Old Bear House

The bears kits of Emily Farmer are absolutely wonderful to make. I made them each with an own character and a playing a part of their own story. But ...... they had still have to live somewhere? 

The "Old Bear House" is specially made for these bears and is althought it is in the half scale, it is very easy to work in and with. This is due to the height of the ceilings. My bears just love to live in this gorgeous old cosy house. This house I presented at the International Dollhouse Fair in Apeldoorn (Holland) in October 2012.

I used hobby clay to give the walls a nice old look, to make a chimney (there is real smoke comming out of the chimney!!) and to make the roof. This is very simple to do. You can just use cheap glue for wood and paste the clay onto this. It will hold perfectly.

I found some gorgeous plants and flowers that I just love to use. They are laser cut and you can even paint them if you wish to do so. I use them for almost verything now for the half scale as nice flowers, plants for in the garden, as weed and as spices. But I also use them frequently in the 1/12th scale as small garden plants and flowers and as weed. Just let you imagination go, there are so many possibilities!

 

On the photo below, you can also see the use of the plants and.....papa Bear! 

He is going to dispose some "weed" and garden waste.

The chicken on his head is just a funny detail. I thought: Why only placing them on the ground...they love to sit high :).

The Peacock Room Chapter IV

This is chapter IV of the story of the Peacock Room:

Can you imagine a little bit already who this woman is and how she looks like?

Can you see her all parading on a boulevard?

Furtive looks of passers-by will be thrown over the shoulders

and they will think: "Oh, What a beautiful lady!".

Next to the door is a nice drying rack.
The newest bed linen is hanging to dry.
It is the latest collection, it is called : Regina Margaretha.

On the ground, with the band around it, is a matching bedspread.

The two gas lamps are filling the room with a dim light and
caressing the soft tones of all the accessories.
A warm light for a warm room.

Next to the cabinet is a femininity seat located.
It was from of a distant family member and has stood the test of time.
At first sight it looks disorderly on the table,
but if you look closely it appears that everything has it's place.
For a little relaxation the latest fashion magazines can be read before going to bed.
The tulips were given by her beloved husband.
And what a man!
He is a special, interesting man and there is so much to tell about him.
But ... .... that story I will save for another time.

Tailor of Glouchester

Always busy, always working, almost no time to read the newspaper.......



I have poured the tailor and thought he would fit perfectly into a sewing "basket" .
I have made several for a fair, but couldn't help keeping one for myself. I adore him.
One day....if I'll find the time to make it.........it will be in my own miniature sewingroom.
The photo is not perfect, but you will get an idea how he/it looks like.
And...Irene: the little saucer with the pins and blue ribbon is finally coming your way!! So sorry it took so long!!

Shabby Table

These are the things I like to do: making furniture looks like it has been a long time in the family and it is cherished by the lady of the house. Slowly I dream away and make a story:
The sound of chirping of the birds is gently comming through the open windows. A lady is relexed reading in the fashion magazines and is sipping of her morning cup of tea.  
With a languid feeling, she thinks: "Life is so beautiful." 
And...you know waht?
She is totally right!

Stacking, stacking, stacking......

I like not only stacking in real life, but also in my miniature life. Often I see beautiful miniatures placed solitair. That's fine, only I like them stacked or hidden, so everytime it's a pleasure to see something that one first didn't see. I developed these stacking and decoration blocks, so now they can be placed behind another item and still can be seen. Just a lovely item to add anywhere you like.

Hard gewerkt / Hard work...

I have worked so hard to make new miniatures for the comming fair in October in Arnhem. My intention was to create a "home and garden" or antique/flea market scene. Only ... the stock on my website was running low, so I had to add these miniatures to the existing range. Oh, I have come up with something new now....