Episodes

22 minutes ago
The Library of Lost Dollhouses!
22 minutes ago
22 minutes ago
Miniaturist and successful author Elise Hooper has written a fascinating book about secrets hidden in miniatures and what happens when they are discovered. Elise and I talk about the book, The Library of Lost Dollhouses, and how she was inspired to get back into miniatures by renovating her family dollhouse as part of her research for the book.
Elise Hooper is on Instagram @elisehooper and host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures.

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Family Heirloom Gets New Life!
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Kia is rescuing the 111 year old dollhouse made by her great great grandfather and passed down and played with for several generations. Besides scraping away paper and mildew, she has big plans for new ways for it to reflect her family history, including making furniture out of the family tartan, and turning old hand painted wallpaper scraps into art for the dollhouse walls.
Kia is on Instagram @windyhillwhimsy, and host Becky Gannon is @madaboutminiatures.

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Marina's Modern Miniatures
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Marina's love for interior design shines through in her modern minis! And she's gotten a chance to make dollhouses for some high profile people including pop star Meghan Trainor, and the Bucket List Family! Join us as we chat all about her miniature journey. Marina is on Instagram @deck.to.farm.charm and host Becky Gannon is @madaboutminiatures.

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Barbie's Crazy Creation Story!
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Author Renee Rosen takes us behind the scenes to the absolutely incredible story behind Barbie's creation as detailed in her new book "Let's Call Her Barbie". This story proves that truth is indeed stranger than fiction and is full of more gossip, in-fighting, and twists and turns than the juiciest soap opera. A fun & fact filled interview that will leave you wanting more!
Host Becky Gannon is on Instragram @Madaboutminiatures and Renee is @reneerosen_.

Thursday Dec 19, 2024
A Rainy Day Discovery!
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
A quick rainy day trip to a dollhouse festival near her house led to the purchase of a dollhouse for her baby girl, and the start of Lucy's obsession to build the best dollhouse she had ever seen. Then came the call that House & Garden Magazine wanted to feature it, followed by an invitation to the Homo Faber Design Festival and an exhibition at Harrods in London. Join me as I talk to Lucy about her extraordinary miniature journey! Lucy is on Instagram @mslucyclayton & host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @MadaboutMiniatures.

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tiny Cakes & Big Dreams!
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
They are both miniaturists, they both live in Poland, and they just collaborated on a an incredible collection of miniature cakes. Join me as I talk to Anna & Gosia about their friendship, their hopes and dreams regarding miniatures (and how they plan to accomplish their goals) and much much more.
Gosia's Instagram is @gosiasuchodolska and Anna's is @minimaniabyania. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures.

Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Honey I Shrunk the Sofa!
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Get the behind the scene scoops on the modern miniature magazine Shrunk from founder Kat Picot. We talk about what inspired Kat to start the magazine and Shrunk's re-emergence from its 2023 hiatus and plans for 2024 and beyond!
Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and you can go to @shrunkmagazine for more on this magazine about modern minis!

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Finding the Artistry In 3D Printing!
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Esther Marker is the first miniaturist to be awarded artisan status for miniatures printed on a 3D printer by the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA). Join me as Esther details the artistry and mechanics of her process for making those amazing stained glass Tiffany inspired lamps. And yes that includes her famous 3D parrot chandeliers! Esther is on Instagram as @esthersminiatures and host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @Madaboutminiatures.

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Taking Minis On The Road!
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024

Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
A "Beautifully Broken" Mini World!
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
One day Robin's young son scribbled a drawing of a sweet mini robot. This inspired the creation of Pocket, the mini robot of leather & bolts who inhabits a world that is rusty, distressed & "beautifully broken". Robin talks about a whole range of mini subjects - from distressing tips to how she copes with her anxiety through creative mini play. Robin is on Instagram @robindavisstudio and I am on Instagram @madaboutminiatures!