tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64603253843660595792024-03-05T00:10:16.540-08:00Dream DollhousesI moved this blog! Please read my new posts at <a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/">ModernMiniHouses.blogspot.com</a>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-51453204433463675082010-05-16T23:48:00.000-07:002010-06-27T20:12:01.191-07:00Moving Blog - Free Giveaway for Followers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S_Dl_54NFPI/AAAAAAAAEaI/YHmOvJSY4zA/s1600/_newblog.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 111px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S_Dl_54NFPI/AAAAAAAAEaI/YHmOvJSY4zA/s320/_newblog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472126433286231282" /></a>I moved this blog. Good Bye DreamDollhouse.blogspot.com, Hello <h3><a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/">ModernMiniHouses.blogspot.com »</a></h3> The pictures on the right, are of posts that are waiting for you on the new blog. Here are a few of the reasons for the move:<br />1. By sheer coincidence, I have published 33 posts each year since I started this blog. So #33 seemed like the right time sign off on Dream Dollhouses and move to something more representative of what I do.<br />2. "Mini Houses" sounds way more modern than "dollhouses". "Modern" pretty much encompasses Contemporary Modern, Retro Modern and Vintage Modern, whereas "Dream" could be just about anything.<br />3. If you tell people you collect "dream dollhouses" they usually say "hmm, that's nice" and end the conversation thinking you live alone with 30 cats. If you tell people you collect "Modern Mini Houses" they seem more interested and I've been surprised by how many people actually want to talk about Le Corbusier.<br />4. Eventually, I plan to sell modern miniature houses, so after mulling over domain names for the last year, ModernMiniHouses.com was the best fit that wasn't already taken in some form (sorry there's nothing there now, I just bought the domain, no hosting yet). I like the benefits of blogger so I'm moving this blog to have the matching name. When I'm not blogging, raising two kids and oh yeah working, I've been designing some plans inspired by the Case Study houses and some vintage German houses. Just plans, no prototypes yet. As soon as I have prototypes, they willl be on the <a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/">new blog</a>.<br />5. I know the name <a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/">Modern Mini Houses</a> is similar to <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/">MiniModern</a> (who I idolize) but I feel it better captures what I want my blog to focus on (modern miniature houses). When I started this blog, there were so few blogs on modern minis, I intentionally left modern out of the name as I didn't want to copy her. But when I tell people about my blog, DreamDollhouse.blogspot.com, it just doesn't quite describe it right.<br />6. Modern Mini Houses - MMH - are also my initials in real life.<br /><br />Things to come on the new blog... I'm working on a post all about scales with a cheat sheet buying guide to help you buy the right scale, plus many posts on where to buy modern minis, more houses old and new, and whatever else modern I can drum up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S_AqzwIn0BI/AAAAAAAAEZ4/0939jQSBK98/s1600/present.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 178px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S_AqzwIn0BI/AAAAAAAAEZ4/0939jQSBK98/s200/present.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471920615837913106" /></a><h3>Free Giveaway for Followers of New blog!</h3>Dear 113 Followers, <br />A. Wright, AF4564, Alafosca, Alison, Altera, amaya, Amber, Amy's Miniatures And Smalls, Ana Anselmo, Anama, *annina*, Anneke, aru, Ascension, BabbsBoutique, BarkingHill Studio, Beatriz, Brujita, callsmall, Carey, Carol, CasitaMini, Cathy, Chelle, Christina, Christine Ward, Cinnamon Sticks 46, Criscrisostomo, Cristiane Derizans, dales_dreams, Daphne Bassi, Dave Root, Debbie, diepuppenstubensammlerin, donald harvey, dora, Emily, Eva Krog, fayjk, fliss cockcroft, George the Miniguy, Glenda, Greenlupa, HannahFKW, insizlane, Jaie, Janice, jettatwix, Jolie, Josje, Kal Wallace, Karin, Kayjay, KLC, ✂♥ laura♥ ✂, LA CUBO, laprincesasarita, Lara, Lena, Lene Dee, LifeAdorned, Lisa Gerinder, Lize, lmdm65, Luli Alves, MAGF, Mags Cassidy, MAIJA, marivigano, Mary Williams, mberras, Meli Abellan, Mels Miniatures, MINILISA, Minilover, Minna, Missy, missyscott99, moetjatja, MONTSE, My Realitty, Myrealitty, Natalia, Natalie, neomig, Núria, Oese, Patricia Cabrera, PetitPlat Food Art, Pubdoll, Rebecca, Rosa (MiniC.), sandstock, Sans DD, Shelly S, Shriara Navarro, sinem yildirim, smidge girl, sonyait68, Studio SWS, studioseven, Susan, Susan Ghearing, sylvia, tarkus, The Lone Dollier, TINK, tinystuffs, ulla voijola, Victoria, Victoria Kleist, Violet, Zadie Xa,<br /><br />I really appreciate all of you following this blog and I hope you will come with me to my new address. As a way to say thank you to everyone who follows me, I will have a surprise giveaway to one follower. Just sign up to Follow the <a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/">new blog</a> by Wednesday, May 26 8pm PST (my birthday) and your name will be automatically entered in the drawing.<br /><h3><a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/">ModernMiniHouses.blogspot.com »</a></h3><br />Hope to see you there,<br />MeganMini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-64862277097918855262010-05-14T20:58:00.000-07:002010-05-15T14:47:41.630-07:00Plattenbau - Hochhaus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/SxdFlUzpILI/AAAAAAAADp0/XXkqLVTXR04/s1600-h/plattenbau_hochhaus_front.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/SxdFlUzpILI/AAAAAAAADp0/XXkqLVTXR04/s200/plattenbau_hochhaus_front.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410869984851730610" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/SxdFlEi0JhI/AAAAAAAADps/sjm8RWqTY1U/s1600-h/5060%2BTower2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/SxdFlEi0JhI/AAAAAAAADps/sjm8RWqTY1U/s200/5060%2BTower2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410869980486182418" /></a>"Plattenbau - Hochhaus" 1966, Moritz Gottschalk, VERO<br /><br />Okay, deja vu. I'm guessing many of you have already seen this VERO house over on <a href="http://www.puppenhausmuseum.de/pageID_6504724.html">Puppenhaus Museum</a> and other places, but I was cleaning up my old computer and found some photos that I hadn't posted (more to come). Unfortunately, I didn't keep track of where I found these photos. Does anyone recall what website these two photos are from (Modern MC)? The appear to be the same house that is in the newspaper article at the end of the page at <a href="http://www.puppenhausmuseum.de/pageID_6504724.html">Puppenhaus Museum</a>.<br /><br />Anyway, I've hung on to these photos, as one day I'd like to build something similar, but for now that "to build" list just keeps growing and growing and ... I swear one day I will finish building a new house. Seriously. :)Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-46992115135196603812010-05-14T20:31:00.000-07:002010-05-14T21:12:03.482-07:00Kaleidoscopes on Craigslist & eBay<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-4VxbbQWsI/AAAAAAAAEVI/cPbWJ0Cr-ZI/s1600/3n03o53pb5V65W15S5a5960fde9068e98162a.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-4VxbbQWsI/AAAAAAAAEVI/cPbWJ0Cr-ZI/s200/3n03o53pb5V65W15S5a5960fde9068e98162a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471334536221579970" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-4Vw4Y9chI/AAAAAAAAEVA/ziqgJmpnCQI/s1600/3m63of3pf5O35Q15P5a597b1a60f503961eff.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-4Vw4Y9chI/AAAAAAAAEVA/ziqgJmpnCQI/s200/3m63of3pf5O35Q15P5a597b1a60f503961eff.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471334526816711186" /></a>If you live driving distance from San Francisco, CA or Grand Rapids, MI there are are two Kaleidoscopes Houses up on Craigslist.<br /><br /><a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/clt/1732286696.html">San Francisco posting</a>: $225. "Has been used, has some scratches and the white has yellowed a bit, but perfect for actual kid use (rather than the collector). Furniture not included." I would have bought this one in this condition, if I didn't already have one. Just a note, white plastic yellows with age so every Kaleidoscope house will have that discoloration. Gives it that antiquey look.<br /><br /><a href="http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/clt/1717115185.html">Grand Rapids posting</a>: $300. "Was his daughter's, but she didn't play with it very much. Excellent condition. Has some furniture." I would jump on this if I lived close. <br /><br />There is one on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Bozart-Kaleidoscope-House-Dollhouse-w-furniture-/330432704807">eBay in Gillett, NJ</a> going for $425 + $199 shipping to continental US only. But it looks well used based on the condition of the furniture and cracks in the acrylic. In this condition and price plus shipping, I would pass on this one. If you are local, you could offer less if it doesn't sell. The small cracks are in the wall structure of the house which would be hard to replace, but the two large cracks in the removable yellow panel could be replaced with a new piece of acrylic from a plastics store. Depends on how bad you want one a K House.<br /><br /><em>(images from <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/clt/1732286696.html">SF Bay Area craigslist post</a>)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-60020628015694057712010-05-12T18:43:00.001-07:002010-05-14T21:24:37.077-07:00brinca dada - Bennett House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tZd0INi9I/AAAAAAAAEUg/PiJugaoA96U/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 161px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tZd0INi9I/AAAAAAAAEUg/PiJugaoA96U/s200/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470564541115763666" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tZdkOYyMI/AAAAAAAAEUY/cDi_aod701U/s1600/Picture+15.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 158px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tZdkOYyMI/AAAAAAAAEUY/cDi_aod701U/s200/Picture+15.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470564536846698690" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tZczyWs_I/AAAAAAAAEUQ/N-XEtDYqf3U/s1600/Picture+14.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tZczyWs_I/AAAAAAAAEUQ/N-XEtDYqf3U/s200/Picture+14.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470564523844219890" /></a><a href="http://alterasworld.blogspot.com/2010/05/bennett-house.html">Altera</a> posted this yesterday, but here are some photos; I'm still drooling.<br /><br /><h3>UPDATED 5/14</h3>Got an email from <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/">Modern MC</a> who of course is super excited about the Bennett House, but with her collection is going to have to get creative to find a place for it. She has been getting emails asking about the "single set of stairs for the structure," and she wanted to pass along the information that "the Bennett will also have a working elevator. How cool is that?" Very cool indeed! Thanks so much for the update MC. We miss you!<br /><br /><h3>UPDATED 5/13</h3>Check out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=211044&id=210316689275">brinca dada's Facebook photos</a> to see the latest designs of the Bennett House. <b>Wow!</b> Just heard back from Doug Rollins from brinca dada. Looking at the photos, I originally thought they were working on two different versions, but lo and behold, their beyond talented designer and architect, Tim Boyle, came up with an ingenious way to open the house. So the photos are the same house just opened and closed! I had to stare at the house for a bit to figure out how it opens; kudos dadas, the Bennett House is truly amazing. They plan to have the house ready for the holidays. Yes these holidays, 2010. I know what I'm getting for Christmas!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tb54PiyOI/AAAAAAAAEUo/frlotJOf4KU/s1600/Picture+18.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 147px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tb54PiyOI/AAAAAAAAEUo/frlotJOf4KU/s200/Picture+18.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470567222279850210" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tb7J8Fy1I/AAAAAAAAEU4/QANnmq0bQeU/s1600/Picture+17.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 175px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tb7J8Fy1I/AAAAAAAAEU4/QANnmq0bQeU/s200/Picture+17.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470567244209965906" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tb6G6_WaI/AAAAAAAAEUw/xP-dBcvOS0s/s1600/Picture+16.