tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045313250291275812023-08-14T23:55:50.811-07:00Mini ModernModern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.comBlogger383125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-3635400882408574662017-11-26T10:09:00.001-08:002017-11-26T10:10:35.129-08:00A Smaller Funkis...Among Us<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Miniature Funkis House - Small<br />More of The Funkis House Dollhouse collection by <a href="https://www.fermliving.com/webshop/shop/kids-room/miniature-funkis-house-small.aspx"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Ferm Living</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you seen this? <br />The Funkis House dollhouse by </span><a href="https://www.fermliving.com/webshop/shop/news-kids-aw16/miniature-funkis-house.aspx" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ferm Living</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love how the style and design of these two modern Djeco dollhouses remind me of old school favorites from the 1950's and 60's-- like Vero, Lundby, Ideal and others. You have to admit that these sets are pretty cool for what is typically offered up as "modern" in the mass produced side of the toy industry. There are more family sets, furnishings and figures for this series than shown here. In other news, I have no idea where I am going to display this retro cuteness...</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />UPDATE: Purchased these sets from <a href="http://www.milktooth.com.au/"><b><span style="color: blue;">Milk Tooth</span></b></a> in Australia. Super friendly customer service and reasonable shipping.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I sincerely hope that 2015 brings everyone peace, good fortune and especially more cool minis and modern structures. I know that I have been missing from the miniature community for several months, but hope to return to building small worlds and reading the blogs. I started a new job this year at an interior design firm and it's been an amazing, challenging and busy ride. I guess because this new gig offers me a creative outlet, it has taken a bite out of my available time and focus on the 1:12. However, I'll be back. I know, I know--famous last words.</span>..</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Goods: Bed is Orla Kiely; designer pillows are PRD; bolsters are Bespaq; chair is Reac Japan; art mural is David Choe</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">; framed art is DCWV; All accessories are Ray Storey, brinca dada, Lundby, Re-Ment, AG Minis, miWorld, and random but common finds from hobby and craft stores.</span></div>
Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-6565250924920381762014-04-09T09:01:00.002-07:002014-04-09T09:01:59.181-07:00Probably Too Late To Say Happy New Year...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, late or not, I hope the year has been treating you all very good. More posts soon...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The Goods: Sideboard is PRD Miniatures; "glass" table top is PRD; "concrete" table base is a Martha Stewart Crafts sponge; wishbone chairs are PRD; lamp is my crazy concoction from random supplies; kitchen island is PRD; kitchen pantry unit is MitchyMooMiniatures; sofa is Momoll; all side tables are brinca dada; fireplace coffee table is Oleg Cassini; chaise is PRD; art is Martin Puryear; all accessories are Lundby, Minisx2, Bodo Hennig, Ray Storey, brinca dada, The Hairy Potter, and common household and hobby store finds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My apologies for the long absence. Life is busy, busy, busy!--shout out to Prof. Hinkle and Frosty. I would not have put this scene together if it were not for the Poang chair that Pepper of <a href="http://mitchymoominiatures.blogspot.com/">MitchyMooMiniatures</a> gifted me. She's awesome. You already know that. Anyway, the scene above is my 15-minute attempt to burn through some </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Scandinavian, modern country Christmas, ski lodge" </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">inspiration...It's a failure in my opinion, but instead of scrapping it as I often do, I'm showing it here. A toast to the spirit of "flaws and all!" Smiles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to everyone who sends the nicest emails and reaches out. I appreciate this community of collectors, bloggers, designers, artisans, architects, interior decorators, toy enthusiasts and the "I'm just browsing" folks. Wishing you all an incredible 2014. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out her latest creation and donate to the cause via <a href="http://kck.st/1f94zCw"><u><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Kickstarter</span></strong></u></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I know what love is! Somebody out there has got to be getting these references...Anyway, yep, I was inspired to make that crazy rope partition from some stairs I <a href="https://twitter.com/MiniModernBlog/status/340519760976547840">tweeted about</a> last week. I expect to revisit this rope business in the future. This was a quick threading along a frame to work out some creative frustrations. I'm imagining that this whole setup is a small apartment where the tenant wanted to designate a space for the dining area without installing a permanent fixture or blocking any of the light. Shrug. