Autumn Days

Posted on 5:41pm Friday 28th Sep 2012

Well, it must be officially Autumn. Days are drawing in earlier, leaves are starting to drop, and there's a definite nip in the air. The grass is jewelled with dew drops in the morning, and the smell of barbeques in the evening has been replaced with core-warming soups and bacon sandwiches.

This picture was taken a couple of days ago from outside the Magpies Miniatures HQ. Those aren't leaves on the upper branches, but hundreds of birds, each chirping away. Cumbria really is a lovely little corner of the world, if a little damp. But hey, those lakes in the Lake District weren't made from sunshine- so if you can't beat the weather, join it!

A favourite wet weather day pastime in our household is something my 3 year old refers to as "welly walks". This is the kind of activity us "grown-ups" love as we get to behave like a 3 year old too. There's no age restrictions, and even though passers-by may look at you like you're crazy, I know they'd jump at the opportunity to have as much fun too!

So why let the seasonal changes stop there, how about incorporating them into your doll house world too. Here at Magpies Miniatures in our ONLINE SHOP, you will find a huge collection of products to match any season.

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For only £3.50, you can pick up two pairs of Wellington boots- one pair black, the other green, and both made from rubber! Prop them up at the front door along with a rain mac and umbrella, and anyone can see you're set for the wet season. Also a perfect addition to any shed, allotment, garden or even farm scene. Where do you keep your wellies?

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 Any hallway wouldn't be complete without somewhere to keep your soggy umbrella too, and as luck would have it, we have this covered too! This wonderful umbrella stand comes complete with black umbrella, walking stick and cane. The level of detail on this piece is simply wonderful, and is a popular choice with many of our customers too. This particular 4 piece set costs only £9.85, although we have other umbrellas and stands starting at only £1.27, pick up a rainy day bargain while you can!

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Drip, drip, drip... What to do with those drips? Fix the leak? Or carry on snuggling under the blanket with a nice Hot Chocolate, blazing fire, and X-Factor, and let a good old bucket do the hard work?
I know which option I'm taking, and for anyone on a similar wavelength, here's a nice little selection of drip-catchers for you to choose from. Also fabulous for general garden diggery, and Halloween Apple Bobbing!

Remember, everything is available from us in our SHOP, and if you can't find it (we're going to be working on that Search Feature(!) ) just drop us a line and we'll point you in the right direction.
That's all for now folks. Stay safe, keep well, and stay dry!

I'm going to leave you with my favourite Autumn song I used to sing in Primary school... Wonderful choice of lyrical goodness. Enjoy.

- Niccy

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Dolls House Miniatures: Bargain Boxes

If you've checked into the New Arrivals page within the last couple of hours, you will have noticed the Bargain Boxes. These are SPECIAL PURCHASE collections of items, seperated into room categories for easy shopping. Each Bargain Box contains an array of accessories from the relevant category, For Example, Looking at one of the Garden Bargain Boxes, you will find accessories such as Miniature Plant Pots, Flowers, Furniture, Foliage, Hosepipes, Water Pumps etc etc.

The contents of each Bargain Box varies, and often includes more than is shown in the photographs, so be sure to check the listing on each page.

Currently listed are Garden Bargain Boxes, Music Room, Toy Shop / Christmas Workshop, and a Haberdashery selection.

Upcoming in the next few days will be Kitchens, Bathroom, Bedroom, and some clearance furniture.

Snap up a bargain before it's too late, Head on over to NEW ARRIVALS now!

Autumn Winter Miniature Doll House Garden

 

Are you looking to create a garden space for your Dolls House? Here at Magpies-Miniatures.net we stock a wide variety of items to help this creative process, and to decorate your mini garden with beautiful accessories, from wildlife to plants and garden furniture.