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 156px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-tb6G6_WaI/AAAAAAAAEUw/xP-dBcvOS0s/s200/Picture+16.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470567226220173730" /></a>The Bennett House will be ¾" scale, same as the <a href="http://dreamdollhouse.blogspot.com/2010/03/brinca-dada-emerson-house.html">Emerson House</a>. They have designs finished to furnish the entire house and are working on prototypes now. I love the <a href="http://www.brincadada.com/products">living room designs</a> on their website and can't wait to see what they come up with for the dining room, kitchen, kid's bedroom, master bedroom, bathroom and home office. I will be counting down the days until I can start buying.<br /><br /><em>(all images from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=211044&id=210316689275">brinca dada's facebook page</a>)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-77391792792423184812010-05-12T11:25:00.001-07:002010-05-12T11:52:47.047-07:00Double Take<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFzrGWxRMdEOvFGABtRpJEAYk2WS8damB3rVs67W6ct1On_IUAtC5M-nm3vbyW_U4Cwm6g3YB8YEpBlB-pbe6EU2UIC8srbphMOtAFsm3Zn92STGIqQr9WhkcnqvXOe7hlmdOTtjfoxVl/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFzrGWxRMdEOvFGABtRpJEAYk2WS8damB3rVs67W6ct1On_IUAtC5M-nm3vbyW_U4Cwm6g3YB8YEpBlB-pbe6EU2UIC8srbphMOtAFsm3Zn92STGIqQr9WhkcnqvXOe7hlmdOTtjfoxVl/s320/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470451485201203794" /></a>Wow. Its taking me long enough just to build one kit, let alone two?!? I can only imagine how many hours it took to build this 3 1/2 story house from two <a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/product-dolls-house.aspx?house=lakeview">Lake View kits from Dolls House Emporium</a>. Well if you live driving distance from Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom, this one of a kind house could be yours for £350.00 (auction starts at £300.00) on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220601854207&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_755wt_999">eBay UK</a>.<br /><br />The built house is cheaper than if you bought both kits, the £140 Bespaq fitted kitchen from <a href="http://maplestreet.co.uk/">Maple Street</a>, the "wrought iron" staircases and wall cupboards in the garage.<br /> <br /><em>(all images from <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220601854207&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_755wt_999">eBay UK listing</a> Item number: 220601854207. Seller <a href="http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/dollshouseclassics0125/">dollshouseclassics0125</a>)</em><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-r2w59vBhI/AAAAAAAAEUI/BD8RRqQksLc/s1600/Picture+14.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-r2w59vBhI/AAAAAAAAEUI/BD8RRqQksLc/s200/Picture+14.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470456017448797714" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-r2we4zfII/AAAAAAAAEUA/MzUKk2ZuQ9I/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-r2we4zfII/AAAAAAAAEUA/MzUKk2ZuQ9I/s200/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470456010180361346" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-r2v4Z5z0I/AAAAAAAAET4/FhXvt6di3c0/s1600/Picture+9.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 158px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S-r2v4Z5z0I/AAAAAAAAET4/FhXvt6di3c0/s200/Picture+9.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470455999850204994" /></a>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-60975919799973878082010-05-02T14:47:00.000-07:002010-05-02T22:51:00.941-07:00MoMA Modern Play House Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95RE_HUuEI/AAAAAAAAESk/vilM22498q8/s1600/MoMA_charis.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 192px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95RE_HUuEI/AAAAAAAAESk/vilM22498q8/s200/MoMA_charis.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466896143777839170" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95RFNp_H2I/AAAAAAAAESs/wfFRviwwXqc/s1600/MoMA_lr.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95RFNp_H2I/AAAAAAAAESs/wfFRviwwXqc/s200/MoMA_lr.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466896147681320802" /></a>Petite Nouveau posted a ton of detailed pictures of the contents of the new <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8705/">MoMA Modern Play House</a>, that you can <a href="http://petitenouveau.blogspot.com/2010/04/free-moma-house-win-this-post.html">check out here</a>. <br /><br />There are so many things I love about this house, first it's only $19.99! At that price I was really impressed by the quality. The sturdy cardboard of the reversible nesting boxes and thick glossy furniture/flooring look like they will hold up well with continued use.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95RFoG3wuI/AAAAAAAAES0/4nrCVK183P8/s1600/MoMA_desk.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95RFoG3wuI/AAAAAAAAES0/4nrCVK183P8/s200/MoMA_desk.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466896154781795042" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95YnwgLzII/AAAAAAAAETM/Z3yyusspLHM/s1600/MoMA_patio.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95YnwgLzII/AAAAAAAAETM/Z3yyusspLHM/s200/MoMA_patio.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466904437732396162" /></a>The furniture is a snap to assemble. You just punch it out, insert the tabs into the slots, and you are ready to decorate. The table tops and seat cushions are reversible offering multiple options for the furniture. The vibrant walls and flooring along with the modern accessories lend to the "out of the box" approach to creating any design you can imagine.<br /><br />The best part for me is that you can actually fit everything back in the boxes, making this a truly portable house that you can take anywhere. My 3 1/2-year-old son and I set up these rooms together and his favorite part was decorating with the vinyl clings. I can see this being hours of fun for kids of all ages, and young at heart adults as well.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95ZEplmQQI/AAAAAAAAETk/hvJKu5q9iF4/s1600/MoMA_end.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95ZEplmQQI/AAAAAAAAETk/hvJKu5q9iF4/s200/MoMA_end.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466904934092259586" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95ZEZEk7kI/AAAAAAAAETc/v5r-k2niGno/s1600/MoMA_close.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95ZEZEk7kI/AAAAAAAAETc/v5r-k2niGno/s200/MoMA_close.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466904929658793538" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95ZD6EixkI/AAAAAAAAETU/F5AJUfTJI9c/s1600/MoMA_punch.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S95ZD6EixkI/AAAAAAAAETU/F5AJUfTJI9c/s200/MoMA_punch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466904921337153090" /></a><br />ChronicleBooks.com: <br /><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8705/">MoMA Modern Play House</a> $19.99<br /><a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,8706/path,2-19-170/title,MoMA-Modern-Play-Family/">MoMA Modern Play Family</a> $12.99Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-56415512313017358202010-05-02T14:21:00.000-07:002010-05-14T21:19:53.200-07:00Vintage Mini-Modern House BACK on ebay<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAO5ZFgphsugyGG-0QjRt2P4KNZFilsA0_gobWApSPCXW3QNvelElzLWCdk9v62n4Lkpg9YauBNc6Jc9fdlsDQAU0pX0vgDvNyk68e7FKgjy7AnqeV5v-CFJ6f21SumHxMBOykuY7EWUl/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAO5ZFgphsugyGG-0QjRt2P4KNZFilsA0_gobWApSPCXW3QNvelElzLWCdk9v62n4Lkpg9YauBNc6Jc9fdlsDQAU0pX0vgDvNyk68e7FKgjy7AnqeV5v-CFJ6f21SumHxMBOykuY7EWUl/s200/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462434712772795794" /></a>Apparently the price was not right. Looks like there were no takers at the $850 starting price so they dropped the <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1976-MINI-MODERN-WOODEN-DOLLHOUSE-/200467970207?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eacd2789f#ht_1806wt_988">opening bid to $499</a>. Still only local pick up in NY. Any takers?<br /><br />For more info on the house check out my <a href="http://dreamdollhouse.blogspot.com/2010/04/vintage-mini-modern-dollhouse-on-ebay_20.html">previous post</a> or <a href="http://my-vintage-dollhouses.blogspot.com/2010/04/modern-dollhousenow-on-ebay.html">"My Vintage Dollhouses and Other Treasures"</a> blog post.<br /><br /><em>(image from <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1976-MINI-MODERN-WOODEN-DOLLHOUSE-/200467970207?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eacd2789f#ht_1806wt_988">ebay listing</a>)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-61872932725241174452010-04-30T16:59:00.000-07:002010-05-01T21:00:43.376-07:00Katina Beales' Art Deco Dollhouse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9t1j-Jtj6I/AAAAAAAAERs/yYSKYWWglVk/s1600/Picture+21.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 140px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9t1j-Jtj6I/AAAAAAAAERs/yYSKYWWglVk/s200/Picture+21.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466091833583832994" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhN4Xqu4TqbFgW-UaOIdvvnc46UoCIY_YnyF_X_9lJ3bHNQDbwcr_q_Wr1lJGsHuC97svMKYQqNz5mJwpA_jYe9c7cJQFH2FrwXy5WiDs50tq34ZL0JTojiY6HilaXEQ4GN9OltaqqjjT/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhN4Xqu4TqbFgW-UaOIdvvnc46UoCIY_YnyF_X_9lJ3bHNQDbwcr_q_Wr1lJGsHuC97svMKYQqNz5mJwpA_jYe9c7cJQFH2FrwXy5WiDs50tq34ZL0JTojiY6HilaXEQ4GN9OltaqqjjT/s200/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466091822241105874" /></a>Alice Bell wrote a great article on Katina Beales' Art Deco Dollhouse in <a href="http://www.cdhm.org/news/dollhouse0210.php">cdhm.org</a> (Custom Dolls, Houses, & Miniatures) February 2010 Newsletter. Katina Beales spotted a 1:24 scale Art Deco style house at the Kensington Doll's House Festival in 2006. She commissioned Chris Rouch of Toptoise Design, to build this 1:12 scale version that is 36" wide by 27" long, 21" high on two stories and 10" high one story. <br /><br />If anyone has any information on the builder please share. All I could fine was a 1993 directory listing on <a href="http://www.craftscotland.org/makers_search_results_by_ID.html.MakerID-277.html">CraftScotland.org</a> "Chris & Joan Rouch, Toptoise Design, Selkirk, Scottish Borders". I would love to see more of their work. The listing says they make collector houses and furniture specializing in the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Art deco, Victorian and Scottish vernacular buildings. Chris & Joan Rouch are also endorsed by Glasgow School of Art to reproduce their furniture collection. Considering they have been around since at least 1993 and have work showing in US exhibitions and museums (not sure which ones) you would think there are photos of their work on this interweb thing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9uh1JvIu0I/AAAAAAAAESE/nGXXNTSnbOw/s1600/Picture+24.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9uh1JvIu0I/AAAAAAAAESE/nGXXNTSnbOw/s200/Picture+24.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466140507262991170" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9uh06FbeSI/AAAAAAAAER8/FGZVPwaJpCg/s1600/Picture+23.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9uh06FbeSI/AAAAAAAAER8/FGZVPwaJpCg/s200/Picture+23.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466140503061526818" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9uh0AHhHfI/AAAAAAAAER0/8scsLnjPGUk/s1600/Picture+20.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9uh0AHhHfI/AAAAAAAAER0/8scsLnjPGUk/s200/Picture+20.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466140487501028850" /></a><br style="clear:both;">The house is full of beautiful custom pieces, but I laughed when I read the one thing the builder said when he delivered the house was "Do not over-furnish the house!" Really good advice. The article didn't have credits for the pieces in the study, but the living area has several artists filling this room.<br /><br />I love the custom fireplace screen by <a href="http://barbarasabia.com">Barbara Sabia</a> (based in Melbourne, Florida, she specializes in miniature stained glass. The fireplace screen is the 15th image on this <a href="http://barbarasabia.com/afterthesale.aspx">slide show of her work</a> followed by images of the sconces that are also used in the bathroom photo below). The Dragon Screen is a one of kind made by <a href="http://www.terencestringer.com">Terence Stringer</a> (Norfolk, England). The white leather chairs are by <a href="http://www.arlettesminiatures.co.uk/">Arlette's Miniatures</a> (Sutton Coldfield, England). All the other furniture in the living area was been made by <a href="http://www.kimselwood.co.uk/">Kim Selwood Miniature Furniture</a> (UK). I would love to know where she got that fabulous silver cylinder mesh lamp next to the fireplace. Anyone?