While I don't want to cover up all the lovely egg carton brickwork of the massive chimney, I do think some ivy is in order.  You know I don't shy away from cutting and shaping individual leaves, but I found something that not only looked realistic but m… more »

I was the lucky winner of Andrea's recent giveaway on her new blog, and I chose her Farm Animals Funny Cubes in miniature for grandma's attic...so vintage, so cute!!!  :D  Aw, look at the cute Piggie! Each cube measures 1/4" and each side has part of… more »

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 »

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 »

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 »