Sunday, October 9, 2011

Nook

I'm stumped. No clue what do create for the "I'm a Giant" challenge launched by Emily Henderson. I mean, playing with dollhouses and designing mini interiors is how I spend my hobby time, right? So, why is it so tricky to figure out what to do? I've been SO impressed by what others have done so far, like Morgan over at THE BRICK HOUSE and even Logan at One Forty Three, who has wood-worked midcentury magic for his geodesic dollhouse! And these are folks who are just dipping their toes into 1:12 scale. Impressive! Intimidating!

Got any ideas for me? Perhaps I need to rise to a challenge *YOU* throw my way! There is a strong DIY element to "I'm a Giant" so maybe I need to go completely radical. Little 'ol Lemon Cadet is dismantling an old Macintosh -- rocking!

Instead of making progress on the challenge, I crawled into a nook in my Brio house and did up a bedroom. You may notice two different lamps -- one is Re-ment and the other is a vintage German shade atop a Re-ment standing ashtray. What do you prefer?







A reminder that I've got TWO opportunities to win free stuff right NOW. First, the Call of the Small Facebook page has a ***FREE ALERT*** offering for a curated set of handmade papers from the Paper Source. You've got until 11:59 p.m. EDT tomorrow, October 10, to comment for a chance to win. And, I am offering two UMBRA products on my blog in celebration of reaching 500 followers -- comments close on October 23. Get hopping! BOTH GIVEAWAYS CLOSED

Credits: Bed and plant are vintage German; vanity is Barton; mirror is by Annina; chair is Reac; square pillows and magazine handmade by The Shopping Sherpa. Accessories are Re-ment, Petite Princess, ELF Miniatures, and random eBay finds.
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10 comments:

  1. Kikka NOctober 10, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Hi. A Tip:
    Go to a Fleamarket: Buy a "Box"-of an interestkind...make it towards a modern summerhome on the coast... :)
    Minihugs
    Kikka

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  2. Beth LemonOctober 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I think the problem is that you're like the founding mother of DIY/repurposed minis. I mean a fish tank! Tissue boxes! You've already been there done that with this. I trust you will figure it out and blow us all away with your genius. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I like your bedroom and think the round lamp looks fab in it ! And good luck with the challenge. I´m sure a great idea will pop up all of a sudden :)
    Claudia

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  4. Hunky DoryOctober 10, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Christine, it's the pressure to perform that's getting to you. Isn't it ironic? Something from nature maybe? Or something industrial? House within a house or piece of furniture?
    By the way, the ball lamp is so much more modern and cool.
    Best of luck in your hunt to find the perfect thing for you.
    Doris

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  5. callsmallOctober 10, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Thanks, Kikka! Good suggestion! :)

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  6. callsmallOctober 10, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Hey, Beth! I appreciate your encouragement, but I feel like I have writer's block!

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  7. callsmallOctober 10, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Hi, Claudia! I hope that idea is flying my way!! I like the round lamp too--one of my favorites! :)

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  8. callsmallOctober 10, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Yo, Hunky Dory! I think you are right! I will keep my eyes open a bit wider...I like your advice!

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  9. UnknownOctober 15, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    looking forward to the results! ^ ^ i saw your mood board on fb, ahhh i like it alot!

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  10. callsmallOctober 16, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Thanks, Snowfern! Glad you like my first attempt at a mood board for the challenge!

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