On the subject of helpful books on decorating styles, I have two on Victorian that are both wonderful. One is "Victorian Style" by Judith and Martin Miller, and the other one is "Victorian Home" by Ellen Plante. Loads of pictures, and massive amounts of information.

Deena in Miami

Dolls House World: Have just read in issue106 of the UK magazine - Dolls House World, that they have opened a North America Office in Rochester. Minnesota. Penny and Kelly can be contacted on 507 288 2430 for Back issues and magazines, as well as books and miniatures.

Chrissie

Magazine Publishers in the UK: Ashdown who publishes Doll's House World.: You can visit their website at http://www.dollshouseworld.com where you can read articles, check out adverts and subscribe direct.

EMF publishing produces 'Dolls House and Miniature Scene' magazine. Find out more at http://www.emfpublishing.co.uk

Also, try http://www.guildmc.com They are the guild of master craftsmen and they publish 'The Dolls House Magazine'.

Pete and Annie Cook

I'm not sure what your ponds are made of, but here's an easy way to see if resin will hurt them. Just snip off a scrap from the display and dip it in some resin....if it melts, I'd suggest that you use 50 Year Clear Caulk.

And, as for what kind of glue to use....I personally like Zap-A-Gap. It is what I use in my ponds to secure rocks, shells, fish, etc. in place. Just be sure to let it cure completely.....24 hours is my rule....before adding resin. I would not try tacky (white) glue as I'd be afraid the resin would make it cloud.

Sloan

Boxes:
AMAC Plastic Boxes
http://www.amacbox.com/

Buffalo Creek Miniatures (acrylic boxes & bags)
http://www.bcminiatures.com

Marilyn, MI

Plastic Boxes: I needed little plastic boxes to mail out some items for a mini swap and swung by a place called Tap Plastics...they had numerous sizes of see through little boxes with hinged lids for 20 - 35 cents a piece, depending on the size of course. the 20 cent size was more than big enough to hold a cake on a pedestal just to give you an idea of size. I believe they are online if you don't have one close by.

Sheena

Ray Storey Lighting
http://www.raystoreylighting.com

As well as his lights, he has some fascinating lab things with unmentionable objects in chemistry beakers.

Andrea

Nail Heads: Well, I can offer you two methods, a quick and a slow one:
The quick one: Take gold paint and a piece of wire. Dip the wire in the paint and make little 'nail heads' on your chair.

The slow one: Take brass nails with a round head in a very small size. Drill little holes in your chair. Cut the heads of the nails and glue them into the drilled holes. I did this once with pinheads. The cutting was done with the pin and the tool in a clear plastic bag. This is to avoid danger and you are also able to collect your little nail heads.
Oh my, my mind is warming up and comes with other possible methods; I've never tried this one:

- -Take a piece of very small ribbon in a solid color and a golden thread. Sew the thread through the ribbon and make little knots at the surface. I think this might work as well!
- -You can also use these little golden balls that are stuck on the small decals Indian women wear on their forehead.
- -Or buy a package of golden holeless beads and glue them on your chair.

Marjon de Haas (The Netherlands)

Hundreds of mini links sorted into precise categories for "speedy" surfing
http://members.tripod.com/Kalron/

Karolyn (Plymouth Ma)

Scotties: On the subject of Scottie dogs and other animals, there's a guy here in England called David Ward who makes the most exquisite and lifelike cats, dogs etc. he had a stand next to us at Tom Bishop's show in London last year, and was also at Miniatura. His works is beautiful and not expensive. I don't think he has a website but he has an email address which is miniveg@supanet.com He may well send a catalogue if asked.

Annie & Pete Cook