Another Pink Shop!

I think Paula may have started a trend for pink shops! I was asked to build a shop similar to Paula's but with an attic space above. It was being given as a gift to a friend who just loves pink - so here is my second pink shop! I think the extra floor space above works quite well and this would make a nice cottage or retail business.

Cove Cottage gets an Extension!

I made Cove Cottage a few weeks ago and the lady who bought it asked for a small extension to be built to create two more rooms. I posted it off to her a few days ago and she very kindly emailed a photo of the extension standing next to the original cottage. Thank goodness it fit!

1/24th Scale 'Honey Pot Cottage'

This is 'Honey Pot Cottage', my new 1/24th scale cottage, listed on ebay last night (seller name juliefben). I haven't made many 24th scale cottages with an outside space so Honey Pot has a little yard to the right hand side, ideal for keeping potted plants, herbs etc. I also added an inglenook fireplace - again something I haven't done before at this scale. I loved building this house - sometimes everything comes together so well and this was one of those times!

1/12th Scale 'Lighthouse View'

I really enjoyed making the three little shops for Paula so I made an extra one and here it is - 'Lighthouse View'. I used my favourite duck egg blue paint (again!) and with Julie Lawson's wonderful name plate added I think this would make a great seaside art shop, book shop, tea room - the possibilities are endless! It's on ebay at the moment (my ebay seller name is juliefben) so please take a look.

A Pink Shop for Paula

Paula asked for a third shop to complete her new street of retail businesses and as this was going to be a shabby chic shop she decided to have a change from the usual blues and greens and try pink. I think it's turned out really well and looks lovely next to the other shops. I'm sure the residents of Quayside will appreciate these new businesses in the village and they will be spending their money in them soon!

1/12th Scale 'The Anchorage'

Gardeners have their sheds - fishermen might have something like 'The Anchorage'. This is a little one roomed property new to the market and ideal for Sam when the weather is too bad for him to go out on his boat. It is just big enough to store his fishing gear, mend his nets, repair lobster pots, listen to the weather forecasts on the radio and perhaps have a sip of the cider he keeps here out of sight of his wife! This would make a great addition for anyone with a seaside cottage already or would be a lovely small project for those collectors short of space. It's on ebay right now - take a look! (Must just mention Sam - made by the wonderful Robin at Coombe Crafts - and the fantastic name plate - made by the very clever Julie Lawton).

A Little 24th Scale Cottage for Ann and Bill

When the lovely Ann and Bill (from 'Just Ann and Bill') saw the little Crocus Cottage I made for my recent giveaway, they asked if I could make something very similar for them to have on their stand at Miniatura. This is the result. I will be taking it down to them at the NEC next Saturday so if you are going to Miniatura and would like to see my cottage along with all the other wonderful handmade items they sell call in at their stall and take a look.