At the Show - Exhibits

This week's exhibit is an original design by Cynthia Howe of Santa Maria, CA. Her extraordinary Tea Room was displayed at the 2009 Good Sam Show.

Cynthia designed the Tea Room for an online class and the exhibit is her own sample piece. All of the dolls are from her original molds.  Many of them were also offered as classes at one time or another. Photos are courtesy of Cynthia and Connie Sauve. To see more of Cynthia's miniature scenes, go to her website. cynthiahoweminiatures.com

At the Show - Modern Miniatures

Peter Tucker, Roomboxes Etc., Canada, has been a dealer at Good Sam the last few years. He focuses on original modern work, especially furniture and lights of his own design, with an emphasis on mid-century and later styles. Here are some examples of his miniatures. peter@roomboxes.com, www.roomboxes.com, roomboxes.blogspot.com

Chairs are a Gerrit Reitveld classic design from 1917. The storage unit is an original design.

Fanciful light/sculpture meant to evoke a flower (about 5 inches tall).

Light Sculpture.

Low base  and display unit. Base has removable sliding glass doors. The shelf unit can be turned on its side for a different arrangement of shelves.

Modern music center with Douglas fir doors. The legs are stained Dogwood.

 Retro refrigerator.

Ripple wave table. The top is olive wood.

Siesta table. The cantilevered design gives a nice visual effect.

Spalted maple dining table. Made for a client who requested a dining table for 10.

Wave low table. The curved part started as a chair.

At the Show - Mini-Modernist

New to Good Sam in 2011, PRD Miniatures (Paris Renfroe) makes 1:12 scale furniture and more ranging from Industrial Urban to Modern. Their work has a very distinct style, and uses many materials that you find in today's furniture market. They do quite a bit of custom work and produce their miniature pieces in full scale, and vice versa. paris@parisrenfroedesign.com, www.prdminiatures.com

Elite pod with lighting.

Aero chaise lounges.

Three-tier Vendi shelving unit with new book accessories.

Modena entertainment unit (has a dummy LCD face that covers an opening for an iPhone).

Cole Entertainment Console in white (also comes in red, black, and Walnut veneer).

Toki tub (comes with attached partition wall in optional color choices).

At the Show - Stained Glass and Peacocks

New to Good Sam this year, Barbara Sabia has been making miniature stained glass for 32 years. She will be bringing room screens, fireplace screens, ceiling panels, stained glass lighting, assorted window panels, single and double stained glass doors. She will also have some marvelous sculpted peacocks by her daughter Karen Renee. minis@barbarasabia.com, www.barbarasabia.com

French doors with bevels and clear textures.

Victorian style floral window.

Frank L Wright style window.

Art deco room screen.

Victorian style ceiling panel.

Art Deco fireplace screen in a stand.

Three-panel free standing fireplace screen.

Peacock on a perch by Karen Renee.

Wall sconces.

Ceiling light which matches the wall sconces.

Erte lady on a stand.

At the Show - Plants, Toys, Accessories & More

For many years, Beverly Lindsey has been a dealer at Good Sam. She makes a wide selection of potted green plants, colorful caladiums, cacti and succulents, spring flowering bulbs, and potted annuals. Bev has many kinds and sizes of vintage beads, and makes some jewelry from these beads. She also makes "garden critters," stuffed animals, toys, and many other things. Be sure to look for Bev's Miniatures at this year's show.

Selection of potted green plants.

Cacti and succulents in pots.

Pots of flowering spring bulbs, caladiums, and more.

Flowering plants and caladiums in charming animal pots.

Stuffed animals and toys.

Lots of colorful lollipops and candies.

At the Show - Exhibits

The week's exhibit "The World of Tomorrow" is a computerized mini-modern penthouse of elegant design and sophistication. Created by Paul Osze, Pacifica, CA, it is remarkably artistic with a playful twist. Filled with special effects, it even has a floor that lights up and colorful lighted fish tanks built into the wall. There is something to dazzle the eye wherever you look.

Paul and his mother Susan Osze are long-time exhibitors at the annual Good Sam Show. They showcase their minis and other projects as BoingDragon Miniatures. Photos taken by Connie Sauve at the 2008 and 2009 Good Sam Shows.

At the Show - Tom Roberts Collection

Over a period of more than 70 years, Tom Roberts, Oakland, CA built more than 40 miniature room settings. He is now disposing of the majority of his fabulous personal collection due to limited space. Several of these 1:12 scale room boxes will be on display at this year's Show. For details on the available offerings, visit TomRobertsMiniatures.com. For additional info, contact Friends of Tom Roberts at info@TomRobertsMiniatures.com.

Maison Arabique

Le Salon d'Argent

My Very First Buffet After…

Uncle Cedric's "Little Bit of Everything" shop

Salon of The Courtesans

Winter Garden at Pavlovsk Palace

At the Show - Fine Furniture, Paintings & Turnings

Gilbert Mena is a talented and innovative artist who excels on several fronts. He specializes in fabulous handcrafted furniture and oil paintings in miniature and also creates a wide range of marvelous turnings. He has been a dealer at Good Sam eleven of the last fourteen years. Do stop by Gill's table to see his exceptional one-of-a-kind offerings.  botanoshen@yahoo.com