Transform a 1950's Zenith Radio into a Miniature ROOM BOX!

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @papabear2515
    @papabear2515 11 місяців тому +2

    This is really fabulous! Love all of the color choices! Furniture pieces are equally spot on!! Can’t wait to see the next video!
    I was thinking how cool it would be to have a radio, as such and make the interior be an old time radio show “scene!” Or a play or ballet, etc - your drapes inspired me!
    I just bought a vintage wood breadbox in which I plan to make a bakery - certainly not my original idea! However, I’m also contemplating maybe making it into the back of a bakery - with big ovens, racks, etc and have bakers at table making various bakery items. We shall see!
    I like the idea of adding a cat and a record player (hi-fi). Maybe a TV Guide - a staple in homes of that era -along with ashtrays, rotary phone and wall clock!
    Thanks for the video - your creativity and talents are just incredible! Kathleen

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +1

      That would be so cool to have an old time radio scene in an old time radio! So clever! Equally clever to have a bakery in a bread box. I hope you make that, what an absolute delight that would be.
      Someday I too would love to make a bakery.
      I'm working on so many accessories for this room, I think you will love them. For sure an ashtray will be making its way into the the room..I'll be working on a living room in the future and I will have that TV guide, you are right it's a must!
      Thank you Kathleen, I always look for you!

  • @heathermartinez8640
    @heathermartinez8640 11 місяців тому +1

    Already looking forward to part two! Love the colors. I also think a record player and records would be a great addition.

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      Yes that Ballet Slipper Pink is so great and the colors of that scrap book paper. I had held on to that paper for sometime to use it with something special, and although I don't consider it 50's per se, I love it and I'm sticking with it! lol

  • @agneschrismer9946
    @agneschrismer9946 11 місяців тому +2

    I am so looking forward to the rest of this. It is going to be amazing. The wall paper.is perfect.for that era.

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +1

      I just love that paper so much! It casein one of those big scrap pads. I bought it at Micheals several years ago, I wish I had bought two of that pad, the papers in it were fabulous!

  • @alisavogt2892
    @alisavogt2892 11 місяців тому +1

    OMG I love this!!!! Can’t wait to see it finished!!❤❤

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      yes all it needs now, is everything! I have so many things planned, I hope yo love them.

  • @WillinrowArts
    @WillinrowArts 11 місяців тому +1

    I love this so much! Great idea, I’m excited for part 2. ❤

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +2

      My favorite part of any series is when the accessories are added and everything come together, so satisfying!

    • @WillinrowArts
      @WillinrowArts 11 місяців тому +1

      @@WhitneyLaBrie I agree. Once I add the final details to a diorama or even a sculpture that’s when I see my vision coming together, it feels so good 🙌

  • @thedollcupboard
    @thedollcupboard 11 місяців тому +1

    Ahh girl! I love this so much. Our first home was built in 1950 and I was SO into the mid century look. The home we have now is 120 years old and this doesn't work so well but I have always been a 50s kind of girl. How about a big sunburst clock? I bought an Arjen kit too, but I just bought an egg crate and still haven't built it.😂 I can't wait to see the rest of your Zenith room! ❤

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +2

      I feel you, I live in a 1984 house but we reframed and painted the outside to give it the illusion of being from the 1950's, and many of my pieces in the house are mid-century. Slowly I want to replace all the furniture but I really like treasure hunting for good deals so it takes time, but it's part of the fun!
      I love the idea of living in a house thats 120 years old, but I imagine there is a lot to keep up with to make sure it stays in good shape!
      oh and...little secret, I literally just finished the sunburst clock, great minds!
      I was so impressed with Arjen's kits. He had so many good ones, I should have bought more, but I was nervous that they would be too complicated and they would just sit collecting dust, now I'm kicking myself!

    • @thedollcupboard
      @thedollcupboard 11 місяців тому

      @@WhitneyLaBrie ❤️ Thanks for the reply. I love love love my old house. You're so right - hunting for the perfect treasures is part of the fun. Have a great weekend Whitney! 🥰

  • @ZoeShears
    @ZoeShears 11 місяців тому +1

    I absolutely love this, its so cute and what a great way to give life to an old piece.
    I recently bought cork for cork boards and have cut it down for kitchen flooring in my dolls house. It works so well as flooring.

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +1

      I'm so happy to hear someone else using cork board for flooring! It really worked well and I think it looks really cool! At close inspection it looks like linoleum in miniature. I feel like you could paint it too and add designs!

