Viking

This Viking papyrus artwork is far from modern, but I liked the colors and texture so in it went into this scene. The "table" is actually a marble candle base from TJ Maxx. I've seen how other mini bloggers have creatively used bowls, soap dishes, etc., so this inspired me to look at such things differently. The white veins of the marble look like rushing water to me, so that related nicely to our Vikings rushing along to do their thing.

I love the long window in the Stockholm -- it provides nice options and really adds to the scene. I also experimented a bit and added two hanging Lil Bratz lights.

Love coffee, so...

Credits: Kitchen island and table base and chairs from the Villa Sibi; marble "table" from TJ Maxx; loveseat is Bozart; coffee table is Re-ment; blue ottoman is an eBay find; artwork from the store at the Indianapolis Children's Museum; light fixtures are Lil Bratz; accessories from Manor House Miniatures, Re-ment, Lil Bratz, and a recent rummage sale in town!

Stockholm, Baby

I spent my birthday in Stockholm. Well, not really, but you might say I spent it with Stockholm, as in the Lundby Stockholm.

What a neat house. I love the shape, colors, pull out pool, and it's nice to work in a smaller scale and create new spaces. I was also thrilled to not have a complicated assembly -- just snapping in the railings on the top. I will say that I am a bit disappointed in the quality. I knew it was plastic, but I found the finishing not to be 100%. In the bathroom, the wallpaper does not go evenly around the window, and there were spots on the terraces where I could see glue and other irregularities in the flooring. Small. but noticeable to me. After all, I am all about seeing the small! :)

Here's my first attempt setting up scenes. I definitely need to get used to seeing the outlets in the pictures (haven't gotten to the transformer stage), and I felt that artwork was mandatory in the main living space. It looked so bare without it. The floor sculpture is actually a shell I found in (no, not the beach) the store TJ Maxx ($2!).

I love the serene bathroom space, and I was happy to use my first toilet, from IKEA. LOVE this potty, so clean and simple.

In the upstairs I did a simple bedroom with some vintage furniture. I didn't want to over-accessorize, so it too is spare. Dig the wallpaper and carpet in this room.

All in all, I am very happy with my purchase, but hope I can resist the impulse to amass Stockholm-specific items (I also wonder about the quality).

Credits: Console and wenge stool by Paris Renfroe; desk light is vintage German; folding chair is Manor House Miniatures; Le Corbusier and Mies Barcelona chairs by Reac Japan; rug is The House That Jacq Built; side table is Re-ment; "sculpture" is from TJ Maxx; artwork is Colin McCahon; bathroom sink and toilet by IKEA; plant is vintage TOMY; bathroom shelving unit and white stool in bedroom is Lundby Smaland; bed from Villa Sibi; lamp is AG Minis; dresser and chairs are vintage; accessories by AG Minis, Re-ment, ELF Miniatures, Manor House Miniatures, and IKEA.