Dollhouse Merchant Spotlight: The Doll House Shop, Richmond, VA
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Tom O’ Dea, owner of The Doll House Shop, started building doll houses when his daughter was four years old. She’s grown now and no longer plays with dolls. But Tom just keeps building doll houses. In 2001, for reasons known only to him, he decided to open a small business to build and sell doll houses. Maybe someone would want to buy them. Well…they did! Not just buy what he made, but give him specific designs and ideas for their dream dollhouses. Can you build this house? Sure. Can you put lights in it? Sure. What about running water? Sure. An elevator? Why not. Central air…now hold on just a minute!
From that concept evolved a full-fledged dollhouse operation in Richmond, VA. The shop includes construction studios as well as a complete supply of accessories, furniture and building supplies. Tom specializes in custom dollhouses and doll house repair, and can electrify your dollhouse to add yet another touch of distinctiveness to your keepsake. He takes enormous pride in creating his dollhouses and miniatures. Tom can even create a dollhouse that is a replica of your own home! (more…)