  • @AwkwardBirb
    @AwkwardBirb 11 місяців тому +1

    I LOVE the midcentury modern aesthetic! Of course, you know, making that diorama inside a box of Bakelite means it’s officially the most SECURE diorama on earth, nothing is ever gonna hurt that! 😂

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +2

      LMAO!!!! Yes it will be the last thing to survive along with Twinkies and roaches! SO funny!

  • @TinaOsborne-wb7sb
    @TinaOsborne-wb7sb 11 місяців тому +4

    This is so cute, and such a clever idea. I agree that a record player and cat would be great additions to this project.

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      oh yes! I have so many things Im making for this space, and then what will happen is after I'm done and the new video is made, I'll think "oh no, I should have made......." and I'll think of something else that would have been really cool. lmao!

  • @tinykeyholeminis
    @tinykeyholeminis 11 місяців тому +1

    A dream!!😍❤️❤️ so in love! I do have some mid-century pieces planned. This just makes me want to get started! Maybe I will do this one that Ive been planning forever now. Something my grandmother had! I can't wait to see what you come up with for the accessories! Temu has this awesome 60s acrylic cat clock that would be perfect in this room!❤😍

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  10 місяців тому

      Oh I love the idea of a cat clock for this room. I have some other MCM room that I want to create and I will need more things, like for instance your freaking awesome oil lamp you just made that I can't stop thinking about!

  • @miniatureaddictionclub
    @miniatureaddictionclub 11 місяців тому +2

    Love that pink colour so much! And the green chairs are so perfect! Can't wait for part 2!

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +2

      same...oh that pink! I'm such a fan of pink, I just can't help myself, it's so joyful to me! When I saw those green sofa and chair pieces I knew they had to be mine! I can't wait for you to see the accessories!

  • @charlesperez9976
    @charlesperez9976 11 місяців тому +1

    The record cabinet is perfect,almost like the one my grandparents had.
    Yay! Tiny Whitney popped in for a visit😊

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes TW finally had time to stop by this week! LOL.
      IMy grandma had a similar radio when I was a kid but it was a cream color, maybe it was white originally but has slightly yellowed since she smoked so much! Hope you are doing well!

  • @kittymama6317
    @kittymama6317 11 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant idea!

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  10 місяців тому

      Thank you! I've wanted to do this for a really long time. One of the reasons it took me so long was trying to find the right radio, one that the right size and was already missing the inside. It would have kinda broke my heart to take one apart that could have been repaired and turned back into a working radio, so this one was perfect as it was sold for parts only!

  • @CassandrajustCassandra
    @CassandrajustCassandra 11 місяців тому +1

    Ahhh, Whitney it’s so frikken cute! Can’t wait to see the accessories cause you’re always so creative. I’m happy to know you didn’t float away with all the rain out there. xx

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh I know it has been so rainy! It did make for a challenge when it came to spray painting the radio! But I do love rainy days, it's the Irish in me! :)

  • @midvaleminis9736
    @midvaleminis9736 11 місяців тому +1

    I love how it came out! Of course you looked at the radio without tubes and said "roombox!!" You are so clever! Looking fwd to seeing the completion next week. 💚

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +1

      I know, it's so sad when I can't look at anything anymore without imagining it to be a miniature or house other miniatures! Can you say "OBSESSION!" lmao

  • @amydanos349
    @amydanos349 11 місяців тому

    Love this! Who am I kidding, I love everything you make 😂 What a great idea! Can’t wait to see the finished project 🥰

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +1

      Awe AMY!!!!! Thank you girl. I can't believe I haven done more mid century stuff really. I think the only other mid century room I did was my 70's office. Also one of my favs! I can't wait to show you the accessories!

  • @ghoulgoil5029
    @ghoulgoil5029 11 місяців тому

    What a cool project! Loving the pink! They had such awesome stuff back then.

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  10 місяців тому

      Oh for sure they did! I love the sleek lines and all the fun shapes. I'd love to make a few more of these radio rooms, I have many other MCM items I want to incorporate!

  • @jenpink4298
    @jenpink4298 11 місяців тому

    This is perfect! I love the pink, I love the wallpaper, I love the cork that you use for flooring. The furniture is amazing! So very clever to use those drapes! I am on the edge of my seat for part two! And I’m looking Around my house to see what I could turn into a room box😂

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  10 місяців тому

      LMAO!!! I'll tell you that I did the same! My husband has an old fender amp and I was like...ooooh I could make this into a room box and he saw me look at it and said, "don't even think about it!"
      I love pink too! When I was a single gal...my entire bedroom was pink and white and I loved it so much!!!

