Dollhouse and miniatutre chat (including another mini make)

[@pixpusha]

When I finally get stable income I plan to build one of these. They just evoke a type of feeling, I cannot describe it. It's like there's a whole world happening in there.

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes exactly! I always keep a house for a while, and gradually let it speak to me. And as you say, they start to evoke feelings!

[@nicrubio]

I really enjoyed this video and your dollhouses are magnificent! Your channel popped into my feed this morning. I was thinking about what I could do differently to the outside of my dollhouse. You've given me a lot of ideas, thank you. I'm a new subscriber and will spend a few hours of my downtime watching your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi there, thank you so much for joining our little "miniature family" 🙏 I already have a list of ideas for my videos in the new year, so hopefully you'll enjoy watching some of them, and hopefully getting ideas for your own work! 😊

[@lizcockrum9413]

Enjoyed seeing all your houses and displays. This was an awesome video. We got the trifecta garden, kitties, and miniatures! Thanks for sharing😍

[@barbaraobrien3522]

Dear friends, sad but true, although happy ending. I am a DV survivor, but my Greenleaf Van Buren dollhouse wasnt, NY street find. I was walking home ..different home..one night around Christmas. Made a Christmas wish, I wished I had a dollhouse to put all my miniatures in and there on the sidewalk was a French Chateau with a Mansard roof, good condition. I carried it home and made it my own. Always decorated for Christmas year round. Roof top garden too. As I longed for my Van Buren ,discontinued by Greenleaf, I searched ebay and found one. JOY You have got to believe.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TechnicallyTexan]

DV survivor myself. Got out with most of my miniature furniture, but houses didn’t make it. I’m finally crawling out of the past and just bought an old kit on eBay. Hugs and best wishes to you from Texas. ❤️❤️❤️

[@RichMiniatures]

@barbaraobrien3522 oh Barbara! Your message has just shown up on my youtube channel and I can't ever remember seeing it before now! KZbin does this sometimes, I get notifications for most comments, but I keep finding ones that I've never had a notification for, so I don't see them! 😒 but I just had to reply to you now. And quite "spooky" as your comment was about Christmas time! I loved your story about the French chateau, what a find! And so nice that you made a Christmas theme of it. And yes, I definitely believe in never giving up, and sometimes dreams DO come true! 😊🙏❤️

[@annamineer2521]

Just found you and I'm thrilled! I was given a very large 9 room Victorian 8 years ago to redo for my granddaughter. I'd always dreamt of a dollhouse and my oldest sister built several. I had such fun and learned so much (and spent so much money) that I bought a kit as soon as it was finished. Life got in the way and I put it aside for 8 years. I just got it back out in December and finished it last week. The building, anyway. I did paper and flooring as I went. Now it's move-in time and I have decided to make more furniture this time. You've given me so many ideas and materials ideas and I've just found Julie of Little Bits &Pieces and I'm hooked again! Thank you for being here!

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi Anna, many thanks for your comment, and welcome to our ever growing "miniature family"! 🙏 It's so nice to hear other people's stories about their journeys in the dollhouse world 😊 and nice to hear that you are enjoying yourself. It's very addictive and we are always learning! And I watch Julie also, no idea if she watches me though! 😁

[@vkm9251]

Love your walk from work to home! Gorgeous. Amazing houses, thanks for sharing.💙

[@RichMiniatures]

@vkm9251 welcome as always! 🙏😊

[@maggiehughes4283]

Your kitchen cabinet is lovely and looks very nice in the kitchen.

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you very much Maggie 🙏 it was great fun to make. I enjoyed making all the pieces, and find it very therapeutic!

[@LanisCrafts]

I'm so glad I came across your channel. By the way super Love your cabinet, and your beautiful houses. I've been wanting a dollhouse since I was a young child. I'm in my 50's now, and also been a crafter for a couple of years now. So I thought of it again, you made me feel alittle more at ease with actually starting the process. So im currently trying to make furniture, for my dollhouse, that I don't even have yet. Lol but was thinking of just making room boxes, to get the feel of it. I will be coming back to your page for inspiration. Thanks so muck for this video. 😊❤

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you so much for watching my videos 🙏 and lovely to hear your story, you have definitely come to the right place for inspiration! 😁 You mentioned maybe getting a room box to begin with, and that's absolutely fine. But to be honest, if I were you, I would probably look on my local selling pages, and pick up a second hand house that you like the look of. You can then enjoy renovating it and making it "your own" creation! If you had time to watch my videos from the beginning, there are tons of tips AND ideas, of how, and what you can do to change or decorate your house! If you do, it would be lovely to send comments, to let me know how you are getting on, on your dollshouse journey! 😊🙏

[@barbaracampbell4090]

I still play some cassettes that aren't available anywhere else. I'm old, too. Also, I love Barbra Streisand and dollhouses, too.

