Finishing my 1930's Kitchen and Going to the Miniature Show (Studio Vlog)

[@littlepaperworlds4048]

Congratulations on your book release!!! It’s so fun to get to see you holding it! I’m honored I got to work on this project with you 🖤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am honored you agreed to work with me! I was hooked on your illustrations the moment I saw them. Thank you for bringing the story to life with your amazing illustrations❤😊

[@andreavictoriaparadiso47]

Congratulations, Amanda! Your art work compliments Ara's project perfectly. Well done to you both and oodles of sales!

[@karengates7154]

I just sent the link for your book to my son because I want him to give it to me for Christmas. 😁I hope you have a great and profitable time!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww yay! I hope you enjoy it! Thank you Karen!

[@cherylflynn9978]

I'm sure having your frames in the kitchen room box spurred ideas for the frames. Gosh Ara, one of the first videos I watched was your Dallas Miniature Haul many years ago. At the time I had no idea there were miniature shows and had only some vague ideas as to what I wanted to do with my idea of a dresser turned midwest prairie 40s to 80s "farmhouse" (the idea is where I grew up and the way people's homes were a mishmash of many generations of heirlooms) You've changed a lot and I've learned so much from all of everything. Thank you for sharing Ara's world with us. As frantic as you may feel, it's always like checking in with a friend. I just wanted to step through the screen and say "here I am, how can I help you most " 😂 Thank you so much!!! You're "Awesome Ara"

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for hanging out with me all this time Cheryl! I have gone from shopping at the show to being a dealer (who also shops lol). Being able to do this business full time is definitely a result of all of your support! I appreciate it so much!

[@ruthkaiser6168]

Ara, you are so adorable and a very sweet lady. All your projects are very wonderful. I am so glad the show went well. Your little houses and little furniture are very adorable too. I wish I lived closer to you so I could see you at the miniature show. Stay sweet and be you because I think you are an awesome person. Good luck with everything. Your friend in Florida.😊🩷

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Ruth!😊 That is very sweet of you to say! Perhaps there will be a mini show in Florida some day that I could visit!

[@ruthkaiser6168]

@@BentleyHouseMinis That would be so nice. You would come to Florida? Wow that would be great. Thank you for writing to me.

[@bookmouse2719]

busy busy! Hope you made lots of money. 🤑 The book is exciting, I remember that house. If you had a cat you would find the spoon eventually, cats are very helpful, then again they like to mess with interesting items which aren't so helpful.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄 Well I do refer to Stormy as a cat sometimes because of her mannerisms... maybe she'll show up with it some day!

[@sharonrafferty3423]

Thank u. For sharing. Congrats on your book. ❤❤❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Sharon!

[@sarahmccollum3694]

Lets be honest, they moved you to the front because you are styling right now and they can see that you got it, doll-face 😊 congratulations on how far youve come!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄 lol thank you Sarah!

[@ZoeShears]

I absolutely love how the kitchen came out it's so cute. I'm obsessed with vintage kitchens and will be redoing my actual kitchen vintage soon and in my dolls house that too is getting a vintage kitchen but have to wait for my son to get back from Belgium as the kitchen I like is in a game and I need him to get me pictures of it 😂😂😂.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha you sound like me! I get so inspired by designs in video games too! I am so glad you liked how my mini kitchen came out! Thank you Zoe!

[@Cleansweep38]

First of all…. Breathe! If you’re busy with life, like this show, just post a short and sweet video that you will be away, but rest assure that you will be back soon to continue with your wonderful crafting shows. Next, I very much love your floor coverings in both your kitchen & dining rooms. Only thing, you might be looking at a lawsuit for the trip hazard at the stairs with the carpet. Perhaps, if you have more material and some free time, you might make a carpet runner to go down the center of the steps. I also like the folding steps and pans that you have placed under the sink! This house is very charming and your machines really bring out your creativity! Thanks for sharing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha yes, I will have to make sure all my mini guests steer clear of that rug edge ;) I love when carpet covers stairs like that so I will have to keep that in mind! I am so glad you like how everything came out! Thank you!

[@johnettehaines6291]

The first time l ever saw that cat clock was when my future husband and his Mother took me to meet his Grandparents. She had the black cat one and it freaked me out how the eyes where.

[@YODAMAN5]

Awesome, love your work...MOPAR 4 EVER.

