Visiting the Kensington Dolls House Festival Christmas Show in London

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are well. As Christmas approaches, I find myself fully immersed in the joy of the season; decorating, creating, and gathering inspiration for the months ahead. There is something truly special about this time of year, and visiting miniature shows always feels like the perfect way to begin my Christmas preparations.

At the end of November, I had the pleasure of visiting the Kensington Dolls House Festival Christmas Show in London. It was a truly wonderful and inspiring show, with so much to see. There were beautiful pieces by artists from all over the world, and as always, I loved meeting artist friends and making new ones along the way.

I came home with a lovely haul of miniatures, each one very special in its own way.

One of the first pieces to find its place was Santa’s Teapot by the talented Sallyanne Meekins, which now stands proudly in Holly’s Christmas Shoppe.

I also brought home a tiny Paddington Bear by Sally Reader Miniatures, who for now has settled into the Tudor Manor nursery.

Another favourite is a miniature automata by L & A St. Leger, titled Gardener Watering Flower Pot. This beautiful and intricate piece now has pride of place at The Miniaturist.

I also found a stunning patterned miniature silk from Cinderella Miniatures. I can already imagine it being turned into sofa covers very soon.

From Charlie’s Magical Miniatures, I chose a sculpted baby oyster inspired by Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. It has been safely placed in the Fairy’s Nook, where it can remain without the risk of being eaten!

One of the most special additions is Poppy, the little girl mouse by my dear friend and artist Kamilla from Our Craft’s Nook. Poppy is very close to my heart, as Kamilla thought of me while she was being made. I chose her myself, which makes her even more special. She has now joined the Mouse House family with her new parents and is very happy in her new home. 

During the show, one of my miniature books was displayed on Kamilla’s stand with one of her mice, which was such an honour and incredibly sweet to see.

I was also gifted something completely unexpected and truly wonderful by Thomas Murray: a beautiful Art Deco–style radio console. What makes it extra special is that it actually works! It connects via WiFi, allowing me to play music directly from my phone. For now, it stands proudly in my 1930s-style house, the Tudor Manor, adding so much atmosphere with music filling the space.

I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all the talented artists I met at the show. Your creativity, generosity, and passion are what make events like Kensington so inspiring and special.

I am so happy with all the beautiful miniatures I brought back home. Moments like these remind me why I fell in love with miniatures in the first place; the stories, the friendships, and the magic found in the smallest details. Now, I’m already looking ahead and preparing for the International Dolls House Fair in Houten, The Netherlands.

That’s all for today. Make sure to stay tuned for the next update and the latest news. 

Take care and see you soon. 

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx