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This Week in Miniatures

Mar 13, 2018

Welcome to the latest WEEkly round up of the latest news and reports from the MiniWorld! Photo: @tinkysonntag

Miniature Book Brought to Full Scale!

An original story printed in a miniature book created for the Queen Mary's Dollhouse was published (in full size!) for the first time since it was written 90 years ago. The book, A Note of Explanation was authored by Vita Sackville-West, best known as the lover of Virginia Woolf.

The Science of The Seduction of Miniatures

A pop-up exhibition from The Institute of Cute, a new organization dedicated to "creating art shows which educate and entertain" recently showcased in North Carolina. Follow them on Twitter for the latest developments on their programs.

Philadelphia Flower Show Miniatures

Louise Krasniewicz Review Philadelphia Flower Show

Author, educator and artist Louise Krasniewicz shares her perspective here about the miniatures exhibition at the 2018 The Philadelphia Flower Show. (Photo: The Old Mill Stream by Nancy Grube).

Vintage Miniature Mystery

We had a BLAST with our social media followers and asked folks to weigh in and guess what the vintage miniature above might be...it's a Mangler! (clothing wringer).

Loose Ends:

> IBM "plays" with scale to promote their new shipping technology in this television spot.

> A behind the scenes look at the opening of the latest Nix + Gerber Studio show EMPIRE at the Catherine Edelman Gallery in Chicago.

> Street Art goes SMALL down under as artist Liz Sonntag (@Tinkyville) sets up tiny scenes along the streets of Melbourne.

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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.

Boys and Their Dollhouses

Mar 12, 2018

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

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

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

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

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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This Week in Miniatures...

Mar 7, 2018

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!

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?***)

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 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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