tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52461198290546293902024-02-07T22:01:52.553-05:00Mini*Aestheticsa blog about art, culture, design, style & life celebrated in modern miniaturesstudiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-4166116641288106282013-07-04T20:26:00.001-04:002013-07-04T20:29:14.301-04:00Livin' Easy<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiet2YXEVbRkEQJYx2QLmV3grfa9MXARphQK_QGtEDy8JR4fvdrO1mmKkfJYVOu970y5xAg0OBnj9y9qyi6j7ZjAwGPK_DKhY9JHfDM0g-kN5FvCHst359OFo7GWmZjDbZgqILHcbTSjc/s640/blogger-image--766544458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiet2YXEVbRkEQJYx2QLmV3grfa9MXARphQK_QGtEDy8JR4fvdrO1mmKkfJYVOu970y5xAg0OBnj9y9qyi6j7ZjAwGPK_DKhY9JHfDM0g-kN5FvCHst359OFo7GWmZjDbZgqILHcbTSjc/s640/blogger-image--766544458.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHH7CzqkRzUaF-FLquvoWwOxP6t7x_hVyUCLEJjs7iyy9clsZ1GNFze4HDPlLjZi2willtwWN3H_h9BEB11_vAv9aOJoRAb7zNFk6peRriZeDxZwZRTQt3gvIjQoHxzY4t2-Sin-FGHqR/s640/blogger-image-1081032638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHH7CzqkRzUaF-FLquvoWwOxP6t7x_hVyUCLEJjs7iyy9clsZ1GNFze4HDPlLjZi2willtwWN3H_h9BEB11_vAv9aOJoRAb7zNFk6peRriZeDxZwZRTQt3gvIjQoHxzY4t2-Sin-FGHqR/s640/blogger-image-1081032638.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAIfezWmd1yytkMFP4yNomeG5cbCD3SmHlE6Dl_5gDtTCBgxG1_Wm8NN_RdMmeyFz59LAqOZqHp-M_MoF1cocsIBxUL-s_KOfORVVqMrxssz6YDB8Mhv-uPQUQYFtd6PVuttEnZGHbGbs/s640/blogger-image-436807697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAIfezWmd1yytkMFP4yNomeG5cbCD3SmHlE6Dl_5gDtTCBgxG1_Wm8NN_RdMmeyFz59LAqOZqHp-M_MoF1cocsIBxUL-s_KOfORVVqMrxssz6YDB8Mhv-uPQUQYFtd6PVuttEnZGHbGbs/s640/blogger-image-436807697.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The old Cole Porter jazz standard, "Summertime...and the livin' is easy" was on my mind when I staged this scene. I've been enjoying our Independence Day holiday by the beach. Hopefully, these photos will pass a little of my mood on to you. Have a good one...</div></div>studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-19778829291941840152013-06-23T20:05:00.001-04:002013-06-26T23:21:33.800-04:00CB2 Holiday House May Deserve A 2nd Look<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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The copy writers over at CB2.com describe their <a href="http://www.cb2.com/all-sale/sale/ben-holiday-house/s425214" target="_blank">latest offering</a> in the category of archeitectual models, object d'art or as we loving refer to it---doll house in the following manner:<br />
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"Open-air urban dwelling is the master plan of artist/architect <a href="http://blog.cb2.com/home/2010/8/3/artist-profile-ben-holiday.html" target="_blank">Ben Holiday</a>. A replica of the original model he blueprinted and built as an architecture student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, multilevel structure takes up residence in natural plywood with asymmetric proportions on façade that create hierarchy top floor to ground level. Fluid floor plan invites outdoor living with louvered entry and slatted sun deck. Open in back to mini-furnish."<br />
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<span class="copyHeader" style="border: 0px; clear: none; display: block; float: left; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 5px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: auto;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span><span class="copyHeader" style="border: 0px; clear: none; display: block; float: left; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 5px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: auto;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This Holiday House was unveiled last fall in time for the holiday season to mixed reviews. Everyone agreed on the beauty of the design, but unlike its predecessor in this category, The Neville House, the execution of the construction was poor with visible glue seepage. When I visited my local store to see the house for myself, I found all the models on display to be plagued with this problem. Flash forward to now, summer is getting underway and t</span>here's a sale over at cb2.com with flat-rate shipping at $4.95. For all that's been reported on the quality of the beautifully designed Holiday House at $19.95 (regularly $49.95) it may be just the right price prompting you to add this beautiful design to your collection. With overall dimensions of <span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">5"Wx7.5"Dx9"H, it is quite diminutive but it appears to work with 1:24 scale furnishings. I took the plunge and made the purchase. At the very least it looks beautiful unfurnished gracing above eye-level shelf space in my book case. 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studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-24268437448431603292013-05-31T23:42:00.000-04:002013-06-01T16:46:08.941-04:00Deer John...<div style="text-align: center;">
Here is a peek at the room I pulled together for Rosa's <a href="http://www.minismodernas.es/ecommerce/pages/page.cfm?id=40&languageId=2" target="_blank">II Anniversary Contest</a>.</div>
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studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-18254612728950021992013-04-07T21:49:00.000-04:002013-04-07T21:49:47.610-04:00The Wait is OverSo sorry to keep you all waiting for the results of the Blog-iversary Give Away that ended March 24. As always I assigned numbers to each commenter in chronological order and then used an online random number generator. And the winner is...<br />
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Number 7...<b>Yarn Miracle</b>. Congratulations! Please use the email tab in the top right of my blog to email me your mailing address details. Thanks to all who participated. It means so much to have you as a part of my "tribe".</div>
