Hello Fall! I'm celebrating the season in my dining roombox this week with Hobby Builders Supply and miniatures.com. Today is Thanksgiving Monday here in Canada and this weekend has been all about food, family, and the outdoors. It's been surprisingly warm for this time of year so we've been getting outside to enjoy the fall colours.
A fall miniature dining room scene has been on my wishlist for a long time now. I focused on an autumn colour palette with warm wood and gold accents, and lots of beautiful florals. This scene takes place in the afternoon, just before everyone arrives. The table is set and the food has yet to be brought out. It's the anticipation of what's to come.
The lighting is a bit moody for this one, and I love it! It's a very "Paper Doll Miniatures" scene and style.
You might remember this roombox from my spring scene I did with HBS in the past. It's dimensions can be a challenge because it's so deep, but I think this time I managed to bring the space together and fill it nicely with the fireplace and the larger table. There are a lot of DIY elements in this room and I'll be sharing them below.
Now let's get to the minis! Everything is linked at the bottom of the post. I have so many favourite things in this scene. The Colonial Windsor Bench set the tone for the entire project. It's warm wood matched perfectly with the gold accents. I decided to give it it's own corner with the single Floral Arrangement Framed Print above.
Obviously the biggest item in the room is the table. It's made with these 2.5 inch Legs and 1/8 sheets of basswood. I'm so happy to finally have a large dining table to stage for all my future scenes. Here's a look at the construction:
I set the table with a mix of dishes and glasses. The Silverware, White Dinner Plates, and Crystal Bowls were great layering items. I always like glass in my scenes to give that ertheral quality when the light hits it.
I reached out of Michelle of Tiny Naturals on Etsy to make me the centrepiece for the project. It matches beautifully with the wreaths she created last year for my bungalow front doors. It brings in that needed pop of colour and adds a bit more luxury to the scene. I always love everything she makes! The napkins are ribbon pieces, and the tall wine glasses have been in my collection for years. The chairs are Chysonbon kits I had as well, perfect for the new table.
Links to all the items in the scene:
6 Arm Brass LED Chandelier (silver available here)
Floral Arrangement Framed Print
Large Rectangle Frame Holly Motif (a similar style now available as Adams)
Mute Swans Approaching Shore Framed Print
Pair of Aged Bronze French Door Handles
On the table:
Water Glasses (Now only available here as part of a set or I really love these as a set of 4)
White Dinner Plates (similar)
Buffet:
Etched Hepplewhite Drawer Pull
Table:
+1/8 basswood sheet top and sides
Fireplace:
Crown Moulding +1/32 strip wood on the outside
Egg cartons on the insert
Baseboard:
Baseboard with Shoe Moulding (also available in packages of 1, 3, or 12 pc) my fave!
It's so beautiful! I love how you use the flowers and wood to bring in those gorgeous earth tones. And the glass around the room makes it look so bright and realistic. And I really like the fireplace remodel too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sheila! I was sitting there spending all this time on the fireplace and I kept telling myself it would be worth it. I'm glad I did. I think it will get much more use!
DeleteA beautiful scene. I love the flower arrangements and the glassware (the colours are perfect for an autumnal scene) on the buffet.
ReplyDeleteGeneviève
Thank you Genevieve! I do love mini glassware. I'm slowly building up a bigger collection of colours too.
DeleteGorgeous place setting! Love the fall colors :) Can't wait to see what's in store for winter!
ReplyDeleteI hope you aren’t offended, I think your work is superb. I was thinking if you added some kind of floor cloth and a picture on that wall by the door, it would give it even more warmth . Your talent is first rate !
ReplyDeleteThese is incredible. What about the chairs? Where did they come from?
ReplyDeleteHi, they are Chrysonbon Duxbury kits.
DeleteHi Kristine! What a beautiful fall setting you have put together! There are some gorgeous pieces in here... the sideboard is lovely and so is your home-made table! So simple and so perfect! You have assembled a lovely assortment of accents too! I would not have thought the chairs were Chrysonbon, they look like antiques! This whole arrangement has a lovely harvest mood! :)
ReplyDeleteHow Lovey, How very, very Lovely. It is so Simple and so Romantic. The only thing missing is a Colonial dressed Mistress of the House. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Blessed Autumn Season to all in Canada. GOD Bless, Rebecca.
ReplyDeleteEvery inch is REALLY LOVELY, Kristine! Your harvest table and the black chairs are perfect together and the simplicity of accessories on the table and other wood surfaces, gives the entire room a sense of calm and inner peace.
ReplyDeleteYour work continues to excel and I love what I see!
elizabeth
"in all things;Be Ye Thankful!"
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ReplyDeleteThis is truly beautiful, and ingenious mix of kits and purchased items. Kudos to you!
ReplyDeletePreciosa ambientación
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. Where did you get the beautiful chairs? Did you make them?
ReplyDeleteTruly, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCould you pleas pass on the measurements of the table? Hope I did not miss them. It turned out so pretty.
Thanks
Shae