How are you all? I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I have been quite busy these past few weeks, but today I am over the moon to share something very special. The Victorian Miniature Parlour is finally complete!
This project has been my constant companion since January 2025, and after eight months of work, patience, and countless tiny details, I can proudly say it’s finished. Every piece, from the smallest dollhouse to the delicate furniture, carries a little story of its own.
The last few touches brought everything together beautifully. I finally added the staircase runner with the carpet rods, which instantly gave the room that elegant Victorian charm.
I also dressed the windows with curtains, hung the picture frames, and placed the open-and-close shop sign.
And outside, I added my organ wagon, which I had made a couple of years ago, and it fitted perfectly with the overall scene.
I have to admit, the most challenging part was working on the tiny furniture inside the miniature dollhouses. The 1:144 and 1:48 scale pieces inside a 1:12 world! It truly tested my patience, but I enjoyed every second of it.
As for the story behind the shop, The Victorian Miniature Parlour belongs to Miss Julie Montague, a talented miniaturist and a proud protégé of Lady Adelaide, from my previous project The Miniaturist of Regent Street. Miss Julie always had a passion for dolls and a keen eye for detail, and her shop reflects that love perfectly. Within her parlour, she surrounds herself with her favourite dollhouses, tiny treasures, and exquisite creations.
The project now stands proudly at My Miniature World Museum, displayed near Holly’s Christmas Shoppe. Seeing it finally in place fills me with so much joy; a reminder of how far this project has come from a single idea to a fully realised miniature world.
Here are a few pictures and video of the complete project.
While The Victorian Miniature Parlour marks the end of a beautiful chapter, it’s also the beginning of new adventures. I’m now gearing up for a much bigger and more unique project, but in the meantime, I’ll be working on two smaller side projects; The Minikin and The Mouse House in The Sewing Room.
So this is all for today, my dear friends. I hope you love The Victorian Miniature Parlour as much as I do. Make sure to keep tuned for the next updates and latest news. There’s so much more to come!
How are you all? I hope you’re doing well. It’s the weekend again, and I still can’t believe that it has already been a week since my girls and I were in Arnhem, The Netherlands, for the Dolls House Nederland Show.
What an incredible event it was! With over 53 international artists participating, the atmosphere was buzzing with creativity and inspiration. Apart from enjoying a wonderful girls’ weekend, we truly poured our hearts into creating a beautiful display filled with miniature accessories; from unique hand-painted pieces to miniature books and decorative ceramics. There was something special for everyone to enjoy!
One of the things I love most about these shows is connecting with old friends, meeting new artists, and getting to know the visitors who share the same passion for miniatures. It’s always such a joy to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and simply enjoy being part of this amazing community.
Of course, no show is complete without picking up a few treasures for my own collection! Here are the goodies I brought home:
Two beautiful porcelain dolls by the talented Spanish artist Victoria Heredia Guerbos. I absolutely adore her work, and there’s no way I could attend a show without adding at least one (or two!) of her tiny dolls to my collection. I’m especially thrilled with the little sailor boy doll; the first miniature boy I’ve ever owned!
A lovely armchair by Dutch artist H.J. Goergen.
It has been a few years now since I first met Han and Janet, and I always make it a point to get something from them. Their work never disappoints!
Some delightful kits from British artist Jane Harrop, whom I’ve known for over 20 years!
It was such a pleasure to finally meet her in person.
An adorable miniature frog toy by Natasja Woord.
A charming tea cosy by Annelies de Kort.
Here is a short video that we made.
The entire weekend was such a rewarding experience; full of laughter, inspiration, and miniature magic. A big heartfelt thank you goes to Rika and Marcus for organizing such a wonderful and well-run show. Everything was perfect!
This is all for today, stay tuned for the new updates of my ongoing projects and latest news.
