January 19, 2011

White Wednesday

photo copyright Karin Corbin 2011

I have done a little resizing on the 1:144 dovecote design to match it's scale to the small cottage. Today they are dressed in winter whites. Christmas might be over but winter is still going strong with lots of new snow on the beautiful mountains that I see when I take my walks. We had two inches here at the workshop the other day.

I have noticed a real trend in blogs that feature all white interiors in homes. I thought it would be fun if I offered these little houses in an alternative color scheme. I think they are very charming this way. My material choices are actually ivory white and a pearly, iridescent golden white along with a bright white for the landscape.  The pale turquoise door adds just that little bit of spice to the look.

Yes, these two finished houses are for sale, they are $35.00 each. Just write to me to order them, karincorbin at gmail. The cottage is 2.25" (55mm) tall at the peak of the roof.

photo copyright Karin Corbin 2011

When I glanced over at my countertop just now it looked like a tree farm in a snowy field, in miniature of course. I had to bleach some bottle brush trees for the white houses. After bleaching and rinsing I rubbed white paint into them. I use a piece of white styrofoam scrap as my drying rack. I certainly did not intend to create a snow scene. The front edge of the piece looks as if children had been making a whole bunch of snowballs in anticipation of defending a snow fort.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

The houses are lovely !!! Great job !
Hugs
Sue in NC

Anne Gerdes said...

It occurs to me that you could make an amazing "Doctor Zhivago" house, Karin! Can you imagine how amazing that would be in miniature? :)

Julia said...

I love the look of these...they're beautiful!
Julia

Catherine / Mooghiscath said...

Très beau dans cette couleur .

Lee said...

Just adorable! I look forward to buying your kits.
Can't wait to see what you come up with next!

KC-Design said...

Oh, I love both of your tiny houses, they are so beautiful!!

Karin

Karin Corbin said...

Lee, you might well be seeing a 1:144 version of the French Coastal Cottage I am building in 1:12 scale. I am hoping that will inspire me to get back to work on the project!

Karin Corbin said...

Anne, It would be amazing if I could make a Dr. Zhivago house. But I might go insane from attempting it ;-).

Victoria said...

You had me at the word tiny! I love miniature things! Those are just darling!!!

Catherine said...

YES Get inspired... I am dying for you to get back to work on it!!!

The little houses are beautiful Karin. It isn't clear if you are offering them at that price finished or as a kit though. Well not to me anyway.

I found cherry (wood) today that is so thin it is backed with paper. It was in a scrapbook store. It might be usful for something. LOL

Unknown said...

OMG!!! Karin, your work never ceases to amaze. You are a MASTER, my dear!!!