Introducing The Chantry Manor

Hello Everyone,

How are you all? I hope you are doing well. Welcome back to the workshop for a very special update! Today I have the absolute pleasure of introducing a brand new project to My Miniature World. 

Recently, this beautiful vintage dollhouse was passed down to me from The Catechism Centre right here in Marsaskala. The house was most likely given to them as a donation at some point, and unfortunately, they simply no longer had the room to keep it.

When they realized it needed a new home, they contacted me directly. They expressed a strong desire for the house to remain within the Marsaskala community, and knowing that I operate the only dollhouse museum in Malta, they felt they could not imagine it going to a better place. I am incredibly honoured to welcome it into the collection, especially since I do not actually have any old dollhouses in the museum! This makes it a completely unique and exciting addition to our displays.

Finding the right name for such a special piece is an important first step. I decided to name this wonderful house The Chantry Manor. The word chantry refers to a building, chapel, or endowment dedicated to religious and community purposes. Choosing this name is my way of honouring the fact that it came to me from The Catechism Centre.

I have to say, I am completely blown away by the craftsmanship. Whoever built this knew exactly how to construct a sturdy, beautiful dollhouse.

Looking at the exterior, the manor is a beautiful solid wood construction featuring a natural wood grain finish, a wide pitched roof, and a wonderfully symmetrical façade with multiple paned windows. The architecture has a very distinct British influence. This does not surprise me at all, considering Malta spent over a century as a British colony. Especially around the time of World War II, we had a large number of Royal Navy officers and British families living on the island, and those architectural tastes clearly is visible in this dollshouse.

The front panels of the house swing open like grand doors to reveal a fantastic interior layout. The centre of the home features a beautiful main hallway complete with a wooden staircase leading up to the second floor. Surrounding this central hall are five spacious rooms, some of which still feature vintage floral wallpaper.

Having a hallway and five full rooms gives me an incredible canvas to work with. I am already brainstorming how to restore these spaces while respecting the vintage charm of the original build. I absolutely cannot wait to share more of this restoration journey with you all as I bring The Chantry Manor back to its full glory!

Here is a short video too

This is all for today. I hope you'll like it and follow the journey with me. Make sure to keep tuned for the next update and latest news. 

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

The Disney Dolls House Exterior is Complete

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Welcome back to the workshop for a very special update! After a few years of incredible patience and careful crafting, I am absolutely thrilled to finally share the completed exterior of my Disney Dolls House. Building this miniature masterpiece has been a true test of endurance, but seeing it fully assembled makes every single moment worth it.

Because this build was a part work collection, I had to wait patiently for all the individual magazine issues to arrive before I could truly make significant progress. On top of the waiting game, this particular dolls house has a permanent home in my summer quarters. That meant I only allowed myself to work on it during the summer months. It became a beautiful seasonal tradition, adding piece by piece while enjoying the warm Maltese summer weather, but it certainly stretched the timeline!

Now that the exterior is fully complete, the results are simply enchanting. The architecture captures that quintessential whimsical Disney charm perfectly. The vibrant yellow siding provides a cheerfully bright base, which is perfectly offset by the striking teal and blue trim surrounding the large, elegant windows.

A sweeping view of the completed exterior featuring the incredible turret and the delicate white roof cresting.

One of my absolute favourite features has to be the roof. The intricate, scalloped tiles in varying shades of pink and red give the house a truly magical storybook quality. Capping off the left side is a stunning, towering turret that draws the eye upward to the delicate white metal cresting running along the main roofline.

The ground floor features a welcoming front porch with beautifully detailed white railings and steps, leading up to a charming double front door inset with pink panels. The entire structure sits on a beautifully patterned cobblestone style base, anchoring the vibrant colours of the house.

A closer look at the beautiful porch details and the bay windows that bring so much character to the ground floor.

Taking a step back and looking at the finished exterior, I am so incredibly proud of the dedication it took to see this through. It stands as a proud new addition to My Miniature World. 

I can't wait to share with you the interior of the house. So this is all for today. Make sure to stay tuned for the latest news and updates.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

A Grand Finale for The Bon Bon Emporium

 Hello Everyone,

Welcome back to the workshop for a very exciting and emotional update! Today is an incredibly special day, as it marks a double celebration. Not only are we wrapping up the final stage of The Bon Bon Emporium, but today we are also officially celebrating the 8th Anniversary since the opening of the My Miniature World museum here in Marsaskala!

Reflecting on eight beautiful years of sharing this tiny universe with all of you makes this particular project reveal even sweeter. After weeks of meticulous planning, crafting, and decorating, the market cart is finally complete. We have spent a lot of time recently looking at the interior decor and meeting Mr Ambrose Fetherstone, but today is all about stepping back and admiring the spectacular exterior.

The completed exterior of The Bon Bon Emporium! The vintage signage and rich colors bring the whole cart to life.

The outside of the cart is just as intricate and visually striking as the inside. I wanted the exterior structure to truly capture the magic and charm of a bustling Edwardian street vendor. The rich colours, the delicate painted trim, and the elegant vintage signage all work together to draw the eye and invite tiny customers to step right up and buy a sweet treat. Every single architectural detail was designed to complement the heavily stocked shelves inside, creating a perfectly balanced visual experience from every angle.

To properly complete this project I decided to do something extra special for the final reveal. I set up a temporary, sprawling display that brings the cart straight into the heart of a bustling historical city. I placed The Bon Bon Emporium right in Regent Street at the Market Hall, providing the ultimate dramatic backdrop for the finished piece.

