Street Corner by Vic Newey

 Here's the Street Corner made by Vic Newey, that I brought from a Miniaturist Friend, with the money that my Hubby's Parents gave me for my Birthday. Thank you Kath & Mick.

It matches my Diagon Alley, so I'm thrilled to have it, as Vic is not making any more.

The Shop front Sign is currently for the Village Store, but I'll be changing this to fit in with my Diagon Alley Street Scene. I am debating about turning this into Borgin & Burkes, the shop frequented by the Malfoy Family, in Knockturn Alley. The wonderful Beggar Lady, is made by Jain Squires, The Giddy Kipper and looks quite at home propped up by the window.

Hobbies Weekend ~ National Botantic Garden Of Wales Part 1

On Sunday the 26th May, I visited the National Botanic Garden Of Wales, as they were holding a Hobbies Weekend.  There were lots of different Hobbies on display, including Woodwork, Photography, Patchwork, Sewing, Spinning and a display of Dolls houses & miniatures by the West Glamorgan Dollshouse Club.  I'd like to say a big thank you to all the members, for allowing me to take pictures of the displays. (If you click on the pictures, they will pop up bigger). It was really lovely to chat with everyone, so many enthusiastic people enjoying the Hobby. Unfortunately, the weather was foul and it poured with Rain, so we didn't really get to see much of the beautiful Gardens, but thankfully all the Hobby displays were under cover.

Kensington Dollshouse Festival 2013 ~ Part 1

For Christmas my Sons Ben & Harry, brought me weekend tickets, for the Kensington Dollshouse Festival, in Kensington, London.
I travelled down to London on the Friday and was eventually met at the Coach Station, after much hilarity by Nikki, Kat, Wendie, Joolz, Janice & Carlanne, they got  totally confuddled, as to where I actually was.  They'd all already been celebrating in the Hotel Bar. But what a fabulous surprise, to meet everyone at once. We then all travelled back to the Hotel, via the Shakepeare Pub for a swift one. Yes, there are lots of pictures of us all, but we have sworn a pact, not to put them on the web.
That evening the whole group of us, met up with Julie & Jain for a meal, before the Show on the Saturday.
On the Saturday morning our little KDF Crew, also met up with Michael, who accompanied our rowdy little group to the Show. Our first port of call was to see Julie & Jain. Their display was fabulous, but by the time we had gotten through the doors, lots of their Dolls had already sold. I've since heard, that their joint display won the KDF Cup. Congratulations to you both, well deserved.
I also managed to catch up with lots of Friends in person,  I haven't seen for age's who were exhibiting, including the lovely Doreen & Bob.
We also meet up with some more friends at the Show, Chrissey, Helen & Karen, who joined us on the Saturday evening for a lovely meal in the Hotel. Where we all wore Tiara's and for some reason I ended up, at the end of the evening with some strange man,  holding my hand & serenading me in the Restaurant. That did make us laugh. He thought we were all on a Hen Night..
I really enjoyed meeting everyone and had a fantastic time at the show, so much to see and some fabulous miniatures on show and for sale. Think we all could have done with winning the lottery, before we went.
Will be back later to show you what I brought...