Archives for: "March 2013"

Happy Easter from The Haunted Heritage

by brae  

Presto!  No more Halloween and on to Easter...as long as I don't show the big autumn tree out front.  :D Mr. Rabbit is by K. Kuti Designs.  The large basket is from Lidi at Basketcase Miniatures, and I made the flower stems from Bonnie Lavish kits. … more »

Vintage suitcases

by brae  

Stacks of vintage suitcases are all over the design blogs and Pinterest.  They combine nostalgia and beauty.  I knew I wanted a set for grandma's attic, and there is no better artisan to turn to than Fran at FranMadeMinis.  I sent her some of my favorit… more »

Black cat weathervane, moss and lawn care

by brae  

What's a haunted house without a black cat?  Boring and unfinished, that's what it is.   I bought this delightful weathervane from Minimum World.  It's made from silver metal, so you can paint it any color you like...but not brass, please.  No additio… more »

Juliet balcony, completed

by brae  

I completed work on the Juliet balcony and glued it in place outside the bedroom swinging window.   Here's a reminder of what the basic structure looked like last time. I spray painted the "wrought iron" assembly flat black, which instantly changed… more »

1908 Miniature Underwood Typewriter

by brae  

I received a nice bonus this year, so I decided to spoil myself a little.  For some time now, I've had my eye on this 1908 Miniature Underwood Typewriter by Ken Byers of Shaker Works West.   It fits wonderfully in grandma's attic for now, though I for… more »