Little Monster...

Been meaning to show you some of my new acquisitions, since Christmas!
Bad, bad blogger that I am.
I've always admired Alicia Singleton's lovely little Alliebean Doll's, especially her little Monsters. I was captivated the first time, I saw one picking its nose, I know its gross, but so, so cute, but I've never been lucky enough to get one. I've always been too late. Just before Christmas, I happened to see Alicia's post, on her facebook, about some little Reindeer's, that she would be putting in her Etsy Shop.  I hightailed it over there pretty sharpish and was lucky enough to secure one of the five that Alicia, was making.
Alicia, contacted me and asked what I wanted my little Reindeer to look like. I asked for his tongue to be sticking out. Then I saw that Alicia, had also put a little Monkey in her Ebay shop, so I popped over to have a look, and low and behold, there in her Ebay listings, was a little Monster, on a buy it now. Well I didn't need to think about it twice and brought him. Mick gave me the money for the purchases, for Christmas (Reindeer) and my Birthday (Monster). Alicia, put them both in the same package. I am absolutely delighted with them. They are currently sitting together in my Glass cabinet, so that I can admire them, but I do have an idea for the little Monster.
I also fell in love, with the beautifully painted Polka Dot bowls, by Nikki. I do love Polka Dots. Nikki, also had some lovely Toadstool Cake stands, so treated myself to one of those as well. I also had some wonderful miniature gifts, from Nikki for Christmas. I'll show you them later.
Just to let you all know that Nikki, has recently opened a shop over on Folksy. Its very similar to Etsy, but is UK based.

Thank You..

Just to let you all know, that I have removed the link, from my post below. I had a telephone call, from Ben earlier and he has nearly reached his quota on his survey.
He would like to say thank you to all that shared his link and taken part in his survey so far.

Ben Needs Your Help....

As you all know my Son Ben, is a third year Psychology Student at University.  He is conducting a study on Gaming behaviour, for his dissertation. The survey takes all of 5 minutes to complete and the only requirement is that you regularly play some kind of video game, even if its only facebook games and that you are based in the United Kingdom.
Ben is putting up a prize of a £20 Amazon Voucher, for one lucky participant.
He only need a total of 300 participants so that's pretty good odds of winning £20 for only 5 minutes of your time.  The survey closes 20th February 2013, so get in there quick. Please note you need to submit at the end of the survey, to be entered into the draw.

Thank You...

A.I.M Imag Out Now.....

AIM January Supplement 2013 Issue 45 by Artisans in Miniature

A.I.M 2012 Advent Calender

The 2012 A.I.M Advent Calender is now live.. Advent Calendar Day 1 2012

Another Sneeky Peek...

Lots as happened in our Household in the last couple of months. We've had quite a few visitors, including some of our oldest friends, that we haven't seen, since we moved here. Its been fantastic to catch up with everyone.

I've also been busy decorating indoors and I'm still trying to sort out my Cabin.  The Cabin is coming along nicely, but already think I may need an extension!  There are still quite a few mini buildings to go in there. I still have some big furniture to paint, including finishing painting, my old Dining room chairs and put the bookcase back together, so I can get my hundreds of Miniature Books and Magazines reorganised.  Although thinking about it, I might ask Father Christmas nicely for a new one. Also need another table in the centre, and some other form of shelving, means a trip to Ikea, but I'm not complaining.

I took these pictures a few days ago, just to give you some idea, how its all coming together. This arrangement, could quite easily change again, once I move more out there...
The little Garden, that I made down the side of the Cabin, has been a complete success. I've really enjoyed watching that all come together and its still blooming its little heart out.

Passing In Parade...

On the 19th October, we went to watch Harry at his Passing In Parade. As you can imagine, we are very proud of him. Totally amazing, the transformation that the Army achieved with these young men, in just six weeks. He had a weeks leave, after the Parade and is now back at College. We won't see him again until Christmas. Here are five short video clips of the Parade, watch them from the top down... Can you see him????? I have lots of other news and photo's to share, so will be back soon...