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studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-20276404938341192382013-03-09T00:16:00.000-05:002013-03-09T00:16:00.281-05:00Zen Retreat in Miniature<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know how each <a href="http://www.hulu.com/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart" target="_blank">Daily Show with Jon Stewart</a> ends with the <i>your moment of Zen</i> segment? Well, here's my version. Green, organic and serene are all adjectives I'm hoping come to your mind as I take another opportunity to feature those gorgeous <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/01/elevate-your-style-with-jean-prouve.html" target="_blank">African stools</a> I recently purchased. Namaste!</span><br />
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<b>Details:</b> Nothing new here...ReacJapan, Dolls House Emporium, Kaleidoscope House, TheShadeStore.com, PRDminiatures, Minimodernas, and cb2. The crochet blanket was gift from a friend.studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-60160167898426485852013-03-02T00:12:00.000-05:002013-03-02T17:47:01.923-05:00Tour: Princess' Playhouse<iframe frameborder="0" height="300" id="to_hide" src="http://api.videolicious.com/videolicious/embedded_video?video_id=822837ed-d8e4-48c7-9ca3-b5e037a59a62#300" style="border: 0px solid #ffffff; position: relative; z-index: 1;" width="480"></iframe>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I continue to play with this Videolicious app to make (extremely) short videos. I apologize for some of the unsteady clips in this my first dollhouse tour. I've included a brief fact sheet on the playhouse owner. Her name is <b><i>Princess P.</i></b></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Religion:</b> non-denominational Christian w/ heavy Buddhist influences</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hometown:</b> Hilton Head, SC (people besides tourist actually do live there)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Favorite subject(s):</b> Math, Art</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Favorite sport:</b> Basketball, she's starting point guard for her school JV team</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hobbies, interests and preoccupations:</b> the 80's (because that's when video games were born), model building, 60's POP Art, anime, motorcycles & scooters, surfing & skateboarding, the color green, flavored lip gloss, Drake and Justin Beiber, silly bands, Boathouse smoothies, Settlers of Catan, legos (the architect sets) </span></li>
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studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-68133438787714468182013-02-24T22:16:00.001-05:002013-03-25T00:38:18.934-04:00A Year...Already?!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On 24 February 2012, I started this blog with my first posts. In honor of my <b>blog-iversary</b> and to send back some of the love that all of you have shared with me, I'm hosting a give-away. You can be the winner of all that's pictured above. (Participants will be entered into a random number generator in chronological order and then selected.) </span><br />
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studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-70172134126951784402013-02-14T23:55:00.000-05:002013-02-28T17:54:09.973-05:00February Design Challenge Round-Up <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Seven short days ago, I laid down a <i>quick & dirty</i> <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/02/swaps-giveaways-challenge.html" target="_blank">challenge</a> for modern miniature enthusiasts everywhere to create a scene honoring their favorite holiday (or observance) in the month of February. You've all responded so enthusiastically and I'm so feeling all the love! (cause who wants to be talking to themselves, right?) As of today, we have quite a nice round-up and while Valentine's Day was by far the most represented holiday, a few others had a moment in the spotlight even a few (gasp) that don't fall in the month of February. We also had recurring themes like decadence and indulgence, as well as a few repeating icons. Any guess as to which ReacJapan designer chair made the most appearances in scenes?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The journey began with color and glitz of carnival over at <a href="http://minisbhappenin.blogspot.com/2013/02/happy-mardi-gras-pardi-gras-fat-tuesday.html" target="_blank">Minis-B-Happenin'</a> with a mini-sized float for one of the many <b>Mardi Gras</b> parades that was large on talent, creativity, and diva personalities. We were then asked to consider what makes <b>Valentine's Day</b> different from (college) <b>spring break</b> over at <a href="http://lkell00.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentines-day-scene-or-spring-break.html" target="_blank">the Hard Way</a>. Remember all the excess of young love? Apparently, there's a reason why the young guys want to make sure a girl's glass is never empty. Then we had three scenes that turn up the romance quotient. There's a chic, mid-century scene set for a pair of "LOVE"birds over at <a href="http://minimodpod.blogspot.com/2013/02/happy-valentines-day.html" target="_blank">Mini Mod Pod</a> while <a href="http://mollymini.blogspot.com/2013/02/happy-v-dy.html" target="_blank">Modernist Molly</a> prepared a cozy custom made bed in a lodged decked out with all the modern trappings. It's all hearts and rose petals at <a href="http://mandyvlak.blogspot.nl/2013/02/be-mine.html" target="_blank">Mini Modern Mind</a>. Wouldn't we all loved to be so spoiled (grins from ear to ear)? We're then hit by a cold dose of heartbreak with <a href="http://jazziminis.blogspot.com/2013/02/waiting-for-her-valentine.html" target="_blank">Jazzi Mini's</a> ode to the single woman. It's a macabre Valentine's scene that takes a turn towards the horror of <b>Halloween</b>. Finally, I created my own take on Valentine's Day that I called, <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-reveal-love-supreme.html" target="_blank">A Love Supreme</a>. It's full of love but not solely the romantic kind (wink). It overflows with references to many other holidays and observances