tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post839992985629464820..comments2023-11-25T04:59:33.491+00:00Comments on Michelle's Mad World: My mini Summer House...for mini making.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-19482144266108830362010-05-15T14:14:09.829+01:002010-05-15T14:14:09.829+01:00I am very jealous of your summer house ha ha!What ...I am very jealous of your summer house ha ha!What a great idea :-). Now I want one ha ha ha!Witchkrafting with Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179250855525916284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-59334209066884847542010-05-15T06:50:38.952+01:002010-05-15T06:50:38.952+01:00Those little garden houses are so cute they have a...Those little garden houses are so cute they have a lot of those over there in the UK don't they. <br />I watch a show here called "Escape to the Country" I can't wait till Friday nite to see all the lovely old houses and cottages they are gorgeous! do you see it over there? The series follows couples wanting to leave city life behind and relocate to the country.Denihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293870760602204714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-24616853227401677342010-05-14T23:09:44.680+01:002010-05-14T23:09:44.680+01:00Hi and welcome Margaret! :o)
So glad you love the...Hi and welcome Margaret! :o)<br /><br />So glad you love the idea of the conversion. I have bought some fab mossy aged pots for the conservatory today..so it's a start! :o)<br /><br />Michelle :o)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-22496630235275436922010-05-14T23:08:15.977+01:002010-05-14T23:08:15.977+01:00Hi Irene,
It was jsut an idea that came about and...Hi Irene,<br /><br />It was jsut an idea that came about and a great one too!<br /><br />I got back from KDF at 8.00pm and I am truly, truly shattered! WIll give a few posts of the day! :o)Met all the bloggers going there too! Simply wonderful!! ;o)<br /><br />Michelle xxxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-49224027560591656782010-05-14T02:25:03.152+01:002010-05-14T02:25:03.152+01:00That is a perfect spot to sit and work while enjoy...That is a perfect spot to sit and work while enjoying the garden, I too am jealous. Will go and explore more of your blog, love the conservatory!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394749908398047600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-12552100412557607982010-05-13T18:55:34.376+01:002010-05-13T18:55:34.376+01:00What a great little space to mini it! I'm jea...What a great little space to mini it! I'm jealous. Hope you have a great time at the fair and report back everything!!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182285759059917550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-63796737258384268992010-05-13T17:38:02.280+01:002010-05-13T17:38:02.280+01:00Hi Julia,
I AM sure that the hours WILL just fly ...Hi Julia,<br /><br />I AM sure that the hours WILL just fly out there! lol I am so glad the idea was born to convert it as it serves all my mini needs. :o))<br /><br />You are so right! I have two or three IKEA wooden blinds in the garage (about the right size), but they can be altered. The idea had crossed my mind to use them. They won't show the dirt like cream ones and yes, they would block out more light. :o)) I will take a look at them! :o))<br /><br />I SOO wish you were off to London too, such a shame you didn't choose KDF over Miniatura! :o( <br /><br />I promise to write a post about Kensington as soon as I can, but it won't be Friday night, as I have no idea when I will get home! lol<br /><br />Michelle xxxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-35286053719673669212010-05-13T17:29:14.693+01:002010-05-13T17:29:14.693+01:00Hi Annie,
It will be fun once it's done. :o))...Hi Annie,<br /><br />It will be fun once it's done. :o)) The roof is darker than the paint, but the shame shade etc. The little pointy fancy bits on the top are called 'finials' <br /><br />The outside does now look better with a new and different roof! However, in real life the colour IS awful and I will be glad to see the back of it. lol <br /><br />Michelle xxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-74704059458967575932010-05-13T16:52:48.610+01:002010-05-13T16:52:48.610+01:00Hi Debbie,
I think the green will blend in so wel...Hi Debbie,<br /><br />I think the green will blend in so well, it's a natural colour after all! I was going to have a Swedish blue, but everyone wanted green!<br /><br />I have a list of some very special wants, if I manage to get some of those I will be very happy indeedy. :o)<br /><br />Michelle xxxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-56766291545853738522010-05-13T16:46:01.660+01:002010-05-13T16:46:01.660+01:00Kate,
