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Using the IKEA FLISAT Wall Shelf for an Affordable Doll House

December 2, 2020 by Rebecca Leave a Comment

It was on my list to get Charlie a doll house for her second birthday and I had spied a couple of gorgeous ones on the Internet but hadn’t picked one out. One day while stopping in one of my very favorite Nashville stores, The Getalong, there it was…the cutest little wooden doll house. I asked how much it was and the owner told me…it wasn’t for sale…it was from IKEA! Oh sign me up. I wouldn’t even have thought to look at IKEA for a doll house (they do list it as a doll house/wall shelf on their website) and I was even more pleasantly surprised when I saw the price tag of $34.99. I’ve seen some doll houses for between $100-300 so this was a no-brainer. And even though it has a much lower price tag, the quality and design make it seem like any other expensive doll house out there.

The house was pretty easy to put together as far as IKEA stuff goes (thanks Daddy!). It comes with a green chimney and since I’m not a green kinda girl…I spray painted it white before we put that part on. It does come with holes in the back and hardware to secure it to a wall, but I just keep it on the ground for the girls to play with and that has worked for us- but nice to have the option! The FLISAT shelf would also be a beautiful option for a Montessori style playroom shelf. Natural and able to display toys in a way that makes it accessible and easy for children to play independently.

I got the Olli Ella Holdie doll furniture from online shop Rose & Rex. I’M SORRY BUT IT’S THE CUTEST DOLL FURNITURE I’VE EVER SEEN (I totally admit that I buy some toys because *I* love them! Sorry not sorry.) The sweet little bunnies are from the Calico Critters collection that Charlie got from grandparents and the little peg dolls are a Waldorf and Montessori style doll from Amazon. Charlie likes the little Manhattan Toy Company MiO cabin set next to it too they’re usually next to each other.

And lastly, those little wooden animals (there’s a whole collection)? Just the SWEETEST. Handmade in Russia, but purchased from Etsy. My mom gave them to Charlie for her first Christmas and I just adore them. They come in their own little house and Charlie has loved playing with them so much.

I would love to see pictures of your doll houses or the creative ways you’ve used this IKEA shelf!

I'm a mama living in Nashville with my man, my two little darlins, my pup, and two bunnies. You can find us working on our 1940 home, renovating our Airstream, swimming in our pool, eating tacos + dancing in the living room. I'm a lover of creating, exploring, traveling + driving down the open road to Paul Simon. Pilates is my therapy, iced coffee and tea run through my blood and I live for trying all the new restaurants in town. I spent years as a wardrobe and prop stylist but have found my purpose in motherhood.

@getawayhouse was perfect for two days away of pure family time! It was just the right level of camping/glamming for us. Two queen bunks, stocked kitchen for making dinners, bathroom with toilet + shower all set in remote and private woods with a fire pit, picnic table and chairs.

We celebrated Tessa’s 5th birthday and really just soaked up being together the 4 of us. Slowing down, being in the moment and forgetting the outside world for a bit. Cherished family time and it really felt like a “getaway”. Puzzles, games, fires, meals outside, the girls foraging for leaves to make our table pretty, exploring the little town close by. Apple donuts, meals made by the fire, little hikes on the nature trails, crisp mornings. Doesn’t get any better!

We’re in Nashville so the closest Getaway House to us was in Moss, TN- two hours away. There are campgrounds with these houses all over the country though- look up which one is close to you! Celina is the closest town, about 15 minutes, and had a couple cute antique shops, a coffee shop and a great pizza place (the cafe in town that was listed as a recommendation had permanently closed).

We LOVED waking up to the big windows and feeling like we were immersed in nature. They have several add-ons too like a s’mores kit, campfire kit, provisions kit, etc. and it was nice to have neighbors but still have our campground be completely private. They’ve thought of everything.

Couldn’t recommend @getawayhouse more!

#getaway #getawayhouse #glamping #camping #campingtrip #campinginstyle #getawayhousenashville #nashvilleblogger #nashvillemama #cabinliving #tinyhouselove #tinyhouse #tinyhouseonwheels

@getawayhouse was perfect for two days away of pure family time! It was just the right level of camping/glamming for us. Two queen bunks, stocked kitchen for making dinners, bathroom with toilet + shower all set in remote and private woods with a fire pit, picnic table and chairs.

