Cute Half Scale

Thanks to a chosen few of my very special customers....
I've been encouraged to make even more half scale miniatures.
How cute are they?
The more I make, the more I like such a tiny size.
I know I'm going to be making my own little half scale house one of these days.

Don't worry - I'll never give up the 1" scale......
It leaves alot more room for the details I like to add.

Tables and Chairs

Thought I'd share some of my latest....
Getting more requests lately for half scale miniatures.
I think many collectors are running out of room, but won't give up this hobby without a fight!

Appropriate with these photos.....
I need to add one of my favorite (and true) words of wisdom:

People don't change...
Tables don't become chairs!

Scenes Near Sturbridge !

The Host Hotel is fine and there was a great turnout as usual for the miniature show.
But... maybe this is what may have kept some customers away who normally attend.
Only a few miles up the road into Brimfield was a whole different story !!

The Sturbridge Show Is Coming!!!

The Sturbridge Festival of Miniatures

Held at the Host Hotel on Cedar Lake

Sturbridge, Massachusetts

June 4, 2011 Saturday evening preview 5 - 8

June 5, 2011 Sunday ALL DAY SHOW 10 - 4

For more information - mollycromwell.com

On beautiful lakeside grounds....

This is a fantastic show with approximately 100 dealers

to purchase miniatures from....

Well worth the trip !!!

Please look for my table and I hope to see you there.

Sink of Inspiration

This is my sink of inspiration that I keep on my desk.
One of my first, made many years ago - it's my promo....

These are fun to make and so satisfying when finished.
Building my sinks has been like putting a puzzle together.
Different parts need to be glued on in a certain order.

I enjoy "decking them out" with a theme which probably takes
longer than making the sink itself.
It's a matter of, hopefully, placing items in their obvious,
long-term location.

I'm sure plenty of mini lovers like to decorate their own
sink and move things around occasionally...
so thus, I also leave some plain for your own ideas.

Dollhouse Exhibit at the Wenham Museum

If you're a miniature enthusiast and within traveling distance...
THIS IS A MUST SEE !!!

Nancy Shane is exhibiting her wonderful collection of dollhouses and miniatures.
Visit the Wenham Museum in Wenham, Massachusetts at 132 Main St (Rte 1A)

The exhibit is running from March 11 - May 8, 2011

Her Art Studio has many of my paintings and pieces.
She has been a customer of mine for years and how pleasing it was for me
to see them throughout the exhibit.
There are 30 houses and roomboxes to view.

Also at the museum is their permanent doll collection, plus many trains driving around their tiny villages with amazing details.

Handcrafters of Miniatures - Spring Show 2011

Handcrafters of Miniatures Spring Show 2011

Sunday March 13th, 2011
Held at the Holiday Inn - Dedham, Massachusetts
Directions - Exit 15A off Route 128
Hours 10am - 4pm

There will be many quality miniatures by very talented artists.
Come visit me at my table - Marquis Miniatures
and see some of my new creations.....