Toy Figures from My Collection of Miniatures

Included here are three figures: a Holztiger mushroom, an Ostheimer girl, and a vintage composition girl that I found at a local antique mall.

Miniature Japanese Toy Eraser Desserts

Miniature Japanese Toy Eraser Desserts (3), originally uploaded by confections.

I found these miniature Japanese toy eraser desserts at a local mall in Westminster, California, during our recent jaunt to San Pedro. I had brought my two new Licca dolls along for the trip, and of course they were clamoring for a toy or two. This little tray of confections fit the bill beautifully for their tea party.

My HearthSong Dollhouse, Christmas 1990

My HearthSong Dollhouse, Christmas 1990, originally uploaded by confections.

Last night I scanned an old photo of my wooden dollhouse purchased from HearthSong in the late 1980's. Here it is decked out for Christmas 1990. Atop the house is a vintage 1960's Santa in sleigh that my Mother gave me from her collection many years ago.

I began spinning yarn in the late 1980's-early 1990's, and my interest is reflected in the miniature spinning wheel seen on the first floor on the right.

I have lots of miniatures that are not on display here. One of my spring goals is to redecorate the dollhouse (and the real house!). My Mother cross-stitched a miniature rug for the nursery in the dollhouse, and it is one of the many treasures from her that is giving me solace as I mourn her loss.