Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Miniature Inspiration: Emma Metcalfe's Doll's House Pub


So you know how my long-term doll's house project is furnishing a Victorian pub, right? I may have mentioned it! Anyway, when this amazing pub by talented miniaturist Emma Metcalfe appeared on the Dolls House Emporium's Facebook page last week, having won third prize (third?!) in their Creative Competition last year, I just knew I had to show you. I want you to see the kind of amazing work that got me into miniatures in the first place. 








It's the quirky, personal touches. The way Emma has created something that we would never get to experience in the modern world. I was blown away by her creation.



Emma also won the competition in 2011 with her Welsh nineteenth century cottage. I also adored this project. I really like Emma's use of Welsh slate, something I have incorporated into my doll's house to honour my own link with the Snowdonia area, having visited my grandparents there all my life. 





If you could create any scene in miniature, from any time period, what would you choose? This is one hobby I don't think I'll ever fall out of love with.



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  1. Vintage Jane1 May 2013 at 07:43

    Hmm ... I'd be torn between a little rosy cottage or a glam deco boudoir. My son has a mouse house built in an old riding boot, made by his grandpa. There is a link to it on the sidebar of my blog ... take a look - I think you'd love it! M x

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    1. Anna @ Miss Beatrix6 May 2013 at 12:09

      A deco boudoir would be fabulous! Will definitely be taking a look at this boot, sounds magical. x

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  2. The Custards1 May 2013 at 07:50

    That is simply wonderful - there is something sooooo appealing about the miniature world
    Best wishes
    Jenny

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    1. Anna @ Miss Beatrix6 May 2013 at 12:10

      There really is, never quite put my finger on what though! x

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  3. humphreycumfycushion1 May 2013 at 11:04

    Wow! they are amazing ... love the pub but love the cottage even more - it is so charming - could move right in. Think would like to furnish something similar to the cottage but in 40's style - have seen that you can even buy things like air raid shelters and tin baths ...

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    1. Anna @ Miss Beatrix6 May 2013 at 12:10

      A 1940's wartime house has been next on my list for a long time, would love to make all the food packaging and the air raid shelter and everything. x

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  4. Ellie Foster1 May 2013 at 12:27

    Dear Anna
    This only came third?! The attention to detail is incredible. I think if money was no object, I would like a Regency miniature house, complete with music room, library, etc. failing that, a William Morris/aesthetic house with the patterns and textiles and incredibly uncomfortable-looking furniture!
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Anna @ Miss Beatrix6 May 2013 at 12:11

      A Regency house would be out of this world! I'd like to create an Austen ball in full swing in a grand house like Pemberley. x

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  5. Debbie1 May 2013 at 12:41

    My husband and I have a plan for our retirement (a long way off yet!) to build a miniature recreation of a Saxon long hall.

    I also would really like to make a copy of the house we currently live in.

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    1. Anna @ Miss Beatrix6 May 2013 at 12:12

      A Saxon project is a new idea to me, but one I could get very enthusiastic about! Think of all the mead tankards you could add :) x

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  6. Plain Jane1 May 2013 at 13:24

    I think it would have to be a very upstairs/downstairs type house with the contrast between the two lifestyles OR a poorer persons cottage with a kitchen garden etc. Oooh now I'm thinking all sorts - what fun x Jane

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    1. Anna @ Miss Beatrix6 May 2013 at 12:13

      I'd like to make a kitchen garden (with Peter Rabbit hiding in a watering can) or an allotment. So many ideas, so little time! x

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  7. Anonymous1 May 2013 at 13:52

    These are amazing but it must be so fiddly?

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  8. katysclutter1 May 2013 at 20:07

    I'd go for the 70's or the 50's.

    I love dolls houses and the miniature world, I own a Lundby house which in from the 1970's and in 16th scale which is from my childhood but would love to have a go at making one of my own too x

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    1. Anna @ Miss Beatrix6 May 2013 at 12:14

      1970's? Brilliant! My doll's house pub is 16th too, and has Lundby windows. x

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  9. katysclutter1 May 2013 at 20:07

    PS These are fantastic, I like the Welsh cottage best x

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  10. Old Magnolia Tree2 May 2013 at 00:04

    I just LOVE that pub..it's amazing!!! And the sign on the wall outside is so funny, no job too small. Very fitting. Amazing what some people are able to do isn't it!
    Rosie xx

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    1. Anna @ Miss Beatrix6 May 2013 at 12:14

      The imagination of some people is mindblowing :) x

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  11. Michaela2 May 2013 at 17:56

    Wow! The pub is amazing! So much detail and wonderful little touches. X

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  12. Mezz3 May 2013 at 13:26

    oooo...hmm..i think id do the bronte parsonage!

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    1. Anna @ Miss Beatrix6 May 2013 at 12:15

      Ah, another literary one - can I come and help out with all these projects?! x

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  13. ButterandBuntings5 May 2013 at 00:41

    Oh my goodness the detail is amazing! Lovely blog, I only just found it, I dont know where i have been!

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