Sunday, April 5, 2009

Enlightened Living


Oh I wish I had spiritual insight on how to streamline my miniature collection to make our moving process much easier. I am having difficulty sorting through tiny furniture pieces and deciding what to sell, what to give away and what to keep. How does one stop liking material goods and things and things and things? Don't get me wrong, I'm not wrapped up in brand names or all that "what's hot/what's not" B/S...I just like my modern miniatures. Is that so wrong??? Well,...I guess I am asking the wrong audience, aren't I?

The storage unit is from the DHE. The sofa and matching chairs are Bodo Hennig. The coffee table is Paris Renfroe (PRD). The art is Rex Ray. All accessories are Character Options, Plan Toys, Re-Ment, Lundby and Bozart Toys.
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  1. LbrandtApril 5, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    love your blog. I am really into modern/contemporary and mid century modern miniature design. Can't wait to dig into some of the goods on this site.
    I thrown a few things together and came up with a modern terrarium. If you would like to see it, check out
    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5525807

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  2. AlteraApril 5, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Yep - I totally understand about the coveting of (mini) material goods.

    If you happen to part with those lovely bodo hennig sofas, I can offer the poor sofa orphans a loving home.

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  3. Modern MCApril 5, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Thanks LBrandt,
    I will check out your site. :)

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  4. Modern MCApril 5, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Hello Altera!
    Well, if I decide to part with them, I will offer them to you first. Bodo Hennig has the Solea line which offers similar sofas to these. I can't seem to find a U.S. dealer for those new items though...sigh

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  5. tarkusApril 6, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    I love this living room... it makes me miss my orange ikea fake velvet futon from college!

    Moving sucks, I wish you all the best (I moved last June, and didn't finish unpacking till around october or so)

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  6. Modern MCApril 6, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Thanks Tarkus!

    Yes, moving does suck ROYAL--which is why I am practically selling/donating and giving everything away = less to pack. ha ha

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  7. julie jApril 7, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    i am not really involved in the miniature world - just poking around trying to find a cool modern dollhouse for my daughter. i stumbled on your site and could see myself going crazy with this stuff. where on earth did you get the rex ray mini? i have several of his paintings and would absolutely love one for the dollhouse i hope to eventually have...

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  8. Modern MCApril 7, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Hi Julieej,
    Yes, most of us here are quite crazy about this modern miniature stuff. The Rex Ray art is actually from a set of postcards that I purchased from the MOMA. The postcard section at the MOMA is thee best place I have found to find miniature modern art. Good luck finding a suitable dollhouse for your little one.

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  9. DemeternothApril 8, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    Hi Mini Modern,

    You've given me so much inspiration in your blog. I too am moving at present but when I am settled again I'll be buying a new, modern, dolls house. This will be my feeble attempt to do something of the quality of yours.

    Keep up your great work and if any of the furniture your relinquishing fancies a move to the UK, let me know!

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  10. Modern MCApril 8, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Thanks much Amosquito!
    I am officially blushed.
    I hope you too start a blog and share your hobby.

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  11. vwongApril 13, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Lovely room MC! Seeing this makes me kick myself for not purchasing the DHE shelf unit when it's on sale a few months ago.

    About the love of 'material goods' ... unfortunately for me, I also fancy non-miniature goodies which makes my 'mini' even smaller =(

    Good luck with your move. So are you going to move to into an Eichler?

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  12. Modern MCApril 14, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Hey Vwong!

    No worries--That shelf is bound to go on sale again.

    Thanks for the luck as I will need it. I wish we were moving to an Eichler, but instead, we are moving into temporary diggs--that we can refer to as the "decision house"-- until we decide if we really really really want to stay in CA and reinvest our money in the real estate market here or head back to where our families reside AND where our hard earned dollars buy much much more. The new place is nice though. I can't really complain. It's another mid-century ranch in a quiet neighborhood with lovely Bay views. The place is a peaceful environment for decision making.

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