Sunday, 31 July 2011

FREE AIM imag - August's Issue Out Now!!!!


As the year continues to fly by, it is once again my pleasure to introduce the August issue of the world famous FREE AIM imag!

This month AIM members have been looking forward, (rather than backwards into the past) for inspiration for their miniature creations and they have come together to celebrate the ‘modern miniature world’

Until fairly recently the miniature world mostly reflected times gone by and past historical periods.  However, it has become more and more evident that there is a new genre of miniatures, an ever growing interest in creating modern dolls houses and filling their interiors with miniatures which are inspired by current trends and fashions. 

Indeed many  younger miniaturists (aka our ‘next generation’ of artisans and collectors) instead seem to prefer to focus on architectural styles or designs which are evident in the ‘full size’ world we live in today.

So with this in mind, this month AIM members have taken a closer look at this emerging area of the miniature world and as you will see there is simply no reason why your dolls house has to reflect times gone by… instead it can be as ‘on trend’ and modern as you dare!
Bea (Fiona) Broadwood
Editor Of The AIM Magazine

Friday, 22 July 2011

Petite Properties’ Newsletter - Out Now...!

Before I take a little time off (in order to get ready for my eldest daughter's forthcoming wedding) I am delighted to announce that the JULY edition of Petite Properties’ free monthly NEWSLETTER is now being emailed to all of our current  ‘subscribers' and as you will see, next month is certainly going to be a busy one!

In the meantime, if you would like to receive your FREE copy of the Petite Properties’ Newsletter; simply email us at office@petite-properties.com, including the word ‘SUBSCRIBE’ in the subject heading of the email.

Many thanks & Enjoy!!
Bea (Fiona) Broadwood

Wednesday, 13 July 2011

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Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Our 1:24th Furniture Kits Have Been Reviewed..!

Hello everyone! 

This morning I had a lovely surprise when friend and fellow blogger Debbie Wright very kindly whispered in my virtual ear that she had spotted something exciting in the latest issue of ‘Dolls House & Miniature Scene’ magazine!!

It seems that feature writer Ann Sutcliffe has reviewed Petite Properties’ 1:24th scale furniture kits and Debbie very kindly sent me a photograph of the fabulous review!
So as you can imagine Mr Bea and I are over the moon and we will be dashing off to the shops shortly to get hold of our very own copy of this fabulous magazine! ...
What a lovely start to the longest day of the year!!
 Bea Broadwood

Monday, 6 June 2011

That 'End Of Term' Feeling..!

Good afternoon everyone!

Well despite not personally attending the dolls house show in York yesterday (Mr Bea flew solo on the PP stand) my feet have finally touched down again in the PP office and despite it being only Monday; I have a distinct 'end of term' feeling...

This year, with no Scottish Miniatura later in June, it means that for Mr Bea and I Sunday's York show was our final event of the current season and we are both now very much looking forward to our summer 'break'...

But before you all conjure up ideas of us skipping bare foot towards 'his and hers' stripy deck chairs, rest assured we have a working 'summer' recess planned!  This year our show schedule from Autumn to Christmas has been packed, almost back to back with shows and it also comes with the possibility of us squeezing a new international show date into the melee!...?

So with all these events in mind, Mr Bea and I will spend the summer producing a wide array of brand new kits in a variety of scales, which will be launched when the inevitable 'show carousel' starts spinning again with Autumn Miniatura on 24th & 25th September.

Can't wait that long for new kits?  Then not to worry!! 

Mr Bea and I will also be releasing new kits throughout the summer via our online shop and I hope to have news of our next 1:144th (micro kit) very soon…!!

So as ever do watch this space, as it looks like the summer of 2011 is going to be a busy one!
 Bea Broadwood