tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post4439900323912974217..comments2024-03-21T08:23:24.427-07:00Comments on My Miniature Madness: The Lights Are On, But Nobody's HomeJodi Hipplerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-9480017641079137762018-11-22T17:36:38.911-08:002018-11-22T17:36:38.911-08:00Very beautiful decoration, the lighting makes the ...Very beautiful decoration, the lighting makes the whole room look gorgeousDavid C. Curtishttps://www.tomtop.com/p-l2642r.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-27762102852721562142018-09-19T01:13:52.470-07:002018-09-19T01:13:52.470-07:00okayokayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05478799083887053263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-52009161354598845682017-07-10T11:52:16.849-07:002017-07-10T11:52:16.849-07:00Thank you! I had a lot of apprehension, too, but t...Thank you! I had a lot of apprehension, too, but then I just made the decision to go for it. So my advice to you is stop worrying and just give it a try!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-48422385238441082442017-07-10T09:37:35.254-07:002017-07-10T09:37:35.254-07:00Great job on the lighting! I am still worried abou...Great job on the lighting! I am still worried about trying the "can" lights, you executed it well!!Mini Confessions https://www.blogger.com/profile/07995506550888467368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-43628645089527972282017-07-08T07:47:42.113-07:002017-07-08T07:47:42.113-07:00Thanks, Sam! You should pat yourself on the back n...Thanks, Sam! You should pat yourself on the back now for going with the round! There is a special tool that costs about $12 just to create access holes for tapewire brads into the MDF - my MDF bent that tool... two of them! If you do manage to pound the sucker into the MDF, the holes are too big and sloppy and make for bad connections. Only after you have thoroughly tested the lights, given your self a high five and moved on do you discover that they are no longer working. It is crushing. :O(Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-39325735218379650682017-07-08T07:39:23.681-07:002017-07-08T07:39:23.681-07:00Thanks, Betsy! You would think by now (since we...Thanks, Betsy! You would think by now (since we've been to the moon nearly fifty years now) that they would have an easy wireless and remotely controlled dollhouse lighting system which is completely affordable, right? Oh well, I guess when they do we will reminisce about the good old days of having to get extra creative with wire cloaking...Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-13936503039281942712017-07-08T07:33:09.743-07:002017-07-08T07:33:09.743-07:00Thanks, Shannon! I am wondering if a combination o...Thanks, Shannon! I am wondering if a combination of narrower shelf and stairs might not be the way to go. I am apprehensive about putting all of the additional work in, but ultimately I think it is the right decision. I just need to get my mind around it by stepping away for a couple weeks. Why do we fight ourselves? Just do it, right? Enjoy your weekend, too!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-59656361921561276102017-07-08T07:30:01.407-07:002017-07-08T07:30:01.407-07:00Thanks, Jain! No need to fear! Start small and wor...Thanks, Jain! No need to fear! Start small and work your way up as you begin to get comfortable. The sense of satisfaction when you haven't electrified yourself is thrilling! ;O)Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-37834493358409631402017-07-08T07:22:57.383-07:002017-07-08T07:22:57.383-07:00Oh my gosh! Thanks, Elizabeth! I really, really wa...Oh my gosh! Thanks, Elizabeth! I really, really want to keep the columns, too! Maybe I just need to build a more petite version? Smaller staircase? Chaise instead of sofa? What I wouldn't give for only three more inches in that room!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-47932677575022028022017-07-08T07:18:35.308-07:002017-07-08T07:18:35.308-07:00Thanks, Brae! Thanks, Brae! Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-88649195981669937112017-07-08T07:17:13.836-07:002017-07-08T07:17:13.836-07:00Thanks, Giac! I don't want to lose it, either!...Thanks, Giac! I don't want to lose it, either! Maybe a stairwell addition to gain 3-1/2" of space?Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-15222783440423355852017-07-08T07:15:15.150-07:002017-07-08T07:15:15.150-07:00Thanks, Pepper! I hope I can find a way, too!Thanks, Pepper! I hope I can find a way, too!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-50110953596125844642017-07-07T21:20:29.141-07:002017-07-07T21:20:29.141-07:00Your lighting is looking fabulous Jodi! It's s...Your lighting is looking fabulous Jodi! It's so magical when a house comes to life with lights.. I chose round wire for the San Franciscan as well, not because I gave the MDF a thought.. it just looked easier to me. :) Looks like I made the right choice! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-1661510975267175782017-07-07T17:06:46.380-07:002017-07-07T17:06:46.380-07:00Hi Jodi! The lighting looks fantastic!!! You have ...Hi Jodi! The lighting looks fantastic!!! You have thought of everything! :) I do love to see the parts that will not be visible when the project is finished.... it means I am not alone in making all those details nobody will ever see! I have only used round wire on my projects... aside from the Tree House which is 1:48 scale and uses LED's with battery packs. I am still learning/figuring out how and where to hide the power strips so there is still access to them. And I have recently begun to use strips that have switches on each outlet so you can choose which lights to have on or off just like in a RL house! (Which means you really want to have access to the power strip at all times!) Your rooms are starting to look very glamorous and inviting.... I can't wait to see more!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-90470526595315949972017-07-07T14:43:53.805-07:002017-07-07T14:43:53.805-07:00Jodi, all your efforts are paying off, this is rea...Jodi, all your efforts are paying off, this is really looking great. The lighting makes the space sing. My thoughts on the columns and shelf are that they are a little bulky for the space. A slimmed down version would be my suggestion, but as Elizabeth mentions, they provide a lot of display space. It's ypur house so do what feels right to you. Enjoy your weekend!shannonc60https://www.blogger.com/profile/12411485172616395915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-17307012825002722752017-07-07T12:23:19.824-07:002017-07-07T12:23:19.824-07:00Looks fantastic. I love your detailed explanation ...Looks fantastic. I love your detailed explanation but I am still petrified by lighting.....I can't imagine organizing all those wires, and planning and.....oh my...I'll just admire yours for now! Isle of Thwilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00012018173791568132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-67653014564136206352017-07-07T09:09:13.357-07:002017-07-07T09:09:13.357-07:00ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST- meet Jodi Hippler! :D
I saw ...ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST- meet Jodi Hippler! :D<br />I saw you new post just before I went off line last night and so I went to bed with images of your FABULOUS New Orleans house scrolling through my head- I AM BLOWN AWAY by the look of the interior with the Lights On AND also with the long views through and into each room- Show Stopping images! <br />As for the bookcase with columns I vote that you'll decide to keep them too, not only for the amount of additional display but also because of the definition and division between the walking area and the seating area. Even if you removed the shelf unit, you will still have to leave that space clear for walking into the room so would you really be gaining anything by removing the shelving? <br />However I do remember how tight it was with your 2 chairs side by side so you DO have some figuring out left to work out, but Oh My Goodness Jodi, what you have achieved on this level in this house is TOP DRAWER, in every corner and everywhere you look! <br />I'm giving You and this INCREDIBLE LIGHTING an Enthusiastic TEN out of TEN! ♥♥♥<br /><br />elizabeth<br />elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-25319748959708772122017-07-07T08:23:08.374-07:002017-07-07T08:23:08.374-07:00Bravo! The lighting is wonderful and brings out a...Bravo! The lighting is wonderful and brings out all the wonderful details you've been adding. I love it! :Dotterinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006448737136764504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-28022917588249494782017-07-07T03:36:49.251-07:002017-07-07T03:36:49.251-07:00Hello Jodi,
How fabulous and realistic does the ho...Hello Jodi,<br />How fabulous and realistic does the house look all light up. You did a phenomenal job on lighting layout and a great job installing it. I am a huge fan of the wire method and like the way you put it all together. Having the wires in one spot like that is a great idea. I for one love the column bookcase. I think it is a terrific architectural detail and I like the storage it adds and the way it defines the space. Keep up the amazing work,<br />Big hug<br />GiacGiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823654482564548862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-18869826659035748432017-07-07T00:11:52.521-07:002017-07-07T00:11:52.521-07:00I like the columns and bookshelf and I kinda hope ...I like the columns and bookshelf and I kinda hope you keep them. The lights look wonderful too and really make the house look lived in and warm :0)Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777217200629685759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-31414838612903239322017-07-06T22:03:11.258-07:002017-07-06T22:03:11.258-07:00Gracias, Isabel! Es un desastre allá, pero espero ...Gracias, Isabel! Es un desastre allá, pero espero que nadie lo vea!<br />Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-3016332214011955532017-07-06T22:01:47.597-07:002017-07-06T22:01:47.597-07:00Thanks so much for the positive feedback, Ingi! I&...Thanks so much for the positive feedback, Ingi! I've got you added to my Great Reads now, so I can see more of your wonderful work!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-27526901044394788162017-07-06T21:58:07.575-07:002017-07-06T21:58:07.575-07:00Thank you, Sheila. It is always a tense moment whe...Thank you, Sheila. It is always a tense moment when you finally get the lights going. It can either add or detract or show all of the mistakes. I am breathing a sigh of relief tonight.<br /><br />I am going to have to let that column/shelf thing marinate for a while. I love how it adds interest and gives me more display space, but the the furniture is going to be so tight. Maybe time will make clear a better alternative? Hope so.<br /><br />The peacock tail is a peek of what is really hanging on my dining room wall. I have a set of two of them, one on either side of the doorway. I inherited them after my grandparents passed - they were in their house my entire life. I like having them where I can be reminded of good family times each day.Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-36501788002202883192017-07-06T21:52:23.792-07:002017-07-06T21:52:23.792-07:00Thanks Kristine! I just love the warm glow, too! E...Thanks Kristine! I just love the warm glow, too! Except for the shelf above the fireplace. That might just need a little frosting on the bulb. It is a little intense right now.Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-45269924738161092432017-07-06T21:50:13.050-07:002017-07-06T21:50:13.050-07:00
¡Muchas gracias por sus amables comentarios! Esto...<br />¡Muchas gracias por sus amables comentarios! Estoy tan contento de que te gusteJodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.com