I'm sure there will be some sellers who...Kate,<br /><br />I'm sure there will be some sellers who will take cards too, but I DO aim to keep it to cash! I am having my cards with me...and if I do break my vow it would HAVE to be for one extremely wonderous mini or two!<br /><br />A mini oven sounds like a very practical idea! Hmm I will have to take a look a that one. No doubt I will resort to some sort of provision for snacks I have a mini kettle too, so tea will be on the menu! lol<br /><br />I'm sure I will sleep, as a days work will see to that! lol But your not sad, I think we may be a teeny tiny bit mad though! ;oP lol <br /><br />Michelle xxxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-40446003918793622912010-05-13T16:38:00.029+01:002010-05-13T16:38:00.029+01:00Hi Julie,
I can’t believe you found time to blog,...Hi Julie,<br /><br />I can’t believe you found time to blog, you must be one very organised and calm lady! Lol<br /><br />I have to admit the colour doesn’t look as bad as it did now it has a different roof! How weird is that! <br /><br />If you see you hubby out there with his creosote and brush, you’ll have to start thinking about barded wire around your lovely workshop! Lol <br /><br />I love it now though and it looks so much better with its new colour! :o))<br /><br />The bag IS packed and I’m ready to go! It’s going to be a long night till tomorrow. Lol<br /><br />Michelle xxxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-70420718051406812322010-05-13T16:29:05.963+01:002010-05-13T16:29:05.963+01:00Hi Casey,
It is like a little dolls house isn'...Hi Casey,<br /><br />It is like a little dolls house isn't it? lol I like the idea of being able to have a lot of my collection out there, have somewhere to work and house all my craft materials AND have the garden to look at! :o)) <br /><br />It's been painted a bit more since that photo was taken and I love it all so far! :o) I can't wait to move in! <br /><br />Michelle xxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-34413373337493722532010-05-13T16:24:22.547+01:002010-05-13T16:24:22.547+01:00Hi Brian,
LOL it was almost murder when I saw the...Hi Brian,<br /><br />LOL it was almost murder when I saw the colour! It wasn't like I was even remotely unhappy with the original colour!? Men with a brush is a dangerous thing! lol<br /><br />The words just pop out when things go wrong! lol Although I don't think I'd describe myself as an artist as I have far too much to learn! :o))<br /><br />Michelle :o)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-62209524418108138092010-05-13T16:21:21.342+01:002010-05-13T16:21:21.342+01:00Hi Catherine,
I know what you mean by interruptio...Hi Catherine,<br /><br />I know what you mean by interruptions, they just seem to happen when you’re in the home! <br /><br />I won’t have my cat threatening any potential drying project either, he has a habit of jumping on my mini’s and the houses!<br /><br />I know I’ve had hours of fun sowing and growing on my seedlings in that greenhouse, so I know I will have as much fun mini making! :o))<br /><br />Michelle :o)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-74427010397820296362010-05-13T11:06:33.100+01:002010-05-13T11:06:33.100+01:00Your summerhouse looks like a wonderful place to w...Your summerhouse looks like a wonderful place to work. I am sure you will have to be nagged to venture out of it once its completed lol. Just a suggestion, but have you thought of wooden blinds for the windows? You can get them in Ikea (1 meter size £10) The block more sun, thus protecting colours from sun fade and you can alter the amount of light you want coming in depending on the weather!<br /><br />Have an absolutely fab time in KDF, I am soooo jealous :0( We need a blog post as soon as you get home lol Will be sitting beside my computor in anticipation ;0)<br /><br />Julia xxxJulia and Hywelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132024429486051350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-23357812887737349672010-05-13T09:28:34.810+01:002010-05-13T09:28:34.810+01:00Such a nice summerresidens for mini-ing... I love ...Such a nice summerresidens for mini-ing... I love the colour Willow on the roof and the finishing with the two perky tops (Don´t know the term in english) I actually like the 'unrequested' stainwork. It looks naturally weathered to me. But I guess my husband would have been badly injured if he did that kind of thing unrequested, whether I like the result or not ;0) <br /><br />Have a nice KDF trip!Annie Frydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490687443340288319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-37477549968815139492010-05-13T08:49:57.787+01:002010-05-13T08:49:57.787+01:00Its going to make a lovely work space Michelle. Be...Its going to make a lovely work space Michelle. Bet your have hours of fun in there. Great choice of colour for the outside, Willow Green it will certainly set off the Pink Flowers.