Thursday, January 31, 2013

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.

2 comments:

  1. those are great reasons for joining and you're halfway done with most of your projects..good for you!

    Love
    Marisa

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  2. That's awesome. So glad my sales pitch worked on you, I love watching your projects.

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