Browsing in the Self Adhesive Carpet category you will find a good selection of 'carpet' colours, and amongst these there is this lovely Dark Green carpet, which works wonderfully as an all-year round lush garden lawn. There is a lighter green also available, so have a look and see which one you prefer. They come in a flat sheet, 19" x 13" (482mm x 330mm) in size, and can be easily cut with scissors. They have a self-adhiesive backing, so no requirement for additional glues. (These are fabulous for inside your house too, as they come in a variety of colours, and are only £2.20 per sheet. Easy to cut into desired size, so are also ideal for stairs carpets where placement and sizing can be tricky.)

 Heading over to the Fencing-Gates & Decking Etc.. category, you will see a selection of fencing solutions for your gardens. A top seller for us here at Magpies-Miniatures.net are these Black 'Wrought Iron' railings. They are, in fact, made from plastic- but are very realistic looking, and indeed popular with many customers. A bargain price at 92p each too!

There are, of course, other fencing options available in the category, and wooden trellis and decking too- which opens up a whole other level of garden design and landscaping. Don't forget to have a look at the Exterior Wallpaper selection too, to add detail to those walls surrounding your garden space.
There is a dedicated GARDEN  category to visit, which is the Main Page of all your miniature gardening needs. Each sub-category from here is bursting with products and ideas for your crafts.


Perhaps you're getting your garden space ready for Halloween on the 31st of October. We do have a special Halloween section on the website, which you will find under the Main Shop Page, or click the image to the left to be taken there. You will note a nice selection of relevant accessories and decorations, including these Tombstones and Mice, which are a personal favourite of mine. We also have a fantastic selection of Light-Up pumpkins, witches and potion bottles, with accessories starting from as little as 10p!

If it's gardening accessories you're looking for which are suitable all year round, then be sure to check out each sub category from the main gardening page. There's a lovely selection of gardening tools, wheelbarrows, plants, flowers, and more besides.

The string of climbing roses are available in 3 different colours- red, yellow or pink. We have found with many of our flowers and small accessories that the photographs we currently have do not do the product justice, and customers are full of glowing feedback when their products arrive as they're better than they thought they would be! This will be something we are going to be addressing in the future, as we are looking to replace the images with better quality photographs. Website updates are most definitely in the pipeline, so we appreciate your feedback and suggestions to help improve things for you as customers, followers and friends of ourselves and our miniatures.

In Other Pets you'll find some lovely wildlife to visit your garden, including hedgehogs and rabbits. A favourite of mine, however, are the wild birds. As a cat owner, I know a certain little feline friend who would appreciate these too! There are a few alternatives in our range of birds and other animals, so be sure to have a look at the full category.
Birds of course would especially love to visit your garden if they had accessories to suit them, so how about incorporating a bird bath, bird feeder, or even a small pond?
Nothing is impossible when you know how, and if there's anything you are uncertain about, then by all means get in touch with one of us down here at Magpies Miniatures, as we can help point you in the right direction.

 Along with dolls, dollhouses, furniture, and accessories, Magpies Miniatures also supply a range of adhesives (Glues for all types of miniature crafts), Fimo (so you can perhaps try and create your own miniatures), and scenics. Scenics are special, often resin-based, products which create 'Special Effects' for your dolls houses. This SOLID WATER product helps you create a realistic water effect, suitable for goldfish bowls, outdoor ponds, puddles etc.
Full instructions are included with each kit, and we can also offer help and advice if you encounter any problems.

Scenic Snow could be the perfect medium for those of you who are beginning to think about your winter crafts for your dollhouse project.
This product allows you to create dramatic wintry effects in miniature, including 'Newly Fallen' snow, melted snow, and frozen effects on top of houses, trees and vegetation. These are the products which really make your scenes stand out from the rest, and you'll open up a whole other world of possibilities as you get to grips with the products.

Please click here to view the full Scenic range we stock here at Magpies-Miniatures.net.

and have a look too at our range of Fimo - Polymer clay popular with crafters worldwide, brilliant for those interested in creating their own miniature accessories.

Good luck with your Autumn and Winter Crafts, we hope we can offer all the products, help and inspiration you need.
Look forward to seeing you soon,
- Mandy and Niccy @ Magpies-Miniatures.net

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