I ended up being at rehearsal for most of the afternoon yesterday. I really appreciated the opportunity to speak to the actors one-on-one because sometimes distance or lack of time means I have to email my notes to them. This was much better! I got home around 7:15 and had dinner with Don. But I was really tuckered out after too little sleep the night before, so I hit the bed early.
A couple of things came in the mail while I was away: one for the TSP, one for me. I shot some quick photos this morning but I’m going to have to wait on a photo of the addition to the TSP because it was just too dark. Hopefully, tomorrow.
For me, for a future project:
This chair.
It’s from the Etsy shop of Alices Miniatures. It came all the way from England. Alice makes wonderful furniture and other minis and her work is beautifully done. I hope to collect more of it in the future.
Perfect little chair in which to read a good book, don’t you think? I’d like a real size version of it in our office!
Some of you have been asking me about what I’m thinking of for my next project. I have some ideas. It will be eclectic modern, I think. I’m not sure whether I will use the Loft that I got from Target – I tend to want to use that to stage photos of minis. I used it for the photos in today’s post.
(Photo from MIAIMminiatures)
My dream is to buy one or two of the MiPads from MIAIM Miniatures in England. They are very modern in design and you can buy a floor at a time, so you can build your house slowly. Right now, Elaine Shaw, the designer, has four sections of the MiPad available. But they are expensive, so I’d have to save my pennies.
I love the idea of the MiPads and the clean white palette, which would give me all sorts of decorating options. Elaine’s story is very interesting – she had the concept for these individual pads and funded it through a Kickstarter campaign. You might want to check out her site. She also sells them on Etsy.
(Photo from the Greenleaf site.)
The other project I have in mind is to tackle a Greenleaf kit that I’ve had around here for several years. It’s the Fairfield dollhouse which is in ½ scale rather than 1″ scale. I’m not especially enamored of the smaller furniture available for ½ scale – it’s hard to get believable and/or intricate detail – but building the house would be a challenge, much more complicated than the TSP, and I’ve been looking at a lot of finished Fairfields lately. Plus, it would take up a lot less room in this small cottage! I can only have so many dollhouses. I think that’s also why I like the MiPads. I can play with them and configure them and I wouldn’t be locked into one finished, permanently wallpapered design, if that makes sense.
I’ve been doing a lot of research online because I want to start a new project soon. The TSP just needs a few additions, and it’s done. Actually, it will be done well before the June 24th deadline!
Now you know what’s been swirling around in my head lately.
Happy Saturday.
I enjoy your dollhouses. I don’t have the patience for them so enjoy them through you!! I like the modular idea very much. Playing with the Grands as today is moving day. No heavy lifting here but these busy little ones wear me out also. Rain has left the area it seems…yay!
hugs,
Linda
Oh good! No rain on moving day! Have fun with the Grands – maybe they’ll take a nap soon!
Love the new chair – I wouldn’t mind one of everything in her shop! If you haven’t yet seen it, have a look at the youtube video by Amy of crafterzdelights (‘Welcome to my Dollhouse’). This very talented artist built a lovely custom half-scale Fairfield. I always thought that the loft would make a great bookshop with loads of tiny books and some modern chairs and paintings. So many choices for your next project!
I’ll check it out, Barbara. Thanks for the information. Is the name of her blog Welcome to my Dollhouse?
I think that’s the name of that particular video. Typing in ‘crafterzdelights youtube’ will take you to her channel.
Thanks, Barbara!
Whatever you decide for the next mini project, I’ll enjoy the posts and photos, Claudia. I’m intrigued by the MiPads.
I am, too. Whether I can afford one – or more than one – is the big question!
I just went over to the MiPad site to explore. Each are very basic and I’m wondering if you can do your own build from scratch? I must say they are interesting to look at, but I would put more color into them.
Well, I’d like the color to be in the furnishings and the artwork. I like white walls (have them here at the cottage) and of course, I could change out the floors. I don’t have the tools to build anything from scratch, Wendy. I love the sleek look of the MiPads.
I was amused by the iPhone holder where one can stream videos in the living room!
I forgot about that – seems slightly over the top, but why not?
Love that chair Claudia!..I would like a real size one too…That’s a great fabric pattern…No matter what you work on next I’m sure I will enjoy watching! I got some planting in pots and hanging planters done yesterday..today the rain and cold is back…sigh..
I know – that pattern is fabulous! (And the color, too!) I need to buy two more hanging pots for the porch. Maybe tomorrow?
Oh, a new dollhouse! I absolutely love watching you decorate your houses. I live vicariously through you. :-). That chair is beautiful!
Blessings,
Betsy
Oh, you’re so sweet, Betsy. Well, there will definitely be a new project. Just deciding which one!
Mini mini chair so darn cute!!! Love your posts
Thanks, Kathy!
Love that chair, Claudia! This makes me want to do a house like this in real life, but minis are more fun.
And they’re cheaper, as well!
That chair is wonderful. Would love one exactly like it…. about 275x larger, I would guess! We always look forward to any project you tackle!! We are your peanut gallery!
Have a great day! Have been planting all day. I am exhausted.
I bet! We just got back from a two-mile trail walk. I need to get in shape! xo
Love the new little chair! Don is going to be so excited with his surprise. Can’t wait to see what your next project will be.
Judy
I hope he will be, Judy. I told him I was worried that I’d talked about it too much and that he was going to expect something extraordinary! I don’t want him to be disappointed.
I’d go with those MiPads; fun!
I know – I love them! And I really want one or two.