Le Salon de la Miniature et du Modèle Réduit

C'est la saison des choux et la saison festive!
Depuis mars, je travaille et réalise des fleurs et des plantes en pâte à modeler séchant à l’air. En octobre, je vois autant de choux aux marchés quand je fais des courses. Cela me dit quelques choses… il me rappelle des souvenirs entre 2010-2012 dont j’avais réalisés en pâte polymère… des légumes, des fruits, des poissons et de la viande! Ils me manquent...
Je monterai à Paris samedi pour exposer au salon de la miniature et du modèle réduit à COMBS-La-Ville. Venez nombreux et me dire coucou! :)

Kitchen waste? No!! :)

I was stressed before leaving for Paris; no matter how much efforts I tried, I always thought that my stand did not look right. At that moment, I was not willing to take pictures of each individual piece.

J'étais stressé avant d’aller à Paris; malgré les efforts que j'ai essayés de faire, j'ai toujours été insatisfaite de mon stand. À ce moment-là, je n'étais pas envie de prendre quelques photos de chaque pièce.

After three-day rest, I took out the rest works from the luggage and took some pictures of them. Though they were not totally sold out in the show, they are still lovely in my eyes. :)

Après trois jours de repos, je prends les pièces qui sont restés dans les bagages et j’ai pris quelques photos d'eux. Bien qu'ils n’aient pas été totalement vendus dans le salon, ils sont encore mignons à mes yeux. :)

Veggie Mold Starts

I have been absent for almost a month! I was not willing to work in the garage and in the kitchen but I had to since the in-laws have come to the South and help some work for the house in May.

It was difficult thinking of the SIMP but making almost nothing for a moment last month.
What we have gained was a beautiful range hood and a well painted garage!

After the in-laws go back to Paris, the hubby and I work hard for our own and we are happy taking back the freedom!! LOL

During the past weeks, I tried to make some pastries, like Paris Brest, La Galette des Rois and l’Opera since I have been thinking of them for a long time(I knew I had to try!).

There were some custom orders and finally the veggie mold has started since this week! Hope I will have enough items for SIMP.

I have to say thank-you to those who have written to me via emails or on the Fanpage of my Facebook. Thanks so much for your warm comments. I am pleased to know your thoughts toward my book. This encourages me. Please wait for me a moment and I will try to reply you one by one after the SIMP.

I appreciate all the friends and unknown friends from blogland who have purchased the books directly from me since 7^th May. They are all sold. Though I don’t have any copies in stock now, I will try my best to reserve some for SIMP. Once anyone of you who will attend the SIMP and need a copy, please feel free to email me before 13^th Jun

For International orders, I recommend Amazon.ca for the Canadian and the American customers; maybe Amazon FR, Amazon UK and Amazon DE for European customers.

Once it's not available or not easy to get a copy in your places (like in Asia and Australia for example), I will do my best to provide the service. The little giveaway event is late but will be announced next week. Thank you! :)

New Year Resolution

It’s obliged to make a NYR in the beginning of the year.
Mine for 2012 is go to bed before midnight every day and spend more time in the house and the yard.

Looking back to 2011, it was a bio and organic year for me: I started sculpturing miniature market food and I did love the theme; when I worked on these mini veggies and fruits, I felt joyful and closer to the nature. Many ‘first time’ happened in 2011: the first time going to Miniatura Birmingham, the first show magically held in Arnhem and the first time visiting in Italy. I was excited and enjoyed a lot last year!

I am still thinking of the goal, the target and a theme for this year but before that, I will take a break and leave for to Asia in January.

I will spend more time and celebrate the Chinese New Year with my parents, the sisters, the brother and all the family; of course the hubby and some old friends will be there too.

I sincerely wish you a happy, healthy and fruity year in 2012.
More ideas and more creativities in both the real life and the miniature world.
Remember 5 vegetables and fruits per day and keep smiling every day! :)

Awesome! A Lovely Gift from Catherine

I sent a message to Catherine ( Kilmouski & Me) at the first moment when I received the parcel. The first thing caught my eyes was Catherine’s handwriting on envelop. So neat, so beautiful!

After I opened the gift box, I did want to sing praise of her masterly craftsmanship. As you can see the watering can is precisely made. I cannot help but look at it every 5 minutes. THANK YOU SO MUCH, Catherine! ;-) The little watering can is definitely in the spotlight and will be cherished forever!

The little gifts for Flora, Sylvie, and Luisa & Malú have left for their destinations this morning! Hope the three ladies will be happy when they receive the parcels!

I started the houseclean yesterday because the in-laws will arrive in our home tomorrow. I will take several days off and WORK for the house. *Hope it would be as fun as dollhouse-making. *_*

Return from Market

Time flies! One month has been passing so fast.
Today I’d like to show you the working table filled with some fresh food from the market that I worked before my parents’ arrival. 

There are some leaf vegetable, tomatoes, asparagus and some meat. My favorite is the raw pork; it looks real and cute.

I have spent very good time with my parents in Paris and in the South during a month; I know I will be sad when saying goodbye to them in the airport on Sat but I believe SIMP will comfort me and cheer me up!:P

Have a great weekend!

Return from market: Artichokes & Kiwis

It seems the mini chef has taken a long break but in fact she was busy arranging the house and is waiting for her parents’ arrival.

 

She has also brought some fresh spring vegetables, meat, fishes and fruits from the market. Let’s see some good food for the next!

 Have a very nice and lovely week, my friends!