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Goods: That <i>awesome </i>Wegner chair is from Patie of Minisx2; the table is Bodo Hennig and AG Minis; the booth piece is an ebay find; the sink is Theo Klein; the kitchen counter is Urban Girl Dollhouse; the pillows are MitchyMooMiniatures; the accessories are Ray Storey (Thank You, Pepper!), Mary Colleen Eld, The Hairy Potter, Leslie Frick, Re-Ment, Plan Toys, Paris Renfroe, Mighty World, DHE, Lundby, DCWV, AG Minis, Restoration Hardware, and common hobby and craft store finds. </span>Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-65601389345751698222013-05-28T03:00:00.000-07:002013-05-28T03:00:03.108-07:00Turn That Frond Upside Down<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is the kind of ceiling lamp where you would glance up from time to time during your meal. Sure, you might be admiring it, but you'd also be checking to make sure it didn't suddenly gobble you up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh. And I know it's not technically a "frond", but this is all I had to make a corny post title. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Goods: Farmhouse table is PRD (Mr. Renfroe says this table is not really his taste--but little did he know that the gods were working through him for ME. I dig it!); Klein chair is PRD; wood cube stools are PRD; lamp is potpourri find; art is vinyl flooring samples in "African Wood Dark"; carpeting is woven paper from Recollections; glass bottles are Ray Storey (gifts from Pepper of Mitchy Moo Miniatures); and accessories are common hobby and craft store finds. </span>Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-91610878636103695232013-05-19T17:37:00.002-07:002013-05-19T17:49:34.765-07:00Oh Deer...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I put together a restaurant dining room scene in the Bennett House. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My oldest child</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and I cobbled together the awful "swanky" restaurant name = <b>Sky Stag</b>. It makes us chuckle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Putting together the Bennett House was a bit of a challenge. <b>Not</b><b> </b>because the parts weren't labeled. <b>Not</b><b> </b>because the diagram of parts didn't always look like the parts. The only <i>real</i> issue I encountered while building this dollhouse was<i> <u>removing the paper mask from the acrylic windows</u></i></span>. The stuff just would not come off. I first used professional remover...then I used standard sticky residue remover...then I had to just let the stuff soak in a bath of shea butter baby oil. And it was the oil bath that finally got the mask to relent.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the oil bath, I was able to peel/roll the mask back in large sheets, but not all of it would come off completely. There are some places where the mask came into contact with the glue used to adhere the acrylic windows to the frame. I used tweezers to try and remove those stuck pieces. In the end, I was not able to get the clean finish that I would prefer. The local plastics shop said they could make me all new windows. If I keep this house, I may have to take them up on that offer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Goods: Stag head is Dotsan; seating pieces are Urban Girl Dollhouse and Brinca Dada covered in Restoration Hardware's Italian Vintage Baroque fabric; tables are Re-Ment and MegaHouse; all accessories are LiLu, PRD Miniatures, and common finds from hobby and craft stores. </span><br />
<br />Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-76415025076654283992013-05-15T08:28:00.000-07:002013-05-15T13:29:37.495-07:00Art Of Phillip M. Nuveen: Minimalist's One Bedroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So Phillip M. Nuveen has done it again. No surprise there! You'll remember his work on the towering awesomeness called <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-art-of-phillip-m-nuveen-pmn086.html">PMN086</a>. The difference, however, is that you can actually own this one. That's right, this Mies Van Der Rohe-inspired <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhillipNuveenDesign?ref=seller_info">mini masterpiece is for sale on Etsy</a>. Phillip opened a shop and I have a feeling that you'll want to keep watching because there are bound to be more delicious goodies available to snatch up over there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Sigh</i>. I love the work on this model. It has such a beautiful airy feeling. The art is stellar and I like <i>everything</i>, but really have a crush on those tripod drum lamps. They call out to me, man. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />What do you all think? Got any friendly suggestions or mini desires for Phillip's shop offerings?</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Italianate House 2 by Mark Cutler and Cari Berg, Landscaping by Christine London</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Goods: Table is PRD walnut Parsons top and Sir Thomas Thumb Miniatures sawhorse legs; chairs are Reac Japan; art is David Choe; all accessories are Ray Storey (Thanks Pepper!), Susan Lenart Kazmer, Kaisercraft, Wright Guide Miniatures, PRD, DHE, McFarlane Toys and common finds from hobby and craft stores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Goods: Modular coffee
table is Fred; modular sofa is Momoll; play table and chairs are brinca
dada; desk chair is Reac Japan; Claptrap is Neca; media cabinets are
Urban Girl; bench is PRD;</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> giant anglepoise lamp is Just Mustard;</span></span> all accessories are MitchyMoo Miniatures, PRD,
LiLu, Playmobil, Selecta, Kaisercraft, Lego, Nintendo, Bozart Toys,
Munny World, MinisX2, Hape, Re-Ment, and other hobby and craft store
