Archives for: "July 2010"
Thrifting in mini
I've officially decided I love House of Miniatures kits! :D If you finish an antique piece in a more modern color scheme and update the hardware, you end up with something that works well in a contemporary setting. It's like thrifting in mini!… more »
Guest Bed
I had originally planned to follow the same method that I used for the Baslow Ranch single bed but decided to fake the mattress with foam core board as I had done with the box spring. I tried dressing the mattress I had made for Baslow Ranch, and it did… more »
Master bed and box springs
I bought a Daisy House full bed kit before I knew I had the knack for scratch building more complex furniture, but I still like it and think it was worth it. :D The wood in the kit was high quality, and it went together beautifully. The kit even comes… more »
Guest room, part 1
I started building the furniture for the guest room. For the bedside table, I used a House of Miniatures candle stand kit. It came from a set of two; I had used the other for Baslow Ranch. click image to enlarge I hadn't thought much about artwork… more »