As you read this I will be in the midst of moving house, it’s pretty stressful and not something I’m enjoying. I’ve had to pack up my two dolls’ houses and put them into storage as we’re moving into a rented house. I hope to fish them out once we’re in a place of our own again.

As I often find though, real life has sparked my imagination for a miniature scene. I’m wondering about doing a 1950s set house with an expectant new family moving in. I’d just love to have one of those big trucks parked out side the house and lots of removal men in brown coats handling a few ‘delicate’ items in a not so delicate way whilst the new home owners look on.

Whilst I’m thinking about creating that scene in miniature, wondering where I’d find the characters, the truck and so on it takes my mind off my current stresses. So even though I can’t do anything dolls’ house related physically, in my mind I’m already on the next project and that puts a smile on my face.

Amy

Are you struggling to come up with an idea for your entry into this years Creative Competition? If so, we’ve got a few pointers to help you along.

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For those of us who prefer our dolls’ houses to look more modern, there’s a great blog called Mini Modern which has some truly inspirational layouts and designs. From houses with roof top pools, kitchens with Coliseums on the walls and some very inventive ideas for boring blocks of wood (such as the base for a modern fire) you’ll be amazed by the detail and care taken by this miniature enthusiast.

You could also have a look at the Modern Miniatures group on Flickr.com where there are over 700 images of modern miniatures to spark the mind.

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