[@leannmarshall28]

I love the cupboard you made! I hadn't tuned in for a while and so I am going to look back at the videos I missed out on, including the one about Georgie! What a precious little addition to your family. I appreciate the re-showing of your dollhouses , because even when we've seen one being created it's so fun to see it again, and whenever you get the furnishings back in from houses being moved that will be great as well. I put together a Victorian dollhouse kit a few years back and it has been sitting in my workroom, neglected for quite a while. Now I'm all hyped up to start working on it again after watching this, so a big Thank You! Hugs to you, John, Nigel and Georgie.

[@RichMiniatures]

I'm so pleased you enjoyed watching the video, and lovely to hear from you again 🙏 and it's nice to hear that it's helped to make you re-visit your old house, and maybe add a little more happiness to it! And I was happy too, because after someone had watched it, they commented, to let me know that a general name in the US for the cupboard I made, is called a "hutch"

[@leannmarshall28]

Yes, it's true! A hutch is a cupboard. We do also call it a cupboard. (Who knows, who cares??) @@RichMiniatures

[@Simplycharlotte-s]

Brilliant, I was hooked right from the start. As a newbie to doll houses I can relate to the viewer who’s worried it’s so hard to get past that ‘what if it goes wrong’. I love your calm way and advice Richard. Loved seeing yours and John Boys houses full of inspiration. I will be visiting Vie Miniature soon, the shop is local to me and I have a list 😃. Loving the kitty purrs 🙂

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you so much for your comments Charlotte 🙏 it's a 24/7 passion for me, so it's nice to be able now and again, to share the passion! And do make sure to mention that you watched this video, and you will be offered 10% off, as a kind gesture by the shop owner! 🙂🙏

[@suedunmore1055]

Great video . Lovely to see all the house and great inspiration. Have inspired me to try something different.

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you 🙏 and I'm really pleased if I've inspired you to do something artistic with your own work!

[@brucemcskimming6022]

Hello from New Zealand, thanks so much for sharing, you have entertained me for a morning.....I'm on my 4th dollshouse and struggle along by myself, you have planted some seeds for me to go on with...cheers Ngaire

[@RichMiniatures]

Hello to you in New Zealand! Thank you for watching, and hopefully my videos will continue to be a source of inspiration for you. Keep well 🙏

[@Jean-vl2nf]

Wow……love your cabinet. Beautifully done ❤

[@kristadelisle2743]

Awe,Nigel and Georgie love seeing them 😻 hello Richard and John boy👋🏻 I have decided that with my first dolls house, it’s called “ humble beginnings”! As it is a cupboard after all, and a very wise man, has a lovely saying after all, that goes something like this. Who knows,Who cares! I find in his world, the encouragement to feed my imagination and, to try! I even made a doll house using a thrifted picnic basket! I just love it here ❣️🥰🤗

[@RichMiniatures]

I love that idea of turning a piece of furniture into a dollshouse 🥰 it just brings a whole different life to it! And I'm glad to know that I help to give you encouragement to carry on! ❤️🙏

[@suzannewilliams3673]

Another lovely video. Thank you! Hope to see you at Kensington!

[@jadePearl22]

Thank you so so much for this video. Thank you for thinking of me. I have taken so much away from this wonderful advice and it been so lovely to see all of your projects. You have the most amazing skill and talent. I am so glad I found the channel ✨

[@RichMiniatures]

You are very welcome 🙏 I enjoy sharing, so it's nice when folk can pick up any tips! 🙂

[@helengibson8196]

Thank you for this video. This is one of the first videos I've watched regarding making items for dollhouses. I don't even have a dollhouse but am seriously considering getting one and now feel very inspired to do so. I love your kitchen cabinet too. 🌷

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! 🙏 But just a word of caution (and no joke Helen) once you get your first house, it very quickly becomes an obsession! It's just so much fun, because you're in control, it's your world and no one else's 😊 hope you do have a go, and you don't have to splash out on a new one, there are always plenty of second hand ones on places like Facebook! Even more fun to re decorate and just enjoy the journey! 😊

[@helengibson8196]

@@RichMiniatures thank you so much for your reply. Hehe I can see how addictive this hobby could become. I look forward to watching more of your videos for inspiration. Happy new year! 🌷

[@LyneMasson-m2m]

Great vidéo, i enjoy everything ,plus all your ideas , tips and super cabinet, i love your libellule chemise, bonjour to your 3 lovelies boys, from Montreal 🥰

[@RichMiniatures]