as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks once again to everyone for such a wonderful trip. Haven't pulled together a scene? There's still time, just let me know the link and I'll add it in an update to this post throughout the rest of this month. <b>Happy</b> <u>(holiday of your choice)</u> <b>Day </b>to everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Earlier this month, I began working on a scene to feature some of the new items I purchased or received as gifts. Last week I decided to pull the rest of you miniaturist in when I posed a <i>quick and dirty</i> little challenge but then I went and got all <i>more is more</i>. Hey it's all still very modern, plus it tells a story<strike> or 10</strike>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to the craft room/studio for two sisters. Meet the Illustrator and the Cellist, neither has a valentine this year so they chose to be one another's. Their month has been busy thus far. They've attended a number of events from a Wear Red dress fashion show to raise money for heart disease in women, to a National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day seminar, to performing in the Vagina Monologues which raises money to end domestic violence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These ladies are so full of talent they each suffer a bit from adult ADD (attention deficit disorder) and this room truly reflects that fact. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After spending time earlier in the week enjoying songs from the John Coltrane catalog like A Love Supreme and making cards and such, they've decided to spend the evening watching movies. Up first...Imitation of Life. A powerful story about maternal love. Followed by...KamaSutra. It's about...well, the name says it all! Breakfast At Tiffany's, The Notebook and Love Jones round out the roster of pull-at-your-heart-strings tales of love (and/or romance). The snacks are in place. Tonight they dine on sushi and chocolate. Why you might ask? Because it's great to feel sexy always, weather one has a man or not, no? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Valentine's Day! Be sure to click through the link to read more about the <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-design-challenge-round-up.html" target="_blank">February Design Challenge reveals</a>.</span></div>
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<b>Details:</b> Lil'Bratz Stylin' Space from eBay; cork side table with script from PRDminiatures, bottles filled with micro beads purchased from The Dollar Store; scrollwork mirror purchased from local flea market; red vase inside bookcase was swap gift from Mini Dork; "Love" cut-out was a gift from The Shopping Sherpa. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These small jars are filled with extraordinarily tiny beads. Apparently manicurists use them to create create on-trend nail styles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I take a fairly classic approach to manicures and pedicures. In fact, I generally forgo polish all together on my fingernails opting simply for a buff and shine. Why? Because I hate chipped polish and I don't have the discipline or disposable income to keep up a manicure. For my feet I opt for short, well shaped nails adorned in a single bold or bright color. Think: <strike>Chanel's </strike>Vamp knock-off or orange. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Decals, jewels, micro beads...uh...not so much. Once, I did get daring. I purchased a bottle of gold glitter polish by OPI to complement the purple pedicure I'd just received. A coat of <strike>old </strike>gold glitter over my purple tootsies (just one on each foot) to recognize the centennial celebration of my father's fraternity...Omega Psi Phi! I didn't get too many comments on the pedicure when I went out that night. Oh well guess there weren't that many foot fetishists out and about ; )</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Color base coat looked a little like this purple glitter.<br />(Image from air-tan.com/blog)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enough of the digression on beauty trends! I was lucky enough to pick up this pack of 8 bottles from the dollar store. Wow, that's a little more than 12 cents a bottle. I cannot wait to use these in a <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2012/10/getting-ready-for-all-hallows-eve.html" target="_blank">mini scene</a>. Perhaps my next kitchen or artist's studio. Who knows...we shall see. Most of you in the miniature blogoshpere are a pretty thrifty bunch. This post is a simple reminder: <i>don't forget your dollar stores</i>. </span></div>
<br />studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-62540471729093770662013-02-07T17:30:00.000-05:002013-02-07T17:30:01.265-05:00Swaps, Giveaways & A Challenge<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Parcels have been crossing the globe and two special one's have found their way to my mailbox. Each quite literally coming from opposite sides of the world. I just had to share them. First during <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/01/style-presidential-inauguration-edition.html" target="_blank">Inauguration</a> week(end), I received a hefty package from <a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/2012/08/refreshing-swap-from-studio7.html" target="_blank">Mini Dork</a> in California. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is just my second swap. (Here's more on my <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2012/03/rustic-in-blue.html" target="_blank">first swap</a>.) I'm still a newbie and get very, very excited. Thanks again M!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quite honestly, I only discovered earlier this week while perusing the archives over at The Shopping Sherpa (TSS) that part of the <i>etiquitte </i>of a swap is to open only one package in the parcel per day until there are no more left. TSS <a href="http://theshoppingsherpa.blogspot.com/2010/12/also-not-christmas-present.html" target="_blank">explained</a> it all but I didn't know this until after opening up all this "green goodness" (that was our theme) to discover exactly what I'd received. Now that I'm more informed, I think I just might try to exercise some restraint on the next go 'round. But I'm curious to know just how many of you all open just one package a day upon receiving your swaps? Please do tell!