Bread & Meat ~ Vicky Guile

Freshly baked bread and good meat: simple fare, yet so nourishing and satisfying ... the ultimate comfort food. Above: hand painted pot-board style dresser containing a variety of deli style miniatures. A selection of the finest cheese, salami, meat and breads, each one handmade from polymer clay by artist Vicky Guile of NJD Miniatures. To view more minis by Vicky, visit:

Artist's website: www.njdminiatures.com
Artist's blog: http://www.njdminiatures.blogspot.com
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/njdminiatures

A partially carved leg of lamb presented on a porcelain meat platter, garnished with tiny roast potatoes, glazed carrots and green beans hand-sculpted from polymer clay. Porcelain platter by Avon Miniatures.

A one inch wide wooden board displaying 3 individual salamis/sausage with slices cut.

Miniature Toy Barn ~ Kathryn Capley

This one-of-a-kind barn is made by artist Kathryn Capley, who is known for her contemporary metal sculptures. This barn is all the more special because it is the first ever miniature scale barn designed by the artist.

Kathryn enjoys studying architecture and loves old barns. As a child, she drew plan after plan of barns and farms, and built them from cardboard boxes using index cards for walls and saran wrap for windows. She hopes her barns will become the favorite toys of imaginative children who will treasure them and pass them on to their children.

The exterior of the barn is oak strips that have been glazed with yellow and white. The drive in front of the barn is crushed slate. The paddock fence is wood and the gates open. The roof removes for easy play. The interior of the barn is wood, oak strips, stained on the upper wall, whitewashed pine below and wood partitions for the three stalls. The floor of the barn is "cement" ~ a skim coat of mortar mix. There is a light in the top of the barn.

Visit the website of Kathryn Capley for more information at www.kathryncapley.com

Soups Around the World ~ Kiva Atkinson

I was craving a bowl of hot soup in this chilly winter weather, and visited the kitchen of Kiva Atkinson. To my friends who are enjoying winter, I share with you soups from around the world. For more of Kiva's mini food creations, visit:

Kiva's website: http://www.kivasminiatures.com
eBay site: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjklr4
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/miniaturist


Soup au Pistou


Sui Gow Chinese Soup


Ramen Noodle Soup

Korean Pork Bone Soup


Japanese Spicy Beef Soup with Gyoza (Fried Dumplings)


Chili & Crackers

Cherry Chocolate Cake ~ Petite Framboise

Cherry Chocolate Cake created by Joana of Petite Framboise. Besides creating the food, Joana has also made the colander, plate and spoon for the scene.

Joana's blog: http://petitframboise.blogspot.com
Flickr link: http://flickr.com/photos/petiteframboise

Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Our friend Kim Saulter baked her scrumptious Chocolate Cherry Cheesecakes last week, and I wanted to share the marvelous photos with you. I adore her glass double boiler where she is melting her chocolate! I keep forgetting that I am looking at dollhouse food ...

To see more of Kim's work, visit:
Kim Saulter's blog: http://kimsminiatures.blogspot.com
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimsdollhouses

Egyptian Treasures ~ Empires of Glory Studio

1:12 Dollhouse Scale Ancient Egyptian Treasures by the Empires of Glory Studio, available at Swan House Miniatures.
Above: 3 ¼" tall replica Canopic Chest.

The Bust of Nefertiti

The Gilt Throne of Tutankhamun

Wedding Cake Replication ~ Tooth Fairy Miniatures

Real life wedding cake replicated in 1:12 scale by Rachel of Tooth Fairy Miniatures. Below: photos of mini cake on top; real wedding cake photos on bottom row.

To view more minis by Rachel, visit:

Rachel's blog: http://miniaturesbyrachel.blogspot.com

Etsy shop: http://toothfairyminiature.etsy.com
DaWanda shop: http://en.dawanda.com/shop/ToothFairyMiniatures

Japanese Cuisine ~ Kiva Atkinson

A selection of Japanese delectables by Kiva Atkinson. For more of Kiva's mini food creations, visit:

Artist's website: http://www.kivasminiatures.com
eBay site: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjklr4
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/miniaturist

Japanese Soba set: buckwheat noodles sprinkled with seaweed, accompanied with dipping sauce, some tsukemono (pickled vegetables), and boiled soy beans (edamame)


Chopped Bonito sushi: this kind of sushi is called chirashi, or scattered sushi, with the raw fish loosely strewn on a bed of rice, sprinkled with chopped green onions, ginger, cooked egg and slivered leeks, white part only


Japanese Yakisoba: stir fried noodles that are slightly tangy, topped with shredded pickled ginger

Teriyaki Beef Sticks

Japanese Takoyaki: chunks of octopus baked in dough balls and drizzled with a tangy sauce

Broiled Octopus Legs

Japanese Flower Sushi: the seasoned rice lends color to the individual pieces and they all come together to form a flower

Vegetables ~ Vicky Guile

The answer to your dollhouse cook's prayers, a variety of fresh vegetable from the farmers' market. These were made by artist Vicky Guile of NJD Miniatures. To view more minis by Vicky, visit:

Artist's website: www.njdminiatures.com
Artist's blog: http://www.njdminiatures.blogspot.com
Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/njdminiatures

Cookies & Cream

Chocolate chip cookies and cream, served with coffee and a selection of fruits.

Joana's blog: http://petitframboise.blogspot.com
Flickr link: http://flickr.com/photos/petiteframboise

Mini Breakfast Scene

I love this little breakfast scene. The serenity and the flower arrangement somehow makes me think of a cloudy morning in Tokyo. This was created by Joana of Petite Framboise.

Joana's blog: http://petitframboise.blogspot.com
Flickr link: http://flickr.com/photos/petiteframboise

To view more mini food creations, visit:
theminifoodblog.blogspot.com

Dollhouse Plants by Bev Gallerani

These beautiful dollhouse miniature plants were created by artist Bev Gallerani of Mango Tango Designs. While Bev no longer makes dollhouse miniatures, a few of her remaining mini plants are still available on Etsy at http://MiniPlants.etsy.com.

Bev Gallerani is now a jewelry designer. Her work will be featured in the Spring '09 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry, including her tutorial on PMC and fused dichroic glass. The issue will be available for sale in early March.

To view her jewelry sites, visit:

http://MangoTango.etsy.com
http://MangoTangoDesigns.com

My Urvashi

Urvashi was inspired by her mythical namesake, the most beautiful Apsara in Indra's court. She is dressed in a traditional Bharatanatyam costume and is decked in jewelry from head to toe. She wears flowers in her hair, and her body is adorned with henna.

To see more of my dolls, please visit:
http://flickr.com/photos/smehreen/sets/72157594487324720

Baking Madness ~ Kim Saulter

Our dear friend Kim Saulter has gone on a baking spree, and I think I gained a few pounds just looking at her gallery! Above, Kim's pumpkin bundt cake and her first cake of the year ...

To see more of Kim's work, visit:
Kim Saulter's blog: http://kimsminiatures.blogspot.com
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimsdollhouses

mini chocolate peanut butter dream bars

gingerbread men

warm chocolate chip cookies

making chocolate marshmallow pudding

chocolate soup with shortbread croutons