Review: Dolls House and Miniature Scene, Issue 216

I had recently stopped buying any Dolls House magazines due to money and the fact that all they really seem to talk about is period houses.
So I was in my local hobby store and noticed a really modern front cover for a dolls house magazine; I had to have it!

Issue 216 of 'Dolls House and Miniature Scene' featured a really interesting and inspiring article all to do with modern miniatures and how much the world of miniatures is starting to change.
The opening statements read:

'Modern and retro doesn't come from a catalogue. Rebelling against an age of cheap mass production, these modern and contemporary furniture designer's from around the world revere the art of handmade, creating one-off pieces that are sleek, bold and minimal.'

'If you are a 19th century purist, you may shiver at what appears to be cold and stark....'

The article has sparked my imagination and products that I had previously bought for the house are now set for eBay. I am now planning on making a lot of the pieces for the house or adapting kits/miniatures readily available or having one-off's built for my house.

It was so nice to see a dolls house magazine with something modern! I really hope that there will be more like this in the future! (Fingers crossed)...

The article also provided me with some excellent links to companies that sell modern/retro miniatures, such as:
Elizabeth LePla
W: http://www.elfminiautres.co.uk/

Paris Renfoe
W: http://www.prdminiatures.com/

Kari Bloom
W: www.miniature-retro-mission-furniture.com/kari_bloom

Peter Tucker
W: http://www.roomboxes.com/

Ann Nyugen
BLOG: http://amazingminiatures.com/
SHOP: http://amazingminiatures.etsy.com/

I have also discovered some amazing blogs and etsy sites:

Amatheria
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Amatheria

Mini Modernistas
http://minimodernistas.com/dollhouse/index.php?route=common/home

Minitures by Annina (Blog)
http://anninagunter.blogspot.co.uk/

Minima Miniatures (Blog)
http://minimaminiatures.blogspot.co.uk/

Minis Modernas
http://www.minismodernas.es/

Mitchy Moo Miniatures (Blog)
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I hope that these links help you as they have helped me! They have all proved inspirational in one way or another :)

My next post will be taking a look at 'Dolls House and Miniature Scene' Issue 217, where it takes a look at how to create a modern look and provides some really useful links to other blogs and shops!