How are you all? I hope you had a great weekend. Today I’m excited to finally share a brand-new project that has been quietly taking shape over the past few months.
I created this display especially for the International Dolls House & Miniatures Fair in Houten (Utrecht), The Netherlands. This new room box is called The Duchess’s Drawing Room.
This piece was designed with one clear intention in mind: to stop visitors in their tracks.
At fairs, people are naturally drawn to beautifully styled displays, not only to admire them, but to gather inspiration for decorating their own miniature rooms. With this in mind, I wanted to create a space that felt rich, elegant, and timeless, while also showcasing how individual furniture pieces and accessories can work together to create a harmonious interior.
Every single element in this room box has been made and hand-painted by me; from the furniture to the decorative accessories. It was a labour of love that took several months to complete, with careful attention paid to balance, colour, and detail. The result is a refined drawing room that feels both grand and inviting, a space where one can easily imagine the Duchess receiving her guests.
I’m very happy to share that all the items featured in The Duchess’s Drawing Room will be available during the fair. Most pieces will be offered hand-painted, while a selected few will also be available unpainted for those who enjoy adding their own personal touch.
Below is a first look at the finished roombox, to give you an idea of the atmosphere and style I’ve created.
The International Dolls House & Miniatures Fair will be held at Expo Houten on 25th January 2026, and I truly hope that this display will inspire, delight, and perhaps spark a few new ideas along the way.
I’m very much looking forward to sharing this piece with you in person.
Make sure to stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the fair.
I hope you all enjoyed a beautiful festive season and stepped into the New Year feeling inspired.
Every January, I take a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the journey of the year just passed—before diving headfirst into new ideas and projects. And 2025? It was a year packed with creativity, milestones, and miniature magic.
Before we begin, thank you from the bottom of my heart. In 2025, My Miniature World reached 28,000 followers on Facebook—a number that still amazes me. Your support, messages, visits, and encouragement mean everything. You can also follow us on Instagram, X, Pinterest, and LinkedIn, or visit www.myminiatureworld.co.
Highlights of 2025
January – A heartfelt beginning & a childhood dream revisited
The year began with the launch of The Victorian Miniature Parlour.
I was also featured live on TVAM Channel with Russell Sammut, where I had the emotional joy of sharing my childhood inspiration, Strawberry Shortcake doll I’ve loved since I was three.
To top it off, No. 44 Mornington House was featured in Dolls House World, Uk Magazine.
February – March – Tiny scale, big charm
These months were dedicated to working on delightful 1:144 scale houses by Petite Properties, proving that magic truly lives in the smallest details.
April – A cabinet that brought everything together
The Baby House Cabinet for The Victorian Miniature Parlour was completed—an important and satisfying milestone.
May – Inspiration abroad
I travelled to Germany to visit 1 zu 12 Die Messe 25 in Rheda, soaking up creativity and inspiration, and completed The Folly in 1:144 scale.
June – July – Creativity in full swing
These months were filled with designing and creating miniature accessories for the workshop held in The Victorian Miniature Parlour. Busy, productive, and deeply rewarding.
August – Seven years of miniature magic
A proud milestone: celebrating 7 years since the opening of My Miniature World Museum—a moment filled with gratitude and joy.
September – Autumn creations & vintage treasures
I created The Pumpkin Cottage and The Tiny Folly in 1:144 scale and welcomed a beautiful vintage Caroline’s Home dolls house into my collection.
October – A project completed & an international show
I took part in the Dolls House Nederland Show in Arnhem, The Netherlands. In this month I also completed The Victorian Miniature Parlour.
November – Recognition and features
The Dutch Baby Cabinet was featured in Dolls House World (UK), and My Miniature World appeared on TVAM Channel with Claire Preca Taroma.
December – A magical festive finale
The year ended on a high with Holly’s Christmas Shoppe featured in DollsHouse Nederland Magazine, followed by a visit to the Kensington Dolls House Festival Christmas Show in London.
Although only one major house project was completed, 2025 was rich in creativity. With my new xTool, I developed many new miniature accessories and began work on several kits, starting with the Nursery Nostalgic Collection.
What to Expect in 2026
January – Starting strong in The Netherlands
I’ll be taking part in the International Dolls House & Miniatures Fair in Houten.