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9upOqMN2rI/AAAAAAAAESc/EY3vYU6XnxM/s1600/Picture+28.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 167px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9upOqMN2rI/AAAAAAAAESc/EY3vYU6XnxM/s200/Picture+28.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466148642053020338" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9upN4rwGpI/AAAAAAAAESU/HwdZrZpOEq8/s1600/Picture+27.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 144px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9upN4rwGpI/AAAAAAAAESU/HwdZrZpOEq8/s200/Picture+27.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466148628763515538" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9upNYW6vZI/AAAAAAAAESM/pHOGPcY2weo/s1600/Picture+26.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9upNYW6vZI/AAAAAAAAESM/pHOGPcY2weo/s200/Picture+26.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466148620086197650" /></a><br style="clear:both;">Katina really did her homework on this house. For many of the custom pieces, she gave photos to the builders who recreated authentic Art Deco pieces. The bath room set was made by <a href="http://www.lenham-pottery-models.co.uk/">Lenham Pottery Models</a> (Norfolk, UK) from pictures she found in magazines. The tiles in the bathroom are hand painted real ceramic by <a href="http://tinyceramics.com">Tiny Ceramics</a> (Germany). The furniture in the bedroom is again made by <a href="http://www.kimselwood.co.uk/">Kim Selwood Miniature Furniture</a> (UK). The kitchen cabinetry was also custom built from photos by, yep you guessed it, <a href="http://www.elfminiatures.co.uk/">ELF Miniatures</a> (London, UK) - I LOVE LOVE LOVE the work of Elizabeth LePla, and love seeing how much her selection has grown over the years. One day I will own a house completely furnished by <a href="http://www.elfminiatures.co.uk/">ELF Miniatures</a>.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.cdhm.org/news/dollhouse0210.php">article is really a fabulous read</a>, but the best part is that her husband bought her a large 16 room Georgian house that she plans to give a luxurious Georgian background with highly decorative features, but with MODERN FURNITURE. I CANNOT wait to see what she comes up with next. I really hope that Katina can find away to start a blog or share her photos. She truly has the start of an amazing collection.<br /><br /><em>(all information from <a href="http://www.cdhm.org/news/dollhouse0210.p">Alice Bell's cdhm.org article</a>, all images from Katina Beales on <a href="http://www.cdhm.org/news/dollhouse0210.php">cdhm.org</a> and <a href="http://barbarasabia.com/afterthesale.aspx">barbarasabia.com</a>)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-1651710602062494292010-04-27T20:09:00.000-07:002010-04-30T22:27:35.820-07:00The winner is... Boogie Beans<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9enmdBvuuI/AAAAAAAAERc/Nn6kPuaMb3g/s1600/winner.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 116px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9enmdBvuuI/AAAAAAAAERc/Nn6kPuaMb3g/s200/winner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465020951906204386" /></a>Congratulations Boogie Beans, you won the MoMA Modern Play House! Please go to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671">my profile</a> and send me an email with your mailing address. Thanks for playing everyone!<br /><br /><a href="http://petitenouveau.blogspot.com/2010/04/free-moma-house-win-this-post.html">Petite Nouveau</a> got hers yesterday and posted a great review with awesome photos, <a href="http://petitenouveau.blogspot.com/2010/04/free-moma-house-win-this-post.html">check it out and sign up</a> for her give away ending Friday.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who has recently found and enjoyed my blog, and thanks to everyone who have been there along the way. I hope to have more giveaways in the future.Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-64672164616976110482010-04-24T20:18:00.000-07:002010-05-14T21:20:42.137-07:00KidKraft Designer Dollhouse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O3IW_PA_I/AAAAAAAAEMU/G8erIxHkNcM/s1600/Picture+18.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 166px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O3IW_PA_I/AAAAAAAAEMU/G8erIxHkNcM/s200/Picture+18.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463912127168185330" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jJO5s50rOH8xvAVcpwVH9pl3YpePQDK0k21mP2NXb_NURWhhfQFO_XO1XVnYQfTZ7grP4WvQYjIjF45_YOJ3WchZP4Gl5mk3WtVlg_Mzf_QTHcNnBmMM9KhkJEm5AILmspZiQ2mFF3nO/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jJO5s50rOH8xvAVcpwVH9pl3YpePQDK0k21mP2NXb_NURWhhfQFO_XO1XVnYQfTZ7grP4WvQYjIjF45_YOJ3WchZP4Gl5mk3WtVlg_Mzf_QTHcNnBmMM9KhkJEm5AILmspZiQ2mFF3nO/s200/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463912118695979298" /></a>I have to send a HUGE Thank You to KidKraft for building a truly modern kids dollhouse. The <a href="http://kidkraft.com/toys-and-playsets/dollhouses/dollhouses/65156">KidKraft Designer Dollhouse</a> is 33.54" x 13.58" x 45.66" and 39 lbs, 1:6 scale and perfect for Barbie. Darn it! If only it came in 1:12 then I'd really be jumping for joy, but at least I know what my daughter's first dollhouse will be.<br style="clear:both;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O6vENQlpI/AAAAAAAAEMs/Kru8CXKEDTA/s1600/Picture+17.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 127px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O6vENQlpI/AAAAAAAAEMs/Kru8CXKEDTA/s200/Picture+17.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463916090676516498" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O6uajUsEI/AAAAAAAAEMk/6JOTXDxzAKA/s1600/Picture+13.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O6uajUsEI/AAAAAAAAEMk/6JOTXDxzAKA/s200/Picture+13.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463916079494770754" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O6t0JoxFI/AAAAAAAAEMc/Izcjd1oEZY8/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 118px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O6t0JoxFI/AAAAAAAAEMc/Izcjd1oEZY8/s200/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463916069186487378" /></a><br style="clear:both;">I love the couch and Flos Arco Floor lamp, and the faux orange Arne Jacobsen "Egg" chairs. The kitchen furniture is clean lined but dull compared to the modern Hoppy style bar stools and Eero Saarinen Tulip Table & Chairs in the dining room. Besides the great modern bed and nightstand, the bedroom boasts a faux Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair. Too cool!<br style="clear:both;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O7HLk38JI/AAAAAAAAENE/pXkbG4ggbxo/s1600/Picture+16.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O7HLk38JI/AAAAAAAAENE/pXkbG4ggbxo/s200/Picture+16.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463916504971473042" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O7GhzO_4I/AAAAAAAAEM8/jSa1n1IlUBM/s1600/Picture+15.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 147px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O7GhzO_4I/AAAAAAAAEM8/jSa1n1IlUBM/s200/Picture+15.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463916493757415298" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O7GOZklmI/AAAAAAAAEM0/dMprtmZmm0Y/s1600/Picture+14.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 151px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S9O7GOZklmI/AAAAAAAAEM0/dMprtmZmm0Y/s200/Picture+14.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463916488549504610" /></a>I love the spiral staircase and the ultra modern bathtub. The Designer Dollhouse scores 5 stars from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/KidKraft-65156-Kidkraft-Designer-Dollhouse/dp/B002SJZRJ0/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1272169410&sr=1-11">reviews on Amazon</a>. It takes about 1-2 hours to assemble, but people are surprised by the quality and think the pictures don't do it justice. I own a KidKraft garage, kitchen, train table and train set for my son, and I'd agree that KidKraft makes durable and quality products, and has great customer service. This will definitely be in my, er um, I mean my daughter's dollhouse collection. Price ranges from $102.54-$170 depending on <a href="http://www.google.com/products?client=safari&rls=en&q=Kidkraft+Designer+Dollhouse&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=nbjTS7eCDIHUtgOvj43YCQ&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CC8QrQQwAA">where you shop</a>.<br /><br /><em>(all images from <a href="http://www.sears.com:80/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05217951000P?mv=rr">Sears.com</a>)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-1544196074989820392010-04-20T21:36:00.000-07:002010-05-28T12:08:52.897-07:00FREE Giveaway: MoMA Modern Play House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S86DEODDyZI/AAAAAAAAEJE/NEPpJeN2rHg/s1600/Picture+23.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 185px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S86DEODDyZI/AAAAAAAAEJE/NEPpJeN2rHg/s320/Picture+23.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462447506560633234" /></a>Chronicle Books contacted me after finding my blog through the New York Times article. I jumped at the opportunity to review their new <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8705/">MoMA Modern Play House</a> that will be released tomorrow for $19.99. One is in the mail and I can't wait to see it. Please check back for my review.<br /><br /><h3>Free Giveaway</h3>Chronicle Books has also generously offered a house to one of my readers with an address in the US or Canada (sorry everyone else). To enter the free give away, add a comment to this post, OR <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671">click on my profile</a> and send me an email.<br />Enter by Tues. Apr. 27th 8:00pm PST. I will add all names in a hat, randomly pull a winner, and post results next week. I will contact the winner for their address on the 27th. Good luck and THANKS Chronicle Books!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8705/"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 172px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S86HyA9WchI/AAAAAAAAEJM/iL6Yx5by0ws/s200/Picture+25.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462452691367522834" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S86M1-6xF_I/AAAAAAAAEJU/j9Br-Ct-5qI/s1600/Picture+26.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 196px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S86M1-6xF_I/AAAAAAAAEJU/j9Br-Ct-5qI/s200/Picture+26.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462458257097431026" /></a>Here are details on the <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8705/">MoMA Modern Play House</a>, there's also a video to check it out and a <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,8706/path,2-19-170/title,MoMA-Modern-Play-Family/">Modern Play Family</a> for $12.99 as well:<br />Create a delightfully modern house with this innovative set of modular nesting boxes! Aspiring architects and designers of all ages can create modern spaces, arrange furniture and accessories, and pack it all up to go with this distinctive house! <br /><br />• Kids and adults can create infinite designs and layouts<br />• Includes 6 nesting boxes that create walls and rooms, 8 pieces of furniture and 12 removable vinyl clings<br />• Chic, contemporary designs created with the New York Museum of Modern Art<br /><br /><em>(all images from Chronicle Books website listings for <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8705/">MoMA Modern Play House</a> and <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,8706/path,2-19-170/title,MoMA-Modern-Play-Family/">MoMA Modern Play Family</a>)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-83034160916960241252010-04-20T21:28:00.000-07:002010-05-14T21:21:37.337-07:00Vintage Mini-Modern Dollhouse on eBay<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAO5ZFgphsugyGG-0QjRt2P4KNZFilsA0_gobWApSPCXW3QNvelElzLWCdk9v62n4Lkpg9YauBNc6Jc9fdlsDQAU0pX0vgDvNyk68e7FKgjy7AnqeV5v-CFJ6f21SumHxMBOykuY7EWUl/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAO5ZFgphsugyGG-0QjRt2P4KNZFilsA0_gobWApSPCXW3QNvelElzLWCdk9v62n4Lkpg9YauBNc6Jc9fdlsDQAU0pX0vgDvNyk68e7FKgjy7AnqeV5v-CFJ6f21SumHxMBOykuY7EWUl/s200/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462434712772795794" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S853ccyk8tI/AAAAAAAAEH0/GdWE0-9mQOk/s1600/Picture+13.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 116px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S853ccyk8tI/AAAAAAAAEH0/GdWE0-9mQOk/s200/Picture+13.