Friday, February 24, 2012

Woodsy

Mushrooms! I couldn't resist picking up a few of these brass mushroom drawer pulls from the clearance bin ($5.95) at Anthropologie. I love their sheen and texture and thought they might work as ottomans in a mod scene. I actually do not have a harmonious relationship with mushrooms...I've despised them since I was a kid, but have been trying to be more open minded in my adult years. They are on my list of things to try and love this year. Cucumbers and fish were last year (usually separate, not together!).









Why ottomans? Well, I guess they could be stools or a side table too. I actually googled "mushroom ottoman," and was pretty floored by all the results. Here are a few, some more literal than others!

Cream ottoman

A 1968 ottoman by Pierre Paulin

Plush ottoman on Etsy

Storage ottoman

Anyone growing any mushroom ottomans in their dollhouses?

Maybe I'll find a fungi or two at a local dollhouse show tomorrow morning. I haven't been to a show in a long while, so we'll see what I turn up!

Credits: Mushroom ottomans from Anthropologie; couch is minimodernistas; couch platform are two wood flooring samples from Home Depot; desk is ELF Miniatures; shelving is PRD (totally lazy and moved it directly from another scene); chair is a vintage eBay find; plant is AG Minis; croissant plate on couch by Petit Plat. Accessories are AG Minis, Lilu Shop on Etsy, Re-ment, Mighty World, my local toy store, beads, ELF Miniatures, and Manor House Miniatures.

The time it took me: 32 minutes
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20 comments:

  1. LeeFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Cute idea~I just inghtsm have to check out the local Anthropology store soon!
    Thanks for sharing!

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    1. callsmallFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      Hi Lee! Yes, be sure to check out *all* the clearance areas at Anthropologie! The store actually has many lovely drawer pulls and door handles...lots of inspiration!

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  2. dalesdreamsFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Too funny!

    Have a good time at the show. :)

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    1. callsmallFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      Thanks, Dale! I hope to share any finds, if worthwhile!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    lol i actually let out a chuckle when i saw the first photo....too cute!

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    1. callsmallFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:55 AM

      Hey, Cindy! Glad I could make you chuckle...better than sounds of horror in seeing mushrooms growing in this living room ;)

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    2. UnknownFebruary 27, 2012 at 6:37 AM

      only if they glow in the dark!!!

      wait. do they? o.O

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    3. callsmallFebruary 27, 2012 at 10:53 PM

      Hey, Cindy! They don't glow as far as I know, but I haven't spied on them at night ;)

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  4. LindaFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    What a great idea! :)

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  5. Beth LemonFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I love it! Zadie's dollhouse is full of mushrooms from all the elf furniture sets we have. Maybe I'll have to grab a few. It's supposed to snow today so I'm hoping we'll work on a scene together in the Lundby.
    That storage ottoman from Overstock is amazing. I think I will buy one for her room. A bit pricey but I guess it's real furniture, right? I have paid as much for a couple mini pieces.

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    1. callsmallFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:56 AM

      Hey, Beth! TONS of mushroom furnishings out there...WHY was I surprised?! Zadie's room sounds way cute! Let me know if you buy the ottoman; I think they had it in different colors.

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  6. Stephanie KilgastFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    The mushrooms look great!
    The igloo chairs arrived! thank you so much :) I jsut made a very very quick scene with one of them ^^

    Did you get the plates? *worried*

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    1. callsmallFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:16 AM

      Hi, Stephanie! I saw your post -- so glad the chairs got to you! Yes, I got your great little package...did you see the croissant plate in this scene, on the couch? ;) The large plates are *gorgeous* and I can't wait to use them! THANKS!

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  7. otterineFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    This is a great idea...and they look perfect in the setting. I myself have never been a fan of eating mushrooms, but in the past couple of years I have tried a few and liked some. But, I love the way they look. ;D

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    1. callsmallFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:17 AM

      Thanks, Brae! Glad someone out there shares my ambivalence about mushrooms; I think it's the texture that's the biggest hurdle for me ;)

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  8. callsmallFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Hiya, Angie! Yes, those wood samples are pretty handy and come in all sorts of woods and finishes and are of course FREE, so that is a big plus!

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  9. Mini DorkFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Fun idea! So cute!! Couldn't stand mushrooms growing up, now it all depends on how they are cooked. Portobellos sauteed with shallots and butter (just add more butter until edible).
    :P

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    1. callsmallFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:34 PM

      Hey, Mini Dork! I agree on the point about how they are cooked (and what doesn't taste fab with more butter?!). I had them recently in a risotto-like state and they were very yummy :)

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  10. AnonymousJune 29, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Amazing!!! The mushrooms are adorable! Reminds me of Mario. Is anything there handmade?

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