<br />Have a wonderful time at KDF, can't wait to see what Treasures you bring back. xxxDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868240147335139452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-8944335208214403852010-05-13T08:06:32.881+01:002010-05-13T08:06:32.881+01:00Thanks Michelle feel better knowing I can use an A...Thanks Michelle feel better knowing I can use an ATM there instead of carrying it all on me. Not that I have as much as Id like :-( I have a mini fridge in my workroom, and a mini oven for the fimo from argos! Oh and a biscuit/choccie tim of course!!!!! It IS like Christmas Eve isnt it, I wont sleep and I know Lola will be up at the crack of dawn! Arnt I sad! xxxxWhittaker's Miniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548993983143295938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-2573627517792847332010-05-13T07:41:43.909+01:002010-05-13T07:41:43.909+01:00That is going to be the most wonderful work space ...That is going to be the most wonderful work space Michelle, it looks fab already even in that shade LOL<br />My hubs has a habit of creosoting everything wooden in sight......he has been banned from ever going anywhere near my shed with his brush !<br />julie, heading off to london in a couple of hours , see you there :0) xxxjulie campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902081962358238140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-1493435011677251902010-05-13T00:14:37.262+01:002010-05-13T00:14:37.262+01:00Michelle, you are so lucky to have the summer hous...Michelle, you are so lucky to have the summer house. It is beautiful and will be more so when you finish....I is like having a life sized dolls house to play with. Can't wait to see it finished!Caseyminihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622994881661283282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-53855452780352856432010-05-12T23:00:50.012+01:002010-05-12T23:00:50.012+01:00Best of luck with your new work space! I smiled wh...Best of luck with your new work space! I smiled when I read about the "unrequested" stain job it got. My Father used to do things like that. It drove my Mom nuts :) .<br /><br />PS Its nice to meet another artist that admits to swearing while they work!BlacknickSculpturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217888242485345910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-45938041861250544622010-05-12T22:44:16.992+01:002010-05-12T22:44:16.992+01:00Michelle,
What a great place to sit or work on you...Michelle,<br />What a great place to sit or work on your miniatures! I love it!!!!!! No distractions!<br /><br />I don't like working in my house. I am always sidetracked by the dryer buzzing (laundry needs folding)or a clump of cat hair rolling by me that I have to clean up. Some things I just can't do in the metal shop and have to do at home. <br />What a perfect spot you have there.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-21463414054441754682010-05-12T22:40:03.495+01:002010-05-12T22:40:03.495+01:00Hi Kate,
I'm really looking forward to having...Hi Kate,<br /><br />I'm really looking forward to having more natural light to work in! :o)) It will be great to be able to work on something knowing I can just leave it in situ if we have company, and also we won't get any nasty paint, etc smells in the house anymore, not to mention wood dust! lol<br /><br />There is an ATM there, that's what I read. I have found fairs to be very hit and miss when it comes to using ones cards. It's entirely down to the artisans, some do and some don't. Most don't. However, with Kensington there are some high profile sellers whose work sells for thousands, so I would think they would take cards. I'm taking both, but I have made a vow not to use my cards! :o)<br /><br />Pack your handbag the night before that way you shouldn't forget a thing! :o))<br /><br />Only one more day to go! lol It feels like Christmas Eve when I was a child! :o)<br /><br />Michelle xxxxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-2910116064299676922010-05-12T22:07:34.784+01:002010-05-12T22:07:34.784+01:00Janice,
I have a mini fridge what a fab idea! lol...Janice,<br /><br />I have a mini fridge what a fab idea! lol Although I should really just keep the spare space for minis and materials! :o)) <br /><br />It will be great to be uninterrupted and have the peace and quiet. I will take my radio with me for some noise to drown my swearing out when I make a boo boo! lol ;o)<br /><br />Michelle xxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-145296680061222023.post-70143413931838649172010-05-12T22:00:44.853+01:002010-05-12T22:00:44.853+01:00I love the summer house Michelle, it so pretty and...I love the summer house Michelle, it so pretty and light and airy. WIll look lovely with hanging baskets. You wont want to come out of it! Great tip re the KDF floor plans hadnt thought of that one. I MUST remeber to put my tickets in my purse, I can just see dozy me getting there without them! Im abit worried about taking cash. Like you I only use a debit card but doubt many will take cards . Maybe some will take cheques with a card, I hope so! I hate to carry cash, would be great if there was a cashpoint machine in the hall but I doubt that either! ! Safe journey. Kate xxxxWhittaker's Miniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548993983143295938noreply@blogger.com