Modern Kitchen Set: I bought this kitchen set on e-bay but found out the guy also has a web site. He carries this modern kitchen -white wash oak, 11 pieces, upper and lower cabinets, and stove, sink and refrigerator. Very nice set. On his web site he has it listed for $85 - retails for $165. If you would like to see it click here http://www.dollhouseminis.com Cassidy's Collectibles, Doll House Furniture, Accessories, Die Cast Models, Country Minis, Sports Memorabilia. It's on page two of the kitchen listing.

Cindy from Mi

Mini Foods: I know that Michele Kelly has been wonderful to me and she makes food. You can email her at mminis@hotmail.com very realistic and a wonderful person to do business with! :)

Jennifer

Clay Food Tips: Go to the MSATClaylist@egroups.com. Join this list and there are photo albums with food and a food swap is being signed up for now. There are also people who can answer your questions in detail.

Lenora

Angie Scarr Videos: I have the Angie Scarr videos, and some of her work. I have watched her demos at fairs...she is fantastic. Plus she visited a club I go to for a workshop day ( I couldn't go) and everyone went home with peeled oranges, fruit, vegetables and the enthusiasm to go on and make more things. Angie is in a UK magazine each month with a 'Challenge Angie' page...you should see her lobsters! So if anyone can think of something in the food line that hasn't been done, or you can't do...I think she could.

Hazel

Food Instructions: Please go to my clubs web site - Miniaturist Enthusiasts of Kingston - and see the great food instructions and pictures under workshops: pies, cakes, bread, cookies. There are past workshop instructions also. We are having a draw for a bakery that we made - I am quite impressed. The pictures are under Show then Raffle. http://post.queensu.ca/~readel/MEKA/MEKABase.html

Marlene

Doll Sizes: Sammy Smith's web site is well worth a visit in any case, but she includes something that must be of special interest to people who buy and combine dolls from different artists. She points out that two 5-1/2 inch dolls may have wildly different proportions, even though both represent slim young women. She's included an illustrative photo. Definitely worth thinking about. URL: http://happinessisminiatures.com/

Mary, Oregon

Susan Scogin dolls: If you want to check out www.miniworld.com/house/ they have Susan Scogin dolls.

Val

Eyes: Contact Alice Gordinho for small glass eyes. Her e-mail address is ahubbard@cwnet.com

Michelle Geoffrion-Mahler

Tiny eyes: You can get the 2mm - 3 mm eyes you need from Sue Thwaite. She has a very nice selection of colors and sizes. Her website is http://www.ladybug-fairies.com However, they aren't on her "supplies" page that I could see. You can email her directly at llbug1124@erols.com

Carrie McKinley

Glass Eyes:  House of Caron has the glass eyes. http://www.houseofcaron.com

Carol Griffith

Decorative Metal Beds: I very highly recommend Alan Hamer for your bed. He's absolutely awesome. He makes "combination" beds of brass *and* wrought iron. The iron is a detailed grape vine effect that wraps around the bedposts. Beautiful!

Dave Pierce

Rustic furniture: Check out this site by Bev Michie for rustic furniture. Her work is amazing. She specializes in rustic. bmichie@yeoldouthouse.com

Debi

Bakery Display Unit: I found a site with plans for a store display http://pages.ivillage.com/misc/carlyn98/

nursemini

1/2" Scale Furniture:  Oakridge has a big selection of the 1/2" as well as 1/4" furniture, both ready made and kits. http://www.oakridgehobbies.com/

Jerre

Upholstered Furniture: Check out sdk miniatures. Furniture comes in 1 inch and 1/2 inch scales and sure looks comfy to me! Susan is a member of SS and her site is on the Small Stuff links page under furniture. Her potted plants are beautiful and she delivers quicker that you would think possible.

Linda

Fernwood Miniatures: In my experience, these kits are excellent value.You should know in advance that you may have to supply your own drawer pulls, as well as hinges if you don't want to use ribbon hinging. Fern's catalog drawings are meticulous, and if you see a dot where a drawer-pull would be, that's why.I'm not sure I should even say that, because it would be awful to discourage anyone. She does a wide range of styles and types, frequently because a particular piece has been requested by customers, and does them in limited numbers, not as a gimmick but because it's a very small operation. In her catalogs she estimates the level of difficulty for each piece; older ones disappear as new ones are added. Instructions are detailed; parts are carefully bundled in assembly groups. You'll need to do some finish sanding; you'll need to follow the instructions; and you'll have a piece that's a bit "special" when you're through.

An ad in the current MC says that catalog may be obtained by sending a long SASE to Fernwood Miniatures, 12730 Finlay NE, Silverton, OR 97381. (And yes, I knew Fern as a member of the same club for several years, an acquaintance that's given me the confidence to say she's a lady of integrity as well as talent, and always willing to answer any questions that come up.)

Mary

House of Miniatures: House of Miniatures kits are available from House of Miniatures, 2388 Pleasantdale Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340-3126

Fax 770-242-1497, 800-679-9090 or http://www.miniatures.com

You can get a price list of their furniture, join their club and get what they send to you every couple of months or order your choice of individual pieces whenever you choose. No, I have no connection with their company; I too enjoy their kits.

Yvone

Furniture Patterns: Peter Wescott has written a series of 10 pamphlets that contain plans and instructions for building several different styles. Each booklet has about 10 plans in it for a particular style of furniture. They are called the "Mitre Box" series, because a miter box (with saw) is the only tool you need to build these pieces. Find them on my web site Earth & Tree Miniatures http://www.dollhouse-miniatures.com

Tom Berkner

Craftsman Style Furniture: Frank Preene (Swiftwater Crafts) makes excellent and authentic furniture in the style of Arts & Crafts, Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Rennie Macintosh, Biedermeier, Stickley and Wooten. He uses exotic wood inlay and marquetry. All are limited edition. His prices are not, I repeat, *not* outrageous. They are quite reasonable for such quality. I promise you I am not making a commission off any of his sales, I just don't want such a great resource to be overlooked. http://www.swiftwatercrafts.com/

Anne Gerdes

1950s Appliances: Try K&J Miniature Metal Works, web address is www.kandjminmet.com They have a neat refrigerator and stove from the fifties. They also have a neat dining set, a toaster that lights up (the refrigerator does too!) and a coffee pot.

Connie