Mad About Miniatures

Storytelling Through Miniatures!

There's a mystery to solve in Bronte's miniature mansion. From using the language of flowers, to finding hidden keys and secret doors, Bronte is a master at telling stories through her miniatures.  Join us as we talk about environmental storytelling, miniature photography tips, and Bronte's cool and creative miniature projects for tv shows.

Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures and Bronte is @frombeewithlove.  

Also excited to announce that Mad About Miniatures is featured in Feedspot's Top 50 Tuesday Podcasts at #17. https://blog.feedspot.com/tuesday_podcasts/

 

It All Started With A Miniature Toilet!

Hannah Lemon's miniature journey began when she made a tiny toilet. What started as a fun miniature craft project during lockdown   led to Hannah being on (and winning) Season 2 of Best In Miniature. She is especially known for her extraordinary miniature plants and koi ponds.

 

Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures and Hannah Lemon is @Hanahlemon_art. 

Magical Miniature Doors!

Miniaturist Tamar Cohen talks about life as a miniature artist, her unique architectural style, what inspires her, making money on Patreon, and more. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tamar is on Instagram as @miniatureit. Enjoy! 

A Miniature Journey!

Join me as we talk to Chelsea Anderson about her journey from landscape architect to modern miniaturist. Along the way she was a finalist (and the only miniaturist) on the TV Show Making It, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. And just recently she published an amazing book titled "50 Makes for Modern Miniatures".  Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Chelsea is on Instagram as @Chelseamakes. Enjoy! 

 

Tiny Luxury In NYC!

Join me in the glam and sometimes crazy world of New York modern miniaturist Phillip Nuveen.  Growing up in Ohio he dreamed of life in the big city - and now he's there!  We'll talk about his high-end corporate clients, what it's like to build a mini restaurant set for trained rats, and being a finalist on the TV Show Best in Miniature.  Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Phillip is @phillipnuveen. 

Building In Miniature!

Meet Carinne, a miniature artisan and mother of 7 who loves building miniature houses! We chat about how she loves filling every trunk and drawer in her houses with tiny treasures for people to discover, the challenges of miniature design, and revamping the family dollhouse to make it better than ever and ready for another generation. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Carinne is @my_miniature_life. 

Beyond The Dollhouse!

This episode I talk to the master of miniature urban street scenes, Jordan Affonso.  He is also the force behind @tinyartexperiment on Instagram, a miniature art display involving 20 artists from 6 different countries.  So join me as we go beyond the dollhouse, to explore a little different aspect of the miniature scene. Jordan is on Instagram @oilers_workshop and host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures. 

Mother/Daughter Mini Obsession!

Popular mother/daughter duo Tracy and Stephanie find joy in making, collecting and filming miniatures with each other. Using their collection of over 25,000 miniatures, their videos are filled with nostalgia, humor, and the pleasures of everyday life. 

Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tracy and Stephanie are on Instagram @myminiaturelife_yt. You can also contact Becky at beckyflairbiz@gmail.com. 

Small Museum Has Big Plans!

From the frighteningly fabulous Adams Family Mansion to the golden decadence of a high end bar by the famous Narcissa Thorne, the Museum of Miniature Houses in Indiana has put together a wonderfully varied collection of impressive miniatures. Hear the stories behind their amazing miniature collection from Savannah, the Museum Manager, and get the inside scoop on their big plans for expansion of this miniature museum! 

Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and the Museum of Miniature Houses is @the.mini.museum. 

The Tiny Treasures Of Tucson!

Discover the tiny treasures of the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures with host Becky Gannon and Museum Board Member Chad from @myminiaturebrownstone. Chad tells us about the history of the museum and their extensive collection of unique miniatures - including a replica of "Doc's" house from Back to the Future and a Texas mansion worthy of the TV show Dynasty. We also learn about Chad's miniature inspiration, why his miniature style is nothing like his real life home decor, and his recent experience in the Guild Study Program in Colonial Williamsburg. 

Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is @theminitimemachine.