We celebrated Tessa’s 5th birthday and really just soaked up being together the 4 of us. Slowing down, being in the moment and forgetting the outside world for a bit. Cherished family time and it really felt like a “getaway”. Puzzles, games, fires, meals outside, the girls foraging for leaves to make our table pretty, exploring the little town close by. Apple donuts, meals made by the fire, little hikes on the nature trails, crisp mornings. Doesn’t get any better!

We’re in Nashville so the closest Getaway House to us was in Moss, TN- two hours away. There are campgrounds with these houses all over the country though- look up which one is close to you! Celina is the closest town, about 15 minutes, and had a couple cute antique shops, a coffee shop and a great pizza place (the cafe in town that was listed as a recommendation had permanently closed).

We LOVED waking up to the big windows and feeling like we were immersed in nature. They have several add-ons too like a s’mores kit, campfire kit, provisions kit, etc. and it was nice to have neighbors but still have our campground be completely private. They’ve thought of everything.

Couldn’t recommend @getawayhouse more!

#getaway #getawayhouse #glamping #camping #campingtrip #campinginstyle #getawayhousenashville #nashvilleblogger #nashvillemama #cabinliving #tinyhouselove #tinyhouse #tinyhouseonwheels

@getawayhouse was perfect for two days away of pure family time! It was just the right level of camping/glamming for us. Two queen bunks, stocked kitchen for making dinners, bathroom with toilet + shower all set in remote and private woods with a fire pit, picnic table and chairs.

We celebrated Tessa’s 5th birthday and really just soaked up being together the 4 of us. Slowing down, being in the moment and forgetting the outside world for a bit. Cherished family time and it really felt like a “getaway”. Puzzles, games, fires, meals outside, the girls foraging for leaves to make our table pretty, exploring the little town close by. Apple donuts, meals made by the fire, little hikes on the nature trails, crisp mornings. Doesn’t get any better!

We’re in Nashville so the closest Getaway House to us was in Moss, TN- two hours away. There are campgrounds with these houses all over the country though- look up which one is close to you! Celina is the closest town, about 15 minutes, and had a couple cute antique shops, a coffee shop and a great pizza place (the cafe in town that was listed as a recommendation had permanently closed).

We LOVED waking up to the big windows and feeling like we were immersed in nature. They have several add-ons too like a s’mores kit, campfire kit, provisions kit, etc. and it was nice to have neighbors but still have our campground be completely private. They’ve thought of everything.

Couldn’t recommend @getawayhouse more!

#getaway #getawayhouse #glamping #camping #campingtrip #campinginstyle #getawayhousenashville #nashvilleblogger #nashvillemama #cabinliving #tinyhouselove #tinyhouse #tinyhouseonwheels ...

A sentimental flashback of one of my favorite three days in all of life. The four of us, my soul bunnies, my guy. My family. One of my favorite parts of the country. This tiny house @thehollerhouse in Murphy, NC was a dream. Just outside Blue Ridge, GA and not too far from the Cherokee area in NC.

We were off the grid. We played all the games. We danced. We laughed. We soaked in the tub. We walked. We explored. No agenda, no time. Just being.

Highly recommend bunking up with your family in a tiny space every now and then. Wake up in the same room. Say yes to all the things. Collect treasures. Swing. Be silly. Dance in the rain.

Do the alpaca tour in Murphy. Go to the breweries in Blue Ridge. Go see the chimpanzees at @projectchimps- hike here too. And stop at @mercierorchards for the best peaches.

We’re about to do it again for fall break, this time at @getawayhouse!

#travel #tinyhouse #blueridgemountains #blueridge #murphynorthcarolina #offthegrid #tinyhouses #tinyhouselove

A sentimental flashback of one of my favorite three days in all of life. The four of us, my soul bunnies, my guy. My family. One of my favorite parts of the country. This tiny house @thehollerhouse in Murphy, NC was a dream. Just outside Blue Ridge, GA and not too far from the Cherokee area in NC.

We were off the grid. We played all the games. We danced. We laughed. We soaked in the tub. We walked. We explored. No agenda, no time. Just being.

Highly recommend bunking up with your family in a tiny space every now and then. Wake up in the same room. Say yes to all the things. Collect treasures. Swing. Be silly. Dance in the rain.

Do the alpaca tour in Murphy. Go to the breweries in Blue Ridge. Go see the chimpanzees at @projectchimps- hike here too. And stop at @mercierorchards for the best peaches.

We’re about to do it again for fall break, this time at @getawayhouse!

