WEEkly Roundup of News...

WEEkly Mini RoundUp

Welcome to our WEEkly round up of news and reports from in and around the MiniWorld from mainstream and social media to local stories you may have missed. We plan to publish every weekend!

Meet the Miniaturist: Kate Ünver

In this piece from Man Repeller, in association with Obsessed, the new fragrance by Calvin Klein, we get to meet the brains behind the beauty of The Daily Mini that feeds us with a #MiniFix each day from her Instagram account.

Murder in Miniature: Renwick Gallery

On view at The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery is the complete collection of Frances Glessner Lee’s 19 dollhouses...however, these aren't your typical dollhouses. These were created specifically to help solve murders. More here in this Washington Post article. The collection is on view through January 28, 2018.

Going BIG on Small Objects: Club News

Miniaturists from the Eugene, OR Minis Club are the focus in this story from the Register-Guard which talks about the broad range of skills and talents utilized in the making of tiny things. More here along with additional images.

Miniaturist Spotlight: Lavender Belle Miniatures

Do take a look at @lavenderbelle_miniatures on Instagram - she has an awesome eye for diminutive interior design and for using miniatures as decorative art. More at lavenderbelle.com

SquintBox: Apple Dipping!

And this...from our SquintBox subscription box service that delivers a hand-crafted assortment of tiny treasures to your door every month!

Sign up here to subscribe so you never miss a box and receive 15% off your first box using coupon code MINISAVE (now through December 15).

NEW: Custom MiniMemory Box!

We just finished a custom memory box complete with an ice-filled champagne bucket, flutes and chocolate cake (no cal!) dotted with strawberries and a single white rose to celebrate the anniversary of Lilly and Mike for 25 years together. Happy Anniversary!

Contact us to find out more about how we can work with you to create a tiny treasure to commemorate your special occasion!

Until next time!

#obeytheminiature #rethinkdollhouse #itsokaytoplay

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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.

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Halloween at Nybelwyck Hall

We were honored that D. Thomas Fine Miniatures was invited to decorate the extraordinary #Nybelwyck Hall dollhouse on permanent exhibition at The Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, NY.

We flanked the front entrance area of this massive 24-room dollhouse with tall potted corn husks and embellished them with tiny pine cones. We also placed a natural twig wreath and garland with multi-colored fall leaves around and above the door.

Bags filled with candies by Carol Ellingson from My Tiny Nest Miniatures await visitors and (tiny) trick or treaters. The "Gather and be Grateful" sign was made by Petite Provision Company. The pumpkin assortment was crafted by Donald Morcone.

Hand-stitched (and lined!) witch, prisoner, clown and ghost/ghoul costumes fill a victorian period trunk made by Cassie Leigh of Cassie Leigh Art.

Detailed masks coordinate with the clown and ghost costumes which were placed inside the "Blue and Grey Room" on the second floor of the structure.

An oversized book of anatomy lies open on the desk in the butler's bedroom on the third floor. This, in addition to potions, a pickled skull (inside a glass jar!), a witches spell book and classic spooky novels were made by L. Delaney and are placed throughout the house as well.

A delightful assortment of miniatures by Amanda Kelly of Panda Miniatures include a magic wand, spell book, candle and maps and were placed in a second floor bedroom. The tiny mouse was made by Wendy Smale.

A Quija Board (with planchette!) made by Deb Mackie from White Horse Studios was placed on the floor of the attic (which is haunted!). Nybelwyck Hall creator Mark O'Banks consulted a Ouija Board to help with the naming of the structure.

We had a BLAST decorating this extraordinary structure and grateful to the Hudson River Museum for the opportunity. A BIG thanks to the participating miniaturists for their creativity and contributions to this year's Halloween decorating event!

Do see Nybelwyck Hall if you can - - it's located in The Glenview, which is awesome Golden Age home and part of the Hudson River Museum. Tours happen Wed-Sun at 1pm and 3pm.

#obeytheminiature #rethinkdollhouse #itsokaytoplay

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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.

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest and contact us here!

We're On the Move!

We're on the move and excited to announce our expansion to two new locations in New York’s Hudson Valley: Yonkers and Cold Spring!

We are now headquartered at YoHo Artist Studios, an expansive community of creative professionals specializing in traditional studio practices including painting, sculpture and photography.

The new space is located in the historic Alexander Smith Carpet Mills Industrial complex in the heart of Yonkers, New York (Westchester County) and will contain a showroom of miniatures for sale by appointment.

In this new space, we'll also present exhibitions of breakthrough works by miniaturists from across the globe, participate in the annual open studio tour event and host classes for students of the miniature arts.

Look for details about a special artist-in-residence program which will begin Spring 2018.

For a more traditional retail experience, starting October 15, D. Thomas Miniatures will be available at The Shoppes in the Historic Palen’s Drug Store in the picturesque town of Cold Spring, New York.

Here, miniacs will find an assortment of 1/12th scale furniture, art, food, flowers, accessories and other miniature delights made by artists from all over the world.

Our heart and soul is centered in New York’s Historic Hudson Valley so it's fitting that after three wonderful years in Hastings-on-Hudson, we have chosen two, new wonderful locations for the next chapter of D. Thomas Miniatures. Both locations will be housed in historic properties, rich in tradition and charm.

We look forward to seeing you!

#obeytheminiature #rethinkdollhouse #itsokaytoplay

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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.

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest and contact us here!