This one came with the scissors icon on the box, so I knew going in it would be a step up in difficulty — and it delivered on that promise. Quite a few delicate pieces, everything needed to be built, and there was paper to glue onto wood throughout. My one real frustration is the back of the kit. It’s completely unfinished, and I really wish there had been at least some decorative paper to cover it. That’s a miss for me.
That said, there are some genuinely beautiful details. The black filigree work above and on the door is stunning, and I loved the little mesh used for the side window and cabinet — that’s not something you see often and it adds a lot of character. The fabric tablecloth came out really nicely too, and as always, I had a great time putting together the little boxes.
I do want to mention a few of the accessory choices, because they had me scratching my head. There’s a skateboard in this kit. In a kitchen. I left it out entirely — it just didn’t fit the vibe for me. There’s also a wooden hand statue on the side cabinet that I genuinely cannot explain, and a frosted square with a pearl on top that reads more bathroom than kitchen to me. I kept those two in since they weren’t too distracting, but the skateboard? Gone.
The microwave is a sweet little wooden block, but no matter what I did I could not get the door to sit flat. That one was frustrating. The bar stool cushion was an unexpected favorite though — it looks like a tufted button and it’s just adorable.
I had an interesting glue discovery during this build. My Beacon 3-in-1 started discoloring painted pieces, which I was not happy about. I’m not usually a super glue person, but I broke it out here and used it in several spots. Fast set is both a blessing and a challenge! Beacon is still my favorite for paper-on-wood since it doesn’t wrinkle and gets tacky quickly — but this was a good reminder to watch what you’re gluing.
The lighting was straightforward, but I’m not a fan of the heat shrink tube aesthetic. The battery box tucks into the kitchen sink cabinet which is clever, but I originally left it out when assembling and then couldn’t get it back in through the floor opening. This might be a permanent battery situation for me.
And I couldn’t leave that glass empty with a croissant and milk carton sitting right there, so I added white UV resin to make it look like a glass of milk. The kitchen also needed a little life, so I added a flower to one of the plants. Little details like that make a build feel finished.
Overall I like the aesthetic and the design, but it’s not my favorite kitchen build. The unfinished back, the mystery accessories, and a few frustrating construction moments knocked it down a notch — but it’s still a charming little scene.
The mug and the mugs look similar on Fairytale Tree House. 
Love it
It still turned out really charming, and those little personal touches you added make such a difference!!