Flower Baskets, Lunar New Year & AIM February’s Issue Magazine

A mixed post.... :D

I continue making some flowers and oval baskets recently. I also tried a square one on Sunday evening but I did not get a good result. Will have a try again this week.

The chef of my mini kitchen goes temporarily on the strike. I hope she will be back soon! LOL

Today is the last day of the year of Tiger; most part of Asian people now is having the family reunion dinner. I went shopping yesterday and will prepare a very spicy hot pot for this evening.

I know a Shanghai girl, who marries a French, in the school since last year. In this city, we are the only ones who could talk with each other in Mandarin. Now we both often drive out, go shopping and have lunch in restaurants together. She, her husband and their big dog will come to our home and celebrate the New Year’s Eve with us.

Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone!! Here I wish you great fortune and great favour in the coming Rabbit year!

Another very important thing is AIM February’s iMag is out! I have downloaded the file and will read the topic of this month ‘Shabby Chic’ in the cozy afternoon. Enjoy it! :o)

AIM mag issue 31 February 2011

Garden Hyacinth: flower of spring

When I returned in Taipei, I visited K.T.(minihouse) and asked for a lovely ‘training’--- making a pot of g graceful Hyacinth!

In fact I have admired K.T.’s work for years. After we decided to go back to Taiwan, I called her and asked if I could join her workshops.

I was very lucky and have spent several days with her. She has acquired mastery of sculpture; she is also like simpatico and frank sis! I do like her!

Each petal of Hyacinth, as you can see, is cut with a pair of scissors; K.T. told me it was always better to start with larger scales than the smaller ones. I spent several hours in the course and just finished this pot. But it’s worthy to wait!! :D

So, this week, I started making some Hyacinths at home. All of them are made in air-dried clay (ADC) and in 12th scale. It has been a long time I don’t play with ADC but still love its translucent effect. The diameter of the smallest pot is 8mm and 7mm high. They are darling, non?! :0)

Inspired by Carol, I also made some baskets this week. They are very simple ones but will try someting different with MyFrenchCuisine next week!

   

Bon dimanche!



A very late “Happy New Year”

I’m unorganized after such a long vacation since November. I was happy spending some time with my family in Taipei even though it was too difficult to say goodbye. Fortunately some gifts arrived and comforted me after I returned to France.

Carol (True2Scale) sent me several lovely Glitter House packs and a BEAUTIFUL basket that she did. I was inspired when seeing the details she made. In the very beginning I did not notice it because Carol left it inside a pill bottle. I always have difficulties to do the action “hold tab down & turn”. My husband opened it after we come back from Paris after Christmas.

Thank you Carol! I will try my own and share with you. For the packs of glitter house with very nice laser cut, I will keep them for this Christmas! :o)

Marie-Laure (Merline Minis) is the expert of ‘broderie’ and ‘point de croix’. We made a promise in Oct and said we would make some minis for each other.

The parcel arrived before 31st Dec. When I opened the box, I could not breathe. The first thing I saw was a little bird who sang ‘Joyeux Noël’ on the box; ‘Oiseau’ and the initial ‘PW’ are nicely embroidered on the apron. Merci, Meri Marie. It is a very special and touching Christmas present.

It was stunning to receiv Maria’s (Il Cucchiaino Magico) email and said I won her beautiful books when I was in Taiwan. I was really excited as if I were a LOTO winner!!

These two books arrived in my place last Thu. They both are nice and elegant; the layout of each page is neat and well organized. I believe Maria enjoys reading as much as making mini books. Because of this gift, I google ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ & ‘Eleonora Duse’ and know better these two famous actress! Thank you so much for the winderful gift, Maria!!

The latest gift is received on Saturday.
Mr. MyFrenchCuisine is like a magician; before lunch, I mentioned I was looking for a van which length was between 26-30cm, he went upstairs and brought a van which was very similar to Citröen HY. My eyes were twinkling (*3*) because it was exactly the dimention I have been looking for. He gave it to me directly and said it belonged to me. He made me a day!

I know it’s a little bit late to deliver my greetings from my blog but I still wish all the friends a happy and prosperous 2011.

AIM Artisans in Miniature Magazine December Issue is out now!

Great to find many interesting and useful porjects in the mag.Enjoy AIM Artisans in Miniature Magazine December Issue!

My dining room

I tried to build the scene of my dining room after I received this set of furniture last week.

During the time I did not make minis, I looked for some little things and collected some items from Internet.


I prefer modern dollhouse but I love Rococo style elements, like shells, leaves and flora patterms. I know it's very personal taste but do hope my tablecloth goes well with the wall paper.

I also made some sweets and savory food for Christmas; they are now available in my Etsy shop.

I am waiting for the kitchen set and expect to receive it before we go back to Asia. December is the month for family reunion. Hope everybody is happy and sound in this beautiful season! :o) A bientot!

BOO~ Halloween is coming!

It’s been a long time (2 months?) I have left the mini world; life gave us a good lesson after the robbery happened on 31st Aug. It was not just a shock for us; the heart was broken when seeing the house in disorder! Home is so fragile without intensive care and maintenance.

It takes a month to re-purchase our equipment, like the laptops, a camera, software and some tools. Mr. Oiseau ordered MANY alarms and sensor for monitoring the house; once thieves come again when we are away, we will be informed within 2 minutes.

Here I want to give a big hug to those friends who encouraged me when I felt devastated and down. I keep in mind what you did to me. Thank you so much!



We focus on our re-establishment during these two months but it seems endless the job and housework! We also accommodated my brother from Singapore and also went to the mountains with my in-laws. It’s a beautiful autumn except the incident that has left an unfading shadow on my heart.



I browsed miniature blogs from time to time and envied some artisans’ amazing crafts; I yearn to do my own miniature food too! Oh, I have joined AIM editorial team since I believe there are many things to learn there.



I make some little things and decoration to amuse myself while Mr. Oiseau is away.


Happy Halloween everybody!
Wish you happy and sound as always. :Q)