Bonjour Mon ami 👋 thank you for watching my videos 🙏 and we are sending love to you all in Montreal ❤️

[@debrafoster4374]

I loved this video! And we are not old, we are seasoned to perfection! Hello to John, Nigel, and Georgie, hope everyone is doing well. We're melting here in Texas! Hugs to all. ♥♥♥♥

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you Debra 🙏❤️ yes it's hot here too! Well I'm guessing it's hotter there, but apparently for the UK, today is going to be the hottest day on record! Like I keep saying, the world will just destroy itself because enough humans aren't conditioned to do anything about it, until it's too late...then those exact same humans will only then start to panic when it is far too late! Let's hope it's not too late for generations to come ❤️🙂

[@debrafoster4374]

Rich, I totally agree. Having grandchildren who have to live in the world we leave is a very scary proposition!

[@RichMiniatures]

@@debrafoster4374 yes exactly! John boy has three grandchildren and I'm not even related to them, but I do think about what their lives might be like when they are our age! Sometimes it's too scary to think about it, poor loves 🙁

[@lorellife616]

I just found your channel. It is wonderful. I have 2: dollhouses. The first one was a kit and I didn't know very much, but you have encouraged me to work on it again and fix what I can, with the knowledge I have now. Love your work. ❤️

[@RichMiniatures]

Well thank you for watching my videos 🙏 our "miniature family" is growing every day, so it's nice to welcome you. Do remember to look at some of the comments, because they can contain useful information from other dollshouse folk! And I've shown tips in most of my videos right from the start (which is a good place to begin) 😁 anyway, I hope we continue to give you inspiration to carry on with your own projects. The best thing to remember, is don't be scared, just go for it, and above all....enjoy! 🙏❤️

[@nicholasbrown865]

Tell John to take the shelf out of the cabinet bit put lighting in it and make a garden for his lovely house love your videos and keep posting yours nicholas x

[@sysop224]

I LOVE that shirt you're wearing - suits you ☑

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you, I make all my own shirts, so I look for fabrics I like! 🙏

[@francesjolee2916]

I have only been watching your videos now 3 days, but I did see that these are several years old but I truly wanted U to know I have very much enjoyed each one, your ideas, the thoughts U put out as U go just Amazing.....I am enjoying them so very much❤❤❤ Thank U for taking the time to chat a bit along the way & letting people know hey I see U, that is so real, U are Awesome, Thank U so so much!!! I do love how U explain, chat a bit & so on about the items U are creating for your Dolls House....Yes I'm only at the beginning of your journey but so far I'm truly enthralled, enchanted as well as enjoying each new video I go back & find each one in order so I don't miss anything...so onward to the next one....

[@RichMiniatures]

Well these videos take several hours, sometimes days to make and put together, just to end up with a short video! So I am very pleased to know that you are enjoying them so much! When I'm told how much folk like my videos, it makes taking all that time, worth while! Thank you 🙏❤️

[@diggerdooleysallotmentplot3905]

Dolls house police haha I’m starting my own dolls house next week. I intend to make a room at a time and then joining them together. I will try to make all furniture and decor out of recycled materials in my workshop/craft room. Loving your videos, very inspiring thank you.

[@RichMiniatures]

I know, I don't even know what made me think of the dollshouse police! 😂😂😂 But lovely to hear that you are starting work on your own house. And a really good idea to concentrate on one room at a time for sure! Happy housing! 🙏

[@annamineer2521]

I wish I could focus on 1 room at a time! I'm a little crazy, moving from one thing to the next all the time! 😂

[@foxi-n2u]

I just found your channel and your houses and beautiful! I also want to build my own as I'm besotted by miniatures and dollhouse. I had an attic room that someone build for me a long time ago, it was just a box actually and during covid I decided I'm going to give it a makeover. I literally didn't know what I was doing, but I had tons of ideas. The end result is something I'm incredibly proud of and I wish I could sleep in that room just once and stare at the night sky through the skylight. It really is as you say, there's no right or wrong. I now want to make the rest of the house and I am sure I'm going to get loads of inspiration from your lovely channel. Thank you so much ❤

[@RichMiniatures]

Well firstly, I want to formally welcome you to our "miniature family"! 🙏 a lot of new subscribers have binge watched my videos, and everyone tells me that they've learnt so much! It is an addiction for me, literally! So I hope you enjoy watching, and hope they help to give you lots of inspiration in the "miniature" future! ❤️

[@maroulio2067]

Lots of good advice, and timely for me. Thank you. I have done art most of my life so I know creativity is all about the process. That is where the excitement is. And knowing when to stop so you don't ruin the painting, etc. Like you, I burn incense throughout the day in every room (well, we have a tiny home), Your white kitchen cabinet is wonderful!

