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Friday, January 1, 2016

It's 2016!


Happy New Year! May 2016 bless you with good health and much happiness. Did you make any New Year's Resolutions? So many people do and then, just a few weeks later, all good intentions come crashing down! Wouldn't it be great if those resolutions were shatterproof? Well, good news. Ms. Peggie's Place has tweaked the most common resolutions just a bit to make them fail safe. Take a look at our suggestions here and then whiz down to the shop to make them happen.Your miniature world will thank you!

1. Eating healthfully.  This is probably the most common resolution and the usual aim is to eat more salads, lean meats, fruits and vegetables. Okay, all very smart, but is this really practical? Not necessarily and definitely not here. Certainly, we have all those salads and other foods to make your miniature people feel noble, but wouldn't they really prefer a chocolate cake? You bet! And, while you're at it, take a look at our muffins, pies and ice cream.

 2. Get fit. Have you ever asked those little dolls to take a long walk? Yes? What did they do? Nothing, right? Of course, so just give in to things the way they really are and pick up some comfortable chairs and beds for your dollhouse or other miniature scene. Our chairs come in all types and patterns and our beds are as comfy as they are practical. We also carry linens to complete your look.

 Exercise? Take a couple of French breads, one for each arm, and pump baguettes!








3. Learn something new. Okay, this is nice, but it's far easier to stick with something you know. We vote for watching television, looking through newspapers and scrapbooks and even listening to an old radio. 



4. Spend more time with family and friends. This is easy. Our miniatures don't have to make reservations, buy tickets and arrive at the airport two hours early. Just line up your dollhouse figures wherever and however you want.




5. Travel. The big box stores often have luggage sales. For the privilege of paying a bit less for an elephantine sized suitcase, you are entitled to lug it home and strain your back. We don't play those games. We know that clothing needs of miniature figurines are minimal, and, thus, our scale suitcases will serve them well. Our luggage only looks heavy, and you can easily carry it home in one hand.


6. Get organized. In real life this might require a trip to an office supply store where you would be required to wade through all manner of desks and chairs and then graduate to file folders and whatnot. Our office furniture is kept nicely arranged in dioramas and all that whatnot is easily accessible on our spinning racks (which spin at your pleasure, only). It's a bruise free shopping experience.





7. Reading. We have lots of classics and best sellers, as well as blank books for you to customize to your liking, or not. Maybe blank books are more your thing, and that's fine. For the best of both worlds how about displaying tomes with impressive covers and nothing inside. Who will know?



8. Get married.  We can help you in all ways except for selecting a mate. The shop has lots of items suitable for a trousseau as well as accessories for the new house. You'll find everything from lace to porcelain and as far as that mate goes, we understand the dolls are not terribly fussy about whom you stand them next to. If there was a Mr. Peggie, we think he would approve.




9. Get a pet. We have a great collection of dogs and cats as well as some exotic pets you would enjoy. Our animals are great. Though they look real and you will certainly bond with them, ours require only placement in your scene to love you forever. Our pet food is as real as our pets, and just as clean. As an added benefit, these creatures need no spaying nor neutering!





10. Build a dollhouse! We can help you create the masterpiece of your dreams, from blueprints through electricity and beyond. We love to help. We also have dollhouses for your dollhouse.




We look forward to your visit!

Michael Sue Nanos
Proprietor


A Reminder! The San Diego Miniature Crafters 42nd Annual Miniatures Show & Sale is presenting Michael Sue Nanos at the 2016 Workshop: Picnic S'Mores, on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. There is a one time nonrefundable workshop fee of $18.00. No tools are needed and beginners are welcome. Minimum age is 13. The show will be held at the Al Bahr Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego. Email questions to sd.minishow@gmail.com. Further details and registration information are at http://sdminiatureshow.com.  Hit Classes and Workshops. The class will be a lot of fun. We hope to see you there!


Michael Sue's Tips:

Pillows and Cushions

The cleanest and softest stuffing for your mini pillows is simply lint from your clothes dryer.

1. For pillows that you can shape, use fine sand. The pillows drape over an edge nicely and you can punch them to look like someone just got out of bed.

2. To get a perfect edge on your pillow use iron-on hem binding. After you have pressed all sides and it has been filled you can cut trim back very close to the pillow. If you still want to trim the edge, you can use pulled bunka or twisted cotton thread or a heavier thread.





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