finds. </span>Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-21735189192269941492013-02-22T06:26:00.000-08:002013-02-22T07:33:13.852-08:00Contemporary Craftsmanship...I'll Take It!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How difficult is it to look at these pictures and not want this dollhouse for yourself? And how difficult is it for you to answer the first question with all that drool collecting in your mouth? I know. It's a beauty--a massive beauty being built by the craftsmen at <a href="http://millerwoodworking.com/index.html">Miller Woodworking</a>. The company's founder and CEO, Steve Miller, was kind enough to give us an extended preview of the contemporary beach model </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">for the <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2013/02/kaleidoscope-ball-designer-dollhouse.html">Kaleidoscope Ball</a> Dollhouse Showcase.</span> The house is not complete in these images, but it's already a stunner. I have to give a nod to the craftsmen working on this structure. The work looks high quality, but that's no surprise really if you visit the company site and see what other works of art they have created. You know I have a high regard for artisans. Let's face it, this hobby and our miniature collections would be lackluster without them.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm quite fond of the kitchen cabinetry in this model...and is that an <a href="http://www.elfminiatures.co.uk/">Elf Miniatures</a> range tucked in there? The staircase makes me swoon. Its design actually reminds me of the work we've seen from <a href="http://www.parisrenfroedesign.com/">Paris Renfroe</a>. Oh! And those terraces...those walls of "glass"... I look at this canvas and just want to get my hands on it. I can't wait to see this house fully dressed. Enjoy the rest of the images below and share your thoughts!</span><br />
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Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-74243481204183210582013-02-19T10:47:00.000-08:002013-02-19T10:48:25.316-08:00Dollhouse Showcase: Contemporary Beach Model<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The above image is the contemporary beach dollhouse designed by <a href="http://www.richardmanion.com/">Richard Manion Architecture Inc</a>. for the <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2013/02/kaleidoscope-ball-designer-dollhouse.html">Kaleidoscope Ball</a> Dollhouse Showcase. This house will feature designs by <a href="http://www.chrisbarrettdesign.com/">Chris Barrett</a> and <span id="goog_21581793"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_21581794"></span></a><a href="http://wandrdesign.com/home/">Woodson and Rummerfield</a>. See Jaime Rummerfield's post about the dollhouse charity <a href="http://wandrdesign.com/2013/02/16/dollhouse-for-charity/">here</a>. Yes, you will notice that Rummerfield has borrowed text, images and links from this blog, but I'm cool with it. It's considered flattery, right? Plus, I'm totally borrowing this pic from her. Anyway, I think the dollhouse looks quite promising. What do you all think so far?</span>Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-85764959746337374372013-02-18T19:08:00.001-08:002013-02-18T19:08:54.216-08:00Might Be A Sneak Peek...Might Not<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So...I made a family room scene. Unfortunately, it is gloomy, ugly and overcast weather here in California. I know, right! Anyway, I'm just not getting the natural light and photographs I want. The image above <i>might </i>be a sneak peek if I don't scrap the entire build tonight. Sorry. If I do scrap this, I think I will use these blocks as tables again in another setup... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Premature Goods: Tables are Fred; tray is MitchyMoo Miniatures; accessories in tray are ReMent and PRD. </span>Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-27012865801909674312013-02-13T04:00:00.000-08:002013-02-13T16:17:34.749-08:00More Details About Designer Dollhouse Showcase<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The architecture firm behind the Designer Dollhouse Showcase is <a href="http://www.richardmanion.com/">Richard Manion</a>. Richard Manion Architecture, Inc. is well-known for luxury estate homes. The rendering above is a preview of one of the dollhouses that will be offered for sale. The 10 dollhouses featured at the <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2013/02/kaleidoscope-ball-designer-dollhouse.html">Kaleidoscope Ball</a> will include Contemporary, Modern, Italianate, Georgian and Brownstone styles. Each of the houses will measure approximately 6'x3', feature two or three levels and come complete with lighting, wall coverings, flooring, fixtures, custom designer furnishings and accessories. Many of the houses will also feature exterior landscaping by Stephen Block of <a href="http://www.innergardens.com/garden-portfolio">Inner Gardens</a> and <a href="http://www.christinelondonltd.com/">Christine London Ltd</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Crack open the piggy bank or find that wealthy friend who will take pity on you because these custom dollhouses will be sold for $20,000 and up. Structures not sold at the gala will be featured in a special charity sale hosted by <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/">One Kings Lane</a>. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">All proceeds from the designer dollhouse sales will support the UCLA Mattel Children's Discovery and Innovation Institute.