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, I was quite surprised to learn that TSS decided to <i>make it rain</i> goodies from one of her favorite stationary shops called <span id="goog_251851326"></span><a href="http://shop.cottonon.com/shop/typo/" target="_blank">Typo</a>. (At least, for everyone who commented on her blog post that day). Woohoo! I like receiving international packages. It's so fun thinking how far it traveled just to reach me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I received this package of cool laser cut wood icons and one of TSS's postcards showcasing her mad photography skills. It read, "I can't wait to seeing what you make with these."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I've decided to put out a <strike>quick and dirty</strike> small challenge. <span style="color: red;">Design a scene around some holiday or observance in February (Valentine's Day, Wear Red for Women, Chinese New Year)</span> you see where I'm going with this, right? I'll be publishing my reveal post next week on <b>Valentine's Day (February 14th)</b>. Please try to post your own challenge reveal on (or as close to) February 14 as possible, then link back to this post. I'll add links for everyone who participates, as well. Everyone is a winner here as we add to our blog conversations for this month. Tell me, are you in?</span></div>
studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-88377027921229761002013-02-02T00:55:00.000-05:002013-02-02T00:55:00.226-05:00Tutorial: Miniature Magnetic Furniture<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last spring, I picked up a pair of white metal napkin rings from West Elm. I believed they would be a staple in creating any number of awesome pieces of miniature furniture. Little did I know exactly how much I'd love them and use them again and again. When I returned to the store to buy more, they were all sold out (sighs with disappointment). You can imagine my surprise when an unpainted version reappeared during the holiday season. I've picked up four more napkin rings hoping that will be enough to satisfy my imagination.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">These are great supplies for <i>building</i> furniture <br />with magnets.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I began attaching different shaped magnets to the napkin rings and other metal miniatures I had on hand. There's a brand called <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop/collections/lockerOrganizers?productId=10007274" target="_blank">Mighty Magnets</a> that are strong enough to maintain their attraction through glass and acrylic pieces. Great, a chance for more versatility. So this is just about the easiest tutorial ever. Use super strong magnets of various shapes with metal, acrylic or glass to make some awesome modern furniture and fixtures. Unleash your creativity! Check out the pieces I made below.</span></div>
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studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-72780013246193144682013-01-29T06:00:00.000-05:002013-01-29T18:57:08.832-05:00Champagne Chair Contest Winners Announced<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">DWR announced the winners of it's Champagne Chair Contest late (for EST) this afternoon. They did something different this year by choosing <a href="http://blog.dwr.com/designnotes/2013/01/champagne-chair-contest-finalists-and-honorable-mentions-announced.html" target="_blank">10 finalists</a> and 7 honorable mentions. I don't think my <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/01/an-open-letter-to-dwr.html" target="_blank">email</a> had anything to do with that decision, since I have yet to receive a response from them. (I wonder if they received my original message? Doh!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nevertheless, the blog post announcing the winners read...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>"<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">On behalf of our judges and everyone here at DWR, we would like to congratulate the winners and all of the contestants on their beautiful, innovative and functional designs this year. Thank you for taking the time to create a champagne chair for our special contest. Please browse all 319 submissions</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"> </span><a href="http://www.dwr.com/display.do?ruleID=101077" style="background-color: white; color: #ee2b33; line-height: 18px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">." </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I guess that's the part I found most meaningful. I was surprised to discover that there had only been 319 submissions. Perhaps, I should feel less bad about not making even a ripple in the design pool that is the Annual Champagne Chair Contest. And who doesn't like being told they had a "beautiful, innovative and functional <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/01/diy-modified-directors-chair.html" target="_blank">design</a>"?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's no need for me to cut and paste the DWR post since it was pretty short and to the point. You can read all the details for yourself <a href="http://blog.dwr.com/designnotes/2013/01/pop-the-champagne-winners-have-been-chosen.html" target="_blank">here</a>. However, I will give a shout out for the F8 chaise, my personal favorite created by Aaron Padilla. I cannot believe it only won third place, the $250.00 DWR gift card! But hey, I'm not a professional designer. Well, perhaps Aaron will enjoying picking out a nice pillow or some other sort of accessory. Actually, I've taken the liberty of "recommending" a few items for that gift card. We all know DWR products don't come cheap and $250.00 spends like $10.00 elsewhere. He he he...