The Miniature Train Set Display!

 Hello Everyone,

I hope you all had a great weekend. Here I am again and as promised, I will be here regularly sharing some of my work with you. 

I will be starting a small project very soon that I have been dying to do, but in the meantime, I want to share with you the miniature train set display I have been working on. 

I am not a big fan of the real trains, I have to say actually, I am quite petrified of them. Thank goodness we don't have any of them here in Malta. 

However, I do like the model train sets. I only got to see a real vintage train set work that belonged to my grandfather. I remember myself as a very little girl mesmerized by this train set displayed on the dining table.

I had this tiny train set that my father patiently painted for me and I always wanted to do something special for it. 

Now that I am back on track, I thought it was a great idea to start with it. 

I added a few more tracks and items for the set and had a dolls' house dining table that I wanted to use for it. 

I stained the dining table and set the tracks and the train station.

I added the scenery with trees, the additional pieces and the train with carriages.  

I took some photos with a couple of my children dolls and displayed them in a small room box. 

So far I am not sure in which project it will go. Wherever it will fit in it has to be grand and will deserve the wow factor in the room. 

I hope you like what I have done with this little train set.

This is all for today, make sure to keep tuned for the next updates.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

Let's Start 2024 with a Miniature Bang!

 Hello everyone,

Welcome to 2024! I hope you are all well and that you enjoyed the festive season. It has been a tough year 2023, but I am looking forward to working again on my projects in 2024. 

Before we continue with our adventures I always start the year with a run-through of the past year and the new plans that I have in mind for the new one.

Remember that you can also find us on  My Miniature World Facebook page we have reached over 24,000 Followers. You can also join My Miniature World Group on FaceBook and follow us on Instagram, X, Pinterest and Linkedin

I would like to thank you all, my family, my dearest friends, clients, followers and fans for your constant support and encouragement. It means so much to me.

So here are the highlights of 2023. As predicted 2023 wasn't an easy year but we all knew about that. I really tried my best to post as much as I could with a few of my new miniature creations, with my whereabouts and updates.

January

In January I got to visit once again the Dolls' House and Miniature Show in Expo Houten in The Netherlands. 

One of my first Creations of the year 2023 was the Musical Barrel Organ which I totally love. 

February

While in the Netherlands I acquired this cute Albin Schonher Dolls House called ' Villa Marie'. I was so happy to have it and I managed to decorate it with vintage furniture and all. 

March

In March I was thrilled to complete The Delft Blue Shadow Box. Most of the pieces have been collected during my visits to The Netherlands. 

Just before Easter Cotton Tail Cottage

was featured in an article in the DollsHouse World Magazine.

May

The Delft Blue Project was featured in DollsHouse Nederland magazine not only in an article but also made it on the Front Cover. 

August

In August I completed a 1:144 scale project called Ava's Workshop which is part of a 6 house series. 

September

In September Garry's Study Room was completed which is another 1:144 scale project.

October

In October I got to finally visit the Dolls House Nederland Show in Arnhem. 

So that was a run-through of the Highlights of last year. There were a few more small creations and miniatures that I got to make and small scenes to mark special days and occasions but I was focused on a massive project that needed my full attention. Unfortunately, I couldn't share it as I have wanted. Actually, it was non-existence to most of them except for my family and close friends. 

As I stated last year on the same run-through of the year 2022 blog post, I was bound to a contract and my work couldn't be shared. I had a deadline to give in my work by the end of 2023 and thank the heavens I have managed. 

Now I am very proud to say that my DollsHouse Book has been received by the Publishing House in the UK. So indeed 2024 started with a Bang!

The Book is called 'Designing and Decorating a Period Dolls' House' and through this book, I have built a new Victorian Dolls House called 'No 44 Mornington House'. 

A glimpse of the front door of 44 Mornington House. 

Now that the book has been completed and sent to the Publishing team where it will be designed and printed I will get back to my work and share my ongoing projects. 

There is so much that I want to do this year. I have a couple of small projects that I am dying to start and in the meantime, I will start studying and preparing to work on one of my biggest dolls' house 'St. George's Hill'

That's all for now. I want to wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year 2024. You will definitely be hearing more from me with my new projects and the latest news.