[@LJay279]

I love little Stormy ❤

[@johnettehaines6291]

Nice display set up.

[@vickinoeske1154]

When you are the only person working your booth, you really can't step away to look at other vendors or to shop. When I did pottery shows, I had a partner, so we would take turns. Hope you did well.❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thankfully my sister was there to help me but it was still very busy, If she hadn't have been there I wouldn't have been able to talk to anyone for very long and that would have felt awful since some people came to see me. My sister was a rock star to be there for me!

[@vickinoeske1154]

@@BentleyHouseMinis How nice of her and how helpful for you.😊

[@AuntieVeraCharles50]

Sneezing away your spoon.... ahhhh the 1980's. ;-) As always, dear, dear, beautiful lady.... AMAZING work.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄 Thank you my friend❤

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

This was a Great Video! Sharing ALL the Truth of Behind the scenes! I Love how Candid and Authentic you always Are! Thank you for takin g us along! 😄

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Also Congratulations on the Book release!!! Go ARA GO!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much @littlegretchensworkshop7665 ! I appreciate it😊

[@johnettehaines6291]

Aw the book. It is cute. Might get it for my Grand-daughter

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Johnette!

[@montarsisminiatures]

I wish i had your skillls!!! You design all of these and then print your kits. Its amazing!!!!🤯

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! Well its taken a few years to figure it all out, and honestly I am still learning, but I am enjoying the process!😊

[@montarsisminiatures]

@@BentleyHouseMinis i love watching people grow into who they are. We will never stop learning. 😊

[@lorihogue5015]

Mazel Tov ~ both for your successful show and your book! I'm not surprised you ran out of fireplace room boxes. That is my favorite one.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊Thank you Lori!! I always need to make more than I think lol!

[@kjmav10135]

Cat clock! Nice touch! My grandparents (bought their first house in 1928)had a kitchen that hadn’t changed since the 1930s (they did get a fridge). You nailed it. Even the hexagon floor tile. They had it in the bathroom, and the tiles were smaller, but it was a vibe from back then. I love your stuff!

[@michaelholts1598]

Ok this is amazing. We started watching the video 35 minutes ago and there were 39 views, i turned this on my tablet (different account) to bump the like and view counts and there’s 610 views already. GO ARA! One of these years we’ll come to the Dallas show.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Michael! I never know how videos are going to do when I post on the weekends so I am pleasantly surprised😊 I appreciate you taking the extra step to support me. It would be great to meet you in person some day!

[@lindsaydickson47]

You have worked so hard. When I can, I’m going to buy some of your kits; I love your products and I want to support you.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Lindsay! I appreciate that!😊

[@bluegreen5377]

Congrats on the success at the minuature show AND the book! All of the project dioramas look so good, it's fascinating how all of you took the same basic structure and did such different things with it.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I agree, I had a blast seeing what everyone came up with!

[@bitcreativeilse]

Great video Ara. Enjoyed it very much, seeing how you prepared for the show.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!

[@georgecunningham9175]

So many things going on - so little I can say except WOW! I can barely coordinate coffee and dressing in the same day these days...............oh, to be as young and vital as you are! Congratulations on ALL of your accomplishments...........

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you George!! It is lists upon lists that keep me on track with these things. My brain wouldn't keep up otherwise lol!

[@lauralake7430]

Painting tiny things in a marathon is like eating popcorn for eight hours straight! Argh! Great 1930s room. My mom’s 19303 house has a corner cabinet just like that!

[@patstoughton]

Your organization of your items is brilliant. I've gone to shows and when items are displayed and you wish to buy one, either the owner or the table helper often have to comb through boxes and boxes to find the item. I've actually been told to give them a few minutes and come back for the item. So your way of setting up your items is wonderful! I find that if things are organized well, I tend to shop at that table. Thanks for the vlog. I think you're wonderful and I wish you came to NJ to our dollhouse show. (Although I would probably buy one of everything.....)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you liked how it was set up! I had a couple years of figuring out the best way to display kits. If I only have samples, people were wanting to buy the samples, if I only had kits out, people didn't know what they would look like in the end! SO I had to find an in-between solution. I would love to travel to other mini shows in the future! That would be a dream!