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462434728695362258" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S853bE0wldI/AAAAAAAAEHk/6gHm1mbKq68/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 109px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S853bE0wldI/AAAAAAAAEHk/6gHm1mbKq68/s200/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462434705082193362" /></a>Sigh, another reason I wish I lived in NY and had more disposable income. This handcrafted 1:12 scale, 4 foot x 4 foot base, approximately 2 feet high is available for pick up only with a starting bid of $850 on ebay.<br /><br />(Thanks for the info <a href="http://theshoppingsherpa.blogspot.com/search/label/Dolls%20house%20miniatures">TSS</a>!) The dollhouse plans were designed by architect Ira Grandberg in 1976. The eBay listing does not credit the builder or when it was built, but it looks like it was built using Ira's plans. I like the wallpaper, could loose some of the flooring, but this house is pretty incredible. I'm not sure I'd call it the "The Ultimate Vintage Mini-Modern Dollhouse" but they did, and here are the details from the <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1976-MINI-MODERN-WOODEN-DOLLHOUSE-/200463543993?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eac8eeeb9#ht_1806wt_966">ebay listing</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S853_E7pOlI/AAAAAAAAEIk/0OOIvOrfblU/s1600/Picture+14.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 106px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S853_E7pOlI/AAAAAAAAEIk/0OOIvOrfblU/s200/Picture+14.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462435323586361938" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JqpWLweSHC-59EFqg4PTkLmgaQ2KEujbc_CYUMSI9lsRmTCSerhWmQk1JDjlUFW2AAWgjyOR1Qh2rs9k9hZ6f4KE9CYFejWBSvUvCo4qFdVn5cStzW1RrJC5tHOQLuebuTfvgJ8zG9UB/s1600/Picture+19.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JqpWLweSHC-59EFqg4PTkLmgaQ2KEujbc_CYUMSI9lsRmTCSerhWmQk1JDjlUFW2AAWgjyOR1Qh2rs9k9hZ6f4KE9CYFejWBSvUvCo4qFdVn5cStzW1RrJC5tHOQLuebuTfvgJ8zG9UB/s200/Picture+19.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462435216748654450" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nUJ1rduydS-XegSs_Zf5q9N3V18NDcj7uUz9RYUfZZBV0PVg0ikLwjdPqesojNyRupRJAFSBeXgjtXB2oV64u2eYnTk2bkVRN6I_XISz0x60ouVW1OLUuRtE-JT1Yh38QBbMeXoDFynR/s1600/Picture+18.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nUJ1rduydS-XegSs_Zf5q9N3V18NDcj7uUz9RYUfZZBV0PVg0ikLwjdPqesojNyRupRJAFSBeXgjtXB2oV64u2eYnTk2bkVRN6I_XISz0x60ouVW1OLUuRtE-JT1Yh38QBbMeXoDFynR/s200/Picture+18.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462435202169298018" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8533Zx4dOI/AAAAAAAAEIM/ch7k0FaaJO8/s1600/Picture+17.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8533Zx4dOI/AAAAAAAAEIM/ch7k0FaaJO8/s200/Picture+17.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462435191743608034" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8532rIFAsI/AAAAAAAAEIE/VYJJ5OwZ-60/s1600/Picture+16.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8532rIFAsI/AAAAAAAAEIE/VYJJ5OwZ-60/s200/Picture+16.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462435179220239042" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8532LZhwEI/AAAAAAAAEH8/zqwj7RhSxnc/s1600/Picture+15.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 157px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8532LZhwEI/AAAAAAAAEH8/zqwj7RhSxnc/s200/Picture+15.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462435170703491138" /></a><br style="clear:both;"><br /><div style="float:right; width:210px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAKhPgpduqr6F-YG2wbRjn4Hxuby8Wb8Pam6M-0zBD9AcX_xrgTcBp8wwIyZVOeY4FBwk0woFDQwTdF4Q_BaEMVwuKKuashCjLxonFOuATOEMaL_J1o61AiniHFXyaAY2k4ZtB7l_sNgKK/s1600/Picture+22.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAKhPgpduqr6F-YG2wbRjn4Hxuby8Wb8Pam6M-0zBD9AcX_xrgTcBp8wwIyZVOeY4FBwk0woFDQwTdF4Q_BaEMVwuKKuashCjLxonFOuATOEMaL_J1o61AiniHFXyaAY2k4ZtB7l_sNgKK/s200/Picture+22.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462436862812836274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S855X-C4i0I/AAAAAAAAEI0/IR4eqxQpjO0/s1600/Picture+21.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 162px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S855X-C4i0I/AAAAAAAAEI0/IR4eqxQpjO0/s200/Picture+21.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462436850746035010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S855WykD6eI/AAAAAAAAEIs/azbbeFUqoA4/s1600/Picture+20.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 165px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S855WykD6eI/AAAAAAAAEIs/azbbeFUqoA4/s200/Picture+20.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462436830484097506" /></a></div>A dollhouse of this design (not this house, but the original) was built in 1976 and presented to the museum of the city of new york and is part of their famous dollhouse collection.<br /><br />This house features:<br />Clean lines and varied spaces waiting to be furnished<br />All the roof pieces and second-story bedroom section lift off<br />Herringbone design real brick pathway to front door <br />Garage has small slate threshold<br />Deck<br />Pergola with potting bench<br />Entrance hall and stairs<br />Gallery / solarium with skylight<br />Living room<br />Dining room<br />Powder room<br />Pantry / bar<br />Kitchen with skylight<br />Master bedroom<br />Nursery<br />Bathroom on second story with small hallway<br />Passageway from garage to kitchen has skylight<br />Textured grass base landscaped with 2 trees<br />Windows of various sizes some glazed some not<br />Wallpapered and finished flooring throughout<br /><br />Again, it's local pickup only in Brooklyn, New York. Rats!<br /><br /><em>(all images from bigbus390's <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1976-MINI-MODERN-WOODEN-DOLLHOUSE-/200463543993?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eac8eeeb9#ht_1806wt_966">ebay listing</a>)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-29946933467852832442010-04-20T20:38:00.000-07:002010-04-20T22:46:54.059-07:00Andrea's 1954 Ranch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S86PkHDkF-I/AAAAAAAAEJk/Ef2wYwmJTlI/s1600/ruby+house+1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S86PkHDkF-I/AAAAAAAAEJk/Ef2wYwmJTlI/s200/ruby+house+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462461248579049442" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S86PjpEOCgI/AAAAAAAAEJc/GmXRwHOiGTo/s1600/ruby+house+2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S86PjpEOCgI/AAAAAAAAEJc/GmXRwHOiGTo/s200/ruby+house+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462461240528734722" /></a>Andrea L. sent me these photos of the dollhouse version of her house that her dad made for her daughter. This was her father's first attempt to make something like this and it took him most of last winter to build it. She's looking forward to furnishing it with some mid-century goodies, but sadly it moved to the basement due to space and her daughter breaking the front porch off a couple of times. <br /><br />Andrea, please send more photos when you do get around to decorating. We'd love to see more of your house. Welcome to the modern mini world!Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-14400446903575808502010-04-16T14:55:00.000-07:002010-04-16T15:44:29.989-07:00dreaming of Paris - FR8 House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8ji_q2czMI/AAAAAAAAEGk/e9z_B68uuGY/s1600/Picture+19.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8ji_q2czMI/AAAAAAAAEGk/e9z_B68uuGY/s320/Picture+19.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460864131649031362" /></a>Oh Paris, what will you think of next? I will be updating my earlier post with Paris's latest miniature masterpiece the <a href="http://m112podsbyprd.shutterfly.com/1005">FR8 House</a>. LOVE THE NAME! <br /><br />Modern MC added a link to his latest pictures on her blog <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/">minimodern.blogspot.com</a>, I swear she is the first to know everything.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jkaLjC7DI/AAAAAAAAEG0/2yxyTKJN5-g/s1600/paris.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jkaLjC7DI/AAAAAAAAEG0/2yxyTKJN5-g/s200/paris.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460865686614240306" /></a><br style="clear:both;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jkbEipGiI/AAAAAAAAEHE/DLXj7fgsLnc/s1600/Picture+13.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jkbEipGiI/AAAAAAAAEHE/DLXj7fgsLnc/s200/Picture+13.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460865701913369122" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jkacuNleI/AAAAAAAAEG8/jCflLt8aBOM/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jkacuNleI/AAAAAAAAEG8/jCflLt8aBOM/s200/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460865691224479202" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jkb8b5uuI/AAAAAAAAEHM/365JCL3quN0/s1600/Picture+15.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jkb8b5uuI/AAAAAAAAEHM/365JCL3quN0/s200/Picture+15.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460865716917484258" /></a><br style="clear:both;">The FR8 House images are quite drool worthy. I'm astounded by Paris's eye for details. I love the bathroom lines, the artwork, the angle of the rooftop glass railing/half wall, the incredible staircase, I just want to move right in. Thank you Paris!<br style="clear:both;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jldRh6b8I/AAAAAAAAEHU/Ve9ry3wvFXk/s1600/vitrahouse.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 110px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jldRh6b8I/AAAAAAAAEHU/Ve9ry3wvFXk/s200/vitrahouse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460866839271337922" /></a>The angle of the second level pods reminded me of the <a href="http://www.vitra.com/en-gb/campus/">VitraHaus</a> in Germany on the Vitra Campus.<br /><br /><em>(all images for Paris's website <a href="http://m112podsbyprd.shutterfly.com/1005">m112podsbyprd.shutterfly.com</a> and <a href="http://www.vitra.com/en-gb/campus/">Vitra.com</a>)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-78781700251110171642010-04-13T23:43:00.000-07:002010-04-16T16:06:14.320-07:00So you want a modern dollhouseI have gotten several emails requests, so I thought this might be helpful for people interested in joining the mini world. Please send me links to other houses on the market, this is just a start. Here are some houses you may want to own (note, I haven't touched on Lundby, Brio & vintage options yet, more to come).<br /><br /><h3 class='post-title entry-title'>How to Get Started</h3>My biggest piece of advice is to obtain a house first and then get the accessories that best fit the house. I started collecting accessories before I had a specific house to put them in, and now that I’m filling my Kaleidoscope House I’m realizing 80% isn’t what I want and is taking up space in boxes in the garage.<br /><br />Step 1: Do some research. :D There are more and more great mini mod blogs out there but I recommend reading <a href="http://theshoppingsherpa.blogspot.com/search/label/Dolls%20house%20miniatures">The Shopping Sherpa</a> and <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/">MiniModern</a> first. Most modern mini bloggers would credit one of them for inspiring them to start their own blog. The more you see, the more you’ll be able to pinpoint what you want to own.<br /><br />Step 2: Find a house that best fits your personality, skills, time, budget and space. Do you have the patience, skills, time and tools to build a kit from scratch or renovate a house? Do you want a built, but blank canvas to paint and wallpaper? Do you want shiny, new, already assembled house ready to drop furniture and accessories in? What kind of space do you have for mini storage and to display your house(s)?<br /><br /><h3 class='post-title entry-title'>Out of the box and ready to play</h3><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkn2UgRHOy_PojMHQBrBrfsmtvhCsM-jha5UACwKOMYmM0C12H2O52zrCUUI6VHWOBtVf12nhXE1EtRS7NgJKZLT_i_kCKTHz12J1-_0VVD7M6HDIA_WH5hVT3K1PTVH-5nz8sE_9Kwjxe/s1600/Minihouse1-2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkn2UgRHOy_PojMHQBrBrfsmtvhCsM-jha5UACwKOMYmM0C12H2O52zrCUUI6VHWOBtVf12nhXE1EtRS7NgJKZLT_i_kCKTHz12J1-_0VVD7M6HDIA_WH5hVT3K1PTVH-5nz8sE_9Kwjxe/s320/Minihouse1-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459914684716851074" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WDecVqDvI/AAAAAAAAEEM/-3vIynrTrWg/s1600/villasibi.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WDecVqDvI/AAAAAAAAEEM/-3vIynrTrWg/s320/villasibi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459914682282938098" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jrUlVuLUI/AAAAAAAAEHc/zPhB28IQ8GM/s1600/M112.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8jrUlVuLUI/AAAAAAAAEHc/zPhB28IQ8GM/s320/M112.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460873287039855938" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WFZVw_TXI/AAAAAAAAEEc/gqpGOm0rGwE/s1600/brinca.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WFZVw_TXI/AAAAAAAAEEc/gqpGOm0rGwE/s320/brinca.