From the Chairman: 2012 Show Coverage - Dolls House World, U.K.

The 2012 Good Sam Show received six pages of fabulous show coverage in the March 2013 issue of Dollshouse World in the U.K. From the article, here are a few photos of exquisite 1:12 scale miniatures offered at the 2012 Show. All of these talented artisans are returning to this year's October show. We give special thanks to Richard Jennings, Editor, for including Good Sam in his beautiful magazine. For Dollshouse World subscription information, email: support@ashdown.co.uk.

Ladies trunk by Valerie Anne Casson, France. valcasson@gmail.com, www.valeriecasson.com

Bountiful fall harvest country table and autumn cart by Laura Crain, Dollhouse Land. lauracrain2@aol.com

Delightful collection of children's toys from Carla Gaustad. She carries a unique selection of one-of-a-kind miniatures from talented artisans in the U.S. and abroad. jgaustad1@cox.net

Three hand-painted signs from Phyllis Hawkes Studio. phyllis.hawkes@comcast.net, www.phyllis hawdesstudio.com

Victorian housekeeper and the lady of the house with a nightcap of tea before retiring by Silvia Leiner, Cinderella of Germany. SBLeiner@aol.com, www.cinderellaminiaturen.com

Flowers in teapot by Pat Stebbins, The Minikin Florist, San Diego, CA. Pat's seasonal and holiday centerpieces and festive florals are always a big hit at the show. Pat Stebbins, Tel: 858-279-8026 (no email).

Art Deco piano by Peter Tucker, Roomboxes Etc, Canada. peter@roomboxes.com,

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Beautifully detailed bookcase wall unit with Old World richness and elegance by Cabinetmaker Geoff Wonnacott, U.K. gffwon@aol.com, www.geoffrey.wonnacott.org.  

Porcelain plates: Miyuki Nagashima, Miyuki Miniature Porcelain, Japan. mail@miyuki-miniature-porcelain.com. Hand-bound miniature leather books:  Tine Krijnen, Miniatuuren Boekbinden, Netherlands. info@miniatuurboekbinden.nl, www.miniatuurboekbinden.nl