Loss for words

Here is my late-but-better-than-never entry for Studioseven's (Mini*Aesthetics) February Design Challenge. Challenge details: design a scene around some holiday or observance in February (Valentine's Day, Wear Red for Women, Chinese New Year). I opted for VDay - boycotting store bought cards but unable to find the right words.

Deets: pencils are toothpicks made from Maria's Minis Pencil Tutorial.
PRD Miniatures: linea desk, tall bookshelf, and repurposed Reac chair. Pharmacy floor lamp is minimodernistas. Storage boxes, binders, books are minismodernas. Macbook and iPhone by Lilu. Magazine butler, catchall desk tray, trinket tray, pencil cup holder and paper tray are made by me and will be for sale soon here: shapeways.com/shops/ModernMiniHouses. Other accessories are from Studioseven, mini2b, miniatures show buys and Kaiser Craft.

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PRD at Good Sam

So yes, the Good Sam Show was last October, but as you know, I'm behind in a ton of posts. If you haven't seen Paris & Lisa at a miniatures show, it is an absolute must. The PRD Miniatures booth looks like a modern showroom. So much modern in one space, it's hard not to jump up and down. They'll be at Chicago International, April 19-21. If you are anywhere close, you should definitely go.

Paris' tables and desks are so dreamy, I want to build a whole room around them.

I love Paris' bath-rooms. The new spa tub is so cool, perfect for indoors or outdoors. It even has chromatherapy lighting that changes colors under the faux water.

I can never get enough of modern kitchens. I just love these.

Lisa's Mini Modern Bedding (Mi-mo-be) is just icing on the cake for Paris' beds. I feel in love with the last one and bought the whole set. So perfect, I had to have it all. I bought the bed, mattress, lines and pillows. I'll post more pictures soon.



Check out Paris' flickr page to see all of the latest projects he's working. How amazing is that double sink in black? I would die to have that kitchen in real life, I would would never let it stay dirty. I LOVE the M112 Gallery Pod.


And these Sky Loft interiors??? Get out. Love love love. I want to move in. I could live so happily here.

Check out more from Paris on flickr:
www.flickr.com/photos/ 9180674@N03/ or visit the PRD Miniatures website at: www.prdminiatures.com.
Paris was also featured in IGMA eCube newsletter, read the article here.

DWR ups the ante, delays announcement

I am 99.9% sure my chair is not in the top 10 for the DWR Champagne Chair Contest. Seriously, look at this competition. BUT, on twitter DWR told callsmall they are narrowing it down to 15 and announcing winners today. I think her chaise might make it in the top 15. Knock on wood cork. Still waiting to find out who the winners are.

Missed it by that much

I had every intention of entering the Greenleaf 2012 Spring Fling Contest, but didn't get past the design stage. I'm still planing to bash two of these kits when I find the time. The contest ended back in September, but I wanted to share some of my favorites. It's really inspiring seeing what people came up with from this kit.

All of the 42 entries can be seen here on Greenleaf's forum here.


Keli's Michigan Lake Cottage (iseecerulean) was one of my favorites. I loved how she repurposed a bunch of Lundby furniture giving it a fresh new look, and I love her color palette. Check out that origami lighting fixture over the dining table. I was really surprised she didn't win. Her landscaping and plants are spectacular, many made from kits and others she created from scratch. Check out more interior photos of her sunroom here. The kitchen is really impressive. Visit her blog to see how she created the backsplash by punching out tiles from paint sample cards, brilliant, check it out here. The yard is spectacular and I love her cork floors. Check out this post with the full exterior photos of the cottage. The 3rd picture of the living room with the view of the water in the background is my absolute favorite from all of the entries.


Brae's Aero Squadron Lounge (otterine.com) won third place, I'm guessing because the three photos you're allowed to submit just can't capture the unbelievable amount of details Brae packs into such a small space. Check out all of the photos here, and be prepared to drool. If you're not following her blog, you really should, it is a never ending resource of brilliant ideas, how tos, great tips and ideas for building miniatures. The amount of time she spends creating her masterpieces is impressive, but the amount of time she spends blogging and sharing her knowledge is truly inspiring. You can spend days there. Brae has an etsy shop as well. And check out the Artist's Studio she's doing for the Undersized Urbanite Contest.


I would love to decorate the interior of this beauty by Mike Biffin. I love the two story kit bashing design he came up. I would love to see more interior photos. Does anyone know if Mike has a blog?


Krin? This is embarrassing, but I could use a little help here. I follow her blog, but I can't find it. Can someone please send her blog's name? I was watching her progress on her artist's studio and I would love to see more pictures. I love the grit and starving artist look that she's created.


I love the roof design on Tim & Brigitte Hostetter's creation. I'd like to see more photos of this one too.


April's Asahi Tea House won first place. These photos make me realize how much the background setting can really highlight your house. The trees, fence and backyard in 1:1 really compliment the 1:12 design, great set location.


In all of these contests there is always one that stands out to me, that I give the "What the... ?" award to. Congrats, Wendy Cole, not in a million years would I have come up with this design. Very creative. I love the water and would love to see more interior photos. I could see myself vacationing here.


I'm curious what the 2013 Spring Fling kit has in store for us, but until that's announced have fun looking at the 2012 entries here (or click the Gallery button to check out all of the past contests - a few modern ones sneak in)
http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/index.php?app=gallery&category=2.