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Sunday, July 10, 2016

Melbourne Miniatures and Dollhouse Fair 2016

Hello all. Had an amazing weekend at the Melbourne miniatures fair where I had the good fortune to meet some really great people. 

Thanks to all the VAME folks for squeezing me in and making me feel welcome. As a dealer, it was a fantastic atmosphere. I met a lot of very enthusiastic, helpful and encouraging people, both dealers and customers alike. The positive comments I received were overwhelming, so thanks everyone for making my first Melbourne fair a huge success! 

I did make the mistake of complimenting some 1:48 scale gypsy wagons and commenting that I was working on designs for one of my own. I was promptly chastened and told all about copyright.... Hmmm, apparently these gentlemen own the copyright to gypsy wagons. Someone should tell all those other mini makers out there that have gypsy wagons in their range. Well, I guess if that's the most annoying thing to come out of the weekend, then I did pretty well I reckon!

A little peek at my table:


I hope you all have a great week everyone!

14 comments:

  1. I like your table, everything is so cute :)

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    1. Thanks Marisa! Being in the early stages of selling, I am still working on ways to display my stuff, but the tired shelves seemed to work pretty well. Slowly building up a range of styles and pieces!

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  2. Congratulations on a successful weekend. It is great to have like-minded enthusiasts around you.
    I wonder what the Gypsy's feel about having their wagon seconded.

    Let it wash over you!
    All the best
    Janine

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    1. Hi Janine! It is good to have people 'get' you, doesn't it? It was fun. And yeah, if I was one of those gypsies, I'd be pretty peed off! Take care xxx

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  3. Wow your table looks great Shannon, your houses are amazing. Gypsy wagons are a fabulous idea to add to your range.

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    1. Hi Margaret, thanks for the lovely compliments! I love the idea of a gypsy wagon too. I know there are some already out there, but I want my own!! Hoping to have it out this year. Hope you are well. Xx

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  4. I LOVE Your table display Shannon! It all looks Very Inviting and filled with all of the Beautiful French furnishing by which you are noted for! :D
    I always feel tempted to try half scale whenever I visit your blog just so that I could play with your kits!:D

    elizabeth

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    1. Thanks Elizabeth! The tiered stand has allowed lots more room on the table for displaying the houses better, but not sure what I will do when I have more houses to display! Hope the villa is going well. Xx

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  5. Well done on having a great weekend and your display looks just fine, everything on display is easy to see and that's the main thing.

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    1. Hi Irene. Yes, that is the main purpose. I placed an unpainted piece next to a painted piece so that people could see some finished examples, but I think people still missed a lot of it. I guess there is a lot to look at though, so easy to overlook some things!

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  6. Your display looks wonderful! Good for you. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself.
    All the best
    Vivian

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    1. Thanks Vivian! It certainly makes all the hard work worthwhile! Xx

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