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Congratulations to Jeffery Molter and Miwa F. as well for their designs of the second and first place winning chairs respectively. Hope to see them all on display at the DWR Georgetown before too long. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just seven days ago, the President was sworn into his second term of office. If you are a big fan of symbolism and history, know that 21 January 2013 was over-the-top full of it. Inauguration Day was also <a href="http://www.nps.gov/mlkm/index.htm" target="_blank">MLK Day</a> in the 50th year since the <a href="http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=96" target="_blank">March on Washington</a>, the 150th year since the signing of the <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/emancipation_proclamation/" target="_blank">Emancipation Proclamation</a> and the completion of the <a href="http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-buildings/capitol-dome" target="_blank">dome</a> on the Capitol (for the second time). It was also the day before the 40th anniversary of the momentous <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roe_v._Wade" target="_blank">Roe v. Wade decision</a>. Although I wanted to drop these pearls of historical trivia, it is not the primary purpose of today's blog post. As so many of you know, the presidential inauguration is a major production filled with design, fashion and style. I've collected some images from this year's celebration and the celebration four years ago.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">In 2009, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_inauguration_of_Barack_Obama" target="_blank"><i>A new birth of freedom</i></a>, the youth and changing of <br />the guard marked by the Obama's arrival was punctuated by <br />a palette from the entire color wheel. (Image: Reuters)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prom, wedding, golden anniversary...inauguration is the closest Americans come to a coronation with all the pomp and circumstance one would expect to accompany the occasion. Do you love typography, paper or political ephemera? Enjoy this.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Official 2013 Inaugural Invitation with raised presidential </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Clockwise from top: 2013 commemorative renewable </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Metro fare card, map of ticketed inauguration viewing </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">areas, Inauguration Ceremonies ticket, commemorative </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Inaugural </span><span style="font-size: small;">Invitation with raised gold foil logo</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Staff </span><span style="font-size: small;">Ball ticket</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many of you are used to seeing the cliche red, white and blue ribbon that adorns the <a href="http://www.inaugural.senate.gov/swearing-in/platform" target="_blank">inaugural stage</a> constructed on the west lawn of the capitol every four years. However, the set production for the inaugural balls is far more elaborate. These pictures below show stages from the 2009 and 2013 venues. Each features the official inaugural logo. The perfect backdrop for the first couple. The formal white tire attire for POTUS* is both modern and minimal. For each celebration, FLOTUS** opts for a moderately adorned gown in a patriotic color that is flowing and ethereal.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">2013: Presentation of the Colors at The Staff Ball</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">White tie & Jason Wu white <br />silk chiffon (Image: Getty, 2009)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://michellepictures.com/2013/01/23/obama-photos-the-first-couple-dance-at-the-inaugural-ball/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Michelle Obama Pictures: The First Couple Dance at the Inaugural Ball - President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama Dance at the White House Inaugural Ball"><img alt="2013 Inaugural Ball" src="http://michellepictures.com/files/2013/01/President-Barack-and-First-Lady-Michelle-Obama-Dance-at-the-White-House-Inaugural-Ball-e1358911018331-500x1067.jpg" title="Photo of First Lady Michelle Obama: The First Couple Dance at the Inaugural Ball - President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama Dance at the White House Inaugural Ball" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">In 2013, the First Couple dances to "Let's Stay Together" as serenaded by </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Jennifer Hudson. In 2009, the First Couple danced to "At Last" </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">as serenaded by Beyonce Knowles. Both songs appropriate for the times. (Image: michellepictures.com)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> *POTUS - President of the United States</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">**FLOTUS - First Lady of the United States</span></div>
studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-67124374967056436752013-01-26T19:17:00.000-05:002013-01-26T19:17:07.974-05:00Elevate Your Style with Jean Prouve <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's my haul from Spain!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I fell in love with the African stools featured at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/minismodernas/8109426558/in/faves-studio7gallery/" target="_blank">Minismodernas</a>. I held off making the purchase for some time because I try to avoid international shipping fees. Alas, these stools were too fabulous to pass up. When I did make my purchase, I added more great items to make the shipping price worthwhile, of course. Everything was well packed and arrived in great condition. I really like that PayPal was available because it makes transactions so much easier. Thank you <a href="http://www.minismodernas.es/" target="_blank">Minismodernas</a>!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Guy gets girlfriend and suddenly a little style and flair are <br />infused into the starter-apartment.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You've seen a version of <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/01/remember-your-1st-apartment.html" target="_blank">this scene</a> before. I began working in the new pieces to raise the level of design. (Maybe our apartment owner just got a new girlfriend.) <a href="http://www.jeanprouve.com/" target="_blank">Prouve</a> chairs are a mid-century modern staple. Perhaps they were purchased from a thrift store in bad condition and refurbished for this starter-apartment? A day spent at the flea market on 26th at the Avenue of the Americas (Manhattan, NY) plus great negotiating skills helped our guy get a deal on the African stool. You get the idea. So have you ever lent your creativity and design expertise to a college boyfriend/future husband (or anyone else) to help them step up their design game? Please, leave a comment and tell me all about it.</span></div>
<br />studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-90700208836660095542013-01-20T16:00:00.000-05:002013-01-29T05:31:04.637-05:00Tutorial: Modified Director's Chair<span style="font-size: large;">After enjoying a great bottle of <a href="http://www.cavitcollection.com/" target="_blank">Lunetta Prosecco</a> distributed here domestically by <a href="http://www.palmbay.com/lunetta.htm" target="_blank">Palm Bay International</a>. Its extremely affordable ($11.00 USD) with a crisp, light taste. I loved it! (Forgive me, I digress.) I saved the cork, cage and foil packaging and proceeded to undertake my first attempt at designing a chair to enter into the annual <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/01/cheers-to-chairs-my-1st-contest.html" target="_blank">DWR Champagne Chair contest</a>. I gathered the following additional supplies: steak knife, X-Acto knife, wire cutter, scissors, glue (the only adhesive the contest would allow), and an emery board nail file. So here were my starting materials:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">a great sparkling wine</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not too sure where this little project would end, I just stared at the raw materials for a bit. This is after having looked at some great designs from past years as well as current entrants. The name on the foil label made me think of the name on the back of a director's chair, so I went with that. I also thought it might be a little different to do a rocking chair. I proceeded. First, I carefully removed only the foil covering the cork, making sure to keep the round piece in tact. I uncorked the bottle and enjoyed a great glass<strike>es</strike> of wine (not the same day I made the chair...ha, ha). Later, I separated the bottom wire (that you untwist while opening the bottle) from the rest of the cage. By slicing the foil with the X-Acto knife close to the adhesive, I was able to remove the foil from the neck of the bottle in one large piece. Next, I cut the round top of the cork away form its narrower neck. By cutting that piece once again, I was left with two half circles. From the neck of the cork, I carved what was to become the seat of the chair. That shape is called a trapezoid, I think. I had no idea that cutting <strike>sawing</strike> cork would be such a challenge but it was! I changed blades often, switched between knives and made do. As a result, the emery board made it easier to smooth out and even up the edges after I made my cuts. Here's what I had about mid-way through the project:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used the wire to form an open ended rectangle with rounded corners. Using scissors, I trimmed the foil around the typography elements I wanted to feature. I folded the large 'lunetta' piece then wrapped it around the wire away from the open ends. I glued the foil to its self, sandwiching the wire inside. An additional piece of plain foil was glued over this to give a finished look to the piece. I attached the half circle pieces of cork to each open wire hanging at the bottom of what had become the back of the chair. I bent the wire so that the rounded part of the half circles become the "feet" of the chair. Next, I glued the second piece of foil over the seat of the chair, like upholstering. The sides of the seat of the chair were then glued to the sides of the feet (adjusting the angle by eye). Finally, a small triangular shaped pieces of cork was glued along the back of each half-circle shaped foot of the chair. I did end up removing two of the four twisted wires making up the cage, using each of them as an arm. I bent each piece like an 'L'. I inserted the raw edge of the wire into the top, front portion of the half circle allowing the finished edge of the wire meet the back of the chair. Each arm was 'upholstered' with a small rectangular piece of cork. This was the final result from various angles:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://call-small.blogspot.com/2013/01/design-within-reach-champagne-chair_13.html" target="_blank">Call-small</a> did a wonderful job with her "Circle Chaise" and urged others to participate. Did anyone else answer her call and make a cork chair for the 2013 DWR Champagne Chair contest? </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><b>Update</b>. More Blogger friends answered the call...</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">Linda's <i>Upright Hammock</i> at <a href="http://lkell00.blogspot.com/2013/01/champagne-chair-contest-entry.html" target="_blank">The Hard Way</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">Megan's <i>Squared</i> at <a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/2013/01/and-dwr-winners-are.html" target="_blank">Modern Mini Houses</a></span></li>
