Individual rooms
With help from a local bakery, this year we were able to reproduce some of our favorite art work from Quent Cordair Fine Art and Rational Art on edible (and yummy) paper. (Bakeries usually use the edible paper printing process for making personalized photo cakes.) Keep an eye out for this deliciously beautiful art in each of the rooms.
From the ground up, here's a look at the west side of the tower:
The Bank: Mulligan Bank was built complete with a chocolate-covered graham cracker safe and marble floors,
inspired by the ever-talented Chris Hamilton. Thanks to Lish for the elegant and delicious fudge and sugar glass
counters. The edible paper money (hand-drawn by the Maxwell-Smith Mom) was stored in fondant bags. Naturally, Damon Denys's "Gold Standard" is prominently displayed on the bank's left wall.
Carter also spent some time individually tweezing sprinkles, err... "buttons" onto the ATM.
The Architecture Firm: Above the bank was the architecture firm. Notice the model of the 2003 Capitalism Day tower in the background; clearly, these architects had a hand in last year's design. This successful firm has state-of-the-art flat screen monitors and a chic Jolly Rancher glass table. Bryan Larsen's study for "Pride" adorns the firm's left wall.
The Artists' Loft: On the top floor of the tower is a small loft, where resident artists create new images on edible canvases. The best art will have the honor of decorating the walls of a future Capitalism Day tower.
Currently on the easel is Bryan Larsen's study for "Just the Beginning", and barely visible on the right wall is Damon Denys's "Tintania".
Around to the rooms on the other side of the tower...
The Cafe: This room was Mosa's favorite to build. Here, miniture guests can choose to dine out on the bright patio shaded by edible paper umbrellas, or they can come inside and surround themselves with deep purple walls for that cozy coffee house feel.
Here is a closer look at some of the delectible treats served in the cafe. Guests can enjoy anything from hamburgers and hotdogs to sushi and gourmet coffee. The food here is molded from the finest-quality fondant and patrons sit on chocolate coins. Currently booking reservations three months out.
The Train Depot: The employees of Taggart Transcontinental are usually hard at work in this bustling office. In this picture, it looks like we've just missed them--someone has left a fondant cigarette still smoldering in the ashtray. (A close inspection will also reveal Bryan Larsen's "How Far We've Come" on the wall of the cafe below.)
The Penthouse: Topping off the tower on this side is a sweet penthouse complete with a Jolly Rancher flat screen tv and a cozy fondant bed. Yo, MTV Cribs, when are you coming to visit?
Whew! This concludes the 2004 Capitalism Day Tower tour. All good things must come to an end.