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chris toledo

Boys do play with dollhouses, but not just any old dollhouses...these structures ain't no little girl playthings. We found examples of some very talented boys who do play with dollhouses....they just happen to be magnificent houses!

(Photo above: Chris Toledo)

Gabriel Eden James

Gabriel Eden James

A relative newcomer to the world of miniatures, Gabriel Eden James from Luxury Miniature Real Estate creates bespoke structures with gothic-like detail using stunning aging techniques. One such structure contains a 24 carat gold leaf roof inspired by the decorative roof featured at the Palace of Versailles.

Laurent Seigle-Dias

Laurent Seigle-Dias

Inspired by Paris and the City of Love where he resides, miniaturist and model-maker Laurent Seigle-Dias creates gorgeous, highly-detailed structures using his creative talents and experience working in the fashion design industry. More on Mr. Seigle-Dias and his work here.

Chris Toledo

A History of Miniatures Presentation

Chris Toledo doesn't just build dollhouses...he creates incredible magic and illusion in one-twelfth scale. His period style structures are awesome examples of miniature perfection! Check out his Instagram account @IBuildSmallThings for more pictures of his work including behind-the-scenes images which show his creative process.

Wern Newydd

Wern Newydd

Founded in 1989, Wern Newydd's company Dolls House Direct is the largest manufacturer of dolls houses in the UK. With over 20 kits featuring gorgeously designed doll houses, there's a perfect house for the collector who may be ready to take the next step in this wonderful world of miniatures!

Connor Kingwell

Scratch-Built Old School Miniature Chair

A relative newcomer to the world of dollhouses, high schooler from Great Britain Connor Kingwell enjoys his modern design dollhouse where his miniature interiors rival anything you'd ever find on HGTV!

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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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Christian Louboutin Custom Dollhouse Miniature Paris Fashion Week

Welcome to the latest WEEkly round up of the latest news and reports from the MiniWorld! (photo @XavierGranet for Christian Louboutin @louboutinworld).

This French Chateau is for the Birds!

Awesome Birdhouse

Check out this 3 story highly detailed and ornate birdhouse valued at $11,000 and planned for auction in the UK. This structure and would make an awesome and fantastical dollhouse!

Why Make Miniatures? (Why ask why?)

Why Make Miniatures?

Creators@Vice talked with several miniaturists to find out what drives them to create and make miniatures. Some of our all-time favs are interviewed including Thomas Doyle, Nix+Gerber and Joe Fig.

Miniatures and Louboutin!

Christian Louboutin Miniatures

Christian Louboutin and team created a series of custom miniature rooms to showcase his new 2018 Fall collection of awesome shoes. #redbottompumps

Loose Ends:

> Chicago friends: don't miss the chance to see Nix+Gerber: Empire at the Catherine Edelman Gallery through April 28. (Time Out Chicago).

> Chicago Art Institute Thorne Rooms' Keeper Lindsay Mican talks with miniaturist Henry Kupjack in this Podcast from The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel.

> This Miniature by Catherine Perron from CreationzMini for SquintBox is going a little (ha!) viral. Check it out here.

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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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FRANK KUNERT miniature worlds

Weekly Mini RoundUp 2.25.18

Welcome to our latest round up of news and reports from in and around the miniworld capturing mainstream and social media bits as well as local stories you may have missed.

Mind-Boggling Miniatures

Frank Kunert

Miniaturist and photographer Frank Kunert sets up tiny scenes which question reality. Thing that make you go hmmmm...

NEW! Artist-in-Residence Program

Corpse Bride Miniatures Tim Burton
May Burnett Artist in Residence

Crazy excited for May Burnett, our first Artist-in-Residence, part of our effort to provide artist with space to create and the support they need to make miniatures! Get in touch with interest and for more information!

Got One?

Craig Roberts The Hairy Potter

This awesome pottery by Craig Roberts AKA The Hairy Potter is available at our outpost in The Shoppes on Main Street in Cold Spring NY! Make this town the perfect day trip destination from Manhattan or a memorable weekend getaway!

D. Thomas Fine Miniatures

Loose Ends:

> Carpenter Bill Hammond is 90 years young and making miniatures! (Bangor Daily News)

> From NPR: A look back to last year's awesome Small Stories exhibition at the National Building Museum which featured some of our favorite artists creating their "dream rooms" in miniature.

> Our Small Talk is coming up on on March 16th in our new studio in Yonkers. Details here!

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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.

Visit the Shoppes in Cold Spring NY

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