New Acquisitions: Adrian Cooke and Kitty Puppenmobel


I know, quite a combination of acquisitions here...but I like the unexpected nature of this, and it speaks to my inclinations as a collector.

This soft metal chair set was made by Adrian Cooke of the USA in the late 1800s. I've seen these chairs before in reference books and on other blogs so they caught my interest when they popped up on eBay; my best offer price of $30.99 was accepted. I challenged myself to use the chairs in one of my midcentury houses, which was fun.






The Kitty Puppenmobel pieces came in their original box, very cool. Also bought on eBay, the set, which dates from the early 1960s, was a best offer purchase of $18.99. These pieces were not as difficult to use in one of my houses, but the light blue and yellow colors were a bit of a challenge.









Any new "opposite acquisitions" lately? Do you like to collect like this too?

Credits: Adrian Cooke scene: table by PRD Miniatures; globe lamp by minimodernistas; cabinet is vintage German. Accessories are Dragondee, Re-ment, Michaels, minimodernistas, The Shopping Sherpa, and Lilu Shop on Etsy. Puppenmobel scene: table is Ryan's Room; arc lamp is an eBay find; initial pillows by Dale's Dreams; side table by Patie of minisx2. Accessories are K. Delaney, Ray Storey, and dollhouse show finds.

The time it took me: 45 minutes combined

A New Midcentury Dollhouse


Whee! A new midcentury style dollhouse has made its debut! The 1:16 scale laser cut ARC Dollhouse, designed by Krista Peel of Three Star Studio, is intended to be a simple and sustainable canvas for dollhouse play. I was thrilled when I received an email from Krista announcing the new house, and eagerly await it so that I can share it with you.






It comes flat-packed and looks quite easy to assemble. The house also comes with either baltic birch or walnut furnishings, and there are many possibilities for customization. The house retails for $65 on Etsy, the baltic birch furniture is $35, and the walnut/plexi set is $50.

The house has already created some buzz in the 1:1 design world -- Design Milk wrote about it this week. Hopefully that means that there is more to come!


I intend to share more soon.