[@pengle]

I love the 'behind the scenes' of a show like this. I am an organizaton fanatic so I love the file folder system and how it moves seamlessly form storage/travel box to display/sales area. Also love the multi use of boxes for storage/travel/display. Obviously your products are fantastic but if people are not drawn into your booth or find it awkward to shop (especially if you are busy with someone else) they will just move on. You are well on your way to resolve any obstacles to a smooth and fun shopping experience. I agree about feature lighting - sounds like a project for Mr Technology! Great job!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That means a lot to me! I have tweaked and changed things over several years of learning so I appreciate it! It's still not perfect but it's working way better than it used to ;)

[@barbaragrace1992]

Im hoping that by next year you need to employ staff or get one of your children in. You work so hard and your work is perfect and you deserve to be at the top. 🌹

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊Thank you Barbara! I am sure as my kids start to hit the teenage years they will be looking to make some extra cash and I have the perfect in-home business to do that lol! I appreciate it!

[@jennylawson1980]

Congrats on your entire miniture collection for the Dallas show! You are so amazing and so talented. You definitely have really made a thriving miniture business for yourself 😊 Your display looks amazing! Now ya need a 1930s bedroom/bath for that incredible kichen/dining room 😂 You are a true super woman of miniatures Ara and Stormy is a great cheerleader!!! Congratulations 🎉

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jenny😊😊

[@feliciastoll2746]

Love the earrings!!!❤

[@thcusandsunny]

You've made many gorgeous houses and rooms over the years but this one... I wish I could live in this one! Not to mention it was fun remembering watching the videos where you made some of these miniatures. (I love them all, really.)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 That means a lot to me, thank you! I did want it to feel really inviting so I appreciate it!

[@miippi]

Oh god, Ara, you almost gave me a heart attack. I was stretching my back while watching when you cracked the 3D printer plate. 😂😂 I was just "oh crap that did NOT sound good." Thankfully it wasn't my back that made that sound 😂😂😂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄😄 Uh oh! I am glad it wasn't your back too!

[@marshamilstock2221]

Congratulations on your book release. I am always sooo amazed at your creativity, artistic abilities, perfectionism….. You are just a truly lovely person. Thank you, 💐💐💐💐

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

thank you Marsha!! That perfectionism is a double edged sword some times lol! But when it comes to my kits I want them to be the best quality that I can. I appreciate it😊

[@marshamilstock2221]

@@BentleyHouseMinis My daughter is in marketing and she has an intern shadowing her. Maria told my daughter that she loved miniatures. My daughter then decided to being three of the staff from the office to come and look at my individual rooms, plus the doll house.

[@marshamilstock2221]

I showed Maria all the cardboard free tutorials, plus the ones that I purchased from you. I sent her your web sight. Maria will no doubt be inspired, as I was, and from all your followers. She will get to laugh along with the rest of us as we watch you, you are gentle, funny, kind….. Xxxooo Marsha

[@staceyluddeke6726]

I just love and respect your honesty, talents, engineering brain, and sweet personality. God bless you.

[@zuitsuit80]

Congratulations!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Thank you!

[@caoscreativo-art]

Hello Ara! Don't worry about the quality of audio and video, it's GOOD enough: good lighting, loud and clear audio, all is nice and smooth. In this digital era we all are expecting way too much in terms of video quality, there is no real need for all this super-hyper-extra-mega quality. And your content is awesome so I personally would watch it even if the quality would be lower than this. Thank you for sharing with us your passion and your expertise. 🙂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Thank you for that boost of confidence! Sometimes I get too focused worrying about every technical little thing and I forget people are here for the minis! I appreciate it!

[@ghoulgoil5029]

Fun! Congrats on the book!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!

[@JDtheBlackPhoenix]

I love the kitchen set, it reminds me of our old family farm house that was built in 1912, one of these days I need to get one of your fireplace sets.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you JD! One of my biggest joys in creating these specific pieces is how many memories people seem to have involving one or more of them! And mostly really happy memories too!

[@sketchbookscheming]

The kitchen room box is so charming! Those appliances! Congrats on your book -- how cool!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@queencityminis]

Wow! It's really impressive that you made an entire kitching and dining room box FILLED with kits you also made. That one kitchen kit is a showcase of your talents and hard work. The show seems like a ton of work! I hope it gets easier every year. I think it would be cool if you spray painted your peg board you use to display the kits. It would contrast the kits and add a pop of color. I'm interested to see your set-up next year with the addition of the lights.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you my friend!😊 I really like your idea of a pop of color! I tend to keep things in dark neutral tones but I can see a pop of color here and there really bringing the table to life! Especially along with the lights!

