Slater Tour of Homes was attended by many people Dec 27, 2008
In the kitchen, Radio Flyer miniatures looked down on a table heaped high with yummy cookies. Greeting us in the sunroom was a year-round resident moose. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
• Hundreds flock to Mini-Cassia nativity displays Dec 14, 2008
This year 433 nativity sets were on display at the Burley LDS West Stake Center, including formal sets, miniatures, antiques and sets from around the world that included ones from Iran, Pakistan and Africa, as well as sets that came from Bethlehem and were made from olive wood, said Rita Ramsey, event chairwoman ... This year 433 nativity sets were on display at the Burley LDS West Stake Center, including formal sets, miniatures, antiques and sets from around the world that included ones from... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
An unlikely trove of Russian icons Oct 8, 2008
They range in size from miniatures, 1 by 2 inches, to much larger works, 36 by 48 inches. Gold leaf is often employed for halos and backgrounds. (Boston Globe)
Best Bets for Sept. 4-10 Sep 4, 2008
Doll House enthusiasts will gather for the Maryland Dollhouse Miniatures Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 in Timonium. The festival features a show and sale of dolls, doll houses and furniture. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Community datebook (08/29/08) Aug 29, 2008
Hero Clix with Big Mike, 4-8 p.m., Bosco's, 800 E. Dimond Blvd. Join weekly tournaments and battle miniature superheroes; entry fee pays for miniatures needed to play. $20. (Anchorage Daily News)
Anita Home and Garden Club Annual Flower Show Sept. 8 Aug 28, 2008
There will be exhibit tables with displays including collectibles and crafts, roses, houseplants and wild grass bouquets, pine cone centerpieces, patriotic themes, baskets, miniatures, people's choice, posies in unusual vases, pumpkins, gourds, scarecrows and goodwill. Keepsakes will be given to all who attend. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Infotainment Aug 14, 2008
1553 MasterpieceSalzburg: This undated photo provided by organisers of the antiques fair in Salzburg shows an illuiminated manuscript from 1553 in the form of a Fleur de Lys, with 11 miniatures by Charles Jourdain. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Illicitly Be Jul 20, 2008
A woman in her 50s, carrying a bundle of miniatures and bracelets, pointed in another. All of them pointed at different directions. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
A weekend of sci-fi, fantasy and fun May 16, 2008
A gaming area featuring competition in collectible and non-collectible card games, board games, role-playing games, live-action role-playing games, miniatures and other genres. Panel discussions on a variety of subjects, including some featuring media guests such as actor Colin Cunningham of "Stargate SG-1," science fiction and fantasy author Mark Poole, paranormal investigator Patrick Burns and author Sharon Green. (AL.com)
Playing with dolls Mar 9, 2008
Her collection includes doll costumes, knick-knacks and furniture, children's miniatures, and doll and children's tea sets and china. "One thing leads to another ... dolls have to have their necessities, too," she notes, laughing. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
All the Best Mar 6, 2008
The Caroline Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet Street: Miwa Yanagi: Deutsche Bank Collection, through May 4; Where Clouds Disperse: Ink Paintings by Suh Se-ok, through April 20; Making the Unfamiliar Familiar: A Program for High School Students, through June 29; Passionate Vision: Celebrating the Life and Photographic Work of Beaumont Newhall, through May 4; Nan Goldin: Stories Retold, through March 30; Love Tokens: Portrait Miniatures from the Caroline A. Ross Collection, through March 2.... (Woodlands Villager, TX)
'Dark Knight,' 'Indiana Jones' Secrets Revealed At 2008 Toy Fair Feb 21, 2008
Lego also had its share of Dr. Jones toys, with a wide assortment of miniatures from the upcoming "Kingdom" as well as from the previous films. A bite-size version of Sean Connery's father figure was featured alongside the toymaker's own version of Akator, which comes complete with. (VHI.com -- Music News)
On display (49) Feb 15, 2008
Harrisburg Area Museum, 490 Smith St. An 1857 house and other buildings contain dozens of wood miniatures, engines, a collection of cameras and buttons, settlers biographies, antique farm machinery and more. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday or by appointment. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Business in Brief Feb 8, 2008
Awards will be given in the following categories: animals, birds of prey, canes and walking sticks, caricatures, carousels, chips, fish, game birds (upland), human figures, materials other than wood, miniatures (waterfowl, birds, animals, misc. mythology, relief (any subject), shorebirds, songbirds, waterfowl, wood burning (animals, birds, portraits, scenery) and workshop-instructed projects. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Circus comes to Suffolk - in miniature Jan 19, 2008
"SideShow" is an exhibit of collectibles, miniatures, toys, posters, stationery and other items, all circus-related, from the collection of John Yancey, a Newport News resident who has made collecting the items his hobby. "It's a part of American life that's gone," said Yancey of the "old-time" circuses, the ones that moved by rail and gave free parades through the streets on their way to the place where they would set up the circus. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Christmas in Lindsborg miniatures available Dec 25, 2007
A complete list of the miniatures follows: 1861--Bethany Church; 1862--Presser Hall; 1863--Brunswick Hotel; 1864--Swedish Country Inn; 1865--Timber Cottage; 1866--City Hall of Lindsborg; 1867--Swedish Pavilion; 1868--Wardell House; 1869--Langerman House; 1870--Swensson House; A001--Bethany Tree; C111--Vlkommen Sign; C112--Jul Bock (Christmas goat). Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
PHOTOS BY Mario Aguilar | GREEN VALLEY NEWSChristmas enthusiasts Barbara and Jerry Doerr relax in their living Green Valley home, surrounded by seasonal decorations that require about three weeks to set up for the most festive impact, including more than 20 Christmas trees of all sizes. A unique costume jewelry Christmas tree takes place of pride in the Doerr home, lighting up the wall with color and sparkle. Dec 23, 2007
