Hardly anyone came for Halloween - it was raining here. But I did buy cute little candies - little gummy Minions and tiny Kinder chocolates. They seemed irresistable to buy as compared to eat.
Why do miniature things fascinate us? This is reported to be part of the "psychology of cuteness". And I had no idea that this has been a topic of research for more than 70 years.
Konrad Lorenz, the German ethologist introduced the concept of the baby schema ("Kindchenschema") in 1943. The "baby schema" is the theory that certain physical features that are typically associated with babies—like a round face and big eyes—are so irresistibly cute to humans they will prompt us to feel a delightful desire to take care of someone or something. I guess that goes for puppies and kittens, too.
Lots has happened since then, and research says these are also factors: they bring back the comforts of childhood, that we experience awe and wonder, that tiny things are nice and non-threatening, and symbolic of stand-ins for the real thing.
How many tiny and miniature things are there that you can actually use? A lot of things.
I like the Miniature Mixer - $43.
How tiny is it? 2" x 1.2" x 2.2"
Don’t relegate this battery-powered mixer to the dollhouse — or at least know that you can break it out for non-pretend baking needs, too. It’s a working kitchen tool that can be used to whip up undersized baked goods for people who are into the tiny food craze.
The Leaf Blower which is $13 from Pottery Barn
How tiny is it? 6" x 2.5" x 2"
You won’t get far using this teensy leaf blower in the yard, but it delivers a stronger-than-expected gust of air that will do away with dust that’s settled on keyboards, bookshelves, and other small and overlooked spaces.
The Bob Ross By The Numbers Mini Paint Kit $10 from Target
How tiny is it? 3" x 3.75" x 2"
This minute art kit includes three paint-by-number canvases (two landscapes and one portrait of iconic TV painter Bob Ross), along with art supplies and, of course, a petite easel on which to display your work.
There are more crazy things HERE.
Our November Calendar reminds us that November is not as dreary as we think. These pictures of the Willow at Charles Daley park are taken mid-November. And Japanese Maples also keep their beautiful colours well past the middle of November.
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