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes it's wonderful to have an artistic "eye" for things when we are creating our art! And lovely to hear that you like to burn incense at home, it's so relaxing 🙂

[@davidlyster2614]

I love love the Kitchen Dresser. Its absolutely correct that each project is individual to you. We can get inspired by looking at books etc but the best judge is ourselves. Keep up the good works everyone.

[@RichMiniatures]

Exactly David, for our own houses, the best judge is definitely ourselves! 👍

[@kevinturner6495]

Great video Rich...I loved revisiting your houses they are so beautiful...I really like the curved stairs...Can't wait for your next video on your latest house

[@juliedunn1927]

Aww love your houses & your kitties❤❤❤ Sending ❤ from USA across the pond :) Thank you for your video!!

[@RichMiniatures]

You are so kind Julie, thank you for your support from across the pond!best wishes from John boy, myself and our two kitties 😸😸 🙏❤️ xx

[@juliedunn1927]

@@RichMiniatures Aww thank you too so much, you're so kind too❤️ Animal lovers are the best :)

[@RichMiniatures]

@@juliedunn1927 I'll 2nd that! 😸😻

[@pamelacain2541]

Great video! True words, "Learn as you go". Thank you .

[@beverleyroberts7826]

I've just found your channe, and had to say it was so enjoyable. Thank you for so much clear information. I'll be catching up now on your other videos xx

[@RichMiniatures]

That's so kind of you to let me know Beverley, thank you 🙏 it takes many hours to get the videos made and uploaded, so it's always really nice to hear when folk appreciate them! Hope you enjoy the journeys...and welcome to our big miniature "family"! 🙏 xx

[@sysop224]

I like the hinges, they are just a bit quirky 🙂 and they look good in the room.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

This was a very pleasant video! The cabinet is Adorable! I totally enjoyed the tours of all the dollhouses, thank you for sharing!

[@RichMiniatures]

You are very welcome my lovely! It's nice to get feedback so I know if folk like the videos I make, so thank you 🙏

[@heathercole5938]

Oh my goodness me I love your videos but this one for me has been so informative and totally inspirational I’ve absolutely loved it. Lots of fabulous tips and like you said nothing to worry about. Each of our dolls houses are unique to us . Each and everyone are very different. We all like different things and everything is ok. Your dolls houses are amazing. I have five one for the grandchildren the other four are for me. Thank you sooooo much for such a great video I’ve learned so much bless you. Enjoy your next few days doing your jigsaw. Your garden is beautiful and gorgeous cats. So looking forward to seeing your next video many thanks Heather from Dorset x

[@RichMiniatures]

Well I have to thank you Heather 🙏 the whole reason I take so much of my time, making videos instead of just getting on with my job, is to hope that I help at least one person now and again, to enjoy what they are doing, even more. So it makes it all worth while when I hear a comment like yours! Then I know every moment was worth doing! Thank you so much 🙏❤️ x

[@carolwhittlesea7683]

Little George 🐈 likes living inside your dollhouse. 😮like your shirt 👔 Richard of Dragon Flys home made. Nice shirt. Both of you doing well on a lot of dollhouses.

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes, I love wearing the shirts I've made, but I only really wear them when I'm not doing too much with glue etc! 😄

[@ravennorejko4492]

Oh! “Make what you see, not what you know”. Thank you for sharing that! My new mantra…LOL! I’ll be passing that one along, for certain. Simple and true. To work by eye and forget about thinking you have to “do it the same as big, but small” was a lesson I wish I’d learned years ago, but do work that way now. 💖💖💖

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes it's a great way to think, before you make or build anything in miniature! If you want to make a sofa for example, in real life you imagine all the structure inside, and springs, screws etc, but on the outside you just see cushions and two arms etc. so just make the shapes with a piece of balsa perhaps. And glue a bit of fabric to cover up the wood. So you've really made what you see, not what you know in real life things! ❤️

[@diane64yorks]

Hello Richard, great video today and excellent advice, I loved seeing some of your houses, and your latest mini make, the kitchen is going to look amazing when it's finished, just like the rest of the house, John's houses are lovely too. You are one of many brilliant KZbin creators sharing your knowledge freely with everyone, and I for one are very grateful to you and all the others. Have a good weekend, Best wishes to you, John and the kitties from Yorkshire 😊

[@RichMiniatures]

Hello Diane, I'm really glad that you enjoyed the video, and thank you for watching 🙏 I'm looking forward to putting everything back into the house, now it's been moved, and I'll make sure I showed it all together at some point 🙂

[@lanaheasman1623]

Hi Richard, what a lovely, relaxing & informative video. Loved revisiting your doll houses & seeing your new hutch. Let’s hope Amelie loves it too!!!!! 😂 Thank you for viewing my own creation & commenting, very much appreciated. Can’t wait to see more from you, it’s like visiting with a friend. Cheers, Lana 🇦🇺

[@RichMiniatures]

You're very welcome Lana, and thank you for watching my videos also 🙏 it's just so nice to be able to come together in this huge, miniature world! ❤️

[@davidharrison1523]

I’m a brand new subscriber to your channel, & I know I’m going to Love being here. I just have one big dollhouse (Victorian) which my husband got me secondhand for Christmas. The lady had had it for thirty years & she had bought it secondhand herself. It’s the first dollhouse I have ever had, & I’ve now entered my seventies, so I’m excitedly watching all the videos I can, & yours suddenly popped up in front of me. I live in New Zealand, & there isn’t a whole lot of places to go to get experience by seeing dollhouses done by other people. Anyway, just to let you know, I am inspired by seeing all of your beautiful doll houses & I love the piece of furniture you were showing at the end of the video …. I guess it would be for a kitchen or a rustic dining room or living room. Yes the hinges were a little big, but I think they look great on this piece, & its all part of the charm of a handmade piece of furniture. I lived in England for quite a number of years, & I wished I had had my dollhouse then. Anyway, heading off to find more of your videos.

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi David, thank you for tuning in and so I'd like to welcome you to join our "miniature family"! 🙏 The dollhouse you have sounds really lovely and old. It does make a change to hear of older houses, when I see a lot as brand new kits! If you do take time to watch through my videos over time, you will most definitely see and hear a lot of handy tips! I've only been doing dollhouses for a few years, and I'm in my sixties, but I wish I'd started a bit sooner. Mainly because I am totally obsessed with dollshousing, and I keep adding project after project in the mental list in my head! 😁 I hope you enjoy, and do join in with folks comments, as that's what helps keep us one whole family! 🙏

[@miniaturescookingandmore6583]

Beautiful House!

[@Dc-ok5pd]

I absolutely love watching your videos. You do such amazing work. Thank you for taking the time to share your work with your viewers. I am a huge fan. Your videos are so inspiring. I have started building a miniature 1:12 house from scratch. I have built houses from kits in the past but have never attempted to build one from scratch. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Donna

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you so much for your comments Donna 🙏 it's just really nice to be able to share what I do, and hopefully inspire others in their own projects 🥰

[@ravennorejko4492]

I am SO glad I ran across your channel this morning! I can’t imagine how I’d missed it for so long, I never saw you come up in my dollhouse searches. What a delightful visit you treated me to this morning. You inspired and informed me while keeping me company through morning chores. I’ll bring you along to keep me company in the workshop as well, while I catch up! ❤❤❤❤

[@RichMiniatures]

Well I have to say that you are most welcome to join our "miniature family" 🙏 apart from my personal passion for dollshouses, I also do interior design commissions for customers, so I absolutely live, eat and breathe the world of miniatures 24/7 😊 and I also do as many videos as I get time to do, so that others can share my world, and knowledge! So I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride! ❤️

[@suedunmore1055]

I’m glad you mention do your own thing. I have several pieces in my houses that don’t really fit with the era but they’re pieces that mean something to me.

[@RichMiniatures]

Exactly! It really is YOUR house! If you want to make something from a different era, then do it if it pleases you 😀

[@beverleybalshaw9119]

Love your houses! I recognised the interior of the French haberdashery, it's the 'Manor' . I have one with the basement. I bought it off my sister-in-law back in 2006. I have added lots to it and almost 20 years later, it is still my pride and joy, I'm sure Michelle would be blown over if she knew I still have it as she's been divorced from my brother many years. When I've moved house, my house came too, and the only people to have it when I pop my clogs (😂,) are the Guide Dogs where the proceeds will help carry on their fantastic work. I have just bought my second flat-packed DHD house. I just love the miniature world and this latest one is going to be a coffee shop with tables selling light lunches also. There will be a few alterations on the ground floor and stairs going up to the living quarters. Careful planning and taking things slowly is definitely a must for my next project. Great Video and love your shirt 🥰

[@RichMiniatures]

@beverleybalshaw9119 hello Beverley, lovely to hear your comment. I also have the basement for the French haberdashery shop, but it's trying to find the room in our house to set things up properly...maybe one day we'll get organised! 😂 and funny you should say about your latest addition. John boy also has a latest addition (more recent videos show its progress). But his plan is to have the ground floor as a tearoom (Poppy's tearoom). Also he's having a charity shop next door! But hope you enjoy your journey with your new project 🙏😊 Ps....I make all my own shirts as I like sewing too!