[@kalishke1]

Congratulations on the book 😍😍😍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@laurawiles410]

Congratulations on a successful show and your new book! 🥳 I appreciate your dedication to making sure your kits are up to snuff!. The first kit I did was a gift, and it was made by another company. There are some gaps, and not all the furniture was to the same scale. 🙄 Your sink kit went together like a dream, and everything looks perfect together. 🥰 I will be ordering more from you when I clear out my project backlog a bit. You were wise to adjust your goals so you wouldn't be completely overwhelmed- I need to do that more often than I do! The kitchen room box display turned out great, and if the missing spoon turns up, you could still glue it in later. 😊 You never know.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for your kind words about my kits Laura! I have done a few in the past as well that didn't go together well and I thought "Isn't that the point of the kit? Everything is already cut correctly and slides together easy?" So I decided mine were going to do that ;) Still haven't found the spoon😄 I think it's gone to live with all the lost socks🤷‍♀️

[@NinaP-c5e]

Found your films resent. Live in Sweden and have just started this christmas with doll houses, yes now three. Love your wonderful creations and I learn so much from you. Since i am 70+ I have really senced my brain coming to life with these creative processes. Oh what a different it makes in your life! Love from Nina.

[@Cleansweep38]

I like the crochet bat and the ship pictures and your dangling earrings are very cute!

[@lizcockrum9413]

Wow your display looked great! So glad you had a successful show. Your hard work and organizational skills payed off. Love how Stormy is walking around like a general manager in a factory supervising and make sure you are staying on track😂. Thank you for sharing. Hopefully one day I might make the Dallas show. Any show would me nice. I use to go to the one in New Orleans since it was only a couple of hours away but they struggled to get it back going after Hurricane Katrina way back in the day!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Liz! I really do wonder what she thinks I am doing most of the time lol!! She does keep her eyes on me always! So sad about the New Orleans show. Perhaps they will come back someday, interest in miniatures has started picking up recently!

[@tinykeyholeminis]

This was so much fun to see...Thank You Ara for sharing all your extremely exciting and fascinating news. And Wow a childrens book! 🫶🏽 Love creative writing. Especially children's stories💖 So much to talk about from this.. 😮new table kit..on my wish list😄.. along with the fireplace room, I hopefully will be able to get this year ..oh and It was nice to see the fireplace room, was that the 1:12? I really got a great visual and sense of space 😊..I've watched the build a few times but sometimes its hard to get a good sense of size on video from the angles and views. I know it's good to be home..I could tell how exhausted you were ..but...Yaaay....so happy for you🥰💖

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you my friend!! Yep there is a lot going on around here lol! The cardboard room is the 1:12 scale room😊 and the 1:24 scale is done in matboard. It's wild just how small 1:24 looks next to the 1:12 lol! I can see why its hard to tell through the screen! Yes I am super happy to be back home and not prepping for something like that for a while! Phew!

[@JennCampbell]

My favorite is the tiny craft room with the beautiful mini dollhouse. ❤😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yes that one was great!!

[@lenarrr13]

Thanks Ara! If I lived close to Texas, I'd be at the miniature show! Currently working on a little kitchen in a bread box to enter into the county fair. I always appreciate your content and I'm so looking forward to next month (no pressure, just excited)!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I love that project idea! I have had a bread box for YEARS that I wanted to do something with but it just holds my cook books for now lol!! I wish you all the luck at the County Fair!!

[@helenakhudyna2360]

The unusual for Ara blooper cracked me up 😂😂😂 literally me on daily basis

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha well the process of vlogging along with my day brought out all the um's in me😄 These were just a small selection!

[@SusanYeske701]

I really love the chair design for your table and chairs! And the vintage stove and ice box! Maybe someday I'll be able to make it out to the miniature show

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Susan! That would be great if you were able to come!

[@MaryGatdula]

Congratulations on the success of the show and special congratulations on your book! That is so exciting!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊Thank you Mary!!

[@robinoleary7099]

Ara! I’m so proud of you. Congrats on the book! You are a wonder woman!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊 Thank you so much Robin!!