Make sure to keep tuned.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxxx

Noelle's Christmas Eve

 Hello Everyone,

Hope you are all well and that you are looking forward to Christmas. Like most of you know Christmas Eve is the highlight of my Christmas. It's the most magical night of the year and it brings so many sweet memories to me.

At Holly's Christmas Shoppe the Christmas Spirit never fades and this year is no exception. Everyone is waiting for the magical night to celebrate the birth of a very special baby and the visit from Father Christmas.

This year Holly's niece Noelle wanted to spend Christmas Eve with her. She was so excited. After spending the day helping her aunt with clients, it was time for her to go to bed.

Holly shared her bedroom with her niece and Noelle was happy just to be there. In the middle of the night, Noelle heard footsteps close by and hushed noises. 

 She woke up to see what her aunt was up to and followed the sounds. The sounds came from the living room which was across the hall. She opened the door gently and to her surprise, it wasn't her aunt but Father Christmas.

She couldn't believe her own eyes to see him standing in the living room next to the Christmas tree and fireplace. 

The door made a squeak and their eyes locked.  Noelle froze but he only nodded his head and gave her a smile. With that Noelle entered the room.

"Hello young lady, you are past your bedtime." He told her softly with a twinkle in his eye.

"I heard noises and I thought you were my aunty Holly!" Noelle exclaimed.

He chuckled and continued adding the gifts under the tree. "Have you been a good girl this year Noelle?"

"I think I have been. I ate all my vegetables and helped my aunt in the shop." Noelle said proudly.

"Indeed you have and what would you like this year?" Father Christmas asked her.

"I would love to have a baby doll sir if you please." He turned around and out of thin air he produced a baby doll. 

Noelle squealed with excitement. "Oh my, thank you so much kind sir. She is exactly like the one I wanted. I have seen her in the toy shop window just a few days ago."

She held the baby doll in her arms. Noelle was in total wonder. "Merry Christmas Sir and I wish you a safe trip. "

 "Merry Christmas Noelle. " She held on to her baby doll hoping that this wasn't just a dream. 

"Will I ever see you again Sir ?" She turned around and was surprised to find herself standing alone in the room with her new baby doll.

She tiptoed back to the bedroom and rushed to the bed happy as can be. It was a night that she would never forget and cherished the brief moment when she met Father Christmas on the most special night of the year. 

This is all for today. From here I want to wish a Very Merry Christmas to you and to your loved ones.

This is all for today. Keep tuned for the next updates and latest news.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

St. Nick visiting Villa Marie

Good morning everyone,

How are you all? Hope you are well and that you are preparing for Christmas. Can't believe that it's Christmas already. 

I just wanted to share a miniature doll that I acquired a while ago and that I am sure you will like to see at this time of year. 

I am so happy with this little St. Nick. He is a German antique bisque Hertwig doll dating from the 1890's. 

I totally love his red cheeks and his jolly warm face.

This year he will be placed at Villa Marie one of my favourite vintage dollshouses that I have.

While the ladies are discussing their Christmas party, he decided to visit. 

I think he fits perfectly in the scene.

This is all for today. Hope you like the new addition to my Hertwig Collection.  Keep tuned for the next update and latest news.

Take Care and See You Soon

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

The Basement for Winnie the Pooh

 Hello Everyone,

How are you all? Hope you had a great weekend. It has been a while since my last post. Rest assured that I am busy with an extraordinary project that I will share with you when the time comes. Unfortunately for the time being it has to be hidden. 

Between the errands and this project, I continue adding to the Disney Doll House Project. I continued working on the basement where our beloved Winnie the Pooh would stay. 

The collection is quite big and takes a while to collect on a weekly basis but it is definitely worth it. All the parts fit and it is very detailed. This collection can be purchased from the Agenda Book Shop. Here is the online link to get the issues Disney Doll House

The part work was easy to complete the building of the basement. 

I totally love how the furniture pieces turned out and Winnie the Pooh seems very happy.

I hope you like how the basement is turning out. I can't wait to share the progress of this project. 

Make sure to stay tuned for the next updates and news. 

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx