On this day of reflection and sad American memories, it would be nice to decorate with a touch of America, and when adding it to your MINI display, pause to thank those who enable us to do what we love.  My personal prayer for the families and friends of the many who were lost, is that they often have the chance to smile everyday, the way we all do when we work on MINIS.  Have a peaceful day my MINI friends.  ~judy   www.justminiaturescale.com

CUSTOM TEAM TOTE

Are you ready for some football? Yup, it is that time of the year! Celebrate your favorite team with a custom MINI Team Tote. $22.00 each. Simply add a note with your order and let us know which team and all fan fillings will be crafted especially for your team! G-O T-E-A-M!!!! ~judy  http://www.justminiaturescale.com/Custom-Team-Sports-Tote-P25234C2759.aspx

MINI Charms

I often mention that the reason I <3 MINIS is because they tell stories.  One of my first introductions to things miniature was my charm bracelet.  In the 1960’s and 70’s it was a rite of passage in our family to be given a bracelet.  The intricate charms were collected to tell our story.  I fondly remember the artist pallet charm my father gave me with itty bitty jewels for the paint circles.  He was my biggest fan of anything I created.  As children we would sit for hours and spread out my mother’s and aunt’s bracelets, along with ours, and carefully play with the charms.  We especially loved the ones that opened and hid even smaller treasurers.  The little cage with a real dollar so my aunt would never be broke;  the little Bible that opened and you could read the tiny print; small flute, tiny teacher’s apple with a worm, the list goes on!  Alas, my bracelet was taken in college by someone probably looking for money in the cherished little wooden box I kept it in.  I miss that bracelet; it told my story.  Some of the manufactured miniatures of today are probably fashioned from the same molds used in the charm world.   When others say they have no interest in dollhouse miniatures remind them of the many other ways MINIS have come across their lives!

The Pinnacle of Diminutive Perfection

Perhaps the most famous dollhouse of the world is Queen Mary’s Dollhouse (btw #7 on my MINI bucket List to experience).  There is a ton of information and photos available about this wonderful masterpiece; so I will allow you to discover more on your own.  However, here is a bit of a tease: The depiction of Royal life includes hot and cold running water, flushable toilets, electricity, and even a working elevator; a wine cellar filled with wine from vintners around the world, a library filled with books written by 600 authors including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s handwritten and hand delivered offering, real jewels mimicking the Royal Coffers, China contributed by the finest china makers, original paintings gifted by famous artists, and more! In fact over 1500 people were involved in outfitting this remarkable abode.  It is well worth a sit down to study all you can find on this amazing example of the pinnacle of our hobby.  Enjoy!  ~judy  www.justminiaturescale.com

 

 

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The Little House

How many times have we heard, "I wonder what ever happened to my dollhouse from when I was young?" Well here is a charming story about a dollhouse President Hoover's wife, in 1930, commissioned and its windy travels. From the Girl Scouts ...to the trash, after its journey it certainly is lucky to be around today! This is worth reading if you have an interest in #dollhouseminiatures, #Americanhistory or the #GirlScouts. http://www.hoover.archives.gov/programs/NewItem.html

 

The dollhouse Mrs. Hoover commissioned in 1930 which was rescued from the trash.

The original 'Little House' built on the White House property.

 

Fall MINI News!

The latest MINI News went out this morning.  Check it out.  If you are not on my email list, I would love it if you joined my list!  Click the link below to read the MINI news!

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