses, and the model kitchen that set every cook’s heart aflutter. Yes, before you moved into your first place, your first “dream home” was your dollhouse. Dollhouses have always been a part of growing up. There were designs for every budget and style, but they all fulfilled the fantasy of having your very own home. Dollhouses have evolved, and there are homes for every taste — from little girls to avid collectors to (yes!) boys. Rooms with a view include dollhouses from En Gry & Sif USA, Greenleaf, Teamson and brinca dada.

The Soft Touch of En Gry & Sif USA

Sturdy frames and lasting construction are key points for dollhouses, so typical structures are composed of plastic or wood. But while these make great gifts for older children or collectors, younger ones can feel a little left out. En Gry & Sif, the Scandinavian sisters and the creators of very fine woolen felt products, have developed dollhouses with a softer touch.

Each handcrafted piece sports an inner liner for durability, a handle for easy transport, and attention-grabbing details. All of the products are manufactured in Nepal, are constructed from pure New Zealand wool, and are fair-trade.

The tiny pink and cream Dolls House with Doll & Cat is a miniature world of delight. Its friendly occupants are a charming little doll and her cat. A zipper opens the home to allow for easy access or storage.

Make playtime “beary” special with the Dolls House with Three Bears. Children will adore the naturally-dyed father, mother, and baby bear that come with their brightly-decorated home.

Boys will enjoy the miniaturized Noah’s Ark complete with several sociable (but still wild!) animals or the Farmhouse with a busy farmer and his barnyard buddies.

The gift-ready Gingerbread Storage House just begs to be filled with Christmas goodies and could easily replace a stocking by the fireplace. There is also an assortment of Felt House bags in a range of cheery colors that can be used as tiny dollhouses or handy travel bags.

Stock up on little products with big sales potential at www.engrysifusa.com

Greenleaf, the Voice of Experience

You may already recognize Greenleaf as the leader in global dollhouse manufacturing; the popularity of this company’s products has stood the test of time. With over 50 years of experience in the dollhouse industry, Greenleaf has the solid know-how of what customers want: gorgeous, timeless dollhouses in a range of styles to suit every taste. Greenleaf dollhouses come as easy-to-assemble (no special parts or tools are needed) kits that make for a fun family afternoon together or a quick assembly the night before a special occasion.

Some examples of the fine quality dollhouses are the Glencroft Dollhouse and the Harrison Dollhouse. The Glencroft is a Tudor-style country cottage that evokes the charm and warmth of the English countryside. The home consists of four rooms and comes with a picket fence. The Harrison Dollhouse is the Glencroft’s Tudor cousin: a six-room mansion in the classic English style. Six bay windows keep the mansion bright and cheery inside, while ornamental window boxes decorate the outside.

One of Greenleaf’s best sellers is the Arthur Dollhouse. This snugly four-room home comes with shingles for the roof and silk-screened windows.

For a doll house that’s really on the move, nothing beats the Miniature Travel Trailer. This creative little piece is open at the top and back for easy access. It also comes with a bit of furniture for a quick set-up.

Greenleaf also provides a complete line of must-have furniture to furnish every dollhouse with that lived-in feeling. Put Greenleaf’s experience to work for you by stocking up at www.greenleafdollhouses.com

Teamson: Commitment and Quality

Fresh from the 2012 Toy Fair, Teamson is gearing up for another successful season. For over 15 years, Teamson has been working its magic creating toys and furniture for children. Each item Teamson sells adheres to a rigorous set of guidelines developed with the safety and well-being of the child in mind. Teamson products are constructed from engineered wood, a compressed material created with recovered wood fiber and an adhesive. All of the paints used in Teamson products are 100% lead-free.

The Hand Carry Castle is a nod to the creative boy with the desire to build and expand his horizons. Easy assembly makes this toy a breeze to own (no tools needed!). Each set comes complete with heroic figurines. The castle opens into a spacious play area with great painted details like stern guards, a warm bedroom, and roasting meat in the kitchen. It shuts up tight for easy transport and storage.

The Prince PlayCastle is constructed of sturdy wood and meets all of Teamson’s high standards. This castle has generous dimensions: it’s over 3 feet high and 32 inches long, allowing more than enough space for healthy imaginations to run wild. The company also boasts a variety of other dollhouses, like the Hand Carry Doll House in pink and New York Mansion with Furniture for girls.

Their home is their castle at www.teamson.com

brinca dada Brings Modern Chic to Dollhouses

With the motto that “toys should be beautiful and fun,”, you know that brinca dada’s products will not just be sturdy enough for the kids to handle, but will also be wonderful to behold. The company makes modern dollhouses that one can easily imagine wanting to live in. Based on the ideas and works of talented artists and architects, brinca dada’s vision is clear, streamlined, and fantastic: to bring eco-affable, high-end glamour to children’s rooms. The materials used in building the houses are toxin-free and easy on the environment — think birch, other woods that have been CARB certified, and paints that contain no lead.

Dollhouses feature all the best in construction. Large floor-to-ceiling windows, real solar panels, hardwood floors, LED lights, and stone fireplaces are just a few of the details that set brinca dada dollhouses apart. The Bennett House is a three-story modernist fantasy. Highly asymmetrical, this dollhouse is heavily influenced by minimalism in both color and form. Spacious windows span multiple floors, allowing light and space to permeate the structure. There’s a rooftop pool and glass rail balconies, as well.

The Dylan House boasts three floors of uninhibited living space. With a minimalist inspiration, you wouldn’t expect much, but that would be a mistake; this airy design is both inviting and easily-accessible for small hands. Of course, with all that space, a house simply needs to be furnished with the best in comfort and haute couture. Complete sets that match the various house styles are available. For example, the Dylan House Set consists of 23 pieces, enough furniture for five rooms. Separate room sets are also to be had, like the Kitchen Set in American black walnut.

Treat your customers to the awe-inspiring creativity of www.brincadada.com