[ Click on picture for a larger view]       Got out the old Brother's sewing machine. Didn't realize how rusty at sewing I had become! Be prepared to see better fashions soon ..read more

Hi everybody,  Check out my latest grab. Found this on Facebook market! You would never guess...it's a wooden replica of a BARBIE A FRAME! Separated in the three pieces,  yellow and huge it wasn't recognizable at first. I am going to be really busy refurbishing this one! SCORE! Original circa 1978-79 For cuteness  ..read more

Romance at the Golden Pineapple  (PLEASE CLICK) The picture you see may not be from the video)  Hi Everyone  There have been so many things getting in the way of this post. However,  I learned how to use my new phone to post by phone for the first time since I started this  blog 14 years ago.  Here are a couple in-progress pics and a video of the  Roof Top jazz room of the Golden Pineapple Restaurant. The white plastic thing was an air freshener pulled apart. It's going to be an outdoor heater to make the chilling nights nice and cozy with the help ..read more

Hi everyone! I am having a little trouble getting pictures of the Golden Pineapple in progress so I thought you might like to watch this video in the meantime about what else?... WATCH ..read more

Hi Everybody! Brr. Fall is here. Grab that sweater! JUST A NOTE to say I will be selling various items from time to time on this blog. Also, look for new doll stories ..read more

BIGGEST LITTLE CHRISTMAS SHOWDOWN WATCH THE  MINI CONTEST! Lets try this again ..read more

Hi guys! Looks like people are visiting my blog, but nobody wants to actually play/coment! I guess the blogosphere has changed. I wonder if any of my fellow bloggers were among the 550,000 who didn't make it through COVID-19. ? During this time many new miniaturist were born when they started the hobby to chase away boredom. Now they are hooked! There is even a gameshow using minis! Also, if you are a fan of scary movies you may want to check this old one out. https://www.amazon.com/Amityville-Dollhouse-Robin-Thomas/dp/B08NTVDV9B                 ..read more

*  OKAY!  * Everybody ready for the contest?   REASON FOR THE CONTEST I have had this blog for twelve years now and have sometimes missed long periods of time not posting. Other times I was more consistant and we all had a blast! We always supported one another and the comments were the best.  A recent search for my fellow bloggers from over the years gave me a shock! Many are still here. So many more are long gone. My reading list is now filled with blogs that have posts over a year old. Some from even 10 years ago! Where did my mini-friends go? So ..read more

IT HAS BEEN SOME TIME SINCE MY LAST CONTEST  Look out! ?  I am planning one now.  Once I am finished deciding on the prize  I will make a post.  I plan for this to be the biggest lot of little prizes ever!  ..read more

Hi everybody! I bought this Play-Doh set  called "Wheels" some time ago. Since it is a kids toy there was a chance they would look unrealistic. Well, I love it! I have not used it on a structure yet, but that is just a matter of time. The imprint comes out  perfectly! The brick pattern is raised just enough to make it convincing. They will work as a walkway, on the side of a building or even a wall.  OK for 1:12 or 1:6 scale in my opinion. I didn't paint them because these are just demonstrations. Once they are trimmed etc. I will bake and paint. A few coats of different ..read more