At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, Ive been extremely busy lately. Well, arent we all? Its a constant juggle - family, friends, work.DIY and the garden have my attention at present. The nea...
A writer once complained to her friend that she had writers block. The friend answered You dont have writers block---you can still write. Write a shopping list, a note for the milkman but just keep w...
Ive been a lazy mare recently. Ive spent the best part of last week watching films from my must-see list, eating far to much chocolate chip Brioche than is good for anyone and reading. I purchased Jo...
Do you ever have one of those days?Of course you do. Making or owning miniatures seems synonymous with the sort of mishaps that plague our hobby. This morning I was carefully wrapping an item for pos...
Im always conscious of the fact that I dont post on this blog as often as I could. I miniature most days, so its not for the lack of things to post about. I get totally hung up over the content and w...
The 10th of June 2012 marks the year anniversary of the Minismodernas shop. If you havent dropped by this store, take a look (via the link). They sell, among other things, a collection of items made ...
Thank you to everyone who participated in my giveaway. Since there were so many entrants and because I was thoroughly spoiled with miniature gifts on my Birthday, Ive decided to share the mini love a...
A few people have asked me about the tools I use and where I buy my materials so Im going to try to cover the basics without sending anyone into a deep coma. I apologise in advance...theres no miniat...
Today I had one of those days that threw up more questions than answers. Like, what happens to the prototype miniatures that furniture designers make? Whilst perusing one of my favourite sources of i...
On the first of January 2012, heavily influenced by several a few celebratory New Year drinks, I made a list of what can only be described as optimistic resolutions.1. Partake in a healthier life sty...
Wishing you all much love, peace and happiness for 2012 Credits: Foreground picture and knitted pouffe~Shopping Sherpa, rug and cushions~Annina, Miniio House (Thank you Modern MC)
This is just a quick post that may help anyone wanting to make IKEA style furniture. Recently, I finished a swap piece for the lovely Tam Toum She wanted the Ikea Stockholm Cabinet reproduced in 12th...
Brandon Williams, the smarty-pants artist behind the gorgeous ModFire , has caused more than a little bit of a stir in the modern design world. News of his sleek fireplace has quickly filtered ...
This post is a little bitter~sweet =0/ You remember in my last post I mentioned that I had sorta pushed Modern MC into a swap? All was going well. The parcel left Ole Blighty on a dismal Wednesday mo...
You are no longer following . Undo?