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studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-43590449246976034652013-01-17T23:30:00.000-05:002013-01-18T01:54:50.244-05:00An Open Letter to DWR...<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-size: large;">Champagne Chair Contest</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I want to thank you for creating a contest and marketing event that continues to inspire creativity and enthusiasm for modern design year after year. For the first time, I decided to create my own design and enter the contest. I have no professional design training. I am a homeowner who, at best, can be considered to have very good taste. I am also an active member of a growing niche community online that focuses on modern miniatures. A small group of us (about 4) all chose to enter your contest for the first time. In our discussion of the experience (conceiving then executing a design) a recurring theme emerged. We each spoke of intimidation due to the field of talent. This is not a criticism, it only speaks to the event's success. It inspired me to consider ways in which you might redesign this contest that has grown well beyond its infancy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Perhaps you might...</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1) divide the contest into amateur/hobbyist and design students & professionals </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2) consider superlative recognition in categories like wittiest, most intricate, most creative use of materials, most minimal. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I'm not necessarily recommending you increase your investment in the budget for prizes. The recognition alone however would be very meaningful to many of your contest participants.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sincerely,</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: large;">(Modern Miniatures Collector & Blogger)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #38761d;"><i><b>I submitted the above to DWR via the contact function on their website. It occurred to me that others may also want to join the conversation and share their opinions. To that end, I share this email as a potential catalyst.</b></i></span><br />
<br />studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-67170378373531096832013-01-14T20:13:00.000-05:002013-01-29T19:08:05.017-05:00Cheers to Chairs: My 1st Contest<span style="font-size: large;">A sensible someone would not choose such a formidable challenge. Yet, after inspiration and suggestion over at <a href="http://call-small.blogspot.com/2013/01/design-within-reach-champagne-chair.html" target="_blank">Call of the Small</a>, I decided to go ahead and create a cork chair to enter in Design Within Reach's (DWR) annual Champagne Chair contest. I hope I followed the rules correctly. It seemed you could only submit one photo. The smart ones submitted a single collage photo but several others, like me submitted only one view. If you submitted your entry via Instagram or Twitter as I did, only one view in a single photo was possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The talent in this long-running contest is phenomenal and quite intimidating. I decided to go for it anyhow. I wanted to share a few of this year's entries that <strike>intimidated the he*l, I mean</strike> stood out to me.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"My Loose Interpretation Of" by jackstastic</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perch Chair by djasoncrowder</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">an untitled piece by jcsonifrank</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I doubt much will come from my efforts, but you can best believe I will be taking a screen shot once my little chair is uploaded to the gallery of entrants on the <a href="http://www.dwr.com/display.do?ruleID=101077" target="_blank">DWR webpage</a>. (A wry grin follows.) You can also check out contest entrants on twitter at #dwrchampagnechair. I'll share more on my <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/01/diy-modified-directors-chair.html" target="_blank">chair making</a> experience in a post to follow very soon. The contest ended today. They will select 10 finalists. In the past, a traveling exhibit of these finalists go on display at DWR studios across the country. Be sure to keep your eye out for that. The <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/01/champagne-chair-contest-winners.html" target="_blank">winners will be announced</a> online on January 28th.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Update.</b> It's official. Here it is...my chair in the gallery of contestants at DWR.com!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><b>Update</b>. More Blogger friends answered the call...</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">Linda's <i>Upright Hammock</i> at <a href="http://lkell00.blogspot.com/2013/01/champagne-chair-contest-entry.html" target="_blank">The Hard Way</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">Megan's <i>Squared</i> at <a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/2013/01/and-dwr-winners-are.html" target="_blank">Modern Mini Houses</a></span></li>
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studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-26473005569042388472013-01-12T19:04:00.000-05:002013-01-12T19:04:00.063-05:00Remember Your 1st Apartment?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember your first apartment? You had to make do with hand-me-downs from relatives, thrift store finds or even pieces abandoned on the sidewalk. Well, that's sort of what I was going for with this scene. Improvising a bookcase with planks of wood and concrete cinder blocks (or milk crates) was a ubiquitous piece in the starter apartments I remember. Immediately, that's what came to mind when I saw these <a href="http://miniaesthetics.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-clever-accessory-great-building-block.html" target="_blank">miniature cinder blocks</a>. Each has a magnet embedded in real concrete and are intended to be used to keep notes and such on your message board. Of course, that's never stopped a miniaturist from making a thing or two work in 1:12 scale. Two folding chairs (albeit uncomfortable after a while) are easy to borrow from the family. Right? Placed facing the improvised-coffee table makes for a quick conversion to a card table. Bid Wist anyone? The guy who lives here has the basics: dice on hand for gambling, recycled cookie tins for extra storage, a place to shove books and hold up the TV and telephone. That's organization on a budget. When he's not playing cards, craps or watching the game, the dumbbells are nearby for a few reps of biceps curls and triceps extensions. Oh, yes a pair of souvenir sarapes (again, from family) warm the walls. So there you have it, a starter-apartment in 1:12---circa 1987, maybe. For me it was tiny cinder blocks, now tell me what miniature piece(s) have you designed a room around?</span></div>