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Click <a href="https://giving.ucla.edu/Standard/NetDonate.aspx?SiteNum=535">HERE </a>to purchase tickets or make a donation. </span></span></span>Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-66634113956357040172013-02-11T07:30:00.000-08:002013-02-11T13:03:45.341-08:00Urban Girl And Drive-By Stares<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I placed a custom order for the <a href="http://www.urbangirldollhouse.com/">Urban Girl Dollhouse</a> furniture. The pieces come standard in 1:18 scale, but I needed to see how these would fare at 1:12. So far they are working out okay. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">They are solid walnut and have a nice heft. The </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">thicker wood necessary to create 1:</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">12 scale pieces makes the finished product more susceptible to cracks along the length of the grain. The thicker wood also likes to fight the manufacturer's blade during precise cuts. When this battle begins, the company chooses to let the bias of the wood grain guide the lines. The pieces I have show these natural wood characteristics, but nothing that </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">detracts from the finished product's appeal. Pictured above are the base cabinets from Urban Girl's furniture line. I got a few of these to use as kitchen counters, retail counters, dressers, and </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">other </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">various cabinetry. I'm currently using the base counters i</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">n the scene above </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">as media cabinets. Speaking of the scene above... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm trying not to lose interest with it, but I'm waning. If you have been reading this blog for a few years, you probably notice that I quickly get bored with miniature scenes. I start them and they somehow "displease me" and I scrap them. I'm constantly shuffling miniatures to the beat of 2 minutes here and then 5 minutes there and then the rare 15 minutes. I'm usually pushing miniatures around in about 4 or more scenes at a time. This is the process before I actually get the drive to complete a build. Recently, I was asked by a magazine to experiment with a tutorial or how-to about my miniature design process. I tried it out, but </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">had to decline because my "process" is simply not interesting. </span>And, to be honest, I'm not even sure I have a process. Some days inspiration takes over and the rooms make themselves and then other days, I have no idea what I want to build and thus the shuffling and procrastinating. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The only consistency in the creative flow is the drive-by stare. What is the "drive-by stare", you ask? Well, the drive-by stare is when I'll pop open each of the 12 drawers that house some of my miniatures. I look in and stare at the contents for a minute. The view looks something like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I do switch it up sometimes and make it <i>even more</i> <i>exciting </i>by standing with my arms folded like an old, crusty ship captain. I'll stand there and peruse the portion of my collection on several storage units = a sea of clear boxes--which looks like a lot of this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's a 30-second scan before I retreat, but, yeah, I'll come back and strike the commander pose again later. Sometimes my eyesight blurs over the clear boxes as my mind often wanders to other things like "Do we have any snacks?"..."Should I buy those shoes"..."What would Olivia Pope do?"... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My Mr. offers this advice when he sees me becoming bored with a miniature scene, "If you're not feeling it, then... you're just not feeling it. Let it go." I hear him. I do. But, I know I will return to my drive-by ways.</span>Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-45799051521485078442013-02-08T04:30:00.000-08:002013-02-08T04:30:05.795-08:00Miniature Replicas = That's My JAM!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The kind folks at <a href="http://www.jam-design.com/">Jeffrey Alan Marks (JAM, Inc.)</a> say they are currently producing all custom furniture for the <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2013/02/kaleidoscope-ball-designer-dollhouse.html">Kaleidoscope Ball Designer Dollhouse Showcase</a>. <i>And </i>nearly all of the custom pieces will be miniature </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">replicas of their furniture line with Palecek</span>. Just look at the possibilities...<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dear Jeffrey, I hope you make extras. Much love, your friends in the modern miniatures community.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On <b>Wednesday, April 17th</b>, the Beverly Hills Hotel (Beverly Hills, CA) will host a <a href="http://www.uclahealth.org/body_mattel.cfm?id=2396">Kaleidoscope Ball</a> that features a designer dollhouse showcase during the cocktail hour of the event. Ten custom dollhouses will be available for sale via silent auction to benefit the <a href="http://www.uclahealth.org/homepage_mattel.cfm?id=266">UCLA Children’s Discovery and Innovation Institute</a>. I can't begin to describe how excited I am about this news! Each of the dollhouses are </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">designed by LA's who's who of interior decorators. I dare you to not swoon over this list of talent: </span><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.natashabaradaran.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NATASHA BARADARAN</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.chrisbarrettdesign.