Setting up this temporary display was an absolute joy. To bring the Regent Street scene completely to life, I brought out a few of my beautiful miniature dolls and positioned them around the cart alongside some of my classic miniature houses. Seeing the sweet cart sitting among the elegant architecture and the sharply dressed Edwardian figures truly transported the whole piece into another era. It felt like walking right onto a cobblestone street during a busy shopping day over a century ago, with the smell of spun sugar lingering in the air.

The temporary Regent Street Market Hall display, featuring my beautiful dolls visiting Mr. Ambrose Fetherstone for some sweets.

This officially marks a wrap on another finished project here at My Miniature World. From designing the initial structural pieces to sculpting the very last polymer clay toffee apple, building this sweet cart has been a completely rewarding journey. Thank you all for your wonderful support over the last eight years. Here is a small clip capturing a few moments during the launch of the museum.

I hope you enjoy all the final photos of the exterior and the Regent Street display throughout this post! Ant that's a wrap. Stay tuned for the next updates and latest news. 

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

The Art of Miniature Display: Decorating the Interior of The Bon Bon Emporium

 Hello Everyone,

Welcome back to the workshop! I am absolutely thrilled to announce that the interior design of The Bon Bon Emporium is officially complete. After weeks of meticulously sculpting, planning, and arranging, the inside of this Edwardian market cart has been completely transformed into a visually stunning confectionary wonderland.

The true magic of any miniature build always lies in the interior styling. Decorating a space this small requires a delicate balance of colour, texture, and historical accuracy to ensure the eye flows naturally across the scene. The visual centrepiece of the cart is now a sprawling, beautifully arranged display of glass jars. Every single jar is brimming with hand sculpted polymer clay sweets, but what truly grounds the décor is the addition of tiny, authentic vintage labels on every piece of glass. The visual impact of those repeating labels against the vibrant, jewel toned candies creates that classic, bustling apothecary style aesthetic that is so iconic to the Edwardian period.

To build height and visual interest across the counters, I focused heavily on the display pieces. The delicious tray of toffee apples sitting alongside a fresh batch of intricately frosted cupcakes and miniature cakes. The soft pastel colours of the baked goods perfectly offset the  vintage silhouette of the fairy floss machine.

A beautifully decorated room must also feel functional. I spent time detailing the practical corner of the cart, adding a custom crafted faucet to the sink to anchor the layout in reality. It is these structural décor choices that make a miniature feel like a genuine, lived in space rather than just a static display case.

My absolute favourite styling choice inside the emporium is a carefully curated vignette resting right on the main counter. I placed a set of vintage weighing scales perfectly balanced with a scoop of colourful sweets, ready to be wrapped for a customer. It acts as a beautiful focal point that draws the eye directly to the action and purpose of the shop.

The beautiful three tier plate is now artfully arranged with textured sugar coated doughnuts gleaming right next to the embossed brass of the ice cream box and wafer cone stand.

To complete the atmospheric styling, this beautifully decorated establishment needed the perfect proprietor. I am delighted to introduce Mr. Ambrose Featherstone.

He is the ultimate finishing touch, anchoring the space and tying the entire visual narrative together. I will be taking a few more photos of the exterior set up. 

I hope you like what I have done with the interior. This is all for today make sure to keep tuned to the last posting of The Bon Bon Emporium and latest news.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

Stepping Inside The Bon Bon Emporium

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back to my workshop! As I shared recently, the exterior construction of The Bon Bon Emporium market cart is finally complete. Now, I am diving into what is arguably the most magical phase of any miniature build: decorating the interior and bringing the space to life.

The inside of a sweet cart needs to be an absolute feast for the eyes, overflowing with colour and nostalgia. I decided to start the interior decorations by designing a brand new Fairy Floss machine. To make sure it perfectly fits the Edwardian period of the cart, I designed it to look just like a heavy, old style vintage machine. It adds such a wonderful, whimsical focal point to the display and sets the tone for the rest of the treats.

Moving on from the spun sugar, I focused my attention on everyone's favourite summer treat. I built a beautiful Ice Cream box and adorned it with delicate embossed brass decorations to give it that authentic, luxurious vintage feel. But an ice cream box is nothing without the cones! To complete the setup, I created a matching wafer cone holder, specially designed so that lots of tiny ice cream cones can stand upright side by side, ready to be served to tiny customers.

Of course, a traditional sweet cart needs classic treats. I spent some time carefully sculpting a batch of glossy toffee apples using polymer clay, arranging them neatly on a miniature tray. Getting the shiny, candied texture just right on something so small is always a fun challenge, and they look good enough to eat. 

To sit right alongside them, I also sculpted miniature sugar coated doughnuts that I placed on a beautiful three tier plate stand. I crafted these from polymer clay as well, and adding that realistic sugary texture to such tiny pastries was incredibly satisfying.

Right now, I am staring down my next big task. I have a huge collection of miniature glass jars that need filling. Let me tell you, it is absolutely no joke making thousands of tiny sweets, candies, and goodies out of polymer clay! It is incredibly tedious work that requires a very steady hand and endless patience. Rolling, shaping, and cutting every individual candy is going to take me quite a while.

Even though I do not have a massive, finished scene to show you just yet, I have to say I am enjoying every single moment of this process. There is something deeply relaxing about focusing on these microscopic details and watching the inventory slowly grow. It will take time, but the effort is always worth it. I am completely sure that once all these glass jars are filled and the cart is fully stocked, the final decorated piece is going to look fantastic.

That is all for today. Make sure to stay tuned for more updates, and I will be sure to share lots of close up photos once the jars are finally full!

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx