Oh! It's 'Gingerbread Modern' - Page 2

Talk about eye candy! This award-winning architectural extravaganza is a tribute to architect Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic Falling Water. Created by Melodie and Brenton at Garden Melodies, the couple invested "12 hours of design, 40 hours of building and decorating, 164 pieces of gingerbread, 8 bags of powdered sugar for frosting, 40 sleeves of Smarties for the exterior stone, and three batches of hard candy for the river and waterfall." Photo: courtesy Garden Melodies

This award-winner deserves every accolade! Designed by Brooke Dillon, the roof is decorated with translucent gumdrop Christmas lights, with Certs breath mints forming the screen-block walls. Marshmallows and shredded coconut snow complete the snowy Christmas landscape. Photo: courtesy Brooke Dillon

With its clean lines and modernist styling, this mini modernist house is a nod to John Entenza's renowned Case Study House program. Designed by architect Kristina Hahn Atelier, it features cacti made of almonds, Toblerone candy stairs, gingerbread floors, cookie countertops, and marshmallow furniture. Photo: courtesy Kristina Hahn Atelier

Swapping cardamom for gingerbread, Judy Kim at Epicurious created a cookie house decked out with twinkling lights, ice cream cone trees, and color-coordinated wallpaper. Use the templates along with her detailed tips and tricks to create "the ultimate edible holiday centerpiece." Photo: courtesy Judy Kim

What would a mid-century holiday be without a cozy camper with a Christmas tree on top? This spin on the classic gingerbread house will call to anyone who loves roadside modern, and anyone who loves camping. This gingerbread 'house' is from a do-it-yourself kit from Sugar and Cloth, and includes a recipe and free template to craft your own delightful creation. Photo: courtesy Sugar and Cloth

Design details are what really make a gingerbread house, so when planning yours, think outside the box. One designer used Frosted Mini Wheats cereal squares as the perfect snow-covered roofing material. Another used Jolly Rancher candies as stained-glass windowpanes.

"I've only made one of these [gingerbread houses] in my life, and I built it out of double graham crackers," says Charles Phoenix. "I kept it in my freezer, taking it out each year during the holidays. After ten years, I decided that it was probably time to retire it, but I sure enjoyed it!"

So have fun, check your local candy store for ideas, and remember: the sky's the limit when designing your 'Gingerbread Modern' holiday house. Who knows, you may decide to model one after your very own Eichler or Streng home!