Introducing New Miniatures for Schiedam Dollshouse Fair

 Hello Everyone,

How are you all? I hope you are doing well. 

The studio has been an absolute whirlwind of activity this week, and the packing boxes are finally starting to pile up! As many of you know, I am heading to the Netherlands this week, and I am incredibly excited to announce that I will be exhibiting at the Schiedam Dollshouse Fair this Saturday, the 27th of June 2026.

This is actually my very first time exhibiting at this specific fair! I am absolutely thrilled to be bringing My Miniature World to Schiedam and to finally meet so many of you in person at the Margriethal. I wanted to make this debut truly special, so I have been pouring my heart into creating an entirely new collection of pieces to bring with me.

When designing and decorating a period dolls house, it is those tiny, exquisite details, a delicate vase on a mantelpiece or a finely decorated ornament on a side table, that truly bring a space to life.

To give your miniature rooms that perfect, historically authentic finishing touch, I am introducing a brand new, exclusive line of hand painted miniature vases and ornaments.

These pieces are the result of countless hours of meticulous brushwork under the magnifying glass. I drew heavy inspiration from historical pieces to ensure every piece feels perfectly suited for your miniature parlours and dining rooms. The collection includes  classic floral vases with tiny floral motifs that look incredibly elegant sitting on a side table or mantel piece. Ornate urns, rich historically inspired patterns with gold detailing, perfect for grander, upper class miniature homes. 

A sneak peek at some of the new hand painted floral vases! I am so incredibly proud of how the fine details came out. They are packed up and ready for Schiedam!

Now, I know it is the middle of summer, but in the miniature world, it is never too early to start preparing for the festive season!

Alongside the new hand painted miniatures, I am bringing a surprise to the fair: a selection of gorgeous new Christmas items. Whether you are planning a grand Victorian Christmas scene or just want to add a festive touch to your dollhouse, these pieces will bring all the magic of the holidays to your tiny homes.

The absolute centerpiece of this festive launch is my brand new, original design Christmas Ormolu Clock.

This clock is making its official world debut on the day of the fair. It features incredibly intricate detailing, capturing the luxurious, gilded look of traditional ormolu metalwork, perfectly scaled down and infused with elegant Christmas charm. It is the perfect statement piece for a festive miniature mantelpiece, and I cannot wait for you all to see it in person.

The official debut of my original design Christmas Ormolu Clock! The perfect touch of gilded festive luxury for your miniature mantelpiece.

If you are attending the Schiedam Dollshouse Fair this Saturday, please do stop by the stand number 41 and say hello! Since it is my first time here, I would absolutely love to meet you and show you these new vases, ornaments, and the exclusive Christmas Ormolu Clock in person.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, 27th June 2026

• Location: Sporthal Margriet, Nieuwe Damlaan 5, 3119 KA Schiedam, The Netherlands

For those of you who cannot make it to the Netherlands this weekend, do not worry! I have taken lots of close up photos of the entire collection. I will be sharing a massive gallery right here on the blog once I am back and settled, so you will be able to see every single detail of the ceramics and the clock in high definition. All pieces will be available soon online from My Miniature World website. www.myminiatureworld.co.

This is all for today. I hope you'll like my new miniatures. Make sure to keep tuned for the latest news and new project. 

See you in Schiedam!

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

Expanding The Nursery Nostalgia Collection!

 Hello everyone. 

How are you all? Welcome back to my blog. I am so incredibly excited to share some wonderful news with you all today regarding the Nursery Nostalgia Collection.

As a few of you already know, I recently had the joy of introducing the first twelve kits of this collection at the International Dolls House and Miniatures Fair in Houten. The response was absolutely heart warming.

Now, as I am busily preparing for the upcoming Dolls House Fair in Schiedam on the 27th of June 2026, I am thrilled to announce that I will be introducing another twelve brand new kits! This brings the entire collection to a grand total of twenty four beautiful miniature sets.

Each kit is supplied unpainted and unassembled, complete with step by step instructions and diagrams, allowing you to bring your own creative touch to these vintage style pieces. I will be adding pictures of every single kit below so you can see all the intricate details for yourself.

