DIY Design Resources


Resource material for miniaturists, for reference and inspiration. I hope you will find some of this info entertaining or useful!

Articles by TreeFeathers




Other Resources

  • Brick Masonry Arches
  • ~ This introduction to brick masonry arches discusses many of the different types of brick masonry arches and their history, and a glossary of arch terms is provided.

  • History of Furniture Timeline
  • ~ Fascinating timeline of furniture styles and wood preferences.

  • Period Style Guides
  • ~ A resource list from About.com covering websites devoted to period styles of interior decor.

  • Medieval and Renaissance Eating Utensils and "Feast Gear"
  • ~ A guide to period utensils and accessories, useful for getting that scene just right!

  • Medieval & Gothic Home Decor
  • ~ Intended for life-size home decor, many useful tips & tricks for achieving a medieval look.

  • House Greydragon
  • ~ Aimed at medieval recreationists, this site has plans for medieval furniture, info on the design & construction of medieval tents, 14th century costuming tips, and more.

  • English Historical Fabrics
  • ~ A handy reference page, intended for historical novelists, to help you keep your mini scenes & costumes in period.

  • Geffrye Museum of Historical English Interiors
  • ~ Showcases the changing style of the English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day.

  • Regency Research Links
  • ~ All sorts of research resources for the English Regency period (c.1800-1820), covering food, fashions, military and many other facets of daily life.

  • Victorian Interiors
  • ~ An ongoing blog by Grazhina, she provides a wealth of detailed information about Victorian homes, including history, architecture, interior design, furniture, and more.

  • Early Twentieth Century Homes
  • ~ Another informative blog from Grazhina, this time the subject is the early 20th century, with pictures and info drawn from house and decorating books of the period.

  • Flapper Decor
  • ~ A fun look at the influences, architecture, decor, fashion, and music of the 1920s. Includes a photo tour of a typical 1920s-style home.

  • Early Modern Fashion
  • ~ A great resource covering men's and women's fashions, class differences, and fashion & print culture.

  • Architectural Patrimony
  • ~ History and dicussion of architectural styles of the New Orleans area, including floorplans. Creole cottages, shotgun houses, camelback houses, and side hall houses.

  • The Georgian Index
  • ~ A wealth of information about the Georgian period in England and America.

  • My Dolls House
  • ~ The aim of this site is to show how a Doll's House can realistically portray a particular period in time.

  • Voices from the Past
  • ~ A compilation of articles from 19th and early 20th century periodicals.

  • What Things Cost in 1803
  • ~ All kinds of interesting stuff. Want to know what the major epidemics in the USA between 1657 and 1918 were? Or when mailboxes first became common in the US? Head on over! Also some great graphics for printies - old 'Wanted' posters and samples of Colonial currency.