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459916793642438002" /></a><a href="http://m112podsbyprd.shutterfly.com/">M112 Pods</a> 1:12 scale ($225 - $485) by Paris Renfroe Design <a href="http://www.parisrenfroedesign.com/m112pods.aspx">www.parisrenfroedesign.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sirch.de/en/87-villasibis.htm">Villa Sibi</a> 1:10 scale? ($750-$850) by Wolfgang Sirch and Christoph Bitzer <br /><br /><a href="http://www.brincadada.com/">Emerson House</a> 3/4 scale (pre-order $299) by brinca dada <a href="http://www.brincadada.com/">www.brincadada.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9771445@N07/sets/72157618705991013/">MH1</a> 1:12 scale (wait list $299) and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9771445@N07/sets/72157621659388587/">MH2</a> (check website for details, you have to REALLY want this big boy as it is a beast to ship) by Wes Christensen <a href="http://mymodernmini.blogspot.com/">mymodernmini.blogspot.com</a><br /><br style="clear:both;"><br /><h3 class='post-title entry-title'>Kits (not many modern, but there are a few contemporary)</h3><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WGmWu7OpI/AAAAAAAAEE8/9J5j_XHhxSU/s1600/clearview.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WGmWu7OpI/AAAAAAAAEE8/9J5j_XHhxSU/s320/clearview.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459918116752145042" /></a><a href="http://www.miaim.co.uk/product/MIAIM%20CV001">Clearview</a> 1:12 scale (kit £395) by MIAIM based in London <a href="http://www.miaim.co.uk/">www.miaim.co.uk</a><br style="clear:both;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WGmA9AdGI/AAAAAAAAEE0/F0R_9mW60ME/s1600/oceandrive.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 298px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WGmA9AdGI/AAAAAAAAEE0/F0R_9mW60ME/s320/oceandrive.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459918110905627746" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WGlvPj0YI/AAAAAAAAEEk/LKltZoIndlQ/s1600/lakeview.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WGlvPj0YI/AAAAAAAAEEk/LKltZoIndlQ/s320/lakeview.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459918106151604610" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WGl8tGWbI/AAAAAAAAEEs/hpRa04aHdz4/s1600/waterside.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WGl8tGWbI/AAAAAAAAEEs/hpRa04aHdz4/s320/waterside.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459918109765163442" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHXuggglI/AAAAAAAAEFE/tuBOWeQGpkc/s1600/brookwood.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHXuggglI/AAAAAAAAEFE/tuBOWeQGpkc/s320/brookwood.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459918964947714642" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHYDKFjNI/AAAAAAAAEFU/sB7p8RnYYHs/s1600/celerity.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 259px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHYDKFjNI/AAAAAAAAEFU/sB7p8RnYYHs/s320/celerity.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459918970490817746" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHXxVkzWI/AAAAAAAAEFM/Es3aUJY9NmI/s1600/contemporary-ranch.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 250px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHXxVkzWI/AAAAAAAAEFM/Es3aUJY9NmI/s320/contemporary-ranch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459918965707165026" /></a><a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/product-dolls-house-junior.aspx?house=ocean">Ocean Drive</a> 1:12 scale (kits start at $99 but not available in US) by Dolls House Emporium based in London<br /><a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/">www.dolls house.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/product-dolls-house.aspx?house=lakeview">Lake View</a> 1:12 scale (kits start at $179.52) by Dolls House Emporium <a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/">www.dollshouse.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/product-dolls-house.aspx?house=waterside">1, 2 & 3 Waterside Way</a> 1:12 scale (kits start at $250.24) by Dolls House Emporium <a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/">www.dollshouse.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.buy.com/prod/the-brookwood-dollhouse/q/listingid/73203588/loc/20269/210382331.html">Brookwood</a><br />1:12 scale ($102 and up) by Greenleaf Dollhouses <a href="http://shop.greenleafdollhouses.com/Brookwood-Doll-House-kit.html">www.greenleafdollhouses.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.toysandgamesonline.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=RGT1258">Contemporary Ranch Dollhouse</a><br />1:12 scale ($162.95) by Real Good Toys<br /><br /><a href="http://store.dollhousecollectables.com/cel1000.html">Summer House</a> 1:12 scale ($121) by Celerity Miniature Homes <a href="http://www.celerityminiaturehomes.com/">www.celerityminiaturehomes.com</a><br /><br /><br /><h3 class='post-title entry-title'>Auction sites, ebay, craigslist, garage sales, etc.</h3>Look for an older dollhouse you can refurbish. Check out Craigslist, as many people don’t want to deal with shipping so you might be able to pick up a gem. <br /><br /><b>Search auction sites for discontinued houses</b><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHwSUSTjI/AAAAAAAAEFs/Si9b_VqbjYk/s1600/kaleidoscope.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHwSUSTjI/AAAAAAAAEFs/Si9b_VqbjYk/s320/kaleidoscope.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459919386876988978" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHwHYEVhI/AAAAAAAAEFk/lfQKdQFoW2Y/s1600/malibu.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHwHYEVhI/AAAAAAAAEFk/lfQKdQFoW2Y/s320/malibu.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459919383940060690" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHu8dK80I/AAAAAAAAEFc/ozJXxV44Odk/s1600/mackintosh.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 272px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WHu8dK80I/AAAAAAAAEFc/ozJXxV44Odk/s320/mackintosh.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459919363828806466" /></a><a href="http://www.pmwarchitects.com/kaleido.htm">Kaleidoscope House</a> 1:12 scale (discontinued) by Bozart Toys - Laurie Simmons and Peter Wheelwright<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/product-dolls-house.aspx?house=malibu&dhecode=ARCHMALIB">Malibu Beach House</a> 1:12 scale (discontinued) by Dolls House Emporium <a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/product-dolls-house.aspx?house=malibu&dhecode=ARCHMALIB">www.dollshouse.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/product-dolls-house.aspx?house=mack&dhecode=ARCHMACK">Mackintosh House</a> 1:12 scale (discontinued) by Dolls House Emporium <a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/product-dolls-house.aspx?house=mack&dhecode=ARCHMACK">www.dollshouse.com</a><br /><br /><br /><h3 class='post-title entry-title'>Custom</h3>Go to your local dollhouse shop/hobby shop/toy store, they might know someone who could assemble a kit for you, or someone who could design and build an original for you.<br /><br />Put an ad on craigslist for a custom modern dollhouse. You might be able to find an interested architect/woodcrafter/design student that could build you a one of kind within your budget. <br /><br />Please send me websites of other builders, but here are a few that do custom one of a kind modern houses and roomboxes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WIivrAJzI/AAAAAAAAEF0/QgYZymav1ZM/s1600/tucker.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 290px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WIivrAJzI/AAAAAAAAEF0/QgYZymav1ZM/s320/tucker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459920253750355762" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WIju2VMtI/AAAAAAAAEGM/CX9iIOVUgW4/s1600/turpin.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WIju2VMtI/AAAAAAAAEGM/CX9iIOVUgW4/s320/turpin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459920270709306066" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WIiwJYWvI/AAAAAAAAEF8/qH3C4UsTkdQ/s1600/odea.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WIiwJYWvI/AAAAAAAAEF8/qH3C4UsTkdQ/s320/odea.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459920253877770994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRgGZ94tBM0U9Rn-eLxIuNnc2kzaXBnhzaUErYWuhY1Vp0mBMQpC6u2MKWdnRztkUZfev311eJv72MsAqPPAPQqAazQD-3hGpVT_235U4jOFao39IVZJRnsAA0t7sKqpi9kL05hsBAzV6/s1600/bing.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRgGZ94tBM0U9Rn-eLxIuNnc2kzaXBnhzaUErYWuhY1Vp0mBMQpC6u2MKWdnRztkUZfev311eJv72MsAqPPAPQqAazQD-3hGpVT_235U4jOFao39IVZJRnsAA0t7sKqpi9kL05hsBAzV6/s320/bing.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459920264775800594" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WI6J21rQI/AAAAAAAAEGU/xlVRsTE3NTM/s1600/colbert.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8WI6J21rQI/AAAAAAAAEGU/xlVRsTE3NTM/s320/colbert.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459920655916313858" /></a><br style="clear:both;">Mark Turpin <a href="http://www.markturpin.com/index.html">www.markturpin.com</a><br /><br />Peter Tucker <a href="http://roomboxes.com/gallery_modern_rooms/g_m_R_index.html">www.roomboxes.com</a><br /><br />Tom O'Dea <a href="http://www.virginiadollhouses.com/">www.virginiadollhouses.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://dreamdollhouse.blogspot.com/search?q=gidon">Gidon Bing</a> Australian sculpture <a href="http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist_profile//81041">www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist_profile//81041</a>. Scroll to the bottom of his gallery to see the dollhouses, you can email him through this site.<br /><br /><a href="http://dreamdollhouse.blogspot.com/search/label/Henry%20Colbert">Henry Colbert</a> He doesn’t have a website, and last I heard he has a 2 year plus wait list.<br /><br /><br />Step 3: When you get a dollhouse, PLEASE share your photos. Start a blog or add pictures to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/modern_miniatures/">Modern Miniatures Flickr</a> group. We just can't get enough!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8YtVIRuZWI/AAAAAAAAEGc/xqCQUWPGpWk/s1600/Mary.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 84px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8YtVIRuZWI/AAAAAAAAEGc/xqCQUWPGpWk/s200/Mary.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460101439255635298" /></a>Step 4: After you buy the perfect house, inevitably something better will turn up shortly after. It's easy to end up covering every flat surface of your house with this hobby/obsession. With enough money and space, we could all be so lucky to end up with a basement like <a href="http://www.inpayne.com/dollhouse/dollhousefrontpage.html">Mary's Dollhouse Nook</a>.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who has checked out my blog after the mention in <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/garden/08mod.html ">The New York Times</a>, and thanks to all of my readers who have inspired me to keep blogging. <br /><br />Coming soon, where to buy modern miniatures...Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-13715505334628065332010-04-09T14:49:00.000-07:002010-05-14T21:25:14.383-07:00Melissa Johnson's split level dollhouse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-mvqg9seI/AAAAAAAAECc/QMiLNaef9m0/s1600/986.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-mvqg9seI/AAAAAAAAECc/QMiLNaef9m0/s320/986.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458264611192943074" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-phl7MCcI/AAAAAAAAEC8/ukY64JdC1fM/s1600/591.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-phl7MCcI/AAAAAAAAEC8/ukY64JdC1fM/s200/591.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458267667977472450" /></a>Melissa sent me these great pics of a split level custom dollhouse she renovated that she found on Craigslist for $25 in DC.<br /><br />She was told it was bought for a young couples child from a neighbor and they didn't have any other information on it. It shares some similarities with Lundby and Brio (maybe inspired by those) but it is just slightly smaller than 1/12 scale. If anyone has seen another one of these or might now any information on the builder, we'd love to know more.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-nRMIa49I/AAAAAAAAECs/YVcs2WeZpyc/s1600/988.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-nRMIa49I/AAAAAAAAECs/YVcs2WeZpyc/s200/988.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458265187152487378" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-nSJhOCUI/AAAAAAAAEC0/xxIxaQ1UoU8/s1600/669.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-nSJhOCUI/AAAAAAAAEC0/xxIxaQ1UoU8/s200/669.