Absolutely Divine! I think I could sit right down and warm myself at that fire... and smell the roast cooking! Those egg-carton stones are so perfect! You do an amazing job!
The fires look so real! I think it's due to the fact that they have actual flames and not just glowing embers! ;o) The night time photo just shows the room as it's best. ;o)
I'm just amazed how quickly you have done all the fabulous work Nina (including the little ones too!) ;o))
Thanks so much for your comments, all :) Yes, miniature lighting is well worth all the trouble, every time. I'll often just put the lights on in the castle, and just sit and enjoy every vista!
light of the fire crackling in the fireplace, is something that has always fascinated me .. thanks a lot for these wonderful pictures, so realistic, they have a hypnotic atmosphere, I never get tired of coming to watch ... many compliments for this great job! Caterina, from far Italy
This blog chronicles the adventures of a group of Canadians building a 1:12 scale medieval or Tudor dolls' house or dolls' castle. We're also working on a William and Mary era dollhouse circa 1700, featuring Jacobean, Carolean and Queen Anne furniture. Dollhouse aficionados, those who enjoy making or sharing doll house miniatures, and people who enjoy sharing crafts with children may enjoy the adventures of this group.
Canadian artist, opera singer, raconteuse and bonne vivante, Nina lives in Nova Scotia with her husband David and six glorious cats, Edmund, Emma, Ralph, Katie, Beaumont and Fletcher.
Oh Look....!
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Oh..... Heavens....!
Well, Dear Readers, I left you last week while the Tiny "Reindeer" were
getting some Body Building exercises to help them build u...
Best laid plans #2
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At exactly this time, for the past two years, I've been elbow deep in
Advent Box kits, frantically rushing to complete 25 different themed kits.
In 2022 ...
Oh Boy!
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My house looks like a disaster area, as my daughter has used her last day
with us here to go through all the boxes that need to move to the other
side o...
The Yellow Drawing Room
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I've been away for a while, and my blog has been a little neglected, as I
lost my father recently after a short illness. My dad made many things for
m...
1/48 Scale
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Hello!
Working on a series of 1/48" scale miniature house kits. All are original
designs. This series is designed for advanced miniaturists and will be ...
41+ Home Decor Clearance Online Pictures
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*41+ Home Decor Clearance Online Pictures*. Do you want to reorganize and
redecorate a few rooms in your home? 6 or 12 month special financing
available...
Goodbye gallery, hello parlor!
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Hello my dearest friends,
I hope you are all doing well. How I have missed your blogs and commenting
on your work, but fatherhood is most wonderfully time...
The kitchen pump...
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In the comments of the previous post, several of you mentioned that you
were not familiar with water pumps in kitchens, so I will tell you a little
bit abo...
At last, a guided tour of the Morning Room
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Thank you all for your lovely comments to my last post, especially with
regard to the sofa. They're very much appreciated and (she whispers) I'm
about to...
Good idea before I post the tutorial.
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Bev, one of our 1 inch minis friends sent me a picture of Christmas
ornaments she made this year.
These are personalized with pets and decorated wi...
Tiny Village news for 2018
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It has been nearly a year since I updated this blog. I suppose if the Tiny
Village had a yearly newsletter it would state that no new houses were
built in...
Good Bye Kilmouski. Rest in Peace
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For anyone who *truly loves animals *and has ever had a pet, you know they
are more than that. They are part of your family. In my case Kilmouski was
m...
My love of wicker continues....
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I have long admired the work of miniature artist Lidi Stroud .....in
particular her wonderful French picnic basket (with wine carrier attached).
So yo...
Day 419- Still Life
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"A Small Blue Table"
*by Sans!*
*October 2014*
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A small blue table sits at the east of my abandoned ho...
Happy New Year and Free Pattern!
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Натсупил Новый 2017 год! Я так долго ждала его, очень рада, что високосный
2016 позади, даже не смотря на то, что для меня он не был плохим. Но я
всегда п...
Ouverture de la Boutique ETSY !!!
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Et voilà...
Nous avons le plaisir d'annoncer l'ouverture de notre Boutique Etsy !!!
Vous y trouverez un choix de meubles et accessoires miniatures disponib...
Neglected Blog
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I've neglected my blog for a while. I have started a Facebook page where I
post my new dolls and I still have my website.
So a few pictures for you that ...
Snippets from AIM iMag Issue 59
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Just in case you were wondering where issue 59 of the downloadable AIM iMag
had gone, here are sample pages to whet your appetite. Our editor has had
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relief carving
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Here's a few pictures of a carving I did last autumn. I received a request
of a wonderful company that still uses an ancient technique to create
gorgeous...
I am in love! Zakochałam się!
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How could I not be?
I love RL orchids, I had and have a few home (with different results).
Particularly I am fond of slipper orchids and their differen...
Gamages Doll Shop Is Open For Business.....
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Despite many gaps on its shelves Gamages Doll Shop is practically finished
for the moment.
I always find it quite difficult to leave a project unfinished w...
No Ravens Here
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The 48th scale house I started as my Christmas project is now finished.
It's a kit called "Raven's Perch" by Petite Properties. They intended it
as a ...
The End of an Era - Part 2
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As in the real building, Gladstone's Land, we now move forward 100 years to
the Georgian period and the Green Room.
The blue and white china displayed wa...
More Brass Work
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I am still alive, I promise...just very busy :-)
Now that I know how to work with brass on the lathe I have been having
loads of fun with it. First up is t...