  • @MyMinimadness
    @MyMinimadness 6 місяців тому

    Sooo clever and came out so awesome!

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  6 місяців тому

      Thank you, this is one of my favorite projects, every time I walk by the radio now I just half to peek inside!

  • @lindacleveland3923
    @lindacleveland3923 11 місяців тому

    Awww I sooo love this!! I feel like I just stepped into the 70's!!

  • @jojosmumdorothy2829
    @jojosmumdorothy2829 11 місяців тому

    🎉i can tell its going to be amazing already 🎉

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      I love to make accessories and so I must have a video dedicated just to those! lol

  • @littleredhen976
    @littleredhen976 11 місяців тому

    The big flowers scream 1970’s to me.

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      yes many people feel that way with big print flowers! :)

  • @melniee2551
    @melniee2551 11 місяців тому

    Love this, adorable! I love this style too!!

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      That you! I was so excited about this radio room box, I couldn't wait to begin on this!

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske1154 11 місяців тому

    I'm in love!😊😍🧡💚🩷

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      I'm so happy to hear that! Me too! I'm so happy to finally be doing a MCM room box. :)

  • @annerohrbacker6097
    @annerohrbacker6097 10 місяців тому

    So cute!

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  10 місяців тому

      Awe thank you for that! Happy you enjoyed it!

  • @jojosmumdorothy2829
    @jojosmumdorothy2829 11 місяців тому

    🎉omg i love love it roll on next Friday 🎉

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      Woot woot, I can hardly wait a week!

  • @rivercityminis
    @rivercityminis 11 місяців тому

    Another amazing project. So excited for this.

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      I'm so happy to read that! I think you're gonna love the accessories coming next week! woot woot!

  • @lizcockrum9413
    @lizcockrum9413 11 місяців тому

    So cool! Love this style never done anything in mini with this…when I was a kid I had Dawn dolls with some 60s furniture 😊 Thanks for sharing

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  10 місяців тому +1

      OMG yes! Was it the orange and yellow color and had tulip style dining chairs! I think I know what you are talking about, I'm pretty sure my aunt had some and she would let me play with it when she would babysit me!

    • @lizcockrum9413
      @lizcockrum9413 10 місяців тому

      @@WhitneyLaBrie yep. I believe what is left of the furniture is in mom’s attic. Have no idea the condition 😊

  • @ABCD-wk6mx
    @ABCD-wk6mx 10 місяців тому

    This is so cool! You are so creative and i adore your videos. Thanks for inspiring me, making me laugh, and all your great content! Can't wait to see part 2...I love mid century modern! ❤❤

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  10 місяців тому +1

      I am so happy to read that you enjoy the videos! It makes me feel good that you laugh, I do always hope people get a kick out of the content, laugh a little at the silliness and maybe to grab some tiny things and create little treasures that bring them joy! Thank you for being here with me!

    • @ABCD-wk6mx
      @ABCD-wk6mx 10 місяців тому

      ​@@WhitneyLaBrie❤

  • @MelissaLovesChloe
    @MelissaLovesChloe 11 місяців тому

    New follower, saw you and Kimbyrleigha making a true crime home and loved it ❤️

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  10 місяців тому +1

      Hi Welcome to my channel! Yes my collar with Kimbyr was so fun! I've never built a house so fast in my life! but we had a blast. The video I made for my channel was a hoot! We laughed so hard at all the silliness. Thank you for being here, so very appreciated!

  • @Siennaflower
    @Siennaflower 11 місяців тому

    This is so fun!!! I'm not sure if you will be adding anything to them, but I was thinking the paper on the front circles would look good as a ring, with a black (or other color) circle inside it. ❤

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому +1

      Great idea! I found something that I think will work as a knob and another product that I think I can fashion into a trim! Let me know what you think next week!

  • @susanamann1806
    @susanamann1806 11 місяців тому

    So cool

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      thank you, so happy you enjoyed it!

  • @jojosmumdorothy2829
    @jojosmumdorothy2829 11 місяців тому

    🎉hiya hun🎉

    • @WhitneyLaBrie
      @WhitneyLaBrie  11 місяців тому

      I love! I was so busy today that I couldn't get to my comments until late!