Miniature diner

50's diner box Dollhouse

When I posted the text and photos of the two scratch-built diner models I worked on (and finally finished) last month, I got an interesting comment from Philadelphia resident Phil Juska. Phil enjoy…

I want a kitchen that makes me feel like I'm in a 50's diner:)

1950's Miniature Diner Interior.

I first discovered miniatures like most people, as a child. I had Barbies, but had to get creative when it came to furniture and accessories. That's when I first developed my "mini eyes", searching for everyday objects that could be re-purposed for Barbie's living needs. Unlike most girls my age, I was not at all into Ken. It was G.I. Joe and all the cool rugged accessories for me and my little ladies. I even married my real life G.I. Joe in 1987, a sweet and wonderful rugged outdoor guy…

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Now it is starting to feel more like a retro diner to me. With the red walls and black and white check floor that is in the mail, I am getting the vibe I want. I am not going to paint the chairs red because I want some contrast and this vanilla is almost like a neutral which was why I chose it. The red walls are made of a piece of mat board (used to mat prints). I bought a huge piece of it at Michaels craft store for around $5 (bigger than 2 pieces of foam core). It is usually 12.99, but…