Here is the complete list of all twenty four kits in the Nursery Nostalgia Collection:

The Puddle Parade

The Darling Dolly Cot

The Woolly Walker

The Cottontail Cruiser

Penny Lane Cottage

The Shape Match Tray

The Push Through Sorter

The Storytime Teddy

The Cuddle Bunny

The Snuggle Bug

The Bedtime Bear Bookends

The Snowy Swan Rocker

The NEW Ones:

The Bear Hug Bench

The Bonny Buggy

The Tumbling Teddy

The Spindle Stacker

The Cookie Cooker & Cookware Set

The Prancing Pony

Pen Pen the Pet Wagon

The Bitty Bubble Bathstand

The Poppet Piano

The Stack & Roll Wagon

The Gabble Goose

The Toybox Terrier

But that is not all! For the Schiedam fair, I will also be unveiling a lovely new display specifically designed for the Nursery Nostalgia Collection. I am so excited to share that the display is actually a complete tiny house! I am sharing pictures of it right now on the blog.

 It perfectly showcases all these beautiful finished miniatures together in one cohesive setting alongside the available DIY kits.

I am so looking forward to seeing many of you in Schiedam. Until then, happy crafting!

I hope you like the collection so far. They are all available on my website. www.myminiatureworld.co. I am sure that I will be having more additions in the near future.

This is all for today. Make sure to keep tuned for the latest news and for the new projects.

Take Care and See You Soon,

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

The Timekeepers Shop: Bringing the Facade to Life on Hello Min Hemm?

 Hello everyone,

How are you all? I hope you had a great weekend. At the moment I am really excited preparing for my next dolls house fair in Schiedam. So you can imagine trying my best to fit in all the schedules. 

If you have been following the progress of the Timekeepers Shop, you know how much heart and soul I have been pouring into this little miniature project. Today, I am absolutely thrilled to share a very special update with you. It is an update that took place entirely outside my usual studio!

As you all know, recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to pack up my brushes and tools and head over to the studios of NET TV. I was invited as a guest on Hello Minn Hemm? and I spent a fantastic segment working on the shop live on air with the brilliant presenter, Malcolm Pisani. 

It is always a unique experience taking the quiet, meticulous work of miniatures into a bustling television studio. Malcolm's enthusiasm made the whole process an absolute joy.

During the episode, my main goal was to finally complete the front exterior of the shop. The facade is the very first thing that welcomes you into a miniature scene. It has to tell a story before you even peek inside.

I started by painting the front door. Getting the tone exactly right was crucial. It needed to look like a door that has welcomed countless customers over decades. Once the base coat was down, it was time for my favourite part of any build, the weathering!

Using a combination of washes and dry brushing techniques, I aged the entire front of the building. I worked carefully to build up layers of grime and shadow in the crevices. This softened the fresh paint to give it that authentic, weathered patina. There is something incredibly satisfying about transforming pristine materials into architectural elements that look like they have stood against the weather for a century.

To finish off the exterior, I turned my attention to the front display window. A shop like this needs a window that immediately captures the imagination. I decorated the display with a cascade of tiny, intricate clock gears. Placing each individual cog and wheel took a steady hand. Layering those metallic textures against the weathered storefront created the perfect contrast. It hints beautifully at the mechanical magic waiting inside.

I have to say, I totally love how it turned out. Seeing the completed facade come together under the studio lights was a proud moment. It has given me even more momentum to dive into the interior details.

If you missed the broadcast, do not worry! I have attached the full video of the episode below so you can watch the entire process unfold from start to finish.

Thank you so much for joining me on this journey. Tomorrow I will be having the last episode for this season where I will be finishing the interior of the shop and then I can be calling it a wrap.

This is all for today. Make sure to stayed tuned for the last episode of the Timekeeper's Shop and latest news.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

The Quesda Qangh Cabinet House in Madrid Spain

 Hello Everyone,

How are you? I hope you are well. I can't believe that it has already been two weeks since my visit in Spain. While exploring the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas during my visit to Madrid, I stumbled upon an unexpected treasure that absolutely stopped me in my tracks. When you spend your days designing and decorating period dolls' houses, finding a perfectly preserved 19th-century cabinet house in the wild is nothing short of striking gold.

