FEATURES:

18 What�s In Store? Part III
By Jane Freeman
Miniatures to be found at the grocery store and coffee shop.

28 Diana�s Temple
By Deb Weissler
Multiple artists combine talents for this fabulous vignette.

332 The Gentleman�s Corner
by Martha Puff
A Collector�s Gallery of masculine refinement.

44 Miniatures in China
By Roz Weitzman
A visit to Bannerman Tang Toys, Beijing.

48 Men in Miniatures
By Ken Byers
The retired therapist talks about his work and the relative dearth of men among miniaturists.

 

PROJECTS:

20 The Gazebo
By Joann L. Swanson
Dream room #5 is a shady retreat for a summer afternoon.

36 Build a 1/4�-Scale Captain�s Lighthouse
By Karen Cary
A collection of ceramic scouring-pad holders becomes a bit of small-scale summer fun.

52 Fairy Glen
By Ruth Flewelling Lesbirel
It�s a challenge of scales creating a full-sized garden populated by whimsical wee folk.

 

DEPARTMENTS:

• 02 Editor’s Note
• 06 Letters to the Editor
• 08 New Products
• 10 Nutshell News: Sturbridge Festival of Miniatures
• 16 Vintage Discoveries
• 12 Nutshell News: 2007 Texas Miniature Show
• 58 Web Links
• 60 Calendar
• 63 Classified Ads
• 64 Parting Shot

ON THE COVER: �The Gazebo,� by Joann Swanson, is a 1:12-scale Dream-Room Contest winner suggested by Judy Ferguson of Omaha, Nebraska. Says Joann, �In the prime of summer, what could be more desirable then relaxing with a cool drink in the shade provided by a garden gazebo?� We couldn�t agree more. For complete instructions, and more photos, go to page 20. pg. 12.