Giveaway, giveaway and more giveways...

The miniature world of blogs is ripe these days with lovelies and giveaway goodies galore. 

Drawing 9/7, Miniature Dreams was one of the first miniature blogs I stumbled upon.  Susanne's style and taste is right up my miniature alley.  She is celebrating 300+ followers.

Drawing 9/14, Miniatyrmama  is a blog that I stumbled on early and then lost track of it.  I'm so happy I found it again. Lena is celebrating 400+ followers!

Drawing 9/19,  Le Coffre D'Emilie is a new to me blog but I'm so happy to have come across it.  Emilie is celebrating one year anniversary of blogging.  Her creations are whimsical and lovely.

And a special thanks to all my followers!   I promise to have a new post soon.  I've been doing lots of research on the 1930's including watching a lot of old movies. This one I've seen a few times but it never gets old...

The next project...

The kids are back to school in a week so I'll finally get more time for mini making.  The Daydream cottage still needs some details worked on but I'm itching to get started on another project.

I've decided my next project will be the Strawberry Patch since it is essentially already built.  The strawberry patch has a small attic which is great for storage but not livable.  I've decided to do a little kit bashing and replace the roof with a mansard roof with a removable front.   

Here it is mocked up in cardboard...

Originally, I was thinking of making it a kind of timeless glamorous townhouse but I recently rewatched the movie, Easy Virtue, set in 1929 and I was intrigued with the American character, Larita. 

So for now, the townhouse will be set in London in the 1930's with a glamorous Jean Harlow type actress residing.

The research should be fun!  Any suggestions for research sources or appropriate mini sources would be much appreciated!

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...

Craiglist Kits

I bought these two kits on Craiglist.  They are S/W crafts Victorian Stucco Cottage and Lakeside Manor.  Does anyone have any information on these kits? I'm having a hard time find information on the world-wide web. I believe the company went out of business in the 80's.  They should be fun to work with!

A Gift from Minnimumm...

I came back from a relaxing week in the mountains to find this lovely gift from Nina at Minimumm.  I was lucky enough to become her 100 follower!  She also sent a postcard of where she lives in Germany.  Such a beautiful place!

Thank you Nina!  They go very nicely in the Daydream Cottage bathroom!

A couple of dolls and what's next...

When I made my son his little girl doll, I played around with a couple of other dolls. My first attempt at a baby...

a friend for Emerson...

And the beginnings of an older gentleman...

All of these were made by using a Sculpey push mold to start.  With a little more practice I should be able to attempt some from scratch!

I'm itching to move on to my next dollhouse project. 

When I started the daydream cottage I bought a Greenleaf Laurel/Primrose kit to make a contemporary family home.  Since then I acquired the Strawberry Patch which I envision turning into a townhouse inhabited by a glamorous actress or artist!  Then yesterday (don't tell my husband) I acquired 3 new kits. Greenleaf's Harrison and two old kits from S/W Crafts called the Victorian Stucco Cottage and The Lakeside Manor.  They were a great deal on Craigslist ($75 for all three!)

So now my plans have changed.  I think the Lakeside Manor will be a contemporary family home. I'll do a simple build on the Laurel and donate it to the family auction at my kid's school.  The Victorian will become a "Practical Magic" type witches house and the Harrison will become the home of Miss Marple type who has traveled the world.

But where to start and where will I put all these houses!!  The possibilities are endless.

I'm off for a week in the mountains.  I'll have plenty of time to think about it!

Welcome...

I wanted to thank my lovely followers. Having followers is a new experience for me so I'm still getting used to it.  I have 48 as I write this.  I've tried to visit all of your blogs.  There is so much wonderful inspiration out there!  I'll try and do a giveaway when I have a few more followers. Hmmm, dare I say 100?

THANKS again everyone and WELCOME!  I'm loving this miniature community!

(P.S.  What is it about cats and dollhouses?  This is Lola who squeezed her fluffy body through the front door of The Strawberry Patch.)