I added "mortar" between the pebbles using a mixture of spackle and paint. I prepared this mixture in a gallon-sized freezer bag, cut one end to squeeze it into a bottle, and then used the bottle to apply the mixture between the pebbles. Once it was semi-dry, I cleaned the stones with a wet cloth and sometimes had to scrape off excess with my fingernail. I realized I should have done the chimney before gluing it onto the roof, to make the process easier.
The spackle creates an appearance of old, rough mortar between the stones, and dollhouse stucco can also be used for this purpose. Later, I applied a coat of varnish over all the pebbles to help age the spackle.
For the interior, I added baseboards made from the same vinyl planks as the flooring. I created a simple landscape for the dollhouse using its box as a base, adding grass on top. The dollhouse sits on this landscape without being glued down, allowing for easy removal and changes. I also added bits of moss and some flowers around it. Finally, I placed a wishing well next to the dollhouse, thatching its roof to match.
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