Inspiring Post and Blog

Just did a random search for retro dolls on Google just to see what comes up and if any of it is inspiring. Well today I found this;
http://patchworkunderground.com/inspiration-sunday-is-maryann-roy/
This is a blog about a woman who loves to sew and be crafty! Well she found these pictures which eventually led me to this blog/website;
http://www.maryannroy.com/index.htm
Here is her blog: http://maryannroy.wordpress.com/
This is a blog/website for a woman who creates items for 1/6 scale! It is truly amazing and so inspiring, it has really given me lots to think about! I really wish I could get started on my house, but unfortunately funds are holding me back, so in the mean time I will be planning the layout/measurements etc so that when I am able to afford to start I can go full steam ahead!!! :D
This is an example of her work:
(I hope she doesn't mind me using her image) :S

This piece of furniture has inspired me to create a similar piece for the bedroom and the colour is amazing! The colour really reminds me of some of the old furniture that Lundby and Triang used to make! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!

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!