[@BreeZyTee84]

Some LED lights would be cool... The colorful ones!!! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍

[@kaelbellchambers]

Well done, Ara. You got it all done, and it looks great. Congratulations!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! It was down to the wire but it got done!😄

[@composing-chaos]

I sent you a message, I got to go see the Adams family house! It is really amazing. The whole museum was so much fun and I was so inspired to finally get started.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh yay! I am so glad you got to go see it in person😊😊 Where did you send the message to? I will go look for it!

[@glennmcferon5189]

My goodness we are exhausted just watching you get everything done. Just know that we thought your booth was layed out great. Brenda is now saying she should have picked up the fireplace room box. So look out for an online order soon.😊. Glenn and Brenda from Tomball

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It was so nice to get to meet you both and know that you were from a town near my old stomping grounds😊 I am so glad you liked how the booth was layed out! I hope to improve it more and more each year! Thank you Glenn and Brenda!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Oh my goodness that's a packed Vlog!!! Congratulations on the successful doll show. And the new haul looks pretty wonderful. The children's book omg how wonderful!! It's amazing how many people got into miniatures during lockdown. People like you made it bearable and even enjoyable.. To have a children's book come out of it is fabulous. I really thought you had stopped selling the fireplace room in full size, it was always sold out. I figured it was discontinued. Now i need to see if i can save up money That 30's kitchen is so cute!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha, yeah I can't keep the fireplace room in stock most of the time. The problem is storing the cardboard takes up a lot of space so I can only make a certain number at a time. Hopefully one day I will have a larger space where I can store more! The cardboard House will forever have a special place in my heart because of that time. It's something I never want to go through again, but our creative community definitely made it bearable! Thank you RecoveringSoul!

[@jonihenry8124]

I'm so excited about your book!! I'll definitely be buying it for me and my grandkids! Congratulations!!! I'm happy you had a great mini show as well!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Joni! 😊 I hope you all enjoy the book and the story!

[@nancyyoscreative]

Thank you for sharing all you did to get to the show and what you saw there . Amazing!!!❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for watching Nancy!

[@joannjackson6417]

That looks so good. Love your kits/room boxes.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you😊

[@Foxiepawstotti]

Everything looked lovely Ara, I never noticed until the end of the video what pretty eyes you have. I really need to get some of your kits. I am plagerising your Alchemists lab quite heavily at the moment, even to the point of trying to dig out some buttons to make jar lids etc! Lol...loved that one, your creativity knows no bounds.

[@KatheD]

My mother was born in 1933, the last of her parents' four children. A lot of their kitchen and dining room furniture and accessories weren't changed (no reason to replace what's not broken!) so your set looks very much like things I remember!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's so wonderful to hear! I really wanted it to feel familiar and welcoming. Thank you Kathe!

[@nickimcpheehals572]

Wow! You are such a busy person! I still want to see that show someday! On my bucket list for sure! So much work! Nice to see Shaun! Thanks for sharing!

[@yungzubass9648]

Congratulations on your first book and miniature show too, I love the gingerbread house and kitchen sets. You are so talented and amazingly lady. You need to make a doll house kit. I would love to get one from you.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Yungzu! I would love to make a complete dollhouse design at some point! That would be my ultimate dream to do!

[@daphnet39]

Your display was amazing! And your book is wonderful -- both you and Amanda rocked it!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊 Thank you Daphne!

[@dawnklein106]

So wonderful! I’ve got to get that book!

[@DowagerCixi123]

I would love to see more of your craft room and how you keep you craft supplies and miniatures organized. Have you done a craft room tour or thought about it??? That would be to die for!! ❤❤❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I have done one before but I do have plans to update my work space at the end of the year so I will probably do one again at that point ;)

[@ruthbryant3929]

Great! Fun time! Beautiful tables. Perfect organization. Thank you for sharing.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks for watching Ruth! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@melindawargowsky8176]

As a new viewer and new to the world of miniatures, I found this very enjoyable to watch 😊. I don’t think I need to get into a new crafting adventure right now, but I’m so tempted. I’ve always loved working in miniature scale. At 67 with cataracts forming, maybe I should limit it to crafting vicariously. Although making some small clay food items and animals would be a nice start ….AAAAAGH!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Welcome to the channel Melinda!! I am so glad you have become interested in the world of miniatures! A lot of people do fall in love with just doing one type (like food or animals) but its fun to experiment with it all too!😊

[@TinyTreasures5755]

Congratulations on your book I love your videos.TFS💕

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Carmen😊

[@Lucyskywd]

Such a great organization ! Thanks for sharing the process I loved it ! And congratulations on your success at the show and the first book !!! 👌✨🔥

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊Thank you Juliette!!

