The joy of doll houses is lovingly described by Melissa Summers (of Suburban Bliss) as a combination of whimsy and escape from the tiresome of big people real estate. The maxi-happiness of mini-houses lights up the eyes and faces of parents and children alike.
Melissa's doll house round-up over at Alpha Mom includes houses in all price ranges and styles, ranging from a cardboard quiet little $40 place from Kids on the Roof to the $145 Waldorf friendly cottage from Quiet Hours Toys (pictured right) to the $700 sleek Villa Sibi house.
Whatever the house, whatever the materials, the joy of giving children something this creative to play with makes me look forward to the next birthday around these parts.