[@beverleybalshaw9119]

@RichMiniatures Thank You for your kind reply. I'll be thinking of a name for my coffee shop as I go along 🙂. I'll be tuning in to watch John boys progress, will be great viewing 👍. I too have a sewing machine and will be making bits for my project. I made some cute fleece pads for my three guinea pigs to sleep on which they love 😁, I'm fine with straight basic sewing and admire your talent to go as far as you have, Wow! 😇.

[@RichMiniatures]

@beverleybalshaw9119 lucky guinea pigs to have lovely home made comfort from their "Mum" 😊 my Mum was a seamstress so she taught my sister and me to sew many years ago. Over the years I've made cushions, curtains, shirts, jeans. Then I used to make ladies handbags on an industrial machine, then sell them on etsy. But I eventually closed the shop because they were taking too much from me and it just wasn't financially worth the hours they took to create 😒 I still have a handful left, but I'll sell them off one day

[@christinahand973]

Richard, you are a lovely person and I’m so pleased you rewarded yourself with a couple of days off. Self care is so important. Thanks so much for the tips. I almost threw out a bag of old costume jewellery my granddaughters used for ‘dress up’! And that’s only one of the tips I’ll be using. Don’t take on too much work. It would be a shame if the stress of deadlines etc spoiled your enjoyment of your dollhouse refurbishing and decorating. Take care of yourself and John-boy. See you in your next video!

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi Christina, many thanks for watching, and glad you enjoyed! 🙏 but you are right, it's easy to get a bit stressed especially when I'm also working on private commissions. So it really helps now and then just to stop completely and do something completely different 🙂🙏

[@jackiejenner446]

Another great insight into your dolls houses with so many ideas. I may have said before but my house was made for me nearly 18 ish years ago from a kit . I am now changing it because I felt it was generic and i want it to be more "me". A little scary but I am giving it a go, no dolls house police 😹

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes, always keep that in mind...there are no dollshouse police!!! 😁 It's such a nice journey to go on, when you start adding your own ideas into a generic built house. Like you say, it then becomes yours 😊 think about cutting a piece of MDF to put in, a false wall perhaps. Or even gluing a door onto the back of a wall, to give the appearance of depth in the house. There are a ton of things you can do to add your own character. I hope you enjoy your own journey, but just don't let it stress you....it's just a dollshouse, not a divorce! 😁 xx

[@jackiejenner446]

@@RichMiniatures thank you for some great ideas. I survived the divorce so I think I can do this with the help of my second husband who has been there for me for the last 19 years 😹 I began by painting the exterior dark blue there is no stopping me now 😸

[@RichMiniatures]

@@jackiejenner446 I'm very pleased to hear you survived the divorce too! 😂 And I'm already loving the journey with your house renovations ❤️ You go for it my lovely 😊

[@elaineholden1988]

❤ kind words of encouragement!

[@amosminiatures3945]

absolutely amazing 🏠 gorgeous house 🏠

[@suesmith7968]

❤️’d every minute. What a lovely commute - I can imagine the smell of Nag Champa (my favorite) wafting across the garden!! The kitchen furniture piece is very nice!! In the US these pieces are sometimes called a ‘hutch’. ☮️❤️

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you for taking the time to enjoy 🙏 but also, thank you so much for the "hutch" info! I absolutely LOVE to learn things like that! So interesting 🙏❤️

[@suesmith7968]

@@RichMiniatures Why a hutch is called that is due to the history of the English language. In Old English, the word for a box or chest is hwiċe or hwiċċe. Eventually, over time, the word became hutch, which refers to a type of case good that features a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that is outfitted with drawers or additional cabinets. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens.

[@RichMiniatures]

@@suesmith7968 so very very interesting about the hutch, and why it's called by that name. I have to say that for me, the best part about doing my video, was to learn something like that, about a piece of furniture that I'd made! Absolutely amazing! 🙏❤️🙏

[@RobynWright-f1g]

Hi Richard thanks for the encouragement. I am the same as the lady who said she is scared of making a mistake. I bought my dolls house some 5 months ago and it’s still in the box. First thing I see when I get home as it’s by the front door. Trying to clear a work area and nearly there. It may be in the living/dining area but who cares. I don’t entertain any more and only have to suit myself. The joys of getting older, you don’t care what other people think. By the way I love your dragon fly shirt (did you make it?) and the little kitchen cupboard/hutch is so cute. Would love a tutorial on the sofa and chair you made in the boho house as I had trouble following Julie W when it came to put on the piping..is that the correct word. I think that’s what we call it in Australia. Cheers also to John Boy, Nigel and Georgie 😊 Robyn ❤

[@RichMiniatures]

