This
week's video is a bit different from what I usually bring you. I got
the opportunity to visit a local miniature shop and I decided to take
all of you with me! So here is what is in store you today.
I
hope you enjoy our visit to Heirlooms Dollhouse Miniatures &
More.
The
first thing we are going to do is sit down and have a short chat with
Wendy who owns this lovely store. We talk about miniatures, her store
and the area where the shop is located.
Next
we are going to step into the classroom and listen in for a few
moments to a doll making class that was taking place while we were
there. The class was being taught by Dana from Miniature Art. Be sure
to take a side trip to her website to see the beautiful dolls she
creates.
As
a bonus Dana, did a quick tutorial for all of you on how to curl doll
hair! That was so nice of her and I had no idea she would offer until
we got there.
I
do want to introduce you to this little guy, this is Tip the official
shop dog. He is a darling little guy and makes sure everything is
running as it should.
Heirloom
Dollhouse Miniatures & More is located in the community of Aurora Oregon. Just a short drive south of Portland. Aurora is rich with
history and simply filled with antique stores. There are even some
delightful cafes where you can grab a bite eat. There are lots of
very old houses to look and the history of the area is unique. You
can learn more about the area here.
As
for the miniature store, Wendy has a Facebook page where you can
learn more details including hours and directions to the shop.
I
want to take a moment here to thank a few people that made this post
possible. First Wendy for allowing us to come into her shop and set
up cameras. Next Dana for letting us take a peek at her class as it
was going on. And finally my son Erik, he was the guy behind the
camera today. He even got up an hour earlier than he normally does so
that we could get this done today.
Please
enjoy the pictures that Erik took.
And
now some photos around the town of Aurora.
Thanks for the tour! It looks like a fun place to visit. Great post and photos!
ReplyDeleteI agree I could get lost in there, I loved looking at the houses
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Marisa :)