#travel #tinyhouse #blueridgemountains #blueridge #murphynorthcarolina #offthegrid #tinyhouses #tinyhouselove

A sentimental flashback of one of my favorite three days in all of life. The four of us, my soul bunnies, my guy. My family. One of my favorite parts of the country. This tiny house @thehollerhouse in Murphy, NC was a dream. Just outside Blue Ridge, GA and not too far from the Cherokee area in NC.

We were off the grid. We played all the games. We danced. We laughed. We soaked in the tub. We walked. We explored. No agenda, no time. Just being.

Highly recommend bunking up with your family in a tiny space every now and then. Wake up in the same room. Say yes to all the things. Collect treasures. Swing. Be silly. Dance in the rain.

Do the alpaca tour in Murphy. Go to the breweries in Blue Ridge. Go see the chimpanzees at @projectchimps- hike here too. And stop at @mercierorchards for the best peaches.

We’re about to do it again for fall break, this time at @getawayhouse!

#travel #tinyhouse #blueridgemountains #blueridge #murphynorthcarolina #offthegrid #tinyhouses #tinyhouselove ...

Go to this event if you can! @waterlanternfestival - it’s all over the US. It was so well done. Beautiful, magical, spiritual, powerful. Such a sense of community and hope. A night to remember.

Your ticket gets you a water lantern to build and decorate. There were also food trucks, stories told, a collective meditation, positive affirmations all through out.

And then when the sun goes down, everyone sets their water lantern in the water and watches as they float slowly by. People wrote tributes, wishes, love notes, intentions, inspiration, hope. It was truly magical to watch all the twinkling lights + read so many beautiful words and so special to do it with my mom and my girls.

The festival is also partnered with water.org which helps people get clean, safe water.

One of my favorite events I’ve been to- highly recommend going to their profile and seeing if it’s coming to your city soon.
✨✨✨

#waterlanternfestival #hopeful #hopeworld #nashvillebloggers #nashvilleevents #nashvilleevent #nashvilleblogger

Go to this event if you can! @waterlanternfestival - it’s all over the US. It was so well done. Beautiful, magical, spiritual, powerful. Such a sense of community and hope. A night to remember.

Your ticket gets you a water lantern to build and decorate. There were also food trucks, stories told, a collective meditation, positive affirmations all through out.

And then when the sun goes down, everyone sets their water lantern in the water and watches as they float slowly by. People wrote tributes, wishes, love notes, intentions, inspiration, hope. It was truly magical to watch all the twinkling lights + read so many beautiful words and so special to do it with my mom and my girls.

The festival is also partnered with water.org which helps people get clean, safe water.

One of my favorite events I’ve been to- highly recommend going to their profile and seeing if it’s coming to your city soon.
✨✨✨

#waterlanternfestival #hopeful #hopeworld #nashvillebloggers #nashvilleevents #nashvilleevent #nashvilleblogger ...

A beautiful night celebrating the summer solstice @bloomsburyfarm.

A dreamy setting.
To die for plant-based food by @slver_fox for @butcherandbee.
The most interesting and refreshing drinks by @honeytreemeadery.
Great music by @ohioweatherband.

And a magical night enjoying the sunshine + candlelight with three of my best girls. (4 of us have a Supper Club where we meet for dinner once a month)

Life is sweet, that’s for certain. 🌞

#nashvilleblogger #summersolstice #farmdinner #bloomsburyfarm #farmtotable #farmfresh #slowliving

A beautiful night celebrating the summer solstice @bloomsburyfarm.

A dreamy setting.
To die for plant-based food by @slver_fox for @butcherandbee.
The most interesting and refreshing drinks by @honeytreemeadery.
Great music by @ohioweatherband.

And a magical night enjoying the sunshine + candlelight with three of my best girls. (4 of us have a Supper Club where we meet for dinner once a month)

Life is sweet, that’s for certain. 🌞

#nashvilleblogger #summersolstice #farmdinner #bloomsburyfarm #farmtotable #farmfresh #slowliving

A beautiful night celebrating the summer solstice @bloomsburyfarm.

A dreamy setting.
To die for plant-based food by @slver_fox for @butcherandbee.
The most interesting and refreshing drinks by @honeytreemeadery.
Great music by @ohioweatherband.

And a magical night enjoying the sunshine + candlelight with three of my best girls. (4 of us have a Supper Club where we meet for dinner once a month)

Life is sweet, that’s for certain. 🌞

#nashvilleblogger #summersolstice #farmdinner #bloomsburyfarm #farmtotable #farmfresh #slowliving ...