Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Setting the Scene

A quick departure from the Rad Pad into...the holidays! I know this does not look very festive, but I have just started to set the scene for what I hope will be a mod decorated home. One of our local newspapers has asked me to decorate one of my homes for the holidays as part of an article about me and my hobby, so I chose the Villa Sibi.




I got a bit sidelined with some recent goodies: the awesome green rug is from Fran of Fran Made Minis. Isn't it GREAT?? I love the shade of green and the pattern. Fran also put in a few other treats that will make their way into my holiday scene. Thanks, Fran!! The "live edge" table is made of solid walnut and the chair is teak with brass. These beauties are by Logan of the blog and Etsy store One Forty Three and I am very happy to have two pieces from his inaugural "micro" collection. Keep 'em coming, Logan! Logan is also participating in the "I'm A Giant" challenge with a geodesic dome house--check it out.

Shall I add snow to the flat roof? I'm leaning toward no, but would love your thoughts on material and technique if you think I should go for some minimal flakes! I'll share my completed holiday house after the article appears. The photographer is coming on Saturday, so I need to get cracking (or crackling???!).

Credits: Couch is minimodernistas; coffee table and chair are by One Forty Three on Etsy; Christmas lights are  necklaces by Carolyn Forsman; rug is from Fran Made Minis; brass decanter is an eBay find; candy canes are AG Minis; white platter is from ELF Miniatures; pillows are handmade by The Shopping Sherpa; wallpaper is scrapbook paper from Michaels.

The time it took me: 10 minutes
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5 comments:

  1. PepperDecember 6, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Hmmm, I'm gonna go with no snow. I think you'll capture the whole Holiday thing really well without the wintry weather.
    Thanks for the link to 143. Just had to buy the Alder dining room table. Love anything wood/quirky/unique. One for the favorites =0)

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  2. callsmallDecember 6, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I think I'm with you, Pepper! I started to fiddle with the scene and I want to keep it minimal. And I hate shoveling! ;) So cool that you bought something from 143! Now if I could just convince YOU to open up shop!!

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  3. Modern MCDecember 7, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Lovely work from 143. I purchased one of the sideboards and can't wait to use it. The MiniModernistas' sofa looks great with the 143 pieces in your scene!

    Sidebar: Why was my captcha "blings"? Ha Ha, Lord help us. I hate that word singular or plural.

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  4. callsmallDecember 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Hey, MC! Yes, 143 has done some fine work. I can't wait to see your sideboard!! They both looked gorgeous in the photos. I love your captcha! I always take note of them, and interpret them as some cosmic sign...perhaps I need to add more (dreaded) bling here...???! :)

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  5. AnonymousJuly 7, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Adorable couch! Isn't minimodernistas the best? Is anything in this room handmade?

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