Mad About Miniatures

The Library of Lost Dollhouses!

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. 

Family Heirloom Gets New Life!

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. 

Marina's Modern Miniatures

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.

 

Barbie's Crazy Creation Story!

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_. 

A Rainy Day Discovery!

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.

Tiny Cakes & Big Dreams!

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. 

 

 

Honey I Shrunk the Sofa!

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! 

 

 

Finding the Artistry In 3D Printing!

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. 

Taking Minis On The Road!

This time next year a unique mini musuem will be on the road - maybe headed toward you!  Jessica Oreck, who runs the Office of Collecting & Design Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada has big plans to take this museum of tiny things on the road.  In additon we will get tips from the "Queen of the Flat Lay" on how to create a beautiful and personal flat lay of miniatures. Jessica is on instagram @office.of.collecting and host Becky Gannon is @madaboutminiatures.

A "Beautifully Broken" Mini World!

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!