After hashing it out in my mind and going to other miniaturists for advice, I decided to stay with the 1:12. Now I thought, what does a mall look like? My daughter and grands were happy to go with me to the mall with my camera and notebook in tow. I was careful not to appear to be casing the joint so to speak. I was friendly with security and had my cameral visibly around my neck.
I came home checked my notes and blah. Nothing noted on there excited me or would do justice to my stores. The only useful information was what type of items were found in each type of store.
One day, amazingly, while in the books for purchase section of my local library a book was jumping out at me. I usually grab anything that looks like a craft or decorating book.
Voila! Look at what I got there! This book has such great ideas. It was perfect to get me going on getting ideas for my mall. Take a look.
Now I have absolutely no excuse. Pictures of the mall in its current state coming forth shortly.
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This is going to be nice...waiting to see it all come together! It is going to be a fab mall!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Loretta
Loretta,
DeleteYour encouragement is really important to me. Thank you so much. I will do my best not to disappoint you. :-)
Major hugs to you.
Grandmommy
Very nice book! Another thing you can do is google shopping mall images. That may help, too.
ReplyDeleteVanessa,
DeleteThanks! I tried looking online, but couldn't really see the details as well as I can in the book. The book tips and comments are also helpful.
I love when you are stuck in a design funk and then a book magically appears that gives all kinds of inspiration. What a great find for your project! Can't wait to see what you do.
DeleteBellandCrow,
ReplyDeleteI was so excited when I saw this book! It even has little bits of information and explanations of what's in the pictures.
Hello from Spain: I just discovered your blog and I love your creations in miniature. I also collect dollhouses but now I have a blog in which I make dioramas. I invite you to visit: all4barbie.blogspot.com I'm looking forward to seeing your new retail store project. If you want to keep in touch from blog to blog
ReplyDeleteBooks are a great source! I have recently discovered Pinterest too. There are photos in most every category you can think of, including retail display. Keep up the good work - Troy
ReplyDeleteHi Troy,
DeleteThanks! I have been on Pinterest, but never created an account. Thanks for the reminder!
Grandmommy
Hello Marta,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit.
I know your site very well. I have visited and enjoyed it many times.It was surely an oversite that I did not join!
I have joined now!! :-)
Awesome Lovely Post!
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Thank You!!
Thanks Jorge!
DeleteI went on your site and left a message. Your interview was really fantastic. I enjoyed it!