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Holiday Collection 2017

Dec 10, 2017

There's still time to order delightful artisan crafted miniatures from D. Thomas Fine Miniatures. Shop online, in our Facebook Shop, in store or contact us directly for a personalized shopping experience!

Happy Holidays from

D. Thomas Fine Miniatures!

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ABOUT D. THOMAS MINIATURES

D. Thomas Miniatures is a retail and gallery destination featuring top quality collectibles including 1/12th scale structure, furniture and accessories. The concept, designed to appeal to collectors, crafters and enthusiasts was created, in part, to raise awareness of miniatures as a decorative art form and to introduce the discipline not only to a new generation but to those who may just be discovering it! The gallery space showcases work in miniature by well-known artists from all over the world.

WEEkly Mini RoundUp: Miami Art Show

Dec 8, 2017

WEEkly Mini RoundUp for December 8

Welcome to our latest WEEkly Round Up of news and reports from in and around the MiniWorld capturing mainstream and social media bits to local stories you may have missed.

Ryan Monahan at Miami Art Week

If you're headed to Miami for the weekend (aren't we all?) then be sure to check out work by miniaturist Ryan Thomas Monahan (BlackBook Gallery) at the CONTEXT exhibition which highlights emerging and cutting edge artists and is part of Miami Art Week, one of the most popular events featuring contemporary art in the United States. Ryan has an awesome Instagram account here as well.

6 Things to Do in Cold Spring, New York

We're now located in Cold Spring, New York on Main Street in The Shoppes, a "shop within a shop" concept where you can find art, fashion, candles, jewelry, gourmet foods and more. It's the perfect place to shop for miniatures and other great holiday gifts. We put together this guide to spending a day or a long weekend in this picturesque village nestled along the great Hudson River just 50 miles north of NYC.

Miniaturist Spotlight: Mark Friedberg

Production Designer Mark Friedberg talks about creating the miniatures which were used in the new film Wonderstruck directed by Todd Haynes and starring Julianne Moore in this story from Deadline Hollywood. Click here for some additional awesome photos!

Find Us at the Museum Shop!

Hudson River Museum Shop D. Thomas Miniatures

We're excited to announce that D. Thomas Miniatures is now selling at the Hudson River Museum Shop in Yonkers, New York. Check out our exclusive hand-curated selection of miniatures, many of which have been chosen to compliment items on view in Nybelwyck Hall, the extraordinary dollhouse at the museum.

Loose Ends:

> Celebrities in on the miniatures craze! John Legend gives wife Chrissy Teigen an awesome gift of food minis made by artist Jocelyn Teo celebrate her new cookbook. (From: Channel News Asia)

> Serious questions addressed about The Miniaturist film based on the popular Jesse Burton novel scheduled to begin airing this month. (From Radio Times)

> Size Really Does Matter in this mini art show at V°LITION Gallery at the Bell-ans Center of Creative Arts in Orangeburg NY.

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6 Things to Do in Cold Spring: Our New Home!

Dec 5, 2017

The picturesque town of Cold Spring, New York is filled with charm, history and tons of things to do. And with easy access via Metro North and just 50 miles from New York City, it's no surprise we made it the new home for D. Thomas Miniatures inside The Shoppes at 103 Main Street. The area provides the perfect getaway destination for one day or a long weekend. Here's a round up of great things to do and see to help plan your trip! (Photo Above: A. Rooney for the Highlands Currant)

Stay Overnight: Hudson House Inn

The Hudson House, built in 1832, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is in walking distance from the Cold Spring Main Street shops and restaurants. Extraordinary waterfront views and intimate rooms with private balconies await guests lucky enough to stay!

Do Some Antiquing

There are a number of antique shops for browsing and to find that perfect piece from another time including the Cold Spring Antique Center (77 Main), The Country Touch (97 Main) and Once Upon A Time which contains an in-house doll hospital!

Enjoy a Meal!

Food options are plenty in Cold Spring and include Whistling Willies Americana (184 Main), Cathryn's Tuscan Grill (91 Main Street) or plan to stay at the Inn and enjoy a meal at The Hudson House. (Photo: Whistling Willies)

Gallery and Shops

A number of shops and galleries show art and contemporary merchandise including Burkelman (101 Main), Buster Levi (121 Main) and Gallery66NY (66 Main). (Photo: Burkelman)

Take a Walk!

Cold Spring and the surrounding area has a number of hiking paths and trails to walk for the beginner or seasoned walker including the Breakneck Ridge Trail, the Appalachian Trail or visit Stonecrop Gardens. (Photo: Stonecrop Gardens)

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