Marva & Brian Do The Cure

Not satisfied to simply pursue the 8 Week Cure by herself, *wende in san francisco* has taken the concept to a new (higher?) level.

At atcure.blogspot.com, you will meet Marva and Brian, two very small people, who are pursuing the Cure in their 1/24 size dollhouse. This is not to be missed.

Here's the pitch from the first post: Marva and Brian sold their house and bought a condo in much more convenient Hayward. The problem is, the place is bright, new, and bland: white walls, white floors, white ceilings, and a complete lack of character.

Frustrated with their cold, dull apartment, Marva and Brian took to having coffee in the nearest Borders. There they discovered (on the wrong shelf) a little book called Apartment Therapy. They were inspired to try the 8-step cure for themselves.

Since Marva and Brian are scaled in 1:24 to the real world, their weeks may go by quicker than real time, too. We'll see.

Marva and Brian's blog only takes them through Week 2, so we have to wonder what they have done lately (it may be time for a visit from a Mini Apt. Therapist). In addition, they seem to have overlooked the tremendous need to paint the kitchen a bright, sunny yellow. (Thanks, Wende!)

Comments (17)

Haha!

Wende this is about the cutest thing I've ever seen. :)

posted by rachel (in denver) on 2006-05-02 11:55:28

Oh, my heavens.

Wende is a genius.

posted by atomic librarian on 2006-05-02 11:57:19

*blushes*

Work was slowed due to disputes over trim colors, but there should be more photos tonight or tomorrow (basically, when all the paint is dry).

posted by wende in san francisco on 2006-05-02 11:59:34

I was just reading that this morning. Creative, and very funny!

posted by Grady on 2006-05-02 12:10:36

Awesome. Totally Awesome.

posted by avocado on 2006-05-02 12:20:24

This is great - can't wait to read this later! wende, wow! I was wondering how you would bring your dollhouses onto AT.

posted by Pixie on 2006-05-02 12:21:39

I love it! (But the housing costs shocked me--guess there's a (tiny) bubble in the 1:24 world too ;)

posted by nora on 2006-05-02 12:23:22

I love wende!

Let us know on the book blog when Marva + Brian work out week 3...

posted by mary on 2006-05-02 12:37:59

That is absolutely hilarious and brilliant. Nice work, Wende!

posted by Jen on 2006-05-02 12:40:05

Oh my, I thought that this might be a tad scary, but no! It's funny, and clever, and made my morning :)

Love the touch that he has to commute to the Embarcadero to work at Gap Inc!

posted by MichelleNCheese on 2006-05-02 13:05:17

wende, you rock.

Holly

posted by decor8 holly on 2006-05-02 13:17:16

Wende:

LOLOLOL!!!

I would like to add that Marva and Brian's home still has more square footage than does mine.

posted by Melinda on 2006-05-02 13:19:34

That's a scream! I see a companion volume to The Book. A joint project?

I look forward to the ensuing adventures of Marva and Brian.

I liked the ducks, btw. I have some duck decoys on my bookshelf.

posted by Pat on 2006-05-02 13:55:48

I see a big problem to be tackled before they worry about decor: there are no interior doors to get from room to room! And one whole side of the house seems to be missing!

(Seriously, I love this; it's so cute and funny!)

posted by Debl on 2006-05-02 17:29:02

Can't week for week 3.

posted by Pixie on 2006-05-02 21:34:27

A joint project for a second book is a great idea . . .

LOVE the ducks and the public sphere . . .
you are so excellent, wende!

posted by guido on 2006-05-03 10:38:01

Thank you for the kind words!

Marva and Brian have made it to week 3 now.

posted by wende in san francisco on 2006-05-03 11:08:19