Showing posts with label Dolls Houses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dolls Houses. Show all posts

Sunday, 26 October 2014

Petite Properties on Ebay


Hello everyone!
For a while now we have realised that here in PP HQ we are fast running out of storage space, to the point where we are positively bulging at the seams! 
So... we have decided it is finally time to have a (much needed) BIG clear out.

As a result over the next few weeks we will be auctioning off most of our unwanted back catalogue of ex display items on EBAY!

 All the houses that have been earmarked for ebay are the constructed / undecorated ones that were both featured in our instructions and also displayed on the PP stand. 
Currently we have listed the following PP Ex display items on Ebay;

Parsnip Cottage:
Bluebell Cottage:
Wash House & WC:
Little Acorns School (in 1:24th):
Little Acorns School (in 1:48th)
Playground (or walled garden base)
Snowdrop Cottage:
Thimble Cottage:

All of our ex display models were made by myself and have been signed on the under side.
Our Ebay seller ID is petite-properties
All of our auctions will start at only 99p and have no reserves. 
We will also post worldwide.
These listings are only the tip of the iceberg and we plan to list many more!
So why not grab yourself a bargain????

 Happy bidding!

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Monday, 16 January 2012

Meet Our Members ~ A.E.G. Miniatures


Introducing AIM Member, Alberto Gozzi of A.E.G. Miniatures, who started building miniatures in 1996.  Alberto explains that he has always had an interest in architecture and worked for many years with his father as a carpenter in Italy.  Alberto stumbled on the miniature hobby by chance one day whilst walking down the street and thought this would be a great way to express his interest in architecture.  So far, Alberto has built several large houses and a few room boxes but would really enjoy building some smaller houses.  He currently works in 1:12 scale which Alberto admit is his favorite scale. 

The stunning house shown in these photos are from Alberto's 'Victorian Italinate'





For more photos of this and other fabulous buildings by Alberto, take a look at his website at http://www.aegminiatures.com/



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Saturday, 20 August 2011

Phoenix Rising...

Here's another must see article in our celebration of 'Modern Mininatures'
 in the August edition of the FREE AIM imag...
 
 
Don't miss our special look at the stunning modern dolls house interior which has been so imaginatively 
created by AIM member Christa Chayata!

The FREE AIM imag -Available to read online 
or download it today!
Don't miss a page! 
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Friday, 1 April 2011

A Note from the Editor - The AIM Magazine April 2011


AIM Editor Bea Broadwood
 Dear Reader,

In 1981, when a certain prince’s mother walked down the aisle of St. Paul’s Cathedral, despite being only nine, I sat for the duration of that historic royal wedding with my nose twelve inches from the television screen, utterly mesmerised. So you can imagine my excitement when the news was announced that there was to be another royal wedding and it seems I was not alone!

In the weeks leading up to this April issue, AIM members have also been captivated by the sense of anticipation and excitement that has been generated by the imminent Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, due to be held later this month.

However, as with any professional media publication the themes which the AIM magazine’s issues are built around, are voted upon and intricately planned months in advance, but, from time to time the real world interrupts the harmonious ebb and flow of the world of miniatures and when it does it is fun to respond. Therefore, as we are a ‘real’ time publication, the AIM editorial team decided that we must ‘seize the mood of the moment’ and transform our April issue into a veritable celebration of the forthcoming royal nuptials.
So this month the AIM imag is ‘a tale of two halves’ as alongside our Royal Wedding inspired features, we also take a closer look at ‘add on’ or additional rooms of the home. From the history of conservatories to the quiet solitude of the humble out door loo, AIM members have provided articles, features and projects, which we hope will inspire you.

Our ‘Royal Wedding’ pages are packed with AIM member’s miniature interpretations and predictions for the big day. So much so that I think it is fair to say that it seems deep down everyone loves a ‘love story’ and everyone loves a good wedding! Combine that wedding with the ‘fairytale’ element and it leaves the hopeless romantics amongst us collectively reaching for the union jack bunting.


So…Where will I be on the 29th?

The same place I was in 1981: twelve inches from the television screen, armed with a full box of tissues, quietly surrounded by copious amounts of union jack bunting.

At any age, I do love a good wedding!


Bea Broadwood
Editor (& General whip cracker)
April 2011
www.petite‐properties.com
AIM Imag Issue 33 April 2011
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Thursday, 9 December 2010

1:48th Yule Tide Christmas Shop Kit By Petite Properties Ltd



Petite Properties are delighted to announce that the first kit in their new 'intermediate' kit series; Yule Tide Christmas Shop is now available to purchase via the Petite Properties' online shop:

www.petitepropertiesltd.com/onlineshop  


Further pictures and information about this much anticipated new kit can also be found on their  newly updated website:

www.petite-properties.com
 

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Thursday, 15 July 2010

Meet our Members

Dandelion Fair

I have always been drawn to miniatures because they invite us to slow down and focus on their tiny magical reality.  All of my dolls are carved wood and one inch high (give or take a bit) with some painted features.  Each doll takes several days to make. 
Most are ball jointed at the head/arms/legs and strung together with 0.5mm jewellery elastic which gives them a remarkable range of movement for ones so tiny.  I use a multitude of hand tools - knives, bit and files - to fashion every piece of the doll.  When finished, each doll gets my artist mark on the inside of its left leg. 

The size of my wood dolls makes them perfect as playscale toys in a regular (1/12th inch) dollhouse setting or as full size characters in a quarter scale (1/48th inch) dollhouse setting.  I have made bears, rabbits, dogs, pigs, mice, lions, lambs, tigers, flower fairies and other fantasy animals.  While I don't take commissions, if you have a suggestions for a critter I have not made before, let me know and I'll see what I can do!

My dolls are available through my website where you can also contact me:
Thank you for your interest in my work!  Christine


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Friday, 9 April 2010

New Online shop, kit and book package from Petite Properties

I am delighted to announce that today the 'virtual' ribbon was cut and the doors of Petite Properties' brand new ONLINE STORE were 'flung' open, which should make shopping for our products even easier! 
 
If that was not enough excitement for one day, I am also able to announce that our fourth 1:48th 'Kit & Book Package'- Flower Pot Cottage and the first booklet from the new quarter scale furniture series have both been released for sale online; via our brand new online shop... 

 
To find out more about our new releases or to take a peek at our shiny new online store, simply visit our website: www.petite-properties.com  
 
Enjoy!
 
Bea
(Fiona Broadwood)
Petite Properties Ltd / LUMO Publishing
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Sunday, 21 February 2010

The Miss Mouse Teapot House

by Barbara Del Duco - printies.homestead.com
A half-inch scale printable (printie) teapot house available to purchase and download here.


With over 100 pages of graphics and instructions the Teapot Mouse House, with it's very own specially designed interior decoration, is easily and strongly constructed by applying the printies to your own cardboard, foamboard and card.
for price, more information and photos please visit Barbara's website...
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