National Dollhouse Miniature Month - Day 31 - Whew, October is over

For all of my followers, thanks for understanding that this month was really a mess for me personally.   Benny, the Jack Russell, actually walked (more like a stumble) across our outside area yesterday.   Its been over a month since he could walk.   It wasn't pretty but he got from one side of the yard to the other.   PROGRESS!!!   He is such a sweet happy dog and is just so excited by everything that I hate to see him struggling.   He has undergone, 2 sets of x-rays, 2 blood test, an MRI and a spinal tap.  He also has had 4 acupuncture treatments and is scheduled for more.   But finally I think we have turned a corner.

Spent 5 days in the Nashville Area, principally Franklin TN with my son, daughter in law Emily and Kaylin.   Kaylin is such a joy!!!!!!   She turned 2 and is happy as can be. 

My poor little Moroccan scene is still holding down its spot on the work table.   Soon it will come together. 

HAPPY MINI TO ALL!  

National Dollhouse Miniature Month - It's almost Halloween

I love Halloween.   Slightly less than Christmas, but not much.  This post was originally posted in 2015 but still important because we’re gaining on Halloween. 

A Halloween scene from Jill Castoral and Pat Holstrom's class.

A bag that got sidetracked from Hurricane Wilma in 2005, but finally finished and still doing well.

Table with lots of little things I love. 

My littlest scene - quarter scale Halloween.

  

Happy Halloween and may you get all your favorite treats.  

National Dollhouse Miniature Month - Day 29 - Some of us finish projects

If you remember, last month I posted every day during September about Raggedy Ann who turned 100 in September.     I also corridinated a swap in 1/12 scale and 1/4 scale.   My swaps are lovely but still in a box.   Some people finish projects and I say - Thanks for the inspiration.   Alice Zinn is one of those people.

She posted on facebook a small scene created with the 1/12 scale items she received in the swap, plus her contribution of the teddy bear in Raggedy attire.  

Thanks Alice for putting this together.   I still need to do something similar, but probably will be a few days.   This was such fun!!!!   

National Dollhouse Miniature Month - Day 28

Well I'm back.   Dog was picked up at the veterinary hospital.   He is doing better - still not walking.   Alert, kicking his legs and moving all around the room on his side.   Still don't know what caused his inability to walk.   We done 2 sets of Xrays, MRI, Spinal Tap and 2 blood test and several acupuncture procedures.   I'm glad he is back home.

Went to Nashville and that area for a week while dog was in the hospital so I could celebrate my granddaughter's 2nd birthday with her.   Such a treat!.  

As you can tell, it's been a BUSY time in our household.    Miniatures will still be done, but on the good side, two of 3 projects have been completed.

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National Dollhouse Miniature Month - Day 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26 - 27

Well real life has really been busy this year and the best laid plans etc.    Hope you come back on the 28th as I finish my Moroccan scene.

What are you finishing up.   I'd love to see your miniatures.  

National Dollhouse Miniature Month - Day 21 Romantic Bedroom or another room in red!

I thought I would be back to finishing my Moroccan Scene.   Dog is still bad and will be boarded at a veteninary hospital next week.   Some signs of improvement but not a lot.   Still happy eyes and is not in pain.   Kicking his legs, but still not standing.   Keep positive thoughts.     Thought in the interim I would repost some of my favorite blogs.   Still hoping before the end of the month to finish my 3rd project; my original intention. 

Romantic Bedroom or Valentine Bedroom. I'm either late or very early for Valentine's Day. So let's just call it a romantic bedroom. I love red and with black accessories, I love it more. I also love checkerboard floors. If you've been following my blog, these admissions won't be a surprise at all.

This is one inch scale and displayed in a plastic case that is designed to display a basketball. Three sides are open for displayed and one side is wallpapered. Makes a great way to display a 'dust free' vignette.

Most everything in the setting is a result of swaps with fellow miniaturists. Some items I've had for years and knew they would go in a bedroom, just hadn't done one yet where they fit so nicely. Thanks to all my fellow miniaturists. I love your items and I love your friendship.

National Dollhouse Miniature Month - Day 20 Antiques by Gladys

I thought I would be back to finishing my Moroccan Scene.   Dog is still bad and will be boarded at a veteninary hospital next week.   Some signs of improvement but not a lot.   Still happy eyes and is not in pain.   Kicking his legs, but still not standing.   Keep positive thoughts.     Thought in the interim I would repost some of my favorite blogs.   Still hoping before the end of the month to finish my 3rd project; my original intention. 


My mother loved antiques and there were always antiques in our home.   For may years she had an antique shop at Lake Lotawana in Missouri.   After that, she did mall shows all over the country.   She got to see a lot of the United States and had a good time doing those shows.       This little shop (in quarter scale) is my tribute to her love of antiques.   One love, of many,  that I shared with her. 

I hope you enjoy the little antique store.