There’s something to be said about taking a risk, quitting your job, and focusing on your dreams — even when your dreams are pretty unusual. This artist decided to do exactly that. She was working as a corporate lawyer two years ago when suddenly, she realized her work was simply unfulfilling.
She quit to study architecture full time, and more importantly, she started making tiny furniture. Her miniature work is complex and beautiful, and would definitely be the envy of every dollhouse in town. Check out her tiny furniture below — we’re thinking she definitely made the right life decision. **Here’s a scene from her amazing (and teeny-tiny) workspace.**.
Afternoon cake + the #1833houseproject ✏️???
Little house is really coming together now. #modelmaking #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #oldhouse #architecturestudent #architecture A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Jan 9, 2016 at 2:15pm PST.
Production line #minichair #modelmaking #model #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #victoriandollhouse #architecturestudent A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Jul 31, 2015 at 1:56am PDT
Little dining setting ready to be polished #diningsetting #modelmaking #model #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #victorianhouse #victoriandollhouse #architecturestudent A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Aug 6, 2015 at 6:24pm PDT
Secretariat for the #1833houseproject is done.
✏️. #secretariate #modelmaking #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #oldhouse #architecturestudent #architecture A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Jan 30, 2016 at 8:45pm PST.
A new Victorian ladies chair for the tiny Victorian parlour. See my hand on the right side for a good sense of the scale.
Sometimes it drives me crazy, but it’s a good challenge. #halfscale #modelmaking #model #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #victorianhouse #victoriandollhouse #oldhouse #architecturestudent #architecture A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Jul 27, 2015 at 4:26pm PDT.
A little iron bed with a rough wool blanket + old chest of draws. Humble furniture for the servant in the attic room.
Blanket made of wool cross stitch fabric, chest of draws is basswood. #dollhousefurniture #tinyfurniture #tinybed #servant #modelmaking #model #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #victorianhouse #victoriandollhouse #architecturestudent A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Dec 8, 2015 at 2:57pm PST.
**I love architectural history and conservation, so I take most of the inspiration for my tiny creations from 19th century pattern books and historical texts,” said the artist in an interview.**
Now the parlour setting for the #1833houseproject is finished. upholstered with simple Regency stripes, and complimented by a sweet table and chairs (designs I took from Loudon and simplified).
Next up: more furniture ?. #australianfurniture #miniaturefurniture #dollhousefurniture #tinyfurniture #modelmaking #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #oldhouse #architecturestudent #architecture A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Feb 1, 2016 at 3:43pm PST.
A detail of the grand hall from the amazing 1:50 scale model of the Paris Opera. This model was totally hand made from wood and plaster.
It is a cut away model which means you can see into every room. This was my favourite.. #modelmaking #model #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #musedorsay #parisopera #paris #ballroom #oldhouse #architecturestudent #architecture A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Jul 17, 2015 at 4:02am PDT.
A shot of the little Swedish parlour that I have finally finished.
This one is in 1:12 scale, and my favourite gustavian style. #gustavian #gustaviansk #swedishdollhouse #modelmaking #model #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #swedishhouse #architecturestudent A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Aug 31, 2015 at 2:59am PDT.
“As I nodded nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, as if someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.” ??I felt inspired by my favourite spooky poem when I made this little gentleman’s study set. Made in basswood with a leather desk top and chair, thanks to some scraps from @frillandfrank !
Happy Halloween. #modelmaking #model #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #victorianhouse #miniaturehalloween #dollhousefurniture A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Oct 31, 2015 at 3:08am PDT.
?✏️ A tiny drafting table for the study.
Made with 2 mm card and basswood. #architectsoffice #architectureoffice #draftingboard #dollhousefurniture #modelmaking #model #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #victoriandollhouse #architecturestudent #architecture A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Nov 10, 2015 at 6:56pm PST.
**Judging by her tremendously steady hand and unique skill set, this artist made the right decision in changing her life and following her dream.**
A tiny hand carved Eastlake style Victorian sofa for the Victorian dollhouse. It’s slow going furnishing a tiny house well.
This is a limited edition by #bespaq. #victorian #victorianfurniture #sofa #dollhousefurniture #modelmaking #model #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #victoriandollhouse #architecturestudent #architecture #eastlake A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on Jul 25, 2015 at 5:35am PDT.
A tiny Victorian marble top wash basin.
I couldn’t get one that looked realistic online so I gave up and made my own. Made of painted and stained bass wood; basin made of #fimoclay painted with white nail polish #washbasin #tinyfurniture #dollhousefurniture #modelmaking #model #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #victorianhouse #victoriandollhouse #oldhouse #architecturestudent #architecture A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on May 19, 2015 at 4:41am PDT.
**Her work has earned her a great following on social media as well.
Would you give up your stable job to pursue something like this?**.
Some kitchen scissors for my tiny kitchen – a must have.
Made if laser cut steel #kitchen #kitchenscissors #scissors #modelmaking #model #architecturalmodel #scalemodel #tinyhouse #miniature #dollhouse #dollshouse #dollhouseminiatures #mini #tiny #small #victoriandollhouse #architecturestudent #architecture A photo posted by ArchitectureOfTinyDistinction (@architectureoftinydistinction) on May 18, 2015 at 12:58am PDT.