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<b>Details:</b> folding chairs and dumbbells were part of action figures purchased from the dollar store; bowl, picture frame, 'H'-block, all wood, wheels and acrylic block from Michael's; rug is a sample from The Shade Store; telephone is Rement; model motorcycle is a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament; TV by Kikkerland; wire basket is an Etsy find; sarapes, brown book and white box from Minimodernas; dice from Morgan Imports (Durham, NC); books in basket from Dolls House Emporium; blue and yellow books are Kaleidoscope House accessories; thick black book and square tins are eBay finds</div>
studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-30266279332480975752013-01-05T17:36:00.000-05:002013-01-08T00:56:17.407-05:00Dylan Has A Sister<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you haven't yet discovered this, you may be thrilled to know that the <i>brinca dada</i> design team of Tim Boyle and Doug Rollins has created a <strike>hot</strike> warm version of it's premier creation, the <a href="http://www.brincadada.com/products/dollhouses/dylan-house" target="_blank">Dylan House</a>. Her name is <a href="http://www.brincadada.com/products/dollhouses/zoe-house" target="_blank">Zoe</a>. The house features the same minimal design with maximal open spaces as its predecessor. Many of you know the original house was designed with a neutral, cool color palette of greens, greys and blues. The Zoe House as been re-interpreted with a new color palette ranging from soft-pink to fuchsia. Pink is not for everyone but I think the house has a <i>wow</i>-factor. If you do like pink and haven't yet added this house to your collection, this just might be the time to do so. The Zoe House is currently discounted $20.00 USD off its retail price and shipping is free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm so jazzed about this company <a href="http://kalkid.com/" target="_blank">Kalki'd</a>. They are creating some clever designs for home and garden. I stumbled across them at cb2 while doing my annual post-holiday shopping for miniatures (think ornaments and small desk accessories---at deep discount). But alas this cool little item was not on sale, a set of four magnets made into miniature cinder blocks! After doing a little research to learn more about the company, I came across this promotional video entitled Concentration. Take a look and tell me what you think. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. More to come on the tiny cinder blocks and other shopping haul.</span></div>
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studiosevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748214947539351944noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246119829054629390.post-31755719151853771252012-12-25T22:48:00.000-05:002013-01-04T20:05:01.504-05:00A Pink-tastic Christmas Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I staged this Christmas scene in 6th scale with a more is more, Hollywood-glamour type of vibe. Before you ask...the answer is NO---no I couldn't get enough pink! It amped up that glamour factor. My Barbie Collection lives on a narrow vanity in my <strike>studio</strike> guest bedroom/study made from a mirror hanging over a shelf. You might see a sliver of a miniature black chandelier at the edge of this photo. This hangs above a Jonathan Adler sofa (in Barbie-scale, of course). A lamp and side table also by Adler flank the couch. In the corner, at the edge of the shelf, stands the star of the show---an old pink tinsel Christmas tree (by <a href="http://www.paperchase.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paperchase</a>) with a pink mini string of lights. The angel tree topper is made from the tops of two perfume bottles. The body is from L'eau D'Issey and the wings are a cut flower off of the Marc Jacobs' Daisy lid. Luxurious little gifts clutter at the bottom. What on earth could be better than bags and purses? Good Santa!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This delicious feast for the eyes is filled with loads of ideas for the miniaturist. Why is this?Because alternative purposing for the familiar was practically invented for this pastry art. Let's just begin with snow made of icing. There's plenty more...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">each </span><span style="font-size: small;">facade </span><span style="font-size: small;">and yogurt covered pretzels as cast </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">iron roof </span><span style="font-size: small;">cresting crown </span><span style="font-size: small;">the mansion.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Chex cereal roof shingles</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stacks of cinnamon 'logs'</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So here is wishing everyone the very merriest of Christmases. May you be blessed with PEACE, JOY and HOPE in abundance!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Perhaps, the most delicious pine needles ever?!?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Baby It's Cold Outside</i>...but bring in another log for the fire!</span></td></tr>
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