tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post8658862848601794384..comments2023-12-13T04:21:24.347-08:00Comments on The Half of It: My Adventures in Half Scale: Random minisDeborah Randolphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-25629869993677963202019-09-19T10:14:40.422-07:002019-09-19T10:14:40.422-07:00Thanks, Elizabeth! The Alastair Sim version of a ...Thanks, Elizabeth! The Alastair Sim version of a Christmas Carol is the absolute best. It's on my yearly watch list, too. Deborah Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-5282632843057997192019-09-19T10:11:26.140-07:002019-09-19T10:11:26.140-07:00They were a truly amazing store, and I will miss t...They were a truly amazing store, and I will miss them. If you are going to be in the Bay Area, maybe you'll get a chance to visit Peg's at least. She always *says* she is going out of business, but I don't think she is. :-) She was buying more items when I was there in June.Deborah Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-39931205187557706322019-09-19T10:06:39.346-07:002019-09-19T10:06:39.346-07:00No worries! Thanks for the kind comments. I am l...No worries! Thanks for the kind comments. I am late responding and commenting because we've been in San Diego. Wonderful trip, lovely weather, and now I get a few extra days to mini. Hope all your family activities go well!Deborah Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-79194314636872363012019-09-19T10:05:27.845-07:002019-09-19T10:05:27.845-07:00Do give mold making a try. I suspect you would be...Do give mold making a try. I suspect you would be very good at it. :-) Hope you find a lot of great items at the Portland Miniature Show!Deborah Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-44559421497908507912019-09-19T10:04:32.465-07:002019-09-19T10:04:32.465-07:00Isn't it, though? Being able to find nearly a...Isn't it, though? Being able to find nearly anything we want online has the downside of causing physical stores to close, and there were always things I could find there that were unique and special. *sigh* I will miss them.Deborah Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-12104479424485119822019-09-17T17:13:31.228-07:002019-09-17T17:13:31.228-07:00Oh the plusses and minues of miniature Going out o...Oh the plusses and minues of miniature Going out of Business sales; yet it was great for you to be able to get in on the "good buys" early on. I know that internet sales are taking over these days, but when it comes to physical brick and mortar stores retiring, it's like the end of our childhoods all over again. :(<br /><br />Your Christmas books are Adorable Deborah and I love both of them! The illustrations in the Christmas Carol, remind me of my FAVOURITE movie version with Alister Sim as Scrooge; a MUST WATCH Christmas tradition. The NIght Before Christmas is a Classic and remember watching it in grade school Christmas productions.<br />And I LOVE your mini gingerbread men and your clever solution of backing your cookie mould with a piece of cardboard which is such a BRILLIANT idea which I am definitely going to try! :D<br />elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-11689466073823251542019-09-15T13:56:40.446-07:002019-09-15T13:56:40.446-07:00Sooo disappointed in Dollhouses Trains and More cl...Sooo disappointed in Dollhouses Trains and More closing! I went there once in 2014 and was in awe. I was planning to visit next year after Chicago mini show, but won’t be now. Sigh. Well, you at least got som benefit from the closing - your kitties are adorable! And the new blue settee looks lovely in the Fairfield. Lastly I think your mini mold making went well - I like the resulting gingerbread man! Have a good week. Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385743902251684871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-50169907795724666262019-09-15T09:35:47.512-07:002019-09-15T09:35:47.512-07:00I always love to read about your clever solutions ...I always love to read about your clever solutions and the gingerbread man looks pretty spectacular to me! I am also happy (and jealous) that you got to go spend more than was reasonable at the closing mini shop!<br />The baskets are going to be incredible! You achieve the best possible detail in all you do and I can't wait to see the finished product!<br />If it sounds like I am rushing, I am! No time to enjoy my usual blog Sunday, oh life please return to normal again!!!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-39412389931327806392019-09-14T13:08:14.128-07:002019-09-14T13:08:14.128-07:00Bittersweet. It is sad to hear of another miniatur...Bittersweet. It is sad to hear of another miniature store closing. I’ve taken to getting supplies from our family owned hobby shop, and ready made items from the Portland Miniature Show (which is in a few weeks!). <br /><br />Thanks for the great cookie tutorial. I haven’t done mold making yet, but you have given me a great reason to give it a try. Sherrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111126122198021886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-38167837618059883092019-09-14T12:50:44.929-07:002019-09-14T12:50:44.929-07:00I can't get over the tiny gingerbread men! I&...I can't get over the tiny gingerbread men! I'm so sorry to hear your store is closing. That's always so sad.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074992134112478195noreply@blogger.com