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CHRIS BARRETT</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.joanbehnke.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JOAN BEHNKE</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cariberginteriordesign.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CARI BERG</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://studiotimcampbell.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">STUDIO TIM CAMPBELL</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.markcutlerdesign.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MARK CUTLER</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://elizabethdinkeldesign.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ELIZABETH DINKEL</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.waldosdesigns.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WALDO FERNANDEZ</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.adamhunterinc.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ADAM HUNTER</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://moniquelhuillier.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MONIQUE LHUILLIER</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://martynlawrencebullard.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MARTYN LAWRENCE BULLARD</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.magnidesign.com/index_flash.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JAMES MAGNI</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.jam-design.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JEFFREY ALAN MARKS</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.marymcdonaldinc.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MARY MCDONALD</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=atelier+am&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=UB0&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=z_wRUeuqNMraigLt34DwDg&ved=0CDcQsAQ&biw=1261&bih=650"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ALEXANDRA & MICHAEL MISCZYNSKI</span></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://philipnimmodesign.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PHILLIP NIMMO</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.esteestanley.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ESTEE STANLEY</span></a></li>
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<li><a href="http://wandrdesign.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">RON WOODSON & JAIME RUMMERFIELD</span></a></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">No word on whether these dollhouse structures will be created from familiar kits or developed by LA based architecture firms, but rumor has it that designer <a href="http://www.parisrenfroedesign.com/">Paris Renfroe</a> and artisan <a href="http://www.minimodernistas.com/">Doris Nathanson</a> are also attached to the project. I'm anxious to see the designs and have already been counting the days until the event. Hopefully, we can get the complete photo tour of these custom dollhouses before and during the event. And I hope one can bid online for these structures. Complete event details are still filtering in, but there will soon be a dedicated web page that covers the gala. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In the meantime, I've been reaching out to the designers to see if they will provide a glimpse of what they are creating in miniature. Responses have been fairly positive, but I will note that some designers have not even started working on this project. We'll see what happens! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Are you excited? Oh! Note that these dollhouses are for a charitable purpose...so no Ocean's 11 or Mission Impossible heist plans, please.</span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What:</span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kaleidoscope Ball: Cocktail Reception and Designer Dollhouse Showcase followed by Dinner, Awards, and Entertainment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 6:00 PM </span> </span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Where:</span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA</span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cost:</span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tickets start at $500</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sponsor packages start at $5,000</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Click <a href="https://giving.ucla.edu/Standard/NetDonate.aspx?SiteNum=535">HERE </a>to purchase tickets or make a donation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Looking for even more details? Visit Modern Mini Houses blog <a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/p/mchucla-designer-dollhouse-showcase.html">here </a>and also <a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/search/label/Mattel%20Children%27s%20Hospital%20UCLA%20Designer%20Dollhouse%20Showcase">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have recently started picking up <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/">Country Living Magazine</a>. I was originally prompted to do so by a friend who saw a room in the magazine that reminded them of my <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2011/12/happy-holidays-2011.html">Happy Holidays 2011 setup</a>. I've always overlooked Country Living Magazine for Dwell, Living Etc., Modernism, Atomic Ranch, etc., etc. Oh! <i>And </i>let me pour out a sip for the dearly departed Metropolitan Home Magazine. You left us in 2009, but I have not forgotten you! