ON THE COVER:“Lady of the Blue Moon,” a 1:12-scale work-in-progress from James Carrington. Whether a cabaret singer, vision from a dream, or something else entirely, we’re not sure. What we can say is that “Lady” incorporates the theatricality, detail, and provocative sculpture that set Carrington apart. See more of his highly individualistic work in Amy Marshall’s profile, starting on page 32.

FEATURES:

12 Cocoa Beach Motel
By Larry Osborn
Bigger isn’t always better

20 A Musical Offering
By Jane Freeman
Filling an empty nest with miniatures

22 Out of Africa
By Deb Weissler
Mini Artist Barbara Brear

30 Household Artisan
By Anne Day Smith
The eclectic work of Amy Robinson

32 Serendipity in 1:12 Scale
By Amy Marshall
Jamie Carrington crafts dolls from a road less traveled

43 The Cleveland Miniaturia Society’s 35th Annual Dollhouse and Miniature Show
By Terrence Lynch

44 Simply Irresistible Food à la Française
by Martha Puff
The exuberant work of Emmanuelle Martinot and Neil Dyde

54 You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
By Penny Herbst
The artistic journey of Lori Ann Potts

PROJECTS:

10 Creating Westernwear
By Inga Norden
A quick-and-easy project

18 Make a Rose Topiary
By Robin Barnes
An old-time garden accessory

25 Packing Up
By Joann Swanson
Antique luggage for your period dollhouse

36 Vintage High Tech for the 1950s Den
By Ruth Flewelling Lesbirel
Lights, TV, and a hi-fi; but no remotes

48 An Authentic First Thanksgiving
By Karen Cary
A holiday project in 1/4” scale

DEPARTMENTS:

• 02 Editor’s Note
• 06 Letters
• 08 New Products
• 12 Nutshell News
• 14 Vintage Discoveries
• 19 Kit Review
• 58 Calendar
• 60 Web links
• 62 Advertising Index
• 63 Classified Ads
• 64 Parting Shot