Back to work on the master bath in the Newport.  Here's the view from where I left off. click image to enlarge The original Michael's cabinet (shown in the photo above) I had as a stand-in seemed too country for this more modern bathroom, so that one… more »

Look at the gorgeous items Michelle from Little Rabbit Miniatures sent to me: columbine, primulas and a Pascale kit.  I was one of the lucky winners in her recent giveaway!  :D  I am so thrilled!     more »

I started working on a firebox yesterday and finished bricking it today using egg carton bricks cut 5/32" tall by 3/4" wide.  This is about all I can show you of the work I did this past week during my minifest vacation.  I got a lot accomplished this w… more »

Got another bike: a Mercedes Benz Hybrid Bike in 1:12 scale.  This should be the last of my collection, though.  The three I bought were the ones I liked best. click image to enlarge See the Audi bikes in my previous post. more »

For one of the rooms in my Spring Fling, I wanted a dark wood floor.  All I had on hand was a sheet of walnut wood flooring.  I cut a larger portion than I needed for the room and taped it to a flat board. click image to enlarge I brushed on FolkArt… more »

Cut, cut, cut...is there any wood left?!!  :O more »

Some images in this post can be clicked to view larger.  To see a list of posts showing details on how I made things or what materials I used, click this link. Bonnie Lavish Dahlias Elephant Ear plant - Shirley Vallas design Topiaries more »

Some images in this post can be clicked to view larger.  To see a list of posts showing details on how I made things or what materials I used, click this link. Janet Granger custom rug Living room rug - Thomas Paul Parasols Llama rug - Brenda… more »

click image to enlarge Old lumpy mattress click image to enlarge Burrowing Owl Attic click image to enlarge click image to enlarge click image to enlarge To see a list of posts showing details on how I made things or what… more »

I finished the couch over the weekend, and now I've finally tackled the chair.   The couch didn't have a side chair counterpart, but I thought this would work well as an alternative.  But, I didn't want it to look like a vanity chair so much as a com… more »

There are so many creative people out there who are incredibly generous to share their ideas on homemade and often inexpensive minis.  The first time I saw mini ice cubes made from suction cups on My Small Obsession, I was amazed at how realistic they lo… more »

I found these two kits at a local hobby store that was having a moving sale.  The fabric is a bit rough for scale, though the finished photos on the kits look wonderful.  I had some ivory muslin in my fabric stash, so I gave that a try as well to see whi… more »

I was lucky enough to enjoy the three local miniature shows this weekend: Bishop, Three Blind Mice and Independent Miniature Artisans (IMA) shows.  I took no photos this year but did bring home lots of goodies.  :D     more »

Wouldn't you like to know?  ;] The cut pieces are a little scary, aren't they?  No turning back now.  :] more »