Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Love is in the Air

How time flies!, 4 months have past since I posted my last article. I would like to thank you all who sent warm message and wishes in context to earthquake thing.

Through this article, I introduce my new dollhouse titled, "Love is in the Air". It is a corner box, 8(wide) x 8(depth) x 10(height) inches.


I found this real leather single sofa at Chicago show in 2010; the moment I saw this sofa, I fell in love with it!

 
I also found ballet type shoes at Chicago show.  Desk lamp was prepared by me from scratch using plastic model parts.



Photograph of couple on the wall is one of my favorite and conveys message of the dollhouse. I found this photograph while browsing through an antique picture book, right after that I decided to frame it and hang on the wall of my dollhouse.

My interest in sea shells started at the time when I used to work in one of Tokyo department store where I was in-charge for selling sea shells. I have become a collector of sea shells since then. These tiny sea shells used in the dollhouse are real one.

2 white vases used in dollhouse are from "Avon Miniatures, England". I have tried to contact with them without success. If anyone has information about them, please let me know if they are still doing business.
A circular cone type of vase is made by British artist, "Carol Mann"; her miniature pottery work is amazing.



80% of books displayed on the shelf are prepared by me and remaining purchased during dollhouse shows. Few of the books can be opened and read. Thick book (aqua blue) in second shelf from bottom is a picture book of sea shells which I collected during London Dollshouse Festival last year.

21 comments:

  1. Hi Yuri,I missed your minis so much,the new scene is so lovely and full of amazing details,excellent work!!!Miniregards.

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  2. I really love seeing your works!!!! They are so inspirating, fresh and well done...
    The single sofa is stunning!!!
    Hugs,
    Paloma

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  3. Hola! El sofá es precioso, está perfecto y la escena te ha quedado muy bien.
    Un beso

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  4. Hola,el pequeño rincón se ve tan acogedor, usted hizo un gran trabajo.
    un abrazo

    Hello, little corner is so cozy, you did a great job.
    a hug

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  5. Me gusta todo lo que haces, me alegro de verte de nuevo en marcha, muchos besos
    Susi

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  6. Yuri, your corner room is Lovely! I LOVE the picture over the mantle! And the seashells are divine! I collect the tiny ones on the beach whenever I have the chance! HOW did you make the lamp????? It looks so real! It is good to see you here again!

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  7. Hi, Yuri. I became your follower as you gave in the posts this time. I loved your blog and this post is rewarding and I was right to wait for it!
    The sofa is beautiful, he could not be in better hands. You made ​​everything perfect for its corner. Your made beautiful miniatures!
    Best wishes.

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  8. Beautiful, beautiful photos!

    I can hardly comment about miniatures. I have been very concerned about you. I am so happy to finally see you again!!!

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  9. Lovely little room! The wallpaper is divine! Love all of the little details you've added. Especially the shells. :D

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  10. Hello Yuri! Great to have you back!!!

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  11. I neglected to tell you what a fantastic job you did making your wonderful desk lamp. I love it! The whole room is great. I can sure understand why you had to have that chair.

    I was at the Tom Bishop Show in Chicago in 2010. I wish I had known you were there.

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  12. Yuri, I love how this little vignette has turned out. The chair is so wonderful and well made. It is no wonder that it inspired you to make a scene with it. Great details everywhere! Love the books,shells,shoes!!!! The photo is great over the mantle! Good to see you posting again!

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  13. Your vignette is beautiful....I love everything about it from the white display on the mantle to the built in book case.

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  14. That gorgeous leather chair is my favourite of all, it's divine! It's a fabulous room!

    So pleased to hear that you are safe and well!!!! :o)))

    Not sure how you have been contacting Avon Miniatures and I appreciate that the UK is a very long way away and I'm probably stating the obvious (!!), but have tried ringing them too? Their no. is 44 1837 53237 or writing to them at: Avon Miniatures, 20 Brandize Park, Okehampton, Devon, England, EX20 1EQ. As far as I know they are still in business.

    Michelle xx

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  15. Preciosas fotos!
    Me encanta la mini escena, es tan acogedora.

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  16. What a beautiful Chair, and what a lovely Blog you have !!!!

    Hugs Mieke

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  17. The scene is perfect as all your miniatures. You've got real treasures in this one.
    I love it.
    Geneviève

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  18. Muy acogedora.
    Feliz Navidad
    Un abrazo
    Maite

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