Gita sulla costiera Amalfitana
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Ciao a tutti, come state??? è passato troppo tempo per raccogliere in un
unico post le cose accadute in questi mesi... e comunque non sono poi così
interes...
Tutorial - Curved Fencing
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Following on from the launch of my landscaping materials last week I
thought I'd do a quick tutorial on how easy it is to bend it to create
curved fencing....
Wood turning.....the beginning
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So back to the story....
My Snowman The following month I went to a community hall about 20 minutes
from me and had a fantastic time. I watched the club c...
Recent Additions from Miniatura
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I went to the Miniatura in Birmingham back in late March, it was good to
get there again as I missed both shows last year. It's nice to meet with
some of...
The Victorian Gothic - AKA Hogwarts
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*Before *I start I am mighty tardy with replying to comments, emails ,
text's and messages....normal communicative service will resume as soon as
possibl...
Up the crooked steps
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Whilst I have a little spare time, I have been playing around with the
Tudor House and doing a spot of dusting on the steps.
The wooden beams have had ...
New blog
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After lots of years I decided to make a new blog for Petit Brocante
Miniatures and stop posting on this allthough Miniature Dreams will still
be open fo...
All reduced in my etsy shop.
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Everything in my etsy shop has been reduced by around 30 to 40 percent or
more.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/nikkirowe72
Blue Ribbons at The Iowa State Fair
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My miniatures won two blue ribbons at the Iowa State Fair last month. Below
are the two room boxes that were honored.
This roombox was created in an apple c...
Lots of Catching Up
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A lot has happened in the last two months, and this blog post is long
overdue. The most exciting thing to happen on the miniatures front was
this:
Anne S...
2015 Chicago International Workshops
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This past weekend I had the opportunity to see the prototypes (in most
cases) or photos (in a few) for the workshops to be given at next year's Chicago
In...
New book and website
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Some of you might follow my other blog, but not all so I would like to post
it here as well. The book about The minimice is now ready! I am so exited
abo...
The Leslie Hindman auction staff
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Ali Winters, Benjamin Fisher and Cookie at the auction!
Julie Parker, Corbin Horn and Cookie at the auction!
These two photos show the lovely people who ...
Fairy Houses
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*I am desperately trying to buck-up* and get some other projects done
before the LoLa Art Crawl next month! Money is a little tight (because I am
a broke...
On display
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Loads of tiny treasures on display.
I found this frame in a local charity shop, £3.95, a bargain and perfect
for a long standing plan. I threw away all the...
Head's up!!
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I missed my yearly Halloween post, so, in lieu of that, I'm showing you
guys some other weirdness! First pic is a big produce head order. They're
all lined...
Missing my dollhouse!
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My Manor is still packed away, and missing it badly!
So I try to console myself with mini flowers :)
a little quilted pillow....
echiveria
Su...
Knitting Kits......Buttercup Miniatures (UK)
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Once again, for people that like to make many of their miniatures, I am
highlighting a great place to find supplies for miniature knitting and
crocheting. ...
October meeting of MESS - lavender tutorial!
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Paula's beautiful potted lavender! We had our first MESS meeting in a few
months this afternoon at Mary-Anne's place. Mary-Anne and I shared our Camp
Min...
Viinan vaaroja - Dangers of spirits
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Minulla oli aikaa puuhailla puusorvini kanssa ja päätin tehdä taas
maatuskanukkeja. Nämä kolme maatuskanukkea kertovat humoristisen tarinan
viinan vaar...
A change of focus
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I've not been doing a lot of minis lately, I've needed a change of focus -
literally! The old eyesight isn't what it used to be . . .
So I've been having f...
Winner!
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The winner of my giveaway is:
Grace (treefeathers).
Congratulations! Would you email me your address so I can send the giveaway
to you?
Thank you all f...
Gone Quilting...
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*For the past week and during February I am giving my time to
another project* *so no dollshousing for me!*
*This means I have an entire post to catch up...
I built the background image of this site using some of the fabulous work from Vintage Retro Grunge. The "Green Man" reproduction medieval tile on the bottom right is by Kate Tiler. The other two, the griffon and the happy little creature (possibly a lion with a bagel?), are both by Pataki Tiles.
They look fab at night! So real! Great!:)
ReplyDeleteWow, looks fantastic! I like it so much.
ReplyDeleteThe fires look fantastic! I really have to get one :)
ReplyDeleteIra
Excellent - well worth the grief with the electrics!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tip in your previous post about where to find realistic fires. They add so much to your wonderful ovens and fireplace.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone :)
ReplyDeleteLooking great, Nina! Nothing like lights and fire to bring a scene to life.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Absolutely Divine! I think I could sit right down and warm myself at that fire... and smell the roast cooking! Those egg-carton stones are so perfect! You do an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteIt looks just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOoohh i love this it looks very realistic
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The fires look so real! I think it's due to the fact that they have actual flames and not just glowing embers! ;o) The night time photo just shows the room as it's best. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI'm just amazed how quickly you have done all the fabulous work Nina (including the little ones too!) ;o))
Michelle xx
Thanks so much for your comments, all :) Yes, miniature lighting is well worth all the trouble, every time. I'll often just put the lights on in the castle, and just sit and enjoy every vista!
ReplyDeleteWow it does look effective at night. Love it. Makes it look so cozy in there.
ReplyDeleteWell worth the effort :-)
light of the fire crackling in the fireplace, is something that has always fascinated me .. thanks a lot for these wonderful pictures, so realistic, they have a hypnotic atmosphere, I never get tired of coming to watch ...
ReplyDeletemany compliments for this great job!
Caterina, from far Italy