Sweet Memory Chocolate Shop by Kim Saulter

This 1:12 scale miniature chocolate shop roombox by artist Kim Saulter was sold on eBay a fortnight ago at a winning bid of $455.75! A wonderful deal, in my opinion. All candy comes with the shop. The display case is full and there is a wonderful popcorn machine full of popcorn too! It comes with gold scoop and jar of popcorn on top. Also included is a working cash register made by Bodo Henning and costs $80.00 ~ it even has money inside! Kim has left all chocolates and sweets in the front bay window loose so that the display could be rearranged at any time.


The chocolate display shelf is stocked with chocolates from a kit by "Lisa's little things," candy boxes from "Wishing Well miniatures" and candy bags made by Cathy McGhee of "Fabulous Farmhouse."


The wonderful shop keeper doll was made by Bonnie Justice. She is busy decorating her shop for Christmas. There is a little boy shopper busy deciding what to buy. He has curly brown hair and freckles on his face. Oh and the kitty is helping with the garland!

To view more of Kim's creations, visit:
http://community.webshots.com/user/kimsdollhouses

Titania's Palace

Titania's Palace was constructed by the English painter and officer Sir Neville Wilkinson from 1907 to 1922.

Sir Wilkinson's daughter Gwendolyn claimed to have seen a fairy running under the roots of a tree, in the woods beside their home at Mount Merrion House. She was convinced that they lived in holes in the ground and deserved to have a fine house in which to live instead!

The palace consists of 18 rooms and salons, which contain hand-carved mahogany furniture. There are 3000 tiny works of art and miniatures from around the world on display inside the palace. The palace used to be displayed at Legoland, Denmark, but has found a new home in Egeskov Castle in Denmark now.

There is a miniature replica of Titania's Palace called Tara's Palace that is on display in Malahide Castle, Dublin.

Here is the link she gave me, and you can take a look yourself:

http://www.miniaturen-jose.nl/Titania's%20Palace.htm

My New Red Brick Orchid Dollhouse

So here it is, my latest from a long line of Orchids. This one is extra special to me, since it is my first try at both paper-clay bricks and internal wiring for lights. It sports 4 lights: 3 tulip sconces and a ceiling light. The exterior foundation is covered in river rocks and moss, which has become a signature of sorts for all my houses.

The interior is done in harmonious tones of cream and beige, creating an excellent backdrop for furniture and decorations. The floor, and ceiling moldings match the mahogany floor and window frames. Little details, such as the golden doorknob, or the raised details on the exterior trims, makes this dollhouse a truly one-of-a-kind creation.

This dollhouse is on eBay right now. Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290170879650&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=019

Thorne Miniature Rooms

Here are some photos my friend Naved took at the Baltimore Museum of Art. The Thorne Miniature Rooms were on a traveling exhibit at the museum.

My Keira

This is my new doll, Keira. Her pink lips, soft brown eyes and delicate brows make her a diamond of the first water. Her coppery brunette hair is partly braided, and the rest cascades down her back. Her nails are painted in cranberry red, and she is dressed in a gown of cream lace. She wears golden bracelets, ear bobs and necklace.

Keira is on auction on eBay right now. To see details, visit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item
=290161552064&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:11

What I Saw On eBay: Harry Potter Leaky Cauldron

Another masterpiece inspired by Harry Potter ~ the Leaky Cauldron. This piece was made in a Philadelphia Miniaturia class with Bill Lankford. The Harry Potter and Hagrid dolls were created by Marcia Backstrom.