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458265203631065410" /></a>A great idea that Melissa has done, is to always ask and document on the bottom of her dollhouses any information, her name and date when she finished her restoration. I will definitely be doing this for my houses as well.<br /><br />The living room cork floor is made out of inch squares that Melissa hand cut. I think it looks great, but wow, that's a lot of work! The bed and desk are custom pieces she made as well as the kitchen cabinets, all slightly smaller than 1/12th scale also. Melissa has other dollhouses she has restored that I hope to blog on later. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-hOJOUlpI/AAAAAAAAECE/1eAZBqcdUDM/s1600/665.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-hOJOUlpI/AAAAAAAAECE/1eAZBqcdUDM/s200/665.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458258537762559634" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-hOV5n-EI/AAAAAAAAECM/eIEwX8k6cgI/s1600/667.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-hOV5n-EI/AAAAAAAAECM/eIEwX8k6cgI/s200/667.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458258541165410370" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-hPMsAsjI/AAAAAAAAECU/KpFlqhfneGQ/s1600/991.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-hPMsAsjI/AAAAAAAAECU/KpFlqhfneGQ/s200/991.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458258555872260658" /></a>Thanks so much for sharing Melissa, I look forward to seeing more of your work.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-sHQ-boVI/AAAAAAAAEDM/-une78QjPTc/s1600/24886_379937349221_759689221_3493124_5159216_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-sHQ-boVI/AAAAAAAAEDM/-une78QjPTc/s200/24886_379937349221_759689221_3493124_5159216_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458270514212217170" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-sHNuKlJI/AAAAAAAAEDE/I5YTI8OH4TE/s1600/24886_379939169221_759689221_3493131_5140469_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S7-sHNuKlJI/AAAAAAAAEDE/I5YTI8OH4TE/s200/24886_379939169221_759689221_3493131_5140469_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458270513338684562" /></a><br /><em>(all images from Melissa Johnson)</em><br /><br />Many thanks to <a href="http://theshoppingsherpa.blogspot.com/search/label/Dolls%20house%20miniatures">The Shopping Sherpa</a>, <a href="http://rebeccascollections.blogspot.com/">Rebecca</a> and Florine for your great dollhouse sleuthing. Below are photos and details from their comments.<br style="clear:both;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8FOlmiEA8I/AAAAAAAAEDs/bPOTc_FF4D4/s1600/Picture+22.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 143px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8FOlmiEA8I/AAAAAAAAEDs/bPOTc_FF4D4/s320/Picture+22.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458730631255294914" /></a><b>Update 1</b><br /><a href="http://theshoppingsherpa.blogspot.com/search/label/Dolls%20house%20miniatures">The Shopping Sherpa</a> commented that Melissa's house looked like a Triang DH2 or DHK3 from 1962, check out the similarities on her flickr site, the windows and carport seem to be the only difference <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49333775@N00/2898271160/">www.flickr.com/photos/49333775@N00/2898271160/</a>. From the catalogue:<br /><em>"MODEL HOME" DOLLS' HOUSE<br />DH2 - Contemporary House as illustrated, with five electrical lights and switchboard. 42" long, 12" deep, 19" high.<br />DHK3 - Complete kit of parts to build above house, except electric fittings available as separate set. Main parts already cut and grooved, requires only simple hand tools, paint and glue to complete.</em><br /><br /><b>Update 2</b><br /><a href="http://rebeccascollections.blogspot.com/">Rebecca</a> sent these links to the Barton Model Home, available from about 1956 to 1976. They were sold mostly as kits, to make up at home, although some were sold made up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8AI_KbBzOI/AAAAAAAAEDk/oxrc8-ctq9I/s1600/inside+-+unrestored+(1).jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8AI_KbBzOI/AAAAAAAAEDk/oxrc8-ctq9I/s200/inside+-+unrestored+(1).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458372629595540706" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8AI-1XRAsI/AAAAAAAAEDc/aMzacActHwQ/s1600/inside+-+unrestored.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8AI-1XRAsI/AAAAAAAAEDc/aMzacActHwQ/s200/inside+-+unrestored.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458372623942615746" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8AI-m0TorI/AAAAAAAAEDU/wGySa7RANxY/s1600/20090916_2400.JPG.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8AI-m0TorI/AAAAAAAAEDU/wGySa7RANxY/s200/20090916_2400.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458372620037890738" /></a><br /><em>(images from Rebecca are on <a href="http://dollshousespastandpresent.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=57665010">dollshousespastandpresent.webs.com</a> and same site <a href="http://dollshousespastandpresent.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=57665011">here</a> and <a href="http://dollshousespastandpresent.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=52385873">here</a>)</em><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8FTBrGNMQI/AAAAAAAAED0/_cIho3aGHH4/s1600/4508664913_fa19fd6110_b.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8FTBrGNMQI/AAAAAAAAED0/_cIho3aGHH4/s320/4508664913_fa19fd6110_b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458735511563481346" /></a><b>Update 3</b><br /><a href="http://my-vintage-dollhouses.blogspot.com/">Florine</a> added another idea... McCall's Do-It-Yourself dollhouse pattern, copyright 1955. She found this pattern on eBay and added scans to her flick site at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnbettge/sets/72157623827135110/ ">http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnbettge/sets/72157623827135110/</a>. From the pattern:<br /><em>A SPLIT-LEVEL Dollhouse like this will make any little girl starry-eyed on Christmas morning. The pattern includes decoration and finishing ideas and complete directions for making house from plywood. 51" long, 11 1/2" deep, 18 1/2" high.</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8FaSLmOHPI/AAAAAAAAED8/bTi_IXXn0bE/s1600/ModernMC.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 160px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S8FaSLmOHPI/AAAAAAAAED8/bTi_IXXn0bE/s320/ModernMC.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458743491746995442" /></a><b>Update 4</b><br />OMG. I had a bit of deja vu when Melissa first sent me these pictures, but seeing Florine's pattern triggered where I'd seen this before. Modern MC blogged about this ¾ inch scale “Betsy McCall Dollhouse No. 150W” back in September 2007. Visit her post for more pictures <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2007/09/some-modern-dollhouse-plans.html">minimodern.blogspot.com/2007/09/some-modern-dollhouse-plans.html</a>.Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-56043740676879035152010-04-09T00:17:00.000-07:002010-04-16T22:21:06.204-07:00Modern Kitchens for $30-$60<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S77TYmTle4I/AAAAAAAAEBk/Mq_0q3EQvqk/s1600/IMG_5802.jpg" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S77TYmTle4I/AAAAAAAAEBk/Mq_0q3EQvqk/s200/IMG_5802.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbLX3lKvHWf2Y5Yg0RomGdP9tNqt2HRsN3gwCtkFwZxrVviznsyYMSR0kSNY9Y1n3o2ba6BmJmKqOaI3fjRRjO61oMPABLRCd1CtUypJVKGC2bVWuAOV0XoEAWPE-kUwbW2pha623PWvd/s1600/IMG_5797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbLX3lKvHWf2Y5Yg0RomGdP9tNqt2HRsN3gwCtkFwZxrVviznsyYMSR0kSNY9Y1n3o2ba6BmJmKqOaI3fjRRjO61oMPABLRCd1CtUypJVKGC2bVWuAOV0XoEAWPE-kUwbW2pha623PWvd/s200/IMG_5797.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S77TSGcDGCI/AAAAAAAAEBM/_lJzQoSspdI/s1600/IMG_5819.jpg" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S77TSGcDGCI/AAAAAAAAEBM/_lJzQoSspdI/s200/IMG_5819.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S77Tbh4yxgI/AAAAAAAAEBs/UQ3mauqcszs/s1600/IMG_5801.jpg" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S77Tbh4yxgI/AAAAAAAAEBs/UQ3mauqcszs/s200/IMG_5801.jpg" width="150" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S77TUoBcOuI/AAAAAAAAEBU/lSYSIUg9CJQ/s1600/IMG_5796.jpg" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S77TUoBcOuI/AAAAAAAAEBU/lSYSIUg9CJQ/s200/IMG_5796.jpg" width="200" /></a>I picked up this <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/1-12-Dollhouse-Furniture-Miniature-Modern-Kitchen_W0QQitemZ300302791605QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45eb70f3b5#ht_4739wt_1041">modern kitchen</a> on ebay; although it feels a little 50's modern more than contemporary modern. I was pleasantly surprised to see how much stuff came with it. The fridge was so full the doors had a hard time staying closed. Once I took the bins out, the doors stay closed better. The six plastic bins with food in them have removable lids, I will be using those elsewhere. I'm going to scrape off the flower decals on the fridge, but other than that I'm pretty happy with this find.<br /><br />There are 9 left at $33.99 + $18.50 shipping from China. If link above doesn't work search "modern dollhouse kitchen" or check seller's store: <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/my_simple/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340">my_simple</a>.<br /><br />Most of the contents are glued in place (some came off really easy, still working on other pieces). The 6 bins are filled with 1 stuffed cooked chicken, 2 fish, 4 sausage links/meat product, cabbage, 3 leeks, 6 wooden red apples & 4 pears, 11 green/yellow/red peppers. The fridge has 2 glasses and carafe of OJ, pitcher of milk, carafe w/ handle of carrot juice (all made of clear glass), brown glass double handle pitcher, 2 cans of Coke & Tab, 4 bottles of beer, 3 clear bottles of water labeled Soda, 4 eggs, 3 cups of noodles, 3 bowls of noodles, a smaller wood apple, 2 large croissants or maybe yams.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S77W6lsBp7I/AAAAAAAAEB0/vo7CxPkj26M/s1600/DSC00077-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S77W6lsBp7I/AAAAAAAAEB0/vo7CxPkj26M/s200/DSC00077-1.jpg" width="173" /></a>And of course, right after I buy the kitchen above, this cute <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Miniature-Dollhouse-1-12-Modern-Kitchen-Stove-Sink_W0QQitemZ230457858155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a85bd86b#ht_5566wt_815">stainless steel</a> version from Town Square Miniatures pops up on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/scampers2000/m.html">scampers2000</a> store (starting bid $48). I had seen the fridge before but not the sink and stove. After a quick search I found a <a href="http://store.dollhousecollectables.com/t5448.html">site</a> that sells the same set and also a white version, but I like the stainless better (3 piece set for $58.74).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3nbuztrs8xIblxsMYLkyO3G6hRdLhUOBu9j0Z_rOYEjGWB07Ne43W8bHuemH87d9uvxi0UXa4MdmeW6pmlyRJ31hNQAxCIU40nHqf6UENj0fa_ua05UEDlAx0wHIA89JQ4Q8Q_E3HWSJ/s1600/Picture+14.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3nbuztrs8xIblxsMYLkyO3G6hRdLhUOBu9j0Z_rOYEjGWB07Ne43W8bHuemH87d9uvxi0UXa4MdmeW6pmlyRJ31hNQAxCIU40nHqf6UENj0fa_ua05UEDlAx0wHIA89JQ4Q8Q_E3HWSJ/s200/Picture+14.png" width="200" /></a></div>At this price range though, you should check out <a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/">Dolls House Emporium</a>. The <a href="http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/product-details.aspx?code=6827&dhecode=l_kitunit1">kitchen island unit</a> on the right is now on sale for $29.99 (no fridge though). I have this one and love it as well, but it currently resides in a box in the garage.Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-12874374105221760402010-04-08T01:03:00.000-07:002010-04-08T10:10:44.434-07:00We've been outed in The New York Times<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S72I4DH2aGI/AAAAAAAAEAs/Jwd1NQ5CQ6M/s1600/NYTimes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S72I4DH2aGI/AAAAAAAAEAs/Jwd1NQ5CQ6M/s200/NYTimes.jpg" width="85" /></a></div>I imagine that <a href="http://call-small.blogspot.com/">Call of the small</a>, <a href="http://anninagunter.blogspot.com/" title="the graphic designer’s blog">Miniatures by Annina</a>, <a href="http://petitenouveau.blogspot.com/" title="the blog site">Petite Nouveau</a> and others, had as much fun as I did, being interviewed by Kate Murphy of The New York Times. I had no idea this was going to be on the cover of the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/garden/08mod.html">Home & Garden section</a> (April 8, 2010) with a link on the front page of <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/">www.nytimes.com</a>. I can't wait to go pick up a copy. I hope the coverage helps get more modern miniatures on the market.<br />