[@AllisAllAboutminis]

I wish there was aa miniature guild near me in missouri. There is the st louis miniature museum and miniature show but thats about 3 hours away. Maybe one day youll open up a youtube miniature guild where any of us ither miniature youtubers could all do a project based on one of your designs. Count me in On that!!!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh wow that would be so fun! An online mini guild😊 I will definitely have to get a few things off my plate before I add anything else but I love that idea❤

[@lindanosek2066]

Um. Welcome back, Ara. So happy you had a successful show. 😀

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! Thank you!

[@paperdoll1982]

Ara! Your 1930s kitchen looks fantastic! I want to see more of it! I hope you do another video about it.

[@composing-chaos]

I thought the show was in May. I really want to go some year. We had a wedding and family since summer began. Hopefully next year I can go.

[@llcleary]

Ara, congratulations on a successful show; I know you worked extremely hard to make it so. Your organization just stunned me. In my dreams, I am only a quarter of that level of organizing. But it shows in the quality of your kits… your organizational skills and the attention to detail. You did a great job at vlogging, sharing the behind the scenes of preparing for the show. Also congratulations on your story book! Who knew miniatures led to publishing in a difficult genre. My fingers are itching to get busy working on my thirties kitchen.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I have never considered organization to be a strong quality of mine, but I had to pull out all the stops for this show lol! Lists upon lists! But thankfully it was all worth it in the end! I am so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you😊

[@brandonriel6675]

Wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you put in! I just completed my MFA in Scenic Design with The University of Washington School of Drama which meant three years of many late nights building 1/4 scale set models. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve played your videos to feel like I had someone working along with me!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Huge congratulations Brandon!! I had several late nights building models in my own degree and I know what kind of work goes into that! I am so glad that some of my videos could keep you company on those late nights working. I wish you the best of luck on all your future Scenic Design endeavors!

[@rivercityminis]

Congrats on the book. That's so exciting.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!

[@rebekahdavis5935]

Wow, it's been a minute since I watched one of your videos and I'm really impressed at all of the ways you've worked your creativity into a business as well. Congratulations! I also LOVE your 1930s kitchen. You did a great job and capturing the vibe and colors and it looks VERY clean. The lines, everything looks like you really took your time to get angles correct and wallpaper/flooring perfect. I ' think ' you have a kit for that kitchen hutch with the flour dispenser built in. I'll have to order one from you! Not to sound too corny but I've been checking in on your channel for quite a while since you were much smaller and I'm just proud of you for creating your own little community and a thriving little business that can showcase your creative talent. It's no small feat to grow a substantial channel in the miniature world (even though I LOVE miniatures) so here are your flowers girl!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Rebekah❤ That really means a lot to me!! I hope to keep growing this community and sharing this love of miniatures with the world! I am so glad you liked how the kitchen room came out. It was so fun to lay out all the previous kits and figure out what kind of room they needed to be in! Yes the Hoosier cabinet is in my store now if you are interested! I hope you enjoy it!😊

[@deborahrwafil1344]

Omg i never saw your kits channel so more videos for me this weekend

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Well its not as fun as this channel is definitely more technical! But I hope you still enjoy it😊

[@DiannelLaird]

I am so happy for you, that you’re succeeding in your business of miniatures. I am also happy that you did better this year and I hope next year you do even better. I also just ordered your book and I will read it to all of my grandchildren. Thank you, for making the cardboard house and for writing your book. I would have loved a signed copy of course but I will be happy to have just one copy of it. 🤗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Dianne😊 I would have never dreamed I would be doing this full time just a few years ago but I am so thankful for what it has become. A lot of that is due to the support from all of you so thank you for that, my friend❤ I am so glad you got the book! I hope you enjoy it!

