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Bishop Show, day 2 – Aug 2011
I did end up having time to pop back over to the show for a few more items.
The Little Dollhouse Company: a glass perfume bottle along with some beautiful laser cut brass minis by le mini de Pierluigi (a pocket watch and spider web).
It might be a little ‘modern’ for the haunted Heritage, but I liked the pocket watch well enough to take it anyway. I can always use it in a more modern build later on.
The spider web is super delicate.
I also bought a companion for the mouse I bought in Denver. This one’s been taking his multivitamins. :D It was made by the same artist who made the griffin candlesticks: Don Henry.
More from Wright Guide Miniatures: some vintage cleaning products and a broom.
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August 28, 2011 | 0 commentsBishop Show, day 1 – Aug 2011
I’ve tried to include vendors where possible. I am sometimes bad with keeping track of what came from where so I made a point to be more diligent this time around.
From Wright Guide Miniatures: matches, shoe polish, and a cobalt bottle I’ll make a label for before using. They have a set of awesome vignettes on display using their items – just wonderful stuff!
A pair of pedestals from Carol’s Bloomers to finish off the front steps. I’ll paint them to coordinate better with the stone.
A frame for above the fireplace from Small Talk (no web address), shown here with a quick printout of my original artwork titled Favored Knight. I will change the coloration so it’s not so bright and shiny.
From the same vendor, I bought several colors of tiny punched Impatiens flower shapes (not for the Heritage). I’ve looked at these many times at shows, never bought them and always wished I had. :] I have some flower punches of my own, but nothing that makes shapes as small as these.
From Mini-Tiques: a pewter sugar bowl that looks like an urn, a wine bottle with removable cork, a pewter ring holder, and several packages of Grandt Line widow’s walk in 1:48 scale (look at the new penny design!).
One of the finest (and most expensive) miniature purchases to date: a pair of sterling silver griffin candlesticks. These are crafted by Don Henry for Small Treasures Miniatures.
The detailing on them is incredible. They stand just 15/16″ tall without the candles.
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August 27, 2011 | 0 commentsBishop, IMA and 3 Blind Mice shows – 2011
I was lucky enough to enjoy three local miniature shows this weekend: Bishop, 3Blind Mice and Independent Miniature Artisans (IMA) shows. I took no photos this year but did bring home lots of goodies.
I’ve wanted one of these modern office chairs for some time now and found a great deal on it.
These are actual glass wine goblets. Both the glasses and the bottles are a little large in scale, but I really liked their realism.
Found some awesome glass items…
The pitcher, glasses and lemon slices were a set…like a mini kit to make your own lemonade or ice water setup.
These are incredibly detailed laser cut brass. Love those modern keys! The clock faces come with tiny hands.
This trivet is from the same vendor as the brass above…very detailed and has tiny feet.
Some lovely fabrics. :] I could have spent a lot more here!
Alex Meiklejohn. These items were made on a pottery wheel. That large pot has the most marvelous metallic finish and will eventually hold a large indoor tree-plant.
He had a wide variety of sizes and colors at very good prices.
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April 9, 2011 | 0 commentsBishop Show – Aug 2010
The fall Bishop Show is being held at a hotel near me, and I went over there tonight. I didn’t take photos at the show, but here are the items I bought.
The first is a Bespaq loveseat. I love unusual items like this.
These are kits by Kari Bloom at Miniton Miniatures. I bought two of the chairs to make the library table a dining table. I also bought two of the end tables to make a set.
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August 27, 2010 | 0 comments
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