Monday, March 12, 2012

Blond Contrast

I was going for a refreshing contrast of color here in the upper "loft" space of my Citadel. The new roll of Con-Tact paper (I used the darker wood here in my Villa Sibi) was the starting point, and the everything else fell quickly into place: shiny stainless, red, white, and brown. I tend to try to accessorize accordingly, so you will see those colors/materials in the new shelving unit I purchased from the recent miniature show I attended.







BIG fan of the Con-Tact! Easy peasy.

Credits: Couch and planter are vintage eBay finds; chairs and Eames elephant are Reac; shelving unit is by Bruce Dawson; pillow and rug are by minimodernistas; "coat rack" is an ring holder by UMBRA; artwork is handmade by me (pretty poorly!); mini knights by the door are by Accoutrements; outdoor tree is from a miniature show, and its planter is by Manor House Miniatures. Accessories are AG Minis, Re-ment, handmade by The Shopping Sherpa, beads, from JaZams, and Nancy Tobey.

The time it took me: 17 minutes
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16 comments:

  1. otterineMarch 12, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Awesome idea for the coat rack. I had to go back and look for the "ring holder," because it just registered to me as "coat rack." :D

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    1. callsmallMarch 12, 2012 at 10:09 PM

      Thanks, Otterine! Yes, I've had that for a while and was hoping to put it to use! The size is pretty great for 1:12. I should have accessorized it a bit more.

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  2. SherriMarch 12, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    *sigh* Another fabulous scene to inspire me!
    I love the little framed pic on the wall!
    The colors are soothing, with just a bit of pop with the red (one of my favorite colors). Awesome work!

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    1. callsmallMarch 12, 2012 at 10:10 PM

      Hiya, Sherri! Thanks! That little framed pic was done a while ago with some balsa wood. I tried to cut angles freehand and it was not pretty! But, I kept the pieces anyway, colored them in silver marker, and used a piece of scrapbook paper. ;)

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  3. PepperMarch 12, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Lovin' the scene. Especially the cute knights standing guard at the door =0)

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    1. callsmallMarch 12, 2012 at 10:14 PM

      Hey, Pepper! Those little knights are cute. I got them at my local toy store in a set of five. They are quite well made, too. I should have noted that they are by Accoutrements http://www.accoutrements.com/shop/products/Die-Cast-Metal-Knights.html

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  4. Modern MCMarch 13, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    The repurposed items in this scene steal the show. I like this setup and the lighting is great. The grain on the contact paper blends well with the scale. If you constantly change your dollhouse rooms, you have to have "Easy Peasy", man!

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    1. callsmallMarch 14, 2012 at 11:04 PM

      Thanks, MC! I did enjoy piecing it all together. It all started with that coat rack and the Con-Tact! I do love playing the Citadel, but have been neglecting the bottom level...*guilty face*

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  5. Mini DorkMarch 14, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    Love the "coat rack". Isn't contact paper the best?!?! I found some metal looking one that I'm planning to use for ceiling tiles. We'll see. Great room!

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    1. callsmallMarch 14, 2012 at 11:05 PM

      Hey, Mini Dork! I do like the Con-Tact, very easy and photographs well. Can't wait to see what you'll do with the metal looking paper!!

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  6. KarenMarch 14, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I love your creativity in repurposing things for the dollhouse. Love that coat rack. I want one for my dollhouse and one scaled to people size.
    Karen

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    1. callsmallMarch 14, 2012 at 11:06 PM

      Hi, Karen! Thank you! I would totally use that coat rack in 1:1! I'm sure one exists out there...

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  7. HeatherMarch 14, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    I really love this room, and the tiny details like the knights and plant outside. Lovely.

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    1. callsmallMarch 14, 2012 at 11:07 PM

      Thanks, Heather! It's my first time using the plants -- they are quite nice and look real. The knights are totally fun -- had to use two!

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  8. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Hello from Spain: I just discovered your blog and I love your diorama. I like your furniture you use in your scenes. Congratulations for the pictures. I have a blog dedicated to Barbie I invite you to visit: all4barbie.blogspot.com If you're still in touch from blog to blog.

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    1. callsmallMarch 14, 2012 at 11:09 PM

      Welcome, Marta! Thanks for your nice words. I like all the stories on your blog -- very creative!

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