Big builds & long-term dreams
Work continues on my largest dolls’ house project, St. George’s Hill, starting with detailed miniatures and accessories.
Next on the workbench
The Mouse House in the Sewing Room is next in line—and I can’t wait to begin.
1:24 Project
Will continue working on my 1:24 scale dolls house The Minikin
Sharing the magic
I’m very happy to announce that children’s workshops will be introduced at My Miniature World, something I’ve long dreamed of offering.
Thank you for being part of this journey—your support makes every tiny detail worth it. 2026 already feels full of promise, creativity, and exciting new chapters.
Today is Boxing Day, and I hope everyone had a truly lovely Christmas filled with warmth, joy, and special moments.
Regent Street
I wanted to share a few Christmas miniatures I’ve been working on just before Christmas.
One of my favourites is the tiny miniature snow globe which I made with polymer clay. The fun part is that it actually works and now it found its place in Holly’s Christmas Shoppe.
I’ve also created a new collection of hand-painted Christmas miniatures and toys, all inspired by the magic of the season.
I have made Santa Claus with a tree, Two Gnomes, a Christmas Teddy Bear and my favourite is the red lorry with the Christmas tree.
I am also pleased to introduce first three toys from The Nursery Nostalgia Collection : The Wolly Walker, The Puddle Parade Pull-Toy and The Cottontail Cruiser.
These new pieces will be available unpainted and in kit form at the International DollsHouse & Miniatures Fair in Houten (Utrecht), The Netherlands. The coming month will be a busy one as I prepare for the show, but I’m very much looking forward to it.
This is all for today. Most probably this will be the last post of the year. A big thank you goes to all the followers who visit My Miniature World Blog. I am always happy to share my work. Make sure to keep tuned for the next updates and latest news.
I hope you are well. As Christmas approaches, I find myself fully immersed in the joy of the season; decorating, creating, and gathering inspiration for the months ahead. There is something truly special about this time of year, and visiting miniature shows always feels like the perfect way to begin my Christmas preparations.
At the end of November, I had the pleasure of visiting the Kensington Dolls House Festival Christmas Show in London. It was a truly wonderful and inspiring show, with so much to see. There were beautiful pieces by artists from all over the world, and as always, I loved meeting artist friends and making new ones along the way.
I came home with a lovely haul of miniatures, each one very special in its own way.
One of the first pieces to find its place was Santa’s Teapot by the talented Sallyanne Meekins, which now stands proudly in Holly’s Christmas Shoppe.
I also brought home a tiny Paddington Bear by Sally Reader Miniatures, who for now has settled into the Tudor Manor nursery.
Another favourite is a miniature automata by L & A St. Leger, titled Gardener Watering Flower Pot. This beautiful and intricate piece now has pride of place at The Miniaturist.
I also found a stunning patterned miniature silk from Cinderella Miniatures. I can already imagine it being turned into sofa covers very soon.
From Charlie’s Magical Miniatures, I chose a sculpted baby oyster inspired by Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. It has been safely placed in the Fairy’s Nook, where it can remain without the risk of being eaten!
One of the most special additions is Poppy, the little girl mouse by my dear friend and artist Kamilla from Our Craft’s Nook. Poppy is very close to my heart, as Kamilla thought of me while she was being made. I chose her myself, which makes her even more special. She has now joined the Mouse House family with her new parents and is very happy in her new home.
During the show, one of my miniature books was displayed on Kamilla’s stand with one of her mice, which was such an honour and incredibly sweet to see.
I was also gifted something completely unexpected and truly wonderful by Thomas Murray: a beautiful Art Deco–style radio console. What makes it extra special is that it actually works! It connects via WiFi, allowing me to play music directly from my phone. For now, it stands proudly in my 1930s-style house, the Tudor Manor, adding so much atmosphere with music filling the space.
I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all the talented artists I met at the show. Your creativity, generosity, and passion are what make events like Kensington so inspiring and special.
I am so happy with all the beautiful miniatures I brought back home. Moments like these remind me why I fell in love with miniatures in the first place; the stories, the friendships, and the magic found in the smallest details. Now, I’m already looking ahead and preparing for the International Dolls House Fair in Houten, The Netherlands.
That’s all for today. Make sure to stay tuned for the next update and the latest news.
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