Boxing Day Miniature Moments

 Hello Everyone, 

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. 

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year. 

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

Holly's Christmas Shoppe featured on the DollsHouse Nederland Magazine.

Hello everyone!

I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. Christmas is approaching and with that my favourite holiday. I’m feeling the festive spirit all around. Christmas tree is up and the house is fully decorated with garlands and twinkle lights.

Last weekend, I returned from the Kensington Dolls House Festival, Christmas Show in London and it was absolutely magical. I’ll be sharing all my little treasures in another post, but today I’m excited to share some very special news.

Holly’s Christmas Shoppe was featured in the latest issue of DollsHouse Nederland Magazine, with a beautiful seven-page spread and our darling Miss Noelle even made the cover!

Holly’s Christmas Shoppe has been a true labour of love. Located on the ground floor of my Regent Street in My Miniature World, the shop is a Victorian Christmas dream. The exterior is adorned with garlands, bows, and a welcoming Santa with his reindeer. Inside, a handmade Queen Victoria Christmas tree takes centre stage, surrounded by shelves of tiny ceramics, mugs, plates, cookie jars, and festive decorations. Every detail, from miniature pastries to wreaths and ornaments, brings the Christmas spirit to life.

Across the hall, Carol’s kitchen bustles with Christmas preparations; puddings, fruitcakes, cookies, and gingerbread men, while upstairs, Holly’s living room and bedroom are cosy, festive, and full of holiday charm. In the attic, a tiny nursery for Noelle, Holly’s niece, adds a playful secret world full of toys and soft colours.

Every piece is handmade, and working on this project has been pure joy. Holly’s Christmas Shoppe is more than a miniature; it’s a memory, a feeling, and a tiny world where the magic of Christmas never ends.

For those who want to read the full article:

The Article in Dutch

The Article in English

I hope you’ve enjoyed this little peek into Holly’s Christmas Shoppe! Make sure to stay tuned for the latest updates and news. 

Take care and see you soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

Noelle's Bedroom is Complete

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all well. Finally I can start breathing again. All commitments have been completed and dusted with success. All Christmas shopping is done. I totally love this time of year and I just can't believe that Christmas is almost here. Now I can relax and take it easy, while I enjoy working on my stuff for a change.

It took me a few days to decorate Noelle's Bedroom in Holly's Christmas Shoppe.

Considering that the attic room is quite small with slanting roofs on both sides, not a lot of furniture can fit in.

I designed and scratched built a small bed for Noelle as most of the single beds were too big for the space.

Once the bed was ready, I added some touches with the bedding and I totally loved how it turned out.

I added a few small pieces to the room and a wall light to make it look more cosy.

The opening front had enough space to add a few more toys, a table and the little armchair. 

I think on the whole it looks quite nice now. I might add a few more accessories eventually here and there.

I am very pleased with how it turned out. I hope you'll like it too.

This is all for today. Make sure to keep tuned for the next updates and latest news.

Take care and see you soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxxx

Noelle's Bedroom - Holly's Christmas Shoppe

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are well and that you having a great week. Now that November is here, Christmas is getting closer. Even though I am preparing for my next book launch I still try my best to fit some time for my own creativity. I am excited to share with you this year's Christmas Project.

Most of you know about Miss Holly and her Victorian styled Christmas Shop and you also know about her short stories. Last year's story was about her niece Noelle and St. Nick. 

Holly's Christmas Shoppe is also where Miss Holly and Noelle live, but as the space is limited unfortunately they share the same bedroom. However this is about to change.

On the upper floor of Holly's Christmas Shoppe where the attic lies, on the front panel there is a small area but when it comes to the house itself there is no access to the room.

I found it very odd that the panel was closed and it seemed such a pity to have so much space wasted. 

So I decided to open the panel to create a bedroom for Noelle. As I am forbidden to use certain cutting power tools, Gilbert had to do the job to cut the rectangle neatly to have access to the attic.

It was perfect! Thank goodness that I had the same wallpaper pattern that was used for the front panel. I cut another wall to split the attic area and have more of a smaller cosy room and painted the roof  and wall.

A short wall was added to make the floor edges neater and I fixed everything to the roof.

I created a small false door that will be added to the side walls as an entrance to the room. 

I have to say I am very happy how it looks already and I can't wait to decorate it. 

