Are you obsessed with dollhouse things? Who buys a miniature radish at a dollhouse show? đź‘‹
Then you should have been at Espace Champeret today for the 1-day only Salon International de la Maison Poupee.
Bear was insistent we go. After all there were 100 dealers from all over the world present. Including PBer Marie-Paule who made these exquisite woven straw bits and pieces.
Isn't it fun pretending Summer has arrived? Miam miam
So many miniature-smitten, obsessed visitors.
One obsessed visitor couldn't take her eyes off this jam jar cupboard.
Look! French cheese-making was going on onsite.
Brit craftswoman, Angie Scarr gives classes in Andalucia (where Summer has arrived by the way, a very good reason to go).
A perfect miniature of a patisserie tradionnelle with glass paintings.
Many amazingly detailed miniatures I've never seen before.
Teeny, tiny hand-cut silhouette pictures to hang behind your spinet while you pound out Mozart.
I fell head over heels for these little puppet theatres.
They look just like this real one in the Butte Chaumont park.
These were brought to the Salon by Argentinian Reina Mab.
Bear fell head over paws for these handsome mini bear musicians.
You could so easily break the bank at the miniature salon. At least no calorie counting.
Wouldn't it be nice to pack up all your things in mini Vuitton trunks?
Tiny green Luxembourg garden chairs.
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Miniature Bonne Maman jars???? Trop mignonne!!!!!
ReplyDeletethis was the first time that I miss SIMP
ReplyDeleteI have been an exhibitor for 3 years and a visitors for another 3... I missed it today ans now I regret it even more.
I think you had fun ;o)
Rosanna
So glad you found an apartment. I am in the process of making apricot jam, but I am thinking maybe I should have just bought some Bonne Maman. I don't mind the work, but I think I picked an inferior recipe or maybe I am just impatient.
ReplyDeleteBear was right! What a show!
ReplyDeleteYour aquarelle..:)as a very young girl..BĂ©cassine..was one of my favorite heroines:)
ReplyDeleteI loved her..and you just brought back a flood of memories..must go Google what she has been up to:)
I do love miniatures..still have our daughters 2 dollhouses in the attic w/ some furnishings and even a small dollhouse in my kitchen..on top of the cupboards..should refresh it:)
Those miniatures are all such beautiful works of art..
We must do a housewarming for you when you move!
Bear looks positively huge beside the minis..(sshhhh.. don't repeat this..it's all in the perspective of things:) )
My niece's wrecked my dollshouse ;((
DeleteIt was my pride and joy at one time...
I JUST LOOK BIG IN PHOTOS.
DeleteI AM NOT REALLY THAT BIG ;(
BEAR
It was a pleasure to meet you today. And of course bear! I love the photo with the aquarelle and the cherry in the basket. What a great idea Carol!
ReplyDeleteDid they sell any miniature edible croissants?
ReplyDeleteJust wondering
Lucinda
Bear..I know that..that is why I said it was the perspective..
ReplyDeleteYou are perfect..just the way you are..if I was in a house of miniatures..I would be the Friendly Giant.
Truly Bear.. x
Plus you are dressed to the nines in Paris w/ your black and white..and stripes.
Je t'aime.
Those little puppet theaters are fantastic! Those trunks are pretty inviting, too. I wonder if it's easier to dream in miniature?
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh...I would have given anything to have been there!!!-
ReplyDeleteThe wicker and the trunks...my favorites!!!
Love the wicker and the trunks---but the cherry in the basket, is definitely the best!
ReplyDeleteJeannie
That cherry/cerise needs to STOP eating French patisserie. It could barely fit into the petite pannier ;((
DeleteVery cute, the little pitchers are my favorite for some reason :)
ReplyDeleteI think etsy is how I discovered you. You have inspired me to have my chef aka my husband become a great maccaron maker:)
ReplyDeleteCyndy
What a smart cookie!
DeleteAs usual a great article.
ReplyDeleteHave a great summer in Paris!
Cheers xxx
Aurélie
So glad you will still be living in Paris!!!!
ReplyDeleteThose do like good fun! Love the harpsichord or piano or whatever...charmante! Your sketch up top is wonderful--is she Breton? love it...
ReplyDeleteI couldn't talk Rick into going here, but my ever-increasing list for the next trip already had this spot on -- but I hadn't seen photos, so extra thanks!
ReplyDeleteI too am so happy that you get to continue your wonderful life in Paris.Yayyy!!
ReplyDeleteOh! today's post just steals my imagination!
ReplyDeleteI could easily spend my day in this glorious Salon de Poupee!
(just have to remember to leave my purse and cash at home!)
I love this one!
ReplyDeleteIs it an annual event?
Lynn
I believe so Lynn
DeleteYou'll have to check the site SIMP
http://www.simp-paris.com/
Oh, I'm glad Bear made you go! He has such great ideas.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful miniatures. I love the puppet theatres and the bear musicians, but oh the boulangerie!! Hope you gave in to temptation and bought something. After all, they are miniatures, so they won't be hard to move!
I bought one teeny tiny radish (2€)
ReplyDeleteSee above bottom right