a kitchen refresh....

I must confess that I am enjoying this little change about far more than I ever expected. It is lovely to pull everything out, change a few things about.....give it all a good dust and put it all back again.

I love my little glass cloche with the butterfly.....I've had the cloche for ever (like wise for the butterfly) and when I went for a walk the other day I went hunting for a 'stick'.....then assembled it on my return. Please excuse the blob of 'blu-tack'.....this will be replaced  soon, but I was so excited by the photo I wanted to post it asap!

.....okay, onto the next room!

sous le figuier....

Sous le figuier (-under the fig tree-) is my French florist....my latest project (very much) in progress!
I am unsure how other miniaturists work, but I like to have the exterior complete (or very close to) before I start the interior. I know roughly what the layout and decor etc. will be for the interior (as many items are already purchased).....but until further work as been completed outside, the inside is a 'no go' zone. Yes, it is terribly hard not to fiddle and daydream....but I must stay focused!! It is really hard to find time at present....lots of things happening here....and yes, another trip to Paris is planned for very soon.
I must thank Catherine from Kilmouski & Me (yet again) as she is my 'driving force' and with out Catherine I would not be this far advanced (it is amazing what a well written email can do...lol!) All though having said that, I never feel the need to 'rush'....(as I already have a dolls house)....so the need is not so urgent this time around. "Urgent"....I laugh at myself, my last project took over 5 years to complete. I hope you enjoy this small taster I have posted here today....please note: it is all 'self made'....so don't look too closely!!

Welcome to my Dolls House....

This is the project that has kept me busy (one way or another) for the past 4 years. I must start by saying that this house is NOT a kit.....I'll admit I did look at kit houses to buy, but couldn't find one that I really had to have. So, the only other option was to build my own......sounds easy when you say it fast!

Through this blog I would like to take you on the journey (if you would like to come along.....) of how I made it, showing you the plans, drawings of the detail work on the house.....(which this photo possibly isn't doing)...... and perhaps I could be the inspiration behind your doll house.

I must say though.....while I love what I do and I would never part with this house......it has been at times one of the most frustrating and time consuming things I have ever done......but wouldn't have it any other way.

Please note that it is a work in progress, although I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now......all be it just a glimps now and them!!!