Wednesday, 26 March 2025

The Start of the Interior of The Victorian Miniature Parlour

Hello Everyone,

How are you? I hope you are all well. I have started working on the interior of the first room which will be the shop itself.


I started by painting the staircase. Once that was done, I papered the walls, ceiling and flooring of the room.





I think the shop will eventually look lovely once all the dollshouses and accessories are in place. I wanted something to give the shop the wow factor. I just couldn't figure out what to do considering that the room is quite small and not spacious. 

I remembered that a few years ago I had purchased this miniature Dutch Baby Cabinet. I really didn't know what to do with it or I never had any purpose for it, but now I know that this would be a statement piece in the shop. 


I started off by decorating the exterior of the cabinet and adding pieces to make it more unique. As for the interior, I still have lots to do considering that I have six micro scale rooms to do.


This is all for today. I hope you like what I have done so far. Make sure to keep tuned for the next updates and latest news.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,


Rebecca xxx

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Completing the Exterior of the Victorian Miniature Parlour.

 Hello Everyone,

I hope you are doing well and having a great start to your week. A new week brings fresh opportunities, new challenges, and the chance to share the progress on my project the Victorian Miniature Parlour.




Working on the roof can be challenging, but I truly enjoy the process. I start by tiling both the roof and the dormer window, carefully ensuring everything is aligned. Though cutting the wood can sometimes become tedious, the satisfaction of seeing it all come together makes it worthwhile.


Once the tiles are set and fully dried, I paint them in a grey slate colour to achieve a natural, weathered look. To enhance the realism, I add strips of aluminium foil along the edges to mimic the appearance of lead flashing.


Next, I moved on to the roof, installing the battens and securing the aluminium around the edges for the lead flashing. I made sure to leave enough space between the roof battens to accommodate the chimney stack, ensuring a precise and seamless fit.


Once the battens were in place, I weathered the entire roof using earthy tones, adding depth and a natural, aged appearance.






As soon as I determine the placement of the fireplace inside the building, I will install the chimney stack. I always ensure that my chimneys align perfectly with the fireplaces below for a realistic and cohesive design.

Here’s how my Victorian Miniature Parlour project is coming along so far. Every detail is starting to take shape, and I’m excited to see it all come together as I add the final touches.



To wrap things up, this is where my project stands at the moment. There's still more work to be done, but I’m excited about it's progress. I hope you like what I’ve done so far. Stay tuned for the next update as I continue bringing this miniature world to life!

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx