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The holiday season can be a bit of a whirlwind, but we wanted to take a moment share a sweet little festive digital download…

Grocery shopping is both our favorite and least favorite activity. During the school year, Robb and I treat it as a date. I mean, it’s one time a week that we actually get to spend some money…

Perfectly draped curtains can do so much to finish off a miniature scene. And the right little bit of ripple can be tricky to get right in miniature.

Once upon a time, Robb built a cabin bed for our little one. Eventually, we modified it into a triple bunk bed for all three kiddos. It probably worked it’s way into several of their core memories.

Mail is kind of a mixed bag. On the one hand, there’s the whole mystery of what might appear in your mailbox each day. On the flip of that, bills…

Fabric laundry totes are kind of a big deal in our home. They are perfect for the kids to carry around and they look cute. We’ve made them in miniature as they add that perfect touch of realism to tiny scenes.

Is anything more classic than a marbled cover composition notebook? We were giddy to see them on our 5th grader’s school supply list and couldn’t resist making some in 1:12. 📓📓

They highs, the lows, the epic journey—fasten your seatbelts—it’s Mod Podge time! If you’ve never used Mod Podge before, it’s a bit of a revelation.

If you’ve been looking for an alternative to basic mini wood siding, there is good news. And yes, we’re talking about board and batten. Historically, board and batten exterior siding goes way back—think right after log cabins.

So, you’ve got your miniature house built, the walls are painted and the flooring is down. What’s next? Well, probably furniture. But after that, it’s time to decorate the walls! Nothing adds realism quite like tiny little framed artwork.

We’re loving so many things about our new home town, and the magnolia trees are definitely a highlight. While traipsing with the family through our neighborhood this week, I spotted a broken magnolia branch on the ground.

Square word art in three sizes and two color options. Need some printable art for your project? Start by downloading this free printable.

I’m not gonna lie, we’ve removed (or demolished) a miniature staircase or two. However, in the case of the Long Farmhouse, we had so much space to work with that we actually installed one for once! I know, I know…don’t faint.

Fully-lined box template in two sizes with and without Jessica Cloe logo. If you would like some printable boxes for your project, start by downloading this free printable.

We’re kind of suckers for windows. Our first dollhouse project came with 16 windows. Some required repair, but they were double-hung and included decorative plastic panels for the window “glass”.

Rectangular word art in two sizes, two font and two color options. Need some printable art for your project? Start by downloading this free printable.

I’ve stumbled onto a surprising source of miniature textiles. Here goes: thrifted (or about to be donated) clothing. Recently, I found a men’s dress shirt that I just knew was going to become dollhouse bedding.

It all started with a very cheap kitchen set that I found online. Thinking that I would save a few bucks, I made a bit of a poor choice.

Mini fall projects require plenty of mini fall leaves. What’s a miniaturist to do? Well, if you have any access to actual-sized leaves, I’ve got a quick tip for you.

I’m all about finding ways to dress up the walls in my dollhouse. For a recent project, I wanted to add a thin strip of shadow box molding along the base of the room.

When I first started renovating my dollhouse I painted everything with tiny brushes. It looked okay, from a distance, if you squinted a bit. But miniatures aren’t meant to be enjoyed from a distance.

You just can’t have enough dollhouse pillows. I love to layer pillows in different fabrics and textures in rows on tiny beds. No couch or chair is complete without good throw pillows.

No other dollhouse renovation has given me quite as much pause as window repair. And my Dura-Craft SF 555 San Franciscan dollhouse was in need of extensive help.

As much as I enjoy brush painting tiny little furniture pieces, for speed and consistent coverage, nothing beats spray paint. However, if you’ve ever tried to spray one of these little pieces, you’re well aware that it can be challenging.

If you’ve ever tried to install flooring back into the tiny corners of a dollhouse, you know frustration. Your dollhouse likely has a few weird angles and lines that aren’t quite straight. But having big weird gaps in the flooring simply isn’t an option.