G'day Robyn, you are very welcome 🙏 I'm glad you enjoy watching my videos. I can picture a box with a kit house inside...you must set yourself a date in the near future, to say that you will get that kit out and start looking at the instructions! And you are completely right, build your house exactly where it suits you, who cares if someone does come to visit, if anything, it could be a talking point! 😁 Yes, I made the shirt, I make all of our shirts for myself and John boy. Just out of interest, I'd love to know which house you have bought? There's so many out there to choose from. Maybe one day I will make time to do a tutorial on the sofa 🤞

[@RobynWright-f1g]

@@RichMiniatures

[@nuss1e]

Thank you for the tour 😊 The doll's house police are outside the brothel that Johnboy made, aren't they? 😂😂

[@RichMiniatures]

OH YES!!! I forgot about that one! So maybe there ARE dollshouse police after all! 😂😂😂

[@misscatiecat1965]

I have a cat named Georgie too! He is also a yapper, lol. He's a gray/black tabby. ❤

[@RichMiniatures]

That's so nice to know there's another chatty cat called Georgie! They are so precious to us 🥰😸

[@makemelaughoutloud1]

I had one too, exactly as you described named Georgie for 18 years, who passed on August 31st, 2021.😢 what a delight he was & always wanted to be a Mana kitty & finally was blessed to fulfill his dreams with a sweet baby girl tabby like him I adopted 4 years b4 he passed. They were inseparable & I got loads of amazing pictures! He even allowed her to "nurse" on him by sucking tufts of his golden hair on his belly! OMG!! It was a beautiful experience watching them love each other! ❤🎉😂

[@irismoles9369]

Loved the houses very nice cupboard you are so clever

[@aylaloren-dr4jh]

I was excited watching one of the builds and missed a kitten

[@RichMiniatures]

@@aylaloren-dr4jh oh no! These peshky kittens can get up to all sorts of mischief! 😺🐈

[@RobynWright-f1g]

Hi Richard great to get a reply, as I know you are a busy man. I bought a “Townhouse”. I think it’s a very basic kit. Honestly it was the only one I could afford as a first timer $375. Not much to choose from in WA. There is only this one shop that I know of. Too expensive to buy online as shipping is so expensive. I keep changing my mind as to what I want to do with the house. Thought of doing a Victorian style and before that it was a shop (bakery), then something else. As you would say who knows..who cares. Say hello to the biggest procrastinator. LOL. I will sleep on it AGAIN. Who sleeps when they buy a dolls house. It’s on my mind all the time. Well it’s 9.50pm here so will hit the hay soon. Cheers from me 😊

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi me 😊 a townhouse sounds just great. But even as a first timer, you've still bought one that wasn't that cheap! It can be a project though for years to come...a great investment me thinks! And you're right, it becomes so difficult not to think about dollshouses, that you end up going over and over your plans, instead of getting some sleep! By the way, if possible could you send me an email, direct to my email address: [e-mail] I just wanted to send you a chat about dollshouseing etc? Sleep tight 😴

[@Jean-vl2nf]

Love the kitchen….

[@Kim-gr1mn]

I just found you three days ago..I absolutely LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND of course you haven't the time to say HELLO TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS..ME.. KIMBERLY DAWN..METROPOLIS ILLINOIS..YOU AND JOHN BOY N YOUR FRIENDS NICE..I DREAM OF HAVING A DOLLs HOUSE INE DAY..IM 60..SO YOU ARE FULLFILLING THAT..THANK YOU SO MUCH..I CANT STOP WATCHING Y'ALL!!!🎉

[@RichMiniatures]

Many thanks Kimberly 🙏 and you can fulfill that dream I'm sure. Just start off with a second hand one, and then you can redecorate it in your own time...it's so much fun, believe me 😊

[@katgriffin52]

I'm working on a doll house myself and I've been looking for a fireplace like John's for my own kitchen. Does he have a video on how he'd made it? I'd love to try to make one myself. Love love love your channel and I just subscribed!!

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you very much for joining our "miniature family"! 🙏 John doesn't do KZbin but I film his work to show on my videos. So he hasn't actually done a video on his makes, sorry. Maybe one day I'll check with him what he used, and then do a tutorial showing how the fireplace was made 🤔

[@katgriffin52]

@@RichMiniatures it would be lovely if you would! I know you're busy making fantastic videos as I've been watching the older ones so if you can't find the time I completely understand. Tell John please I really love his Tudor house! My own is French 2nd Empire on the outside right now. I'm busy doing walls and floors whilst looking for furnishings.

[@swearenginlawanda]

I have always said. " your house, your rules "

[@suzannemartin1876]

Just stumbled upon your channel!