I like miniatures and I ve always wanted to own a Hallmark shop, Barb said of her collection. Starting with one tree 49 years ago that she said had lots of tinsel, over the years the trees and ornaments grew as the size of the couple s home got larger. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Former businessman, Kossman, dies at 60 Dec 20, 2007
He was a well known enthusiast of hot-air balloons - many bright colored miniatures are scattered throughout his home. Anyone who knew him, however, would be quick to agree that the times he loved the best in his varied and productive life were the times he spent with his large and close-knit family, his mother, two sisters and two brothers, nieces and nephews. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Exploring Reno's Specialty Museums Sep 29, 2007
Since May rarely collected just one of anything, cases are crammed with T ang Dynasty animals and African masks; hundreds of Oriental miniatures, dozens of pistols and rifles. Gobelin tapestries and Navajo rugs are among objects decorating the walls. (Suite101.com)
CLASSIFIED FOR 9/20 Sep 21, 2007
YARD SALE 1515 E HOWARD FRI AM-4PM Antique items, Miniatures. YARD SALE 30 Westwood S tRedwood Manor Thur. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
A Kent Man's Small Obsession Forms an Exhibit Aug 24, 2007
The appeal of studying our world in miniature has existed in cultures as old as the Mycenaeans of ancient Greece, who were buried with miniature clay replicas of chairs, explains Rita Reif in the introduction to the book Mr. Beylerian wrote in 1994 about his collection, "Chairmania: Fantastic Miniatures." The book, like the current exhibit, catalogues the chairs into eight different categories which Mr. Beylerian created. "There is a tenderness about these ideas," he said, explaining that the... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Landscapes take the front seat Aug 18, 2007
The practice of commissioning such miniatures, carried on the person as lockets or brooches, continued into Victorian times. With global warming ever on the agenda there should be plenty of interest in an exhibition of barometers and weather-related instruments dating from 1790 at the Tooronga Hall Antiques stand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A bucket of relics from Napoleonic era Jul 28, 2007
Among the many bronze miniatures was an early 20th century group of four hounds, 13cm long, that brought the equivalent of $3660. But the biggest price was for a set of 16 mahogany chairs in the style of Thomas Chippendale which brought 42,000 including buyer's premium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Abel Raises Cain’ relates pranks of great hoaxer Jul 27, 2007
Jeanne makes and sells collectible miniatures. Life with Alan Abel is never boring, she says. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
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Each day of the Threshing Show a parade begins at 1 p.m. and the show also includes a giant flea market featuring more than 100 dealers, a large display building offering home antiques, crafts, demonstrations, old-time music and farm miniatures. A Sunday non-denominational church service begins at 8:30 a.m.. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Camping out in glitz city Jul 21, 2007
As in epochs, so in miniatures. Keating leans back, savouring a late-18th-century draped bronze nude on the mantle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sisterhood scales down Rensselaer Jul 14, 2007
Aside from miniatures, there will also be games for children at the Sigma Alpha Chi booth. A little something will be made available for everybody at the sorority s fair display and sale this year. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
In the backyard with Judy and Rex Lambert Jun 6, 2007
cor side of things now fairy gardens with miniatures, dish gardens, and terrariums. She has a full-time job, so she works a couple days on the weekends. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Invasion of the ink creatures! May 4, 2007
Comic Rox also will set up at MJR Southgate Cinema 20, where they plan to give away thousands more comics, as well as more than 1,000 "Star Wars" miniatures and other mementos. They also plan on giving away about $1,000 worth of collectibles in a free drawing. (The News-Herald)
Teenage kicks by the book Mar 23, 2007
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Thirty Seconds with Marsha Bemko Mar 2, 2007
For instance, years ago I purchased three vintage printer's trays (they are great places to display small miniatures or tokens that you collect over time): one for myself and one for each of my two daughters. I have spent the last 20 years filling them. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Truck steers toward store shelves Feb 26, 2007
"County commissioners last week approved the use of the county's name. The deal won't cost or make the county money.Along with Brevard, other models will represent fire departments from San Diego and Oceanside, Calif., and North Charleston, S.C. Two more locations are planned, said Roger Richards, president of distributor Panache Place.Richards said American LaFrance, which makes the real $250,000 truck, recommended Brevard.The detailed models will be made to 1:72 scale, or about five inches... (Florida Today)
TUNE IN TO 'AMERICAN IDOL' TUESDAY TO SEE RANDY, SIMON AND PAULA CONFRONT ANOTHER GROUP OF HOPEFULS Feb 1, 2007
CRAIG THOMAS NAYLOR: The Music Faculty Artist Series chamber music program, scheduled to take place Monday at the University of Mary Washington, will include the world premiere of works by UMW faculty members--'5 Miniatures' by David J. Long and 'Peace Dance' by Craig Thomas Naylor. Violinist Rami Kanaan, violist Johanna Beaver, cellist David Gee and pianist Lynne Mackey also will perform. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
AROUND THE VALLEY Jan 18, 2007
The Las Vegas Miniature Enthusiasts, a club for those interested in dollhouse miniatures, will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at Dansy's, 741 N. Nellis Blvd. (876-5637). WOMEN'S GROUP. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Their favorite things Jan 7, 2007
Most of the materials are specially made for miniatures. A stickler for accurate details, she tries to use materials (she even petit points the wool rugs) that would be used in the actual size rooms. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
