I can't seem to stop buying gifts for myself!  I was feeling a sorry for Emerson and the Daydream Cottage.  I had left it not quite finished and it was looking a little bare.  I've been working on some decor for the cottage but also buying some lovely things from some very talented people.

From Katie's Clay Cottage some signs and a birdhouse.  I thought the Follow your Dreams sign was just perfect for the Daydream Cottage...

 From Looking Glass Miniatures Egg soaps in a jar (these eggs are unbelievably tiny!)...

From Carolyn's Little Kitchen delicate china plates and a fun sign...

And just so the 1930's townhouse won't feel left out, some radios from Twelth Dimension Miniatures...

I've just finished my swap items for Cockerina's International Swap (nothing like waiting until the last moment).  December should be a crazy month not only because of Christmas but my boys were born on Christmas and they've decided they want two different parties!  I promise to still make time for miniatures!

Mini Miss Bindergarten

One of the real life things that is keeping me busy is organizing an Author/Illustrator Visit for my sons' school.  The very talented Ashley Wolff will be visiting next week.  She is the author of the popular "Miss Bindergarten" series.  While searching for some images to use I came across this miniature created by Lesley Shepard based on an illustration in the Miss Bindergarten book.  I love it and thought it would be appropriate to post here...

This and that...

Slow progress is being made on the 1930's Townhouse. I've been gathering materials and you know how it goes, "Can't start the ceiling until the lighting is figured out, can't start the floors until the lights and ceilings are done, etc, etc...  But, I think I'm ready to push the first domino.

Kitchen Basics...

Starting the exterior bricks and stucco...

Took a break to make another student for my son's school...

Oops, she's being attacked by a giant furry beast...

 I hope to get really moving on the townhouse now.  I also have two Christmas projects that I need to get going on but of course, I won't be able to show you the progress on those until after Christmas!