Dollhouse Miniature News!
- Darren Scala
- Sep 28
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 6
Here is the latest happenings in the mini world from my roombox to yours! Please be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you never miss an update. You'll be the first to know about my estate auctions, events, and Meet the Miniaturist podcasts on YouTube (like and subscribe!).
Fancy & Fabulous! Estate Auction
Bidding Ends Sunday, September 28 at 7 PM ET
Bidding ends Sunday, September 28 in my eBay Store for Part 1 of my Fancy & Fabulous estate sale. This sale features pieces from multiple estates, including my dear client from Japan. She is slowly downsizing after 50 years of curating an extensive collection of fine art and fanciful miniatures. One highlight is the dressed canopy bed shown above by an unknown maker (#swoon).
This auction includes over 50 lots. Notably, it features several lovely pastries, cakes, tarts, cupcakes, and other confectionary treats in small scale. These are some of the best I've seen (by an unknown maker)!
Enjoy shopping this latest sale, especially during the 7 PM hour on Sunday. Items from Part II of this auction will be posted!
Thank you for taking a look! I hope you find something you like!
Meet the Miniaturist: Kaye Browning
Replay Available!
The replay from my latest Meet the Miniaturist is now available. It features special guest Kaye Browning, curator of the Kathleen Savage Browning Miniatures Collection at the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center in Maysville, Kentucky.
Kaye has been collecting miniatures for over 50 years. She possesses one of the most extraordinary collections of fine art dollhouse miniatures in the world. Kaye is an immensely generous and supportive patron of the miniature arts. She commissions some of the most beautiful small fine-scale structures.
I had a great chat with Kaye. We discussed her new coffee table book, "Masters of Miniature: The KSB Collection." We also talked about the choices she made when putting it together and what she wants us to learn about the fine art miniatures world. This was wonderful! A big thank you to Kaye for joining and sharing her beautiful collection.
A Fancy & Fabulous! Estate Auction Continues
Sunday, September 28 at 7 PM ET
The Fancy & Fabulous estate auction (Part II) begins this Sunday, September 28. It features more wonderful pieces from my lovely client in Japan, who is looking to downsize her collection. She has been collecting for decades and has a keen eye for super interesting and beautifully crafted tiny treasures. Many of these were found or commissioned from artists locally, as well as from Europe and the United States.
Preview
In addition to a large assortment of sweets, cakes, and other fine-scale delectables, this auction includes dreamy furniture, glassware, toys, and several art dolls. #swoon
You can preview the sale before it goes live on Sunday. Take your time looking through the images. There are lots of detailed intricacies that make some of these pieces very special. Let me know what you think on any of my social channels or drop me a line here.
Thank you for taking a look!
Thinking of Downsizing Your Miniatures Collection?
Free Webinar Talk
Saturday, October 4 at 10 AM ET
Join me for a talk about how to best manage the sale of your adored dollhouse miniatures collection. If you're thinking about downsizing and getting it ready for sale (or donation) on your own behalf or on behalf of a friend or family member, this is for you. Here’s the link to register and join this free webinar!
Perhaps you are downsizing your assortment or looking to make room for more miniatures. Who knew little things take up so much space?! Maybe you want to ensure that your collection will be ushered into the best hands after you’ve moved on to a bigger and better mini world!
I'm excited to share my knowledge of the options you have for guiding your collections to a protected and cherished home. I will also answer as many of your questions as possible about the best ways to handle your adored treasures. See you there!
The (Not So) Tiny Bits...
Roomboxes & Miniatures at the Museum
Miniature Makers: The Art and Craft of Tiny Things opens at the Bandera Natural History and Art Museum near San Antonio, Texas. This exhibition features a curated selection of roomboxes and miniatures from the Frances Peterson Collection.
Style & Decor in Small Scale in Sweden
Swedish company Svenskt Tenn has recreated fabrics, wallpaper, and furnishings in 1:5 and 1:8 scale. This exhibition celebrates 100 years of design and runs through October 16 at the brand's flagship store in Stockholm.
Miniatures Unveiled at Bergdorf Goodman!
Jonathan Steadman of House of Mirth Miniatures unveils his custom-crafted English style dollhouse at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. This event helps usher in the holiday season!
How to Build an Awesome Miniatures Collection!
I will be hosting my popular free live webinar on "How to Build an Awesome Miniatures Collection" on Thursday, October 9 at 7 PM ET. This session will help you step up your miniature collecting game!
Thank you for reading and for being such an important part of the D. Thomas Miniatures Community. Please be sure to follow me on all my social media channels HERE.
