Digging the Eames House Blocks

I really like the Eames House Blocks on House Industries, but at $150 I won't be buying a set anytime soon. If I was having another baby I'd pass on the diapers and register for this instead.

20th Annual Creatin' Contest Winners

It's one of my favorite times of the year... the announcement of HBS Miniatures.com's winners of their annual Creatin' Contest. Every year I love to be inspired by the creativity and talent that so many people bring to this contest. Here's my coverage of the 19th annual and 18th annual contests and my 18th annual favorites.

Without futher ado, the Grand Prize Winner is Nancy Enge Sea House Pavilion. Talk about incredible photographry. That is the best background scenery in any of the Creatin' Contests to date. I love the ceiling and there are just so many fantastic details in every nook and cranny. How cute is the miniature version of the contest dollhouse kit?

Click on the photos to enlarge.

Here is the what the kit looked like to start with: Charming Cottage Shell Kit.

First Place Winner - Margo Givens The Merry Minxster. I love the tree on the patio. The interior of reminds me of an English pub in Tahoe that we've been going to for years. Very realistic.

YEAH BRAE!!! Second Place Winner - Brae Oktober Walnut Bay Light. These pictures just aren't enough to really enjoy this house. Go to her website www.otterine.com to really marvel at the beauty she puts into every detail. Outstanding!!!

Third Place Winner - Betty Taft Charming Tree Cottage. Maybe its that TreeHouse Masters show on TV that my husband is hooked on, but I'm kinda loving treehouses right now. I really wish there were more interior pictures, this tree cottage looks incredible.

The treehouse inspiration found it's way to other entrants. First Time Entrant - Nancy Weinberg Shipwreck Housing

First Time Entrant Winner - Sherry Pittman Treehouse Cottage


First Time Entrant - Jessica Christian Beachfront Guest House. This was one of my favorites. It looks like such a relaxing retreat.

Repeat Entrant - Norm Schini Hometown Depot. This is one of my favorite photos from the contest, great lighting and background. Plus the finishing work on the house is just gorgeous.

Honorable Mention - Evelyn Allen Oasis Diner. I love 50's diners and this oasis version looks spot on. I love all of the trim and exterior details.

First Time Entrant -Darlene Chaplin Country Cottage. I really need to make an exterior with water. I just love this house over water design.

First Time Entrant - Anne E. Brown Summer Camp Cabin. I love the beach landscaping.

First Time Entrant - Flo Paulin Discovery Cottage. I thought this one was really playful. The gardens and interior look like a great home away from home for your kids.

Repeat Entrant - Kim Kehoe Bapa's Pets. This just screams cute to me. I'd love to see more interior detail pictures on this one.

The light is on for this house. First Time Entrant - Jodi Hippler Bev's Ocean Front Retreat. Dollhouse + Lamp = Love it.

First Time Entrant - Karen Dircks The Miniature Meeting. Wouldn't it be fun if there was a mini meet up place in your town?
First Time Entrant - Milo McNally Kitty's Bar. Dogs playing poker... awesome, what else can I say.


These are just a few of the houses that stood out to me, if you have 20-30 minutes, head over to Miniatures.com to see all of the winners and entrants, there are tons of them.

(all images from Miniatures.com)

New dollhouses from The Contemporary Home in Miniature

Leanne Bartlett from The Contemporary Home in Miniature has two new contemporary houses to add to her offerings. The Water's Edge, 1:12 scale dollhouse, starts at £495. "The three roomed town house with open plan living area, bedroom with en-suite shower room and funky kitchen extension. 610mm high x 648mm wide x 431mm deep."


The Spinnaker Court,
1:12 scale dollhouse, starts at £1095. "Two homes in one innovative, space-saving footprint. With two separate duplex apartments to furnish, there is a chance to really let your imagination take flight. A cantelever roof and offset balconies as well as sliding internal walls, give this duplex a real designer look. 960mm high x 760mm wide x 510mm deep."

Leanne also sells furniture as seen on her website here, but doesn't have an online store so contact her directly. You can also check out her facebook page here.

(all images from http://www.thecontemporaryhomeinminiature.co.uk/)

PRD Miniatures at Tom Bishop Southern California Show

Did anyone make to Tom Bishop's Southern California Miniatures show last week? I couldn't make it, but hope to go next year. Paris of PRD Miniatures sent me this video of his display. I LOVE this first room. I want a whole dollhouse to go with it. Paris also has some cool new beds with working lights built into the night stands. TO DIE FOR!!!

If the video below doesn't display for you, you can check out the video on my facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=586990184717339&l=8776724769595715267

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