We love gingerbread, and the way it can set the tone for the holidays. The ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves combine to create a heavenly scent that feels like the embodiment of cozy.

From decorating gingerbread cookies to (awkwardly) assembling a gingerbread house, we find it all very fun. But does the modest gingerbread home need a makeover?

As lovers of architecture, we wondered what it would be like to see those houses made in the style of classic, mid-century modern design.

With some old fashioned artistry plus the magic of modern technology, we created an entire series that celebrates mid-century homes, all made from gingerbread, icing, and snowy decor. The results feel pretty magical as well, like stepping into a delicious snow globe, ready to cozy up by the gingerbread fireplace.

 


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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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