Secret Neighbors shhhh

I remember hosting a traveling doll named MJ in 2013. That was sooo much fun! Here is a fun idea we might like to do for one another. A secret doll house! Remember it is illegal to place anything in a mailbox so maybe place them near a tree or other "secret" place.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/04/13/mailbox-dolls-michigan-mystery/11656555002/?fbclid=IwAR1Vn2qaj5adxx9MlyZuI85kaZ9SAX7ee8X_eAZ4yLGkGRaC1cuDcdQ_e8g

Be back soon with more pics of the Golden Pineapple restaurant...

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BARBIE INTERIORS WITH MICHELLE FORD

Over the years I have shared minis of all kinds of scales and the miniaturist who love them. This time I want to focus on one particular Barbie interior designer. I am impressed with her talent and imagination and knew I had to interview her. This designer can take a space and give it multiple completely different looks! 

 Introducing Michelle Ford 

 Hi, Michelle! Great to have you hereTG 

Hello, The Grandmommy! Great to be hereMF

 How long have you been collecting Barbies? TG 

 I've been collecting Barbie for 33 years MF 

 We know there are many scales of dolls. Do you collect any other scales? TG 

 No, I stick to 1:6th scale MF

Your designs are so unique for 1:6 scale. Where do you find inspiration? TG 

 I find inspiration in Design catalogs, YouTube videos and Pinterest MF ''

Many Barbie lovers aren't comfortable sharing their love of dolls and other miniatures with non-collectors and miniaturists. Do you share your hobby with others? TG 

 Yes, I tell and share my love for Barbie with friends and family and they will save things for me, thinking I could recycle whatever it might be!! They also buy me dolls or doll related items for my birthday or holidays, which is sweet of them!!!!MF 

Your level of mini creation is far beyond many miniaturist. Do you offer tutorials for the less experienced? TG

From time to time I will offer tutorials, or if asked for a tutorial I will offer assistance!! MF 

Do you have a YouTube channel where we can view you interior designs and tutorials? TG 

I do have a YouTube channel that I'm not active on, but I'm REALLY thinking I'll be more active on it this year and try to provide tricks and tips, along with tutorials!!!MF 

( Please let us know when you get it going again! )TG 

Anything you would like to add? TG

Lastly I'm a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie World 🤣😂MF Write to Michelle Ford

 Thank you Michelle for taking the time to share your work with us! 

 You can find Michelle's fabulous rooms at https://www.facebook.com/michelle.ford.754918 

Here are a few of her creations. 

BTW she also dresses her dolls as fashionably unique as her scenes

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A true Miniaturist!

Hi everyone! I am having a little trouble getting pictures of the Golden Pineapple in progress so I thought you might like to watch this video in the meantime about what else?... WATCH

Not all Pineapples are Golden

I have designated this year to finishing all of the projects I have started. Yet, I can't help starting new projects as I get new ideas all of the time. I have another restaurant idea. The first one was the chess-taurant. Now I have an idea for a more formal one. It will have a dining room with a dance floor, a jazz room and a rooftop dining area. The name is "The Golden Pineapple" with that theme throughout. Come hang out with me as I complete ths fun project .

What you see here from top to bottom are the dance floor, the wallpaper, and the ceiling all for the main dining room Click on picture for a larger view

ITS HURRICANE SEASON!

To all of my mini friends,

Hold on to your hats and be safe!

The Grandmommy

Hi Everybody!

Brr. Fall is here. Grab that sweater!

JUST A NOTE to say I will be selling various items from time to time on this blog. Also, look for new doll stories!

LETS TRY THIS AGAIN THIS YEAR!

BIGGEST LITTLE CHRISTMAS SHOWDOWN

WATCH THE 

MINI CONTEST!

Lets try this again!

Small Fortune Hosted by Lil Rel Howery - First Look

Hi guys!

Looks like people are visiting my blog, but nobody wants to actually play/coment! I guess the blogosphere has changed. I wonder if any of my fellow bloggers were among the 550,000 who didn't make it through COVID-19. 😔

During this time many new miniaturist were born when they started the hobby to chase away boredom. Now they are hooked!

There is even a gameshow using minis!

Also, if you are a fan of scary movies you may want to check this old one out.

https://www.amazon.com/Amityville-Dollhouse-Robin-Thomas/dp/B08NTVDV9B

                                                 

                                                                  

*  OKAY!  *

Everybody ready for the contest? 

 REASON FOR THE CONTEST

I have had this blog for twelve years now and have sometimes missed long periods of time not posting. Other times I was more consistant and we all had a blast! We always supported one another and the comments were the best. 

A recent search for my fellow bloggers from over the years gave me a shock! Many are still here. So many more are long gone. My reading list is now filled with blogs that have posts over a year old. Some from even 10 years ago! Where did my mini-friends go?

So, This is an attempt to get my long time followers to bring in new followers and hopefully lots of fun, communication and comments. 

In past contests, I have offered completed items. Since covid has so many of us house bound, I am going to be sending supplies we may not want to go out and shop for like: fabrics, wood pieces, beads, and more!

This is just some of what will be in the prize package.

The rules of the contest are:

1) You must be a follower. The person you refer must also become a follower.

2) The person who has the most people visiting my blog and leaving a comment telling who sent them and becoming a follower will be the winner.  (example: Hi! So and so sent me!) Only a two way tie will be honored.

3) The contest will begin on April 18th 2021 and end on May 9th 2021 lasting three weeks. 

4) The contest is open to anyone in the world!

LETS GO!