Dollhouse Merchant Spotlight: Dolls and Minis – Wellington OH
Discover a treasure trove of exquisite, hand-made porcelain dolls, along with an amazing selection of dollhouses and miniatures when you walk through the door at Dolls and Minis. The store stocks over 3500 dollhouses, miniatures, collectibles, porcelain dolls, and supplies. It is a real doll-making studio within a full line retail miniature shop. The shop also stocks many hard to find, one of a kind items.
The proprietor, Dawn Reese, and her staff treat all of their customers the way they would like to be treated-with good, old fashioned customer service. Dawn says, “Almost every day I learn something new about dolls and dollhouses, which lets me help every client have the very best dollhouse and miniature experience they can possibly have.” Of course, help and advice are always free.
Dolls and Minis carries everything you need to build, furnish, and accessorize your dollhouse. The shop has recently expanded to accommodate their ever growing dollhouse and miniatures inventory. They specialize in European front-opening style dollhouses. Front-opening dollhouses close completely which keeps the dust out (and the cats!).
Dolls and Minis can build and wire the dollhouse of your dreams or refurbish your old dollhouse. They can even custom build a dollhouse just for you. For the adventurous, they can teach you to do it yourself. They often have restorations in progress in the studio and encourage visitors to drop in and have a look.
Dawn has been making porcelain dolls for 20 years. She is an expert doll maker and is happy to answer any questions you may have about making or restoring your own porcelain dolls. Dawn also offers complete doll restoration services. She carries a large supply of doll wigs, shoes, clothing, silks, and trims for large and miniature dolls. She can even make a doll that resembles a family member or a special custom doll for your dollhouse. What a perfect gift for that special doll lover or miniature enthusiast.
Dolls and Minis has a new Miniature Club that meets on the last Tuesday of each month. Check the website for details about the Miniature Club and upcoming doll-making and dollhouse electrification classes. The shop location and hours of operation are listed on the website.
Make sure you plan to visit Dolls and Minis (now in Olmsted Falls) OH while traveling through Northern Ohio. You’ll be enchanted!
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December 3rd, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I am looking for a refurbished Lundby Smalwood doll house from the late 60’s. Do you have anything like this or know where I can get one? I need it for Xmas for my 8 yr old daughter.
Thanks for your help.
Happy holidays.
December 4th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Hi Jennifer,
We have some pretty old dollhouses out in our warehouse “attic” but they are all Real Good Toys products… you might try putting an ad on Craig’s list or posting on some of the facebook dollhouse/miniatures group pages.
Wish you the best of luck!
Chris
January 8th, 2010 at 10:45 am
I was happy to know that in Wellington, Ohio there is a full service dollhouse place. I have been thinking of moving back to Columbus, Ohio within the next year (brother lives there) and was concerned about dollhouse stores in Ohio. I now live in Southern California. Was happy to know this. Your store looks fabulous and I will tell my brother about it. Happy New Year and hope your business thrives.
April 21st, 2010 at 8:58 am
it Is easily my favourite, lovely post really will be coming back to this time and time again. Thanks!
August 16th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
I have doing business with Dolls and minis for the past few months. Dawn is the most helpful mini shop I have dealt with and has the patience to help newbee’s. She gets your order correct and delivered in a very timely manner. I hope to visit her store soon.
January 27th, 2014 at 9:51 pm
Hi Dawn,
Have been thinking about you. Hope you had a great holiday season. From you web site, looks as if many folks are finding your shop. How is the family? The children must be busy making life happen. Be well, hope to see you soon.
Anne Plodzien
August 4th, 2014 at 7:07 pm
Dawn, we drove to Wellington to see you and purchase a few items for our dollhouse. Your shop was no longer. Are you doing business anywhere?
Hope you continue to check your website.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Anne
August 11th, 2014 at 7:12 am
Dolls and Minis are now at:
8068 Columbia Rd, Olmsted Falls
Google “Dolls and Minis” and you will get a google map and directions.