Friday, May 13, 2011

Jeepers Miniatures Mention in
"Ghostly Hauntings of Interstate 65"

Jeepers is mentioned in one of the stories by Joanna Foreman in her book Ghostly Hauntings of Interstate 65. Too cool! Check out the preview!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Hobbit House



I wonder which came first, the story or the house. Here's another interesting home for living or recreating in miniature (even smaller than a Hobbit). This one would really require some thought to make the interior of its miniature counterpart both accessible and visible for the curious.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Takasugi-an



Among the more unique houses posted on the This Old House website, I found myself fascinated by the Takasugi-an house. Visit their website to learn more about this interesting abode.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Jeepers May E-Newsletter


...is now available here!

Unique Dollhouse Inspirations


As I mentioned in my previous post, the This Old House website offers some wonderful inspiration for dollhouse enthusiasts. Homes vary drastically from across a community to around the world. These are delightfully inspiring domiciles. Can you imagine living in one of these unique homes? Of course, you can always challenge yourself to recreate in miniature! Time to get out the calculator and sketch book.

Friday, May 6, 2011

American House Styles


Miniaturists and dollhouse builders are always on the lookout for something new and unusual to create. Inspiration and ideas come from a variety of sources. One example of a resource for American house styles is the This Old House website. Check it out.

I often find myself studying houses in my travels. When I notice something about a house that reflects a vintage design, classic line, or unique feature, I find myself drawn to it and when time allows I'll stop by and try to get a closer look or snap a photograph. What is your favorite house style? What characteristic about a house might turn your head? Have you ever discovered a real life house that you think would make the perfect dollhouse or miniature scale replica?