I grew up with my mother's childhood dollhouse, and I've been making miniatures ever since I was able to use scissors and glue. Many of the things I make now are items I wanted for my own miniature settings but couldn't find anywhere else. Or if I did manage to find such items for sale, they were of a lower quality or higher price than suited me. Like Goldilocks, I was searching for what was "just right," and so I ended up making most things for myself, customizing them to suit my picky perfectionism.

I make miniatures that are worn, well-used, familiar and beautiful, things that make a house look comfortably lived in.

My miniatures are inspired by the age of enlightenment and the industrial revolution, from the 18th to the early 20th century. I love apothecary, medical, scientific and nautical antiques, natural history specimens, historic furniture, old books and paper, period costume, and everyday kitchen items.

I work primarily in 1:12 scale (1 inch = 1 foot), and occasionally other miniature scales. I welcome custom requests.

Whenever possible, I use archival, stable materials that will not fade, degrade or discolor with time.

If you are a miniaturist, print out my free Inch-to-Foot ruler! I keep one taped to the top of my computer monitor and refer to it constantly.

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-Grace