Universe in miniature....miniature houses, interior design, art and whimsey

Thanks to Ellen MacGregor, I spent many hours with Miss Pickerel when I was a child. Miss Pickerel and I went to Mars and the Moon, to name just two of our destinations. I didn't set out ...

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Thank you all for participating in my three-year anniversary giveaway, or, if you decided not to participate, for your lovely words of encouragement. Here is the list of the seven winners in th...

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No, the mighty Poe was never a yellow bunny during his lifetime. He was, however, depicted as such by yours truly in a very recent contest sponsored by the company that manufactures Peeps ...

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By chance, I ran across videos produced by the creators of Boxtroll, a stop motion animation movie. The enormous talent and artistry that went into creating the film's beautiful and intric...

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My blog is now three years old. To celebrate, I am giving away seven books that I think you will love. To be eligible for the giveaway, please leave a comment on this post or any of m...

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I have done a little work on the artist studio in the "in process" art gallery. I used my iPhone 6 camera, and it is not the best, but it still picks up how color changes with different light...

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Leonard Nimoy, 1931 to 2015, we will miss you. Live long and prosper, Neen

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Wishing you only good things, Neen

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I was inspired when I saw this ornament (on sale) I already owned these old guys It was inevitable.... Wishing you only good things, Neen

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Happy New Year, I hope you and your loved ones enjoy only good health and much happiness in 2015! 新年快乐 (xin nian kuai le)*/ 新年好 (xin nian hao)*, Gelukkig Nieuwjaar, Felice nano nuov...

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Here it is: Check it out: http://www.miniatures.com/Denises-City-Cottage-Kit--P23269.aspx I will be entering this contest, and I will not procrastinate, I will not procrastinate, I will ...

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Wishing you only good things, Neen

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Have you ever looked up at the office, store or hospital ceiling and seen this? Not very pretty is it? And those lights- my eyes! Hate the lights, love the covers. I used parts of one in my s...

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A miniaturist views everyday objects with a different eye than a non-miniaturist. Turn a miniaturist loose in a thrift or dollar store, and he or she will find the makings of a miniature world. F...

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I may not make HBS's deadline for the 2014 Creatin' Contest, but I have had fun putting my "house" together. Here are a few photos of the building so far (it still has miles to go before it is fi...

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I thought I would show some more "stuff" I bought at Dollar Tree. So, I took these photos: To show how to turn dreidels (that didn't work) into these "elegant bowls." ...

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As you can guess from the title, I made a trip to the Dollar Tree yesterday. Here are some things I bought, used in ways that may or may not be part of my 2014 HBS Creatin Contest entry. Small p...

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I am thankful for my family, my friends, for diversity, and for good humor. I am also thankful that, despite all the bad things in this world, I still can be optimistic that the human race will s...

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Very impressive. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2002807970/woodymac-magnetic-building-blocks Wishing you only good things, Neen

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Do you remember the "Fish Condo"? In 2010, two creative bloggers turned the "Fish Condo" into two incredible modern dollhouses. One of the bloggers, "Call of the Small," (http://call-sma...

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Outside of the Night Hawks bar: 8:00 pm: "Where the h are they?" 8:45 pm: "Not in there. I'm leaving." 10:00 pm "Do you see them?" "Nope" 10:05 pm "Hey, let's join that party!" ...

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It's been a rough few months in this small sector of the universe. In April, my cat, Cleo, got very ill and, on August 1, she got her wings. Like most Devon Rexes, she was never an ordinary cat. ...

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Lift up your hearts. Each new hour holds new chances For new beginnings. The world has suffered a great loss because Maya Angelou has moved on. The Rock Cries Out To Us Today A Rock, A River, ...

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It is ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand, and 2014 is the Centennial of World War I, the Great War. In the U.S., there is a shocking lack of education on this war, and there is still no na...

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It's been awhile, I hope all is well with you. There are 40 days (and nights) until the deadline for the Undersized Urbanite Dollhouse Contest and I still haven't dug into my entry. But, my mothe...

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