There was something for everyone and every pocket. I saw minis with not so mini prices like $75,000 and others down to $1! I will not add some of the pictures of the show just yet because I want to match the creator with the project. There were so many! I wrote hints on the back of business cards so I could match them up at posting time.
Some things I did with the cool people I met there. The foods and restaurants were so awesome. Reminding me of New York. Then, being me, there was a lot I wanted to do on my own time and schedule.
The two shows were the worldwide Tom Bishop International Miniature Show and the more intimate, but just as exciting Linda Frye Three Blind Mice show at another location.
Would you believe there were TWO museums with amazing permanant miniature collections in Chicago?
I was everywhere and nowhere at the same time. There was so much to see and do. I did make it to the Chicago Institute of Art to see the Thorne collection. The roomboxes are authentic depictions from various periods. I will only comment on a couple of pictures as time is short at this moment. Please excuse the quality of some of the pictures. They were behind glass enclosures and flashes were not allowed.
Enjoy!
 |
| This stands guard outside of the museum |
 |
Facing the museum this is to the left. The little park is so scenic and a great place for reflection Surrounding area of the museum. I have always loved the architecture of Chicago! |
FLASH BULLETIN!
Two grandchildren just rushed in a few minutes ago to tell me they had something to show me. Out I ran with my camera! This is what they saw! It took several shots to get a good one, because I was afraid the parents would come back and get me. lol I don't know what kind of birds they are. But, I thank them for sharing their babies with me and my grands :-D
Now back to our regularly scheduled program...
These are life-sized works of art I just thought you would enjoy.
 |
| Dorian Gray |
 |
| American Gothic |
Click on picture for a larger view
Posts
Good to know you are habing some fun. Those eggs... could it be: https://www.google.pl/search?q=mockingbird+eggs&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=LnhdU9OmFIG7PfrSgMgC&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=653 (now that's what I call a link)?
ReplyDeleteHi there Major Mistakes!
DeleteYou know those eggs really look like the ones in our tree!
Or maybe robin's eggs, tho I think they vary depending on place/subspecies. Anyways, they are v cute :)
ReplyDeleteMajor,
DeleteNo, they aren't quite that blue. My daughter says, maybe blue jay. hmmmm
Thanks so much for sharing the pictures! I love the interruption for the blue/white eggs! So cool. And I like the room boxes. Hope you have been enjoying the NAME online houseparty as well!
ReplyDeleteHey Penelope!
DeleteYou are very welcome! The eggs were a welcome break! I have not been participating because I don't really understand how the NAME houseparty works. I have yet to go to an offline houseparty!
Those room boxes are really nice. I have to get to a doll or miniature show soon!
ReplyDeleteHey there Mustiwait,
DeleteIt is so overwhelming. I found me and others had to go sit down and refresh before continuing. So much to see and everyone so nice and friendly.
I know you are having a great time in Chi-Town!! I love it there and when I lived in Detroit it was nothing for me to go visit family. The city does boost great museums, really the whole culture experience is wonderful. I hope you got a chance to walk the magnificent mile! My favorite store was 900 W Michigan--Gucci. They used to know me by name, that's how much I love going to Chi-Town!!
ReplyDeleteHiya Brini!
DeleteI walked the Gold Coast before. I plan to go back so I will make a note of that address! LOL
Hello Grandmommy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful rip it must have been. The pictures you took are great. I love the Thorn rooms and look forward to seeing them live one day. I cannot wait to see the pictures from the show. Have a wonderful week my friend and enjoy seeing the babies once the eggs hatch.
Big hug,
Giac
Hello my friend Giac!
DeleteThanks. I had a ball. Giac you must go. You will come back with so many ideas you won't know where to start!
I have to keep myself from that tree, because I will just sit there and wait for them to hatch! LOL
Major hugs
Grandmommy
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your photos of the Thorne rooms I never get tired of looking at them and I cant wait to see photos of the minis :)
Hugs
Marisa
Hi there Steinworks!
DeleteYou are welcome! While there I would just stand there and look. The details were just amazing. You can't appreciate all that is there in my pictures.
It certainly must have been a wonderful trip. Thanks for sharing your photos. I've never seen the Thorne
ReplyDeleterooms. The nest with eggs is such a beautiful photo!
Hugs, Drora
Hi Drora!
DeleteYou are very welcome! I am so glad I went and plan to go back next year! The rooms are amazing. She had designers help her with them to make them just so.
Believe it or not I have never seen anything like those eggs before. I printed out the pictures and gave them to my grands who took them home to hang up...smiling all the way. LOL
Thank you for sharing your fantastic pictures. It looks like you had a wonderful trip.
ReplyDeleteHugs Maria
Hello there Maria Ireland!
DeleteYou are very welcome. It will probably take 2 or 3 posts to share them all.
Huggers!
They are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMad for Mod Hi There!
DeleteThanks! You are very welcome.
The lion statue is fantastic, very Narnia! :D Cant wait to see the show photos. Thanks for sharing the Thorne room photos too :) Wonder what the eggs will be? :D
ReplyDeleteHi there Sarah!
DeleteI had to get a picture of that lion! You are very welcome and the others will be coming as soon I can get them up!
There are so many kinds of birds in my backyard I dont know which is which. If I can catch them as babies I will get shots of them too. :-)
Love the Thorne rooms; good to see them again. And I didn't realize the Dorian Gray pic was there? Going to have to get that for the creepy dollhouse! I emailed you to send me your mailing address. In Miniature Style II - or go to the website at this link and email me from the contact page.
ReplyDelete