At the Show - Miniature Shop, Southern California

Larrianne Hilditch has operated Larrianne's Small Wonders in Ventura, CA for more than thirty years. It has been described by shoppers as "a museum in a store" and "so much fun and one-of-a-kind." She is the exclusive retailer for Lori Ann Potts entire line of women's and men's finery. They share a table at Good Sam. Go to Larrianne's website to see some of her Holiday offerings. Tel: 805-289-1508, larriannes@sbcglobal.net, larriannessmallwonders.com

Selection of miniatures available at 2012 Good Sam Show. Photo taken on showroom floor.

Gold-leafed chair finished in deep red silk and Christmas pillow with love birds by Maritza Moran.

Christmas tree decorated with a variety of beautiful decorations. Porcelain doll dressed in pink silk by Pat Boldt. Handcrafted white bear with angel wings.

Suzy with her hat and cute checked dress. Suzy's baby doll dressed in white. White wicker doll bed. Scooter and Christmas gifts.

Exquisite miniature Christmas "Santa" collection by sculptor Randall Zadar.

Draped table and tea with Christmas cupcakes on silver tray.

From the Nutcracker Ballet (as told by the Sugar Plum fairy), a Chinese Tea performer costume and a Spanish Hot Chocolate performer costume.

Lovely hand-painted parlor screen, fanciful wicker table, and two handcrafted Siamese cats.

Selection of gentleman's attire by Lori Ann Potts. Photo taken on 2012 Good Sam showroom floor.

Smoking jackets and trench coat by Carol Shalstrand.

To see more miniatures from Larrianne's Small Wonders, go here.

At the Show - Miniature Shops

For 32 years Larrianne Hilditch has been doing business as Larrianne's Small Wonders. Her shop in Ventura, CA offers top quality handcrafted artisan dollhouse miniatures for discerning collectors in all price ranges. Many pieces are designed exclusively for her store. Larrianne also hosts workshops by well known miniature artisans. She and Lori Ann Potts share a table at Good Sam. Tel: 805-643-4042. larriannes@sbcglobal.net, larriannessmallwonders.com

Larrianne's Small Wonders, Ventura, CA.

Mad Hatter by Kathi Kuti. Hand-painted black tilt table and yellow silk day bed by Maritza Moran. Embellished yellow hat box by Laurie Estes.

Stunning 1920's Dresser items.

Lovely gold-leaf table with charming collectible and artisan floral arrangement.

One-of-a-kind Maritza Moran sideboard with stunning artisan floral arrangement.

Lovely pink daybed by Maritza Moran.

One-of-a-kind Christmas Tree.

Collection of artisan miniature dollies.

Men's fine haberdashery items.

Lovely Ballet costume and headdress.

Easter Decorations & Finery

This will be Larrianne Hilditch's third year to attend Good Sam. For more than thirty years, she has done business as Larrianne's Small Wonders in Ventura, California. She also offers workshops. Larrianne is the exclusive retailer for Lori Ann Potts women's and men's finery. They share a table at Good Sam. Go to Larrianne's website for details and pricing on her Easter, Ladies Essentials and Bakery items shown here. Tel: 805-289-1508, larriannes@sbcglobal.net, larriannessmallwonders.com

At the Show - Quarter-Scale Ladies Accessories

In addition to fabulous 1:12 scale women's accessories, Artist Designer Lori Ann Potts from Canada makes a similar quarter-scale line. She will be bringing completed vignette pieces of the same type as those she is known for in full-scale. Due to space constraints, she will not be bringing her fine selection of quarter-scale kits available off eBay. Her first year at Good Sam was 2011.  mustardseed@uniserve.com, http://stores.ebay.com/Lori-Ann-Potts-Miniature-Arts 

Quarter-scale draped sales tables and pieces designed to work in a women's apparel shop. All of the pieces are created on custom mannequins and finished using silk fabrics.

New quarter-scale kits available from Lori Ann's eBay store or from Larrianne's Small Wonders, Ventura, CA. Tel: 805-643-4042. larriannes@sbcglobal.net, larriannessmallwonders.com

At the Show - Accessories

This week's blog presents the work of the talented Lori Ann Potts of Vancouver, British Columbia. An IGMA Fellow, she describes the majority of her work as vintage "lifestyle representation" inspired by late 1800s and early 1900s fashions. Larrianne's Small Wonders shop in Ventura, CA is the exclusive retailer for Lori Ann's entire line of women's and men's finery. They share a table at Good Sam.

Lori Ann makes fabulous jewelry, elegant hats, fashionable women's and gentlemen's apparel with timeless elegance and style. Her shop tables, cupboards and displays are filled to overflowing with fabrics, trims and accessories. She works in 1:12 scale, 1:48 scale, and offers some kits. Email:  mustardseed@uniserve.com. Web: http://stores.ebay.com/Lori-Ann-Potts-Miniature-Arts

Beautifully detailed vintage dress.

Brilliantly detailed lady's travel tote.

Stunning burgundy hat on custom hat stand.

Fabulous collection of women's purses. Sold separately.

Shop display of women's shoes, purses, and more.

Original necklaces and broaches on custom display stands. Lori Ann often uses vintage rhinestones and genuine gemstones in her jewelry.

Unique necklaces designed by Lori Ann on custom display stands.

More brilliant one-of-a-kind women's necklaces on custom display stands.

Beautiful little jewelry box.

Jeweled ladies hand mirrors.

Stylish "Peacock" kit with assorted sizes of boxes, two hatboxes, and two sizes of shopping bags.

Dressing layout of men's attire on Bespaq chair.

Gentleman's Tuxedo (c1910).

Three gentlemen's suit jackets on display stands. Adapted from original patterns.

Gentleman's blue suit with vest.

Display of men's shirt and tie combinations.