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />Okay--anyway, I've been impressed with the modern style often found within the pages of Country Living. You can guess that it speaks to my issues with modern farmhouse and vintage design. I've been pleasantly surprised and delighted by some of the great designs and new products featured in the publication. Sure, we all know I don't do the crafts highlighted each month, but I did actually cut out a recipe for some country style grub. In your face, naysayers! Smiles. All in all, the only bad thing about the magazine so far is that it is <i>heavily </i>sprinkled with drug ads--complete with a manuscript of side effects. It's jarring, but I understand that they have to pay the bills. So if you haven't given this magazine the time of day, I recommend taking a peek at it. It's totally Etsy, crafting, modern living, sustainable, green, vintage, upcycled hipster, trendsetting, laid-back farmer cool...um, if that is a thing. Their latest issue is a tribute to the color white. I was inspired by the African feather headdress in <a href="http://theabeasley.blogspot.com/">Thea Beasley</a>'s office space for this scene. I moved on from there. You'll notice that I couldn't decide which kind of lighting I wanted...so I used them all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Goods: tissue flower stand-in for African feather headdress and sofa cushion is BasicGrey; white rustic chair is CJ's Miniatures; cat condo is a miniature salt pig found at HomeGoods store; tables are caps from household products and containers; sofa is AG Minis covered with adhesive fabric paper from DCWV, ghost chair is a gift from My Realitty; area rug and "at" art are Susan Lenart Kazmer; sequined curtain divider is Battat Toys; sequined vase is a miniature flask by unknown maker; wooden stool is Selecta Spielzeug; button pillows and corner pillows are MitchyMoo Miniatures (Thank you, Pepper!); all accessories are Selecta Spielzeug, MitchyMoo Miniatures (Pepper, that Bonsai is awesome!), WrightGuide Miniatures, Susan Lenart Kazmer, Ray Storey (Thank you, Pepper!), Leslie Frick, AG Minis, Bodo Hennig, and random ebay and hobby store finds.</span>Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-24592547435651874822013-01-22T15:15:00.001-08:002013-01-22T15:16:45.749-08:00Things Are As Expected In The Land of Knockoff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The<a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2012/10/you-have-to-agree-in-land-of-nod.html"> Cava Allen knockoff dollhouse from Land of Nod</a> is okay for quality. The structure I received for Christmas has some slightly crooked stairs (notice the spacing in the image above). The cantilever work on the stairs is weak and so the stairs slope. The two fireplaces are uneven. The first floor fireplace slopes down at the front (see pic above) and the outdoor fireplace slopes to the side as seen below. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I can live with these imperfections since this is not a dollhouse that I expect to keep forever. I purchased this house to have another structure to experiment in and so far the structure suffices as a fun backdrop for whatever miniature madness I want to create. Despite the slope defect, I like the outdoor fireplace and can see it used as a room divider or double-sided fireplace. I will note that the wood on the house is prone to dings and blemishes. This surprised me since it is intended for child's play and not a collector's endeavors. I put a "pretty" dent in the floor of the first level with a sturdy artisan piece. Sure, it can be covered with flooring papers, but...damn. Overall, the dollhouse is what you would expect at the $199 price point = fun but imperfect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Several folks were curious about the house's scale. It is not a single scale, but most of it can be used for 1:12 creations. The main floor or first level module is ideal for 1:12 pieces and figures. It's roughly 22.75" in length, 13" in depth with a ceiling height that hovers at the 8.75" mark. I'll let Liam (6" tall) and Ben (5.75" tall) demonstrate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The second floor module is roughly 16.75" in length, a little over 7" in depth with a ceiling height of about 6.5". As you can see below, these 1:12 figures still work okay in the space. The scale of the second floor is like a smaller Villa Sibi dollhouse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I don't currently use the third floor. It is too small for my 1:12 ventures, but would be okay for those working the 1:16 and 1:18 scales. I might use this module for Mike and Sheila, etc. The module is roughly 14.5" in length, 6.75" in depth and has a ceiling height of about 5.25". It gets tight for both Liam and Ben. Neither dude can stand up straight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hmm. I wonder if I'll post a scene in this house tomorrow...</span>Modern MChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269371641218240608noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304531325029127581.post-17552758975874054942012-12-23T20:36:00.000-08:002012-12-23T20:36:20.700-08:00Happy Holidays 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Holidays!</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing everyone the best this season and beyond. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is "Santa" bringing you this year?? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope to see ya in 2013...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Goods: Mid-century sofa and table are MinisX2 (love it, Patie!); Christmas tree is Alpine Design; All accessories are DCWV, Ray Storey (thank you, Pepper!), Houseworks, old jewelry, and common finds from hobby and craft stores.</span></div>
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