I'M A GIANT Dollhouse Challenge Update: Ebony Floors and A Dwell Studio Duvet

With ebony stained floors and a Dwell Studio duvet cover our dollhouse is starting to look and feel like our home.  Take a look at this week's I'M A GIANT update.

Instead of buying a new bed frame for the master bedroom I decided to give the existing one a fresh coat of paint and dress it in new linens.  Using fabric glue I wrapped the 'duvet cover' around the mattress as one would a gift.  Simple, easy and very quick.

Now that the floors have been sanded and stained I can begin painting and decorating!  Keep posted for more I'M A GIANT Dollhouse Challenge updates.

Take a look at how a few other giants are tackling their mini abodes:

Flippin Dollhouse

Bijourgirl

BlackBird Has Spoken

A Seasonal Table Setting: A Collaboration With Didriks

Cocoon Home recently had the opportunity to collaborate on a seasonal table setting at Didriks in Cambridge, Ma.  Together we chose from an amazing selection of dishes, glassware  and linens to create a beautiful autumnal setting accented with botanicals.  To see how the concept and design came together click here.   Many thanks to everyone at Didriks it was a pleasure working with you.

So Pinteresting: 5 Warm and Cozy Rooms

Combining plush rugs, draping fabrics, deep colors and mixing materials like wood and metal can help create a warm and cozy living space.  Take a look at a few of my favorite examples (found on Pinterest).

images via pinterest: desire to inspire,  doshe, my ideal home,

The Making Of A Woodland Terrarium

mini woodland biosphere

When Cocoon Home was recently commissioned to create a terrarium, I thought that a woodland scene would be perfect given that trees and shrubs will soon to be bare.  Using ferns, begonias and mosses the terrarium takes on a lush green micro-climate that can be be enjoyed all year round. Take a look at how it came together:

Begonias, mosses and ferns need to stay moist, not wet and definitely not dry, so I created mini oasis pots to plant them in.  The oasis will hold the moisture while the charcoal placed on the bottom of the vase will purify the excess water.  The plants will just need to be sprayed lightly once a week.

'Til Monday: Canine Comfort

This week's 'Til Monday image is of Henry lounging in our Womb chair.  We've been dog-sitting since Friday and I sense he's feeling pretty relaxed.  Hope you are, too.