Les Demeures de Poupées at The Workshop.

 Hello Everyone,

How are you all? I hope you're doing well. I've been busy continuing work on my beloved project, The Victorian Miniature Parlour, and this time, I’ve focused on the little workshop tucked away in the upper room.

The very first miniature scene for this space is one I’ve titled 'Les Demeures de Poupées', which translates to The Dolls’ Houses. It’s essentially a street of charming little dolls houses, crafted in 1:144 scale using kits from Petite Properties. Each house has its own personality, and I had so much fun painting and decorating them.

The houses are called:

• L’Emporium du Printemps (The Spring Emporium)

• Maison d’Été (Summer House)

• Maison d’Automne (Autumn House)

• Maison d’Hiver (Winter House)

While the original kits came with a simple street plinth for display, I decided to give it a little makeover. I wanted to raise the houses higher off the ground for a better visual impact, but I also wanted to retain the charm of the base. So I modified it to include two small display units underneath, where I could showcase miniature dolls and furnishings.

In these units, I placed some adorable quarter scale furniture kits from Melissa’s Mini Wereld and Petite Properties. I even managed to make the tiniest tea set for the table in the sitting area, truly a test of patience and steady hands, but such a rewarding detail!

One of my favourite additions is a collection of tiny dolls I've been gathering over the years, all handmade by the talented Italian artist Claudia A. Taigete. I absolutely adore these miniature dollies. They're incredibly detailed, full of character, and fit perfectly beneath the little street of houses. It's like a tiny community came to life under one roof!

So that’s what I’ve been working on lately, and I have to say, I’m quite happy with how it’s coming together. The upper workshop room now has a soul of its own, and I can’t wait to continue filling it with more lovely little pieces.

Thank you for stopping by and following along on this journey into my miniature world. Be sure to stay tuned for the next update and the latest news. I promise there’s always more magic to come.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

The DollsHouse at the Window.

Hello Everyone,

How are you all? I hope you had a lovely weekend. Summer is finally here, and very soon the school break will begin — something I always look forward to, as it means more precious time spent with my children.

In between the usual summer preparations, I’ve continued working on my ongoing project, The Victorian Miniature Parlour. And today, I’m so excited to share the latest addition with you — a tiny dollhouse that I’ve lovingly named "The Dollhouse at the Window."

As the name suggests, The Dollhouse at the Window will be displayed in the shop window of the parlour, giving onlookers a charming view of both its exterior and interior. I wanted this feature to be something truly special — a miniature within a miniature — that draws people in and adds an extra layer of magic to the storefront scene.

This tiny treasure started as a kit I purchased from Melissa’s MiniWerld during my visit to the 1zu12 Miniature Show in Rheda, Germany. The moment I saw it, I knew it was the perfect piece for what I had in mind.

I didn’t leave the kit untouched! I started by kit-bashing and modifying it to better suit its role in the shop display. The original version had a fixed back and a removable front to access the interior. Since I wanted the dollhouse to face outward in the shop window — allowing viewers to see the rooms from behind — I did the opposite. I removed the back completely and fixed the front in place, creating a display that can be admired without needing to open it.

I was so pleased with how the modifications turned out. It was a bit of a challenge, but absolutely worth it. For the exterior, I painted the house in creams, golds, and a soft touch of blue to coordinate beautifully with the colour scheme of the shop window.

I also resized and printed miniature wallpapers to suit the scale, and carefully decorated each room.

 I built custom furniture for every space, including a grand piano, which might be one of my favourite details. The layout now includes:

• A kitchen in the basement

• A dining room and sitting room on the ground floor

• A master bedroom and bathroom on the first floor

• A cosy bedroom in the attic

It’s full of tiny, thoughtful touches — but one detail in particular holds a very special place in my heart. Some of you may remember Binksy, my beloved cat who passed away a couple of years ago after 18 wonderful years together. He was such a character — sweet, cheeky, and often up to mischief. I can’t count how many times I found him nestled inside my first collector’s dollhouse, either hiding, napping, or simply seeking my attention.

To honour his memory, once again, I created a tiny kitten figure, painted in the same white-and-black pattern as Binksy. He now has a little home inside The Dollhouse at the Window, where visitors can spot him if they look closely. It’s a subtle detail, but one that means the world to me.

Since the dollhouse kit didn’t come with a base or table, I decided to build a custom display table for it. I wanted it to look like a proper showroom piece in the shop window — something elegant and fitting for such a lovely miniature.

I’m honestly thrilled with the outcome. It's moments like these that remind me why I love this craft so much — the ability to create stories, memories, and magic in such tiny spaces.

Below, you’ll find a short video showing the final result of The Dollhouse at the Window. I hope you enjoy it!

That’s all for today — thank you so much for following along with my miniature adventures. Make sure to stay tuned for more updates and the latest news from The Victorian Miniature Parlour.

Until next time,

Take care and See You Soon!

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx