Hey there, and welcome to Life in Mini. I’m Laura, the voice, photographer and mini maker behind this blog. Let me show you around!
My mini story
My fascination with miniatures began when I was a child. My father was always an avid rail roader and I suppose he gave me the mini bug. When I was 8-years old, he built my first dollhouse from a kit, but left all the rest of the work for me to do.
Boy, would Pinterest and the internet have been useful back then!
Needless to say, I didn’t finish that dollhouse until I had a daughter of my own. And now that she is in college, I am using this blog to refurbish it and share all the fun miniatures I have made.
This is my first blog. I first started blogging in 2008 writing and photographing recipes I created for my family on my food blog, Family Spice.
I left my career in advertising and graphic design to stay home with my three kids. As they are now young adults, I find that I miss those days when I could get crafty with them.
What you will find on the blog
Here you will find all kinds of information and dollhouse tutorials. I do not profess to be an expert or artisan. A lot of these projects were just made on a whim, others were inspired by other talented miniaturists.
From clay food to dollhouse accessories, I hope to show you how easy it is to fall in love with miniatures and create a modern miniature dollhouse that will be loved by any generation.
Mini Terrariums
One of my top tutorials is how to make a mini terrarium. No fake moss here. I share how to use real dirt and moss to make an adorable terrarium for your miniature scene.
Many of my tutorials are easy and do not require a lot artistic talent. You do need a pair of sharp eyes, because well, you know, miniatures are small! Many of my tutorials are inexpensive to make and you probably have the supplies laying around in your junk drawer.
If you are new to mini making, check out my dollhouse DIY supply list. I am always adding new tutorials and information here on the blog. If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, you can reach me by commenting on the posts here on the blog or by emailing me: laura DOT lifeinmini AT gmail DOT com
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Featured
My blog and my minis have been featured in:
- “Spare Bedroom Ideas for New Empty Nesters,” Rent.com, August 2024.
- American Miniaturist, Issue 239, Summer 2023.
- American Miniaturist, Issue 236, Spring 2023.