I had absolutely no clue this piece was housed there before my visit, but it instantly captured my imagination. I spent ages taking close-up photos of every single room so I could share this magnificent find with all of you. It is a masterpiece of miniature history, and it is going to provide endless inspiration for my future master-level miniature builds and the exhibits at My Miniature World.

To fully appreciate this cabinet house, we have to look at its roots. Modern dollhouses are the direct heirs to the grand "cabinet houses" crafted in Germany, Holland, and England throughout the 17th century. In their original context, these were absolutely not considered toys for children. Instead, they were highly sophisticated showcases meant to recreate the wealth, social roles, and most refined domestic customs of the era's elite.

This specific house was commissioned by the Quesada Qangh family. They were a wealthy bourgeois family who settled in the bustling trading port of Cádiz after spending time in Britain. The patriarch of the family was a liberal military officer who actually endured exile in the United States before eventually returning to Spain to serve as a government minister under Queen Isabella II.

Commissioned for the family's four daughters, the house perfectly reflects their cosmopolitan life. Because Cádiz was a major hub for international luxury goods, the dollhouse represents a fascinating blend of local craftsmanship and imported opulence.

The cabinet spans three intricately detailed floors, faithfully reproducing the exact architectural layout of a 19th-century Spanish bourgeois home. As I zoomed in with my camera to capture the close-ups, the sheer scale of the historical accuracy blew me away.

The Lower Floor: Service and Dining

In the 19th century, the separation of classes and household duties was strictly enforced through architecture, and this miniature captures that perfectly.

• The Kitchen & Maid's Room: Unlike the rest of the house, the furnishings here, rustic wooden tables and simple storage pieces, were locally crafted in Cádiz. Peering closely, you can spot the tiny maid hard at work, her hair styled in a meticulously accurate high bun characteristic of the 1830s.

• The Dining Room: Interestingly, the dedicated dining room was a relatively new architectural concept, having only gained popularity in the 18th century. Situated on the lower floor, it was kept strictly practical: close enough to the kitchen to serve hot food, but far away from the formal living areas above.

The Middle Floor: Socializing and Status

Moving up to the middle floor, we enter the social heart of the home. The furniture here shifts dramatically from local wood to exquisite, luxury imported pieces, mostly brought over from England's booming miniature industry.

• The Living Room: This space was meant to impress. Filled with heavily ornamented, plush seating, it reflects the grand tastes of a family with international connections and standing.

• The Parlor: Just off the main living area sits a slightly more intimate parlor. In bourgeois society, this room was reserved exclusively for receiving "trusted" visitors, offering a slightly more private space for conversation away from the grander living room.

The Upper Floor: The Private Quarters

The top tier of the cabinet is reserved strictly for the family's private use, hidden away from guests and lower-level staff.

• The Dressing Room: A true luxury of the period, the dressing room is filled with delicate grooming accessories and perfectly scaled mirrors, showcasing the bourgeois emphasis on personal presentation and imported fashion.

• The Bedroom: The most intimate room in the house, featuring a beautifully draped bed. It is up here that you can spot another tiny inhabitant: a little girl doll dressed exactly in the fashion of the 1830s and 40s, wearing the era's signature short skirts layered over long, ruffled pantalettes.

Standing in front of the glass in Madrid, I was completely mesmerized. To see the historical periods we so lovingly try to recreate in our own workshops captured and preserved as a primary source is a profoundly moving experience. The blending of local Spanish miniature work with imported English furnishings gives the whole cabinet an aesthetic richness that rivals the finest full-scale antique furniture.

Every tiny porcelain dish, every carved chair leg, and every piece of period-accurate clothing tells the story of the Quesada Qangh family and the era they lived in. It is a stunning reminder of the power of miniatures: they are not just tiny things; they are perfectly preserved worlds waiting to be explored.

I hope you found this interesting and fascinating as I did. I love history and to think that such a beautiful piece of art belonged to a family, to four girls back in the 19th Century and it stands to be admired gives me goosebumps. 

So this is all for today. Make sure to keep tuned for the latest news and progress on my miniature work.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx