Taking the Challenge Very Seriously

I had two reasons to join the Undersized Urbanite Contest: one, envy for the participants of the I'm a Giant Challenge, since I didn't learn about it until after it "ended", and two, because I loved Christina's sales pitch:

Dreaming of a Smeg fridge? You can have one in your dollhouse, for only a few dollars if you are up for the simple DIY. An ultra modern house maybe?

 

Look!  So Shiny!!

That is my backsplash!  That
is not, sadly, my wall ovens
(these $#*'s have three!)

Why, yes, I am dreaming of a Smeg, although wall oven, since you never asked.  And, for many reasons, top most being lack of money and lack of space, I will never have one.  But that is what is so great about dollhouses.  If you really covet an item, you can satisfy it with a (relatively) quick DIY.

Some things on my long-time wish list that will be in my dollhouse eventually, if I can ever figure out how:

• Arco lamp - documented here, but I found someone who makes something similar and the base is made of stone.  I'm waiting for a response on how he makes or gets them like that.
• Madeline Weinrib flatweave rugs - I have saved quite a few images and all that is needed is some more fabric printing
• Arne Jacobsen egg chair - I haven't forgotten, I'm still trying
• Eero Saarinen tulip table - this has been going on for a while now, too
• Silver dining room - got it!

This project has eased some of my desires, or at least shrunk them to 1:12 scale.  Now, if only keeping my real house clutter free was as easy as with the dollhouse.