[@DiannelLaird]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Ara I have the book and I have read it now I will read it to my grandkids. Thank you for all that you’ve done for us, as visitors to your KZbin channel, your Patreon channel and what your imagination thinks up and how you make your ideas turn into miniature buildings of your dreams. I am so happy that I came across your channel two plus years ago or longer, I can’t quite remember.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sunsetskies837]

Absolutely amazing vlog. Thanks for taking the time to explain your process for getting ready for the show. It was fun to see the way you set up your tables, and see your treasures on display. I am so pleased your story was made into book, it brought tears and a lump to my throat. Congratulations Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊I am so glad you enjoyed the vlog! I am not really a vlogger at all but they are fun every now and then when there is a lot going on. I am so glad you liked the story❤ That makes me happy!

[@girl4granted]

Whow congratulations on the book! I hope you will consider turning the "The story of the airship" into a book aswell. My son loves that story.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yes!! I want to do that one next!😊

[@girl4granted]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Yeah!

[@megwilcox2878]

Awesome!! All of it!

[@lostonwallace1396]

Congratulations on publishing your childrens' book, Ara! So happy for you! You're doing amazing and fantastic things!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Loston!! It's my first one and I can see how addicting it can be to get stories out there and share them! I can't wait to do the next one😊 Much appreciated!

[@SabakuNoShi]

Hello Ara 😁 Don't worry about quality - honestly, it's always great to see something new from you !~ 😊 By the way - You had a LOT to do and effects are great - just so you know

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you😊😊 I was so happy to get this one edited and you to you all! I hope you enjoy it!

[@SabakuNoShi]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I always do enjoy your videos 🤩 I'm happy for you, that everything went so well 😊 Oh - by the way... sent you link to delivery on IG 😉

[@MagickofDragons]

I truly love your inspirational videos. Your miniatures are often a work of creative genius. It takes incredible courage to open yourself and your work to such a vast audience. Thank you, also for sharing in such an unpretentious way. Always a joy to watch 🙂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

❤ Thank you Rachael! I have been blessed to have a mostly positive and encouraging group of people watching my videos. It's made it easier to share for sure!

[@candiciesinski]

Congratulations, Ara, on your book! 😊 I was there for the beginning of your cardboard house build, and I just love this story. I can't wait to get a chance to get the book.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Candi!! It ended up being such a special project for this channel😊 Thank you for watching during that time and your continual support!

[@jedaplays]

Congrats! All the work and time that goes into the kits and the book is mind blowing!

[@michikos533]

I love the outtakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WillinrowArts]

Ara, I highly enjoy this video. I really liked your vlogging. Wonderful work on your kitchen. Great video ❤❤👍👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much my friend😊 I know vlogging is not for me all the time (wow it's a lot of work!) I definitely prefer my tutorial style more lol! But it was really fun to do in this case! I am so glad you liked it!

[@carolhammond9624]

❤❤❤. Glad everything went well.

[@mrscb5303]

Wow!! I’m so happy for you about the book!! Amazing!! ❤❤❤ I love organizing so really enjoyed this video, thank you for sharing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you liked it! I don't feel like I am great at organizing on a large scale (like my entire house) but when it's a focused project it's like a fun puzzle to figure out!

[@BejaVue]

You are soooooo talented!!! Your work is incredibly amazing! Big congrats to you!!!

[@zinthiakee6472]

I was so happy I got to attend the show for the first time! So many talented artists. I’m looking forward to putting together the sink kit for my kitchen project. Congratulations on the book! That’s the project you were working on when I first came across your channel & I was hooked 😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It was great to see you again! I can't wait to see what you do with the sink😊 Thanks for following along with my channel for so long Zinthia!

[@fredericapanon207]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Me to. 2020 lockdown and I discovered you making this wonderful miniature house with Amazon boxes.

[@Starrynightdiner]

You should use your airbrush for painting all those pieces. At least use it to put on a grey primer to make them easier to paint. ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

True! It would go a lot faster!

[@dolfinmagikpro]

It was so much fun meeting you! I am so glad that we made the trip down! Congratulations on your success and the book deal! I would love a signed copy, if possible. 😊 Keep up the great work! I'll be in touch! And as always ... Have a better day!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It was so fantastic to meet you too my friend! I am in the process of getting some books signed to go into my personal store. I hope to do the airship book too eventually! One thing at a time ;)

[@paulapeterson-warnock3030]

Amazing!!!!!! Love, love it!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much!!😊

[@sarahlongshore2605]

How wonderful ❤❤❤❤ Can't wait to see the new book!!! Congratulations.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Thank you Sarah!!!