[@TechnicallyTexan]

OMG. I just found your channel. You’re amazing. Will you be my grandpa? Love from Texas.

[@RichMiniatures]

🤣😂🤣 that was a bit of shock to hear, no one has ever called me a "grandpa" until now!

[@TechnicallyTexan]

@@RichMiniatures you’re not old enough to be my grandpa… All of us miniaturists are forever young.

[@RichMiniatures]

@rachelhutchison8093 I agree, we are always definitely young at heart for sure! 😀

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

🎉soz ive been awol but i could have died in January luckily im still here 😊 . How many houses have you got now ? 🎉

[@RichMiniatures]

Well I'm very happy to hear that you are still here then! 🙏❤️🙏 I think we have about eleven houses at the moment. Plus a couple of outdoor scenes, and a room box or two!

[@janetcrompton2109]

I’m struggling with lighting in my house where to begin any tips

[@RichMiniatures]

Well I'm filming another video at the moment, doing a private commission. And I'll be lighting it with the "copper tape" system. So it may help you. I will be doing other videos in the future also, which will include another method of lighting. So hopefully you will get an idea of what would suit you best 🙏

[@janetcrompton2109]

@@RichMiniatures when can I look out for it please

[@RichMiniatures]

@@janetcrompton2109 as soon as I've got to the lighting part 😊 but first I am in the middle of decorating the house. The first video for it should be on in a day or two fingers crossed

[@janetcrompton2109]

@@RichMiniatures great

[@syedatehseenzehranaqvi7891]

Waoo

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

🎉are the magazines current if yes where can i buy them plz? 🎉

[@RichMiniatures]

Hi, the magazines I have are still being sold currently, but I have around three hundred, starting from issue one! They are called...Dollshouse World, the Dollshouse Magazine, and Dollshouse & Miniature Scene. In the new year I'm planning on selling them gradually so they can be read by other miniaturists to enjoy! 🙂

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

@@RichMiniatures oh cool 😎 where will you be selling them plz x

[@RichMiniatures]

@@jojosmumdorothy2829 I was going to start soon by putting them on somewhere like eBay but not sure yet. Can I ask where abouts in the world do you live?

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

@@RichMiniatures I'm in Margate Kent

[@RichMiniatures]

@@jojosmumdorothy2829 oh ok, I just asked because it could have been expensive for postage if going abroad somewhere 😏 Well if you can email, then we could work out what you'd like, and the cost including p&p and then you can decide if you want any 🙂 My email is [e-mail]

[@settywaaleboer9678]

Lovely kitchencupboard❤

[@christinahand973]

At the risk of embarrassing myself I have to tell you that I thought Amelie was a client and I often got quite irritated with her because she would wake you to tell you she changed her mind about something or wanted something changed. Her lack of consideration for you was astounding! I even wondered what time zone she was in to be calling so late at night! I have come to realize that she is like your gay gentlemen in the Art Deco house. Right? You can stop laughing now! 🤣

[@RichMiniatures]

You really made me laugh out loud when I read your comment! 😂 But also at the risk of embarrassing MYSELF, I have to admit, that I am so totally obsessed with the "miniature world" that I really do get into a journey in my head. In my subconscious, the people that live in my houses ARE real! And speaking of the gay gentlemen that owns the Art Deco house, I have managed to make a tiny space to do the next installment video! So it should be finished any day now! 😊

[@carolwhittlesea7683]

Hello Richard how have you been

[@RichMiniatures]

Hello Carol, I have been well thank you 🙏 very very busy but that is a good thing!

[@suzannewilliams3673]

Just want to let you know my sister has just brought it to my attention, that the pheasants need to be hung upside down otherwise they will be poisoning everyone!😂 sorry my sister has just subscribed!

[@RichMiniatures]

😂😂😂 how funny! I'd never heard of that before! You made me do a search on Google images but all the photos are hung by the necks 😁 but then you made me read about them, and I learnt that if they are hung by the necks, then the legs will taste better than the breast. And if hung by the feet, the breast will taste better! Who knew!? 😂❤️

[@suzannewilliams3673]

Who cares ! 😂 my big sister does ! 😊

[@RichMiniatures]

@@suzannewilliams3673 😂😂😂 I like your big sis! 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@suzannewilliams3673]

@@RichMiniatures She also loves your videos! ❤

[@chrisnevard3085]

Sorry Richard….I love a bit of clutter. I work better like that. 😂😂😂 For me, clutter = creativity.

[@RichMiniatures]

😂😂😂😂 no sweetie, you're a "hoarder" there's a difference 😂😂😂 you literally don't have the physical space to sit and be creative! 😂😂😂 but we love you all the same 🥰😁🥰