Let them eat cake...

My first purchase from Kim Saulter of It's a miniature life!

A woman in my local dollhouse store recommended Kim's work to me when I first started back into Miniatures with the Daydream Cottage build. Her miniature baked good are spectacular.  And the houses and shops she does are magical!  I think it's taken me so long to buy something because everything looks yummier than the one before!

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!

Lovely Hat!

I haven't had much time for mini making at the summer wraps up but I seem to find time to shop!  Yesterday in the mail, I received this exquisite Edwardian Hat from Kat the Hat Lady.  I'll have to come up with an Edwardian scene to place it in. I'm in love with it and so is Emerson...

Emerson has a new pair of shoes...

I received a lovely little parcel in the mail while I was away.  They are little snake skin shoes from Susanne at Miniature Dreams.  I'm always surprised by how tiny miniatures are in relation to pictures of them. These shoes are really, really tiny!

Susanne used the tutorial on Casey's blog and I was the first to guess what she used for the heels (timing is everything!)  She also sent some extra materials so that I could try my own. Can't wait to get started!  Thanks so much Susanne!