Goodies from the Bishop Show - Aug 2011

by brae Email

And, now on to the goodies from the show!  :D  Here's what I bought for the haunted Heritage (plus a few extras) - I've tried to include vendors where possible.  I am sometimes bad with keeping track of what came from where so I made a point to be more diligent this time around.  click images to enlarge

From Wright Guide Miniatures: matches, shoe polish, and a cobalt bottle I'll make a label for before using.  They have a set of awesome vignettes on display using their items - just wonderful stuff!

A pair of pedestals from Carol's Bloomers to finish off the front steps.  I'll paint them to coordinate better with the stone.

A frame for above the fireplace from Small Talk (no web address), shown here with a quick printout of my original artwork titled Favored Knight (real life sized prints can be purchased here).  I will change the coloration so it's not so bright and shiny.

From the same vendor, I bought several colors of tiny punched Impatiens flower shapes (not for the Heritage).  I've looked at these many times at shows, never bought them and always wished I had.  :]  I have some flower punches of my own, but nothing that makes shapes as small as these.

From Mini-Tiques: a pewter sugar bowl that looks like an urn, a wine bottle with removable cork, a pewter ring holder, and several packages of Grandt Line widow's walk in 1:48 scale (look at the new penny design!).

One of the finest (and most expensive) miniature purchases to date: a pair of sterling silver griffin candlesticks.  These are crafted by Don Henry for Small Treasures Miniatures.

The detailing on them is incredible.  They stand just 15/16" tall without the candles.

8 comments

Comment from: Teresa [Visitor]
WOW! You bought some wonderful things at the show! Love them all. I am Thmini at greenleaf forum and have been following you for quite some time.
08/27/11 @ 22:39
Comment from: Cecelia [Visitor]
all the items are truly gorgeous! Love the candlesticks!!
08/27/11 @ 23:29
Comment from: Maru [Visitor]
Son unas compras estupendas. Los candelabros son maravillosos. Felicidades .-)
Un beso.
08/28/11 @ 02:36
Comment from: Audra [Visitor]
The shoe polish and wine bottle are my favorite. Nice finds
08/28/11 @ 05:39
Comment from: Lyssa [Visitor]
Oh those are amazing! Love the candlesticks and the pedestals are perfect!

Also love the cobalt bottle and the flower punches.

Wonderful finds and great stuff!
08/28/11 @ 07:46
Comment from: n wilson [Visitor]
wow! amazing buys, thanks so much for sharing and adding the links
08/28/11 @ 11:06
Comment from: brae [Member] Email
Thank you! I did have a great time at the show! :yes:
08/29/11 @ 09:32
Comment from: Sophia Twaddell [Visitor]
The griffins look wonderful! Thanks for stopping by my table.

Sophia
09/04/11 @ 17:01