Un petit dernier ...

prior leaving for a few weeks :

I would like to find a "miroir de sorcière" to fit the hole but I am not sure I can find one in 1/12 scale.

A tribute to ...

... Monet's dining room at Giverny.
But I worked too quickly and,  yes ! too dirty I am afraid ;-)
Here is the result :

And now the same a bit messy

 I think I will put it in the kitchen and maybe I will add curtains at the bottom.
Have fun !

Summertime ...

Pascale spoiled me ! Look at those marvelous poppies she made for me !

I am such a lucky girl.
My friend Catherine offered me the two cute teapots made by Dominique Lévy and the tureens are from Elisabeth Causeret.
I won't be home for a while so don't be surprised if I don't post anything prior 3 to 5 weeks. I have tons of projects but my hands are really bad those times ! I think I need a break ...
Meantime, have a wonderful summertime with Porgy and Bess ;-)

The potting table

My gifted, highly talented and dear friend Catherine B. and I decided to play a four hands piece to offer to another great miniaturist : Pascale Garnier who makes so realistic and beautiful flower kits.
So, I made the table and Catherine painted it.
And, here is the result :
before

(this time I have chosen to work with lime tree ... bad idea, this wood is not good enough and so breakable)

AFTER

You must admit I was not lying when I said Catherine is talented ! She has done a wonderful job. For me, now the table is "alive".
And you know what ? I can't imagine Pascale won't like it !!!

Back from the SIMP

with my little treasures.
Once again, I can't resist Elisabeth Causeret potteries -;)

I always have a great pleasure seeing Cilla Hallbert

But yesterday (as far as I am concern, of course) the BIG one discover was le Molecole

See you soon friends !

A wonderful gift from a wonderful Lady

I am sure everyone knows Catherine. She is an extraordinary gifted and talented miniaturist (and I am really for those who might don't know her work ...)
I have the luck to correspond with her and ... yesterday ... look what was in my mail box :

I am so lucky !
The lamp is just perfect. I can't imagine how she fixed such a tiny braid on the lamp shade.
Well, I am speechless (and soooooo happy !!!)

A few pictures ...

of the house I am working on.
I had to redo the front opening because the very first one was to narrow ...
I have taken the pictures from the front house but it is from the back that the inside will be seen.

I know it looks a bit messy but believe me ;-) it is going to be OK !!!