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It's nice to see some faces and meet the people behind the blogs, but part of the beauty of blogging for me was the anonymity of it all. Cat's out of the bag now. I usually get a perplexed reaction from friends when I say "I collect modern dollhouses," but hopefully now they'll have a clearer picture and I can say it without a hint of embarrassment.<br />
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You can read the article here: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/garden/08mod.html">www.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/garden/08mod.html</a> <br />
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<i>(image from </i><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/garden/08mod.html"><i>The New York Times</i></a><i> website on 4/8/10)</i>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-37743065748980128842010-03-23T23:10:00.001-07:002010-03-28T21:56:38.358-07:00You wallpapered the K House!?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mtA5fDNlI/AAAAAAAAD_E/MaimPbvzxyA/s1600/middle.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mtA5fDNlI/AAAAAAAAD_E/MaimPbvzxyA/s320/middle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452079054851356242" /></a>Okay, so I know the point of the K House is it's open, light and airy feeling, and covering the windows/walls with dark grey wallpaper is kinda crazy, but after 4 hours of cutting and folding craft paper, I'm loving it. I don't think the photos do it justice. My husband is going to laugh, but I think I'm actually going to have to read my camera's owners manual to learn to take better photos (who am I kidding, my husband doesn't read this).<br />
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mvEc8ZV3I/AAAAAAAAD_U/lC4bQnlujDA/s1600/Picture+16.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mvEc8ZV3I/AAAAAAAAD_U/lC4bQnlujDA/s200/Picture+16.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452081314932545394" /></a>I was inspired by this photo of <a href="http://www.grahambrown.com/us/product/18890/Gradient%20:%20Purple%20Wallpaper/37?show=">Graham & Brown's</a> Gradient Purple Wallpaper. The craft paper is cut to size and folded to hold it in place. The fireplace paper is taped together but there is nothing adhering to the house so it can be easily removed. Here are some shots from around the room. <br style="clear:both;"><br />
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mvE-mNj6I/AAAAAAAAD_c/rFtXoKOd_3o/s1600/top.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mvE-mNj6I/AAAAAAAAD_c/rFtXoKOd_3o/s200/top.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452081323966304162" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mvEExNpfI/AAAAAAAAD_M/P-tHigelCqE/s1600/sideview2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mvEExNpfI/AAAAAAAAD_M/P-tHigelCqE/s200/sideview2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452081308443190770" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mxP3o5HbI/AAAAAAAAD_s/qVF35gj1bx4/s1600/kitchen.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mxP3o5HbI/AAAAAAAAD_s/qVF35gj1bx4/s200/kitchen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452083710100315570" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mxPN2UxlI/AAAAAAAAD_k/WlsYd7343Nk/s1600/kitchen2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mxPN2UxlI/AAAAAAAAD_k/WlsYd7343Nk/s200/kitchen2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452083698882365010" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mxwiobbTI/AAAAAAAAEAE/RJXF5VNo8zo/s1600/table.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mxwiobbTI/AAAAAAAAEAE/RJXF5VNo8zo/s200/table.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452084271396908338" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mxQtS-rFI/AAAAAAAAD_0/fo07aLjDBWo/s1600/table2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mxQtS-rFI/AAAAAAAAD_0/fo07aLjDBWo/s200/table2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452083724503919698" /></a><br />
<br style="clear:both;">The black dining room table top was in the scrap bin at TAP Plastics for a few dollars, I had them cut down a clear cylinder tube and glued that on as the base.<br />
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<b>Furniture:</b> Le Corbusier chairs from <a href="http://etradersplace.vstore.ca/">eTradersplace.com</a>; TV - Hallmark ornament (Modern MC tip); TV stand is a Fisher-Price 1:16 scale coffee table; White couch is the Jasper Morrison sofa from "Bozart Kaleidoscope White Living Room" (check <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Bozart-Kaleidoscope-White-Living-Room-MIMB-NIB-NRFB_W0QQitemZ110478840879QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b90d542f#ht_1198wt_962">ebay for $45</a>); clear glass coffee table is from "Bozart Kaleidoscope Green Living Room" (check <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Bozart-Kaleidescope-Green-Living-Room-Set-MIMB-NRFB_W0QQitemZ300385247826QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45f05b2252#ht_720wt_962">ebay for $15</a>); black/white lamps and pillows are from 2 "Bozart Kaleidoscope House Accessories" sets; metal and plastic end tables flanking Jasper Morrison couch - ebay find. <b>Other Stuff: </b>lamp in corner from <a href="http://www.agplaythings.com/Minis/AGMinis.html">AG Mini's</a> blue room and purple room (MC tip); glasses/trays/food from <a href="http://www.mightyworld.com/town_life/8621_town_cafe.html">Mighty World Town Cafe</a> (MC tip).Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-60909246726070619602010-03-23T21:50:00.001-07:002010-03-28T21:33:02.915-07:00Kaleidoscope Home Tour<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mc5mKXV3I/AAAAAAAAD8c/mFWRT3TXXu4/s1600/37290-large.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mc5mKXV3I/AAAAAAAAD8c/mFWRT3TXXu4/s320/37290-large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452061337219192690" /></a>The Kaleidoscope House was the brainchild of architect, Peter Wheelwright, and artist/photographer, Laurie Simmons, and produced by Bozart Toys 2001/2002. I'm sure everyone is familiar with this shot, but for those who don't own one, or who are contemplating buying one, I wanted to take you on a little tour. So here it is out of the box in all of its glory.<br />
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<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6miUYuaVXI/AAAAAAAAD9s/SsA9B4ZmnU8/s1600/IMG_5724+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6miUYuaVXI/AAAAAAAAD9s/SsA9B4ZmnU8/s200/IMG_5724+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452067295026894194" /></a>The Brady Bunch style shared bathroom that connects the two bedrooms, is about the size of a postage stamp. The Kaleidoscope House bathroom set is not 1:12 scale and barely fits in this bathroom. At best, it's a half bath with room for a sink and toilet but no tub or shower. In almost every K House I've seen the owner has opted to renovate one of the upstairs bedrooms into a bathroom, and use this for a closet/office/reading room. (I will post another time on the Kaleidoscope House accessories and furniture, but there is a great post on <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2008/01/notes-about-kaleidoscope-house.html">minimodern.blogspot.com</a> about the bedroom sets and house notes.)<br />
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<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6moTFEbgJI/AAAAAAAAD-0/bCC4cRqavnw/s1600/IMG_5737+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6moTFEbgJI/AAAAAAAAD-0/bCC4cRqavnw/s200/IMG_5737+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452073869640433810" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6moTdF3uDI/AAAAAAAAD-8/RWRdWhloyEg/s1600/IMG_5738+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6moTdF3uDI/AAAAAAAAD-8/RWRdWhloyEg/s200/IMG_5738+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452073876088928306" /></a>The roof has a rectangular skylight that runs the width of the house. The white plastic will eventually turn yellow with age, nothing you can do about that. The blue curved roof has a skylight above the staircase. Mine is warped so it just rests on the support posts and doesn't snap in place. Which is fine by me, because I remove it to take photos anyway, but if you are buying one, you may want to ask. <br />
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Well, I hope you enjoyed the tour. Next post will have furniture.<br />
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<em>(Top image from <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/collections/dolls_houses/kaleidoscope_lightbox/index.html">Museum of Childhood</a> which also has a rotational video of the Kaleidoscope House. All other images are mine which display my lack of photography skills. )</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-6455479987143639452010-03-23T20:47:00.000-07:002010-03-23T21:50:12.844-07:00Home Inspection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mNzqCUYrI/AAAAAAAAD7k/WdXcqLtGeOs/s1600-h/location.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mNzqCUYrI/AAAAAAAAD7k/WdXcqLtGeOs/s320/location.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452044742505554610" /></a>So, yes, I bought my KHouse back in December and have posted on it, twice. Sorry! We currently live in a 2 bedroom and the only space we had for it was on top of our dresser. It seemed like a good idea at the time, except the baby is still in our room, and the only time I can work on it is when she's asleep. Well, my better half helped me lug it into the kitchen, and for the past two days it has enveloped half of our table. I don't know how long this will last, but brace yourself, the tour begins...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mT6FDl9CI/AAAAAAAAD7s/d6yA_8a1AE0/s1600-h/IMG_5135.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mT6FDl9CI/AAAAAAAAD7s/d6yA_8a1AE0/s200/IMG_5135.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452051449907639330" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mT6581g4I/AAAAAAAAD78/lk3OuQLgIp0/s1600-h/IMG_5148+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mT6581g4I/AAAAAAAAD78/lk3OuQLgIp0/s200/IMG_5148+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452051464106378114" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mT6k5hXiI/AAAAAAAAD70/8Z2tA28-Njk/s1600-h/IMG_5147+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mT6k5hXiI/AAAAAAAAD70/8Z2tA28-Njk/s200/IMG_5147+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452051458455330338" /></a>I've been dreaming of owning a Kaleidoscope House since I first spied it on Modern MC's blog <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2007/08/my-obsession-with-modern-miniature.html">minimodern.blogspot.com</a> back in <a href="http://minimodern.blogspot.com/2007/08/kaleidoscope-rooms-1.html">August 2007</a>. Three Christmas's later, this gem made it under my tree. Here it is in its entirety spread out on our living room floor. Sadly, in transit one of the plastic corner panels broke, and the prongs that snap the frame together had broken off. The ebay seller kindly offered to fix it, but I opted for a quick trip to TAP Plastics for glue and assembled it the next day after the glue dried.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mT7hVoCUI/AAAAAAAAD8M/G3KpWQTyOpk/s1600-h/IMG_5700.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mT7hVoCUI/AAAAAAAAD8M/G3KpWQTyOpk/s200/IMG_5700.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452051474679335234" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mT7TOE5wI/AAAAAAAAD8E/Fvlc0n8Yof0/s1600-h/IMG_5154+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mT7TOE5wI/AAAAAAAAD8E/Fvlc0n8Yof0/s200/IMG_5154+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452051470889576194" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mYzaUmwaI/AAAAAAAAD8U/LC-eA7wDtv0/s1600-h/IMG_5152+copy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6mYzaUmwaI/AAAAAAAAD8U/LC-eA7wDtv0/s200/IMG_5152+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452056832915194274" /></a>Here it is as a pile of plastic and two hours later after my husband helped me assemble it. I was really surprised with the quality and ease of assembly. Next stop, tour.Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-14868646607705728222010-03-22T09:07:00.000-07:002010-05-14T21:25:40.127-07:00Haute Dollhouse by Michael Williams<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eQXY8ToDI/AAAAAAAAD6M/yHJao6y5f9k/s1600-h/Picture+15.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 179px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eQXY8ToDI/AAAAAAAAD6M/yHJao6y5f9k/s200/Picture+15.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451484605462061106" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eQSAyNJlI/AAAAAAAAD6E/Vta7SqQXOg4/s1600-h/Picture+20.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eQSAyNJlI/AAAAAAAAD6E/Vta7SqQXOg4/s200/Picture+20.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451484513077896786" /></a>The other day <a href="http://call-small.blogspot.com/2010/03/one-room-at-time.html">CallSmall</a> used some Barbie vases by Jonathan Adler which reminded me that I never posted these pictures... Michael Williams, <a href="http://www.MAWphoto.com">MAWphoto.com</a>, inspired by the <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/shop/index.php">Jonathan Adler</a> catalogue built these dioramas, some of which were published in <em>Haute Doll Magazine</em> May/June 2009 issue. Barbie manages to score all of the <a href="http://dreamdollhouse.blogspot.com/2007/12/i-hate-barbie-she-has-everything.html">cool modern stuff</a>, but seriously, I wish my dollhouse looked like this. <br /><br style="clear:both;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eiCoqtc7I/AAAAAAAAD7c/hr9STGjv1z0/s1600-h/Picture+14.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 156px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eiCoqtc7I/AAAAAAAAD7c/hr9STGjv1z0/s200/Picture+14.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451504040115270578" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eiBjq5j8I/AAAAAAAAD7U/uwj--naqeF4/s1600-h/Picture+3.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eiBjq5j8I/AAAAAAAAD7U/uwj--naqeF4/s200/Picture+3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451504021594017730" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eiBJzlY1I/AAAAAAAAD7M/2EHJGyaGGS4/s1600-h/Picture+4.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 129px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eiBJzlY1I/AAAAAAAAD7M/2EHJGyaGGS4/s200/Picture+4.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451504014651122514" /></a>The "OOAK Jonathan Adler diorama" features dining & living room furniture by <a href="http://www.randallcraigrtw.com">Randall Craig Home</a> (I <a href="http://dreamdollhouse.blogspot.com/2007/12/i-hate-barbie-she-has-everything.htm">blogged about this collection here</a>) with custom cushions by <a href="http://www.kolkmankreations.com">Kolkman Kreations</a>. I love the mirrored starbursts on wall which are Christmas ornaments Michael found at Hobby Lobby.<br /><br style="clear:both;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6LBZUWIilI/AAAAAAAAD5U/seNmLtr9BXU/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 156px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6LBZUWIilI/AAAAAAAAD5U/seNmLtr9BXU/s200/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450131139774155346" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6LBZ0vwIQI/AAAAAAAAD5c/HcETkaz56Vo/s1600-h/Picture+3.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6LBZ0vwIQI/AAAAAAAAD5c/HcETkaz56Vo/s200/Picture+3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450131148471542018" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6LBaTds3NI/AAAAAAAAD5k/KUCbt6W_uIc/s1600-h/Picture+4.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6LBaTds3NI/AAAAAAAAD5k/KUCbt6W_uIc/s200/Picture+4.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450131156717329618" /></a>Of course I love the "Black & White Living Room", the wallpaper is fabulous and I love the use of beads as accessories on the shelf below the china. <br /><br style="clear:both;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAGLFt0qfOXneYdcuAxgxBoJDVUhu9cDz9dCl697cHyI1iwJU9j678UoR4DSxqqgVHYS9gFKXlZwp4Lr_vtcUMIXkaJLHc2N-7IXuU8srS0fdJ-k3P4L4CUxjaB-QCn11dN7UaPjwboZE/s1600-h/Picture+9.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAGLFt0qfOXneYdcuAxgxBoJDVUhu9cDz9dCl697cHyI1iwJU9j678UoR4DSxqqgVHYS9gFKXlZwp4Lr_vtcUMIXkaJLHc2N-7IXuU8srS0fdJ-k3P4L4CUxjaB-QCn11dN7UaPjwboZE/s200/Picture+9.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451490719983606962" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eTTh9MVQI/AAAAAAAAD6k/V08318oAyTM/s1600-h/Picture+12.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eTTh9MVQI/AAAAAAAAD6k/V08318oAyTM/s200/Picture+12.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451487837697103106" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eTTHEynuI/AAAAAAAAD6c/uRZNWSnnnNQ/s1600-h/Picture+11.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eTTHEynuI/AAAAAAAAD6c/uRZNWSnnnNQ/s200/Picture+11.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451487830481215202" /></a>In the "RED, WHITE & BLUE living room" you'll recognize the Kaleidoscope Dollhouse and Re-Ment accessories.<br /><br style="clear:both;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eZdRvQgmI/AAAAAAAAD7E/O9sZAv6Z258/s1600-h/Picture+7.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eZdRvQgmI/AAAAAAAAD7E/O9sZAv6Z258/s200/Picture+7.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451494602212147810" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eZcwToklI/AAAAAAAAD68/3__2_zQ2pMs/s1600-h/Picture+6.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eZcwToklI/AAAAAAAAD68/3__2_zQ2pMs/s200/Picture+6.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451494593237914194" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eZcaSZRaI/AAAAAAAAD60/aJKMNxQhZ_I/s1600-h/Picture+5.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6eZcaSZRaI/AAAAAAAAD60/aJKMNxQhZ_I/s200/Picture+5.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451494587327137186" /></a>The "LIGHT BLUE CIRCLES living room" has to be my favorite. I am a sucker for shiny objects. The George Nelson-style wall clock is made of metal ring, foam core circle, push pins and paper cutout hands. Be sure to check out all of the photos on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawphoto/sets/72157613503242329/">Michael's flickr page</a> as they have credits for where he found all of these goodies.<br /><br /><em>(all images from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawphoto/sets/72157613503242329/">mawphoto.com Barbie Loves Jonathan Adler! flickr set</a> and <a href="http://www.flickriver.com/photos/mawphoto/sets/72157603894831644/">mawphoto.com on flickriver</a>)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-35083263966967874702010-03-20T13:29:00.000-07:002010-03-20T14:59:35.409-07:00Haus Mid Century (mini)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6Uw73kuf_I/AAAAAAAAD58/zma6-JZXu1M/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.129308184.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6Uw73kuf_I/AAAAAAAAD58/zma6-JZXu1M/s200/il_fullxfull.129308184.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450816729090260978" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6Uw7H1GecI/AAAAAAAAD50/zPZI36f5k_k/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.129311514.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6Uw7H1GecI/AAAAAAAAD50/zPZI36f5k_k/s200/il_fullxfull.129311514.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450816716274039234" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6Uw6guQmVI/AAAAAAAAD5s/cb1tgKsliow/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.129308506.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6Uw6guQmVI/AAAAAAAAD5s/cb1tgKsliow/s200/il_fullxfull.129308506.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450816705776359762" /></a>Looks like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LBrandt">LBrandt</a> has another mini mini up in her Esty shop. The <a href="http://dreamdollhouse.blogspot.com/2010/02/modern-mc-finds-best-stuff.html">the last two</a> sold for $90 and $50. I'm guessing she'll keep building new ones when this sells.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38531040">Haus Mid Century</a> is selling for $40, and has a tar and gravel roof top consistent with the 50's homes and walnut walls. This version took 4 hours to make.<br /><br /><em>(images from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LBrandt">LBrandt's</a> Etsy shop)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-50278977285418576162010-03-17T10:44:00.000-07:002010-03-20T16:07:16.707-07:00Brinca Dada - Emerson House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EWyqv0HMI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/d9ZXjLn8PnQ/s1600-h/emerson_1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 196px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EWyqv0HMI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/d9ZXjLn8PnQ/s320/emerson_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449662083819117762" /></a>Are you kidding me!?!? Have you seen this modern and eco-friendly dollhouse by Brinca Dada? Of course you have, it was all the buzz last month, but that's what I get for tuning out for the past few months. <a href="http://call-small.blogspot.com/2010/02/big-buzz-mini-news-brinca-dada.html">CallSmall</a> blogged a great post with links to all of the other posts on this house plus more information from one of the heads of the company, Doug Rollins <a href="http://call-small.blogspot.com/2010/02/big-buzz-mini-news-brinca-dada.html">read more here</a>.<br /><br />The Emerson House by Brinca Dada will be available in June 2010. They are currently taking pre-orders for <b>$299</b>! <br /><br />Description from their website <a href="http://www.brincadada.com">brincadada.com</a>:<br />"Newly listed, the Emerson House is the perfect home for the modern family. The home has six rooms including a living room, kitchen, library/office, master bedroom, bathroom and child's bedroom. With its large, open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Emerson House enjoys year-round sunlight. The modern house features many extras including mitered-glass corners, two fireplaces, sliding glass doors, solar panels, and recessed LED lights. Finally, the house is easy on the environment with only non-toxic and lead-free wood stains and paints."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXBZPf9CI/AAAAAAAAD4o/_DLmHIrP0hQ/s1600-h/emerson_3.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXBZPf9CI/AAAAAAAAD4o/_DLmHIrP0hQ/s200/emerson_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449662336818213922" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXAwU5K0I/AAAAAAAAD4g/fr1WRK8TgFA/s1600-h/emerson_2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXAwU5K0I/AAAAAAAAD4g/fr1WRK8TgFA/s200/emerson_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449662325834984258" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXAfsZnII/AAAAAAAAD4Y/reGdzK0q_is/s1600-h/emerson_7.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXAfsZnII/AAAAAAAAD4Y/reGdzK0q_is/s200/emerson_7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449662321370176642" /></a><br /><br />Brinca Dada also has a line of living room furniture that will be coming this spring. I am in love with their chairs and couch.<br /><br />"A beautiful house deserves beautiful furniture. This living room set creates the perfect atmosphere for entertaining guests, reading a good book or relaxing with family. The set features eleven pieces including TV console, lamps, HD television, sofa, chairs, coffee table, console, side table and rug. Thank heavens for little luxuries."<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXwPXWgbI/AAAAAAAAD5A/XQAmzhZwkgU/s1600-h/furniture_2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXwPXWgbI/AAAAAAAAD5A/XQAmzhZwkgU/s200/furniture_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449663141620646322" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXv-ofdgI/AAAAAAAAD44/_ohNqEmRll8/s1600-h/furniture_3.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXv-ofdgI/AAAAAAAAD44/_ohNqEmRll8/s200/furniture_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449663137129133570" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXvfy-t7I/AAAAAAAAD4w/tbRMVu0olHc/s1600-h/furniture_1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6EXvfy-t7I/AAAAAAAAD4w/tbRMVu0olHc/s200/furniture_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449663128851625906" /></a><br /><br /><em>(all image from <a href="http://www.brincadada.com">brincadada.com</a>)</em>Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460325384366059579.post-34887303064341964342010-03-17T00:08:00.000-07:002010-03-23T21:00:49.081-07:00Keep the emails coming<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6CE1zeV0PI/AAAAAAAAD4I/tKdHaW2rDsE/s1600-h/IMG_5631.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mgZ0GnklJ58/S6CE1zeV0PI/AAAAAAAAD4I/tKdHaW2rDsE/s200/IMG_5631.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449501609003700466" /></a>I just wanted to say thanks for all of the emails, tips and comments! I do read them even though I disappear frequently, I will be blogging more soon. Eventually, I will get my backlog of photos up on this blog. I randomly have only blogged 33 posts a year, I plan to break that this year. Between the kids, work and volunteer obligations, I haven't been able to find the time finish the KHouse, but here is a sneak peak of one of the rooms I'm working on. Room details to come in next post. To be continued...Mini Dorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767155702097390671noreply@blogger.com5