I have already added a few nursery toys to the front. 

I think Noelle will love it once her bedroom is ready. Hopefully by Christmas it will be done and ready.

Make sure to keep tuned for the next updates on this project and for the latest news. 

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

Noelle's Christmas Eve

 Hello Everyone,

Hope you are all well and that you are looking forward to Christmas. Like most of you know Christmas Eve is the highlight of my Christmas. It's the most magical night of the year and it brings so many sweet memories to me.

At Holly's Christmas Shoppe the Christmas Spirit never fades and this year is no exception. Everyone is waiting for the magical night to celebrate the birth of a very special baby and the visit from Father Christmas.

This year Holly's niece Noelle wanted to spend Christmas Eve with her. She was so excited. After spending the day helping her aunt with clients, it was time for her to go to bed.

Holly shared her bedroom with her niece and Noelle was happy just to be there. In the middle of the night, Noelle heard footsteps close by and hushed noises. 

 She woke up to see what her aunt was up to and followed the sounds. The sounds came from the living room which was across the hall. She opened the door gently and to her surprise, it wasn't her aunt but Father Christmas.

She couldn't believe her own eyes to see him standing in the living room next to the Christmas tree and fireplace. 

The door made a squeak and their eyes locked.  Noelle froze but he only nodded his head and gave her a smile. With that Noelle entered the room.

"Hello young lady, you are past your bedtime." He told her softly with a twinkle in his eye.

"I heard noises and I thought you were my aunty Holly!" Noelle exclaimed.

He chuckled and continued adding the gifts under the tree. "Have you been a good girl this year Noelle?"

"I think I have been. I ate all my vegetables and helped my aunt in the shop." Noelle said proudly.

"Indeed you have and what would you like this year?" Father Christmas asked her.

"I would love to have a baby doll sir if you please." He turned around and out of thin air he produced a baby doll. 

Noelle squealed with excitement. "Oh my, thank you so much kind sir. She is exactly like the one I wanted. I have seen her in the toy shop window just a few days ago."

She held the baby doll in her arms. Noelle was in total wonder. "Merry Christmas Sir and I wish you a safe trip. "

 "Merry Christmas Noelle. " She held on to her baby doll hoping that this wasn't just a dream. 

"Will I ever see you again Sir ?" She turned around and was surprised to find herself standing alone in the room with her new baby doll.

She tiptoed back to the bedroom and rushed to the bed happy as can be. It was a night that she would never forget and cherished the brief moment when she met Father Christmas on the most special night of the year. 

This is all for today. From here I want to wish a Very Merry Christmas to you and to your loved ones.

This is all for today. Keep tuned for the next updates and latest news.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

Miss Holly's Christmas Gift

 Merry Christmas Everyone,

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family and loved ones. Christmas has always been special to me. It is a time to be with family and reflect. A  time to spread goodness and wonder.

Miss Holly's Christmas was no exception to this rule. She celebrates her Birthday just a few days before Christmas and her name fits the occasion. The difference is that Miss Holly celebrates Christmas everyday of her life. She shares the Christmas spirit throughout the entire year.

Like every Christmas Eve, she closes the shop, visits children and people who are in need. She leaves special gifts for them too. Then she spends some quality time with her sister Carol reminiscing past Christmases both good and bad. 

As soon as it starts to get late, Miss Holly retires to her room not before she prepares biscuits and eggnog for Father Christmas and a carrot to share with one of his Reindeer. Even though she is no longer a child Miss Holly is a true believer.

Once she sets the table and makes sure that everything is in order she goes to bed and dreams away about Christmas.

In the middle of the night while Miss Holly is fast asleep, like every year Father Christmas still goes down the chimney to leave a special gift just for her.

He knows that Miss Holly is no longer a little girl but he knows that deep down in her heart the little girl that always loved Christmas still dwells within. This year a special gift was left for her by the tree.

He never left without taking the delicious treats that Miss Holly has left for him.

The next day Miss Holly woke up early to find the beautiful gift Father Christmas left for her with a special note. He left her a cute doll angel which she totally loved.

Isn't it adorable and so tiny?

Miss Holly is always so thankful for such a special gift.

So this is all for today. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at My Miniature World. 

Make sure to keep tuned for new updates.

Take Care and see you soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxxxxx