Small worlds

Creating my own worlds is something I have always loved to do. It started on paper, through the many short stories I wrote in the fantasy and historical genres. Looking back, discovering the miniature hobby was inevitable. It allows me to take my ideas off the page and make them both visible and tangible. Doing this on a small scale only adds to the appeal.

Currently, I have completed six roomboxes — though a miniature room is never truly finished. I am also working on a four-story dollhouse, Santa’s house in 1:144 scale, a fantasy shop, and a pottery studio. A selection of my work can be found below. While I try to craft as much as possible myself, I also frequently visit miniature fairs.

My dollhouse is not an ordinary one. It is Hotel Alletijd, a safe haven for magical creatures from all eras and corners of the world. I am writing a book about the adventures of the main character, Jasmine, within this hotel. Perhaps it will be published one day.

Rooms in miniature

Below is a selection of my roomboxes. The room with the red wallpaper is styled as a traditional Victorian dollhouse room. The Christmas shop features a cozy mix of handmade and collected items. The room with the green wallpaper belongs to a Victorian female researcher who loves nature, inspired by Beatrix Potter. The beige room is my antique shop, which houses all the miniatures that currently do not have another place. In the kitchen of my dollhouse, the resident is working on a scrapbook while enjoying a cup of tea. Finally, there is my witch shop, where Skelly the skeleton foretells the future and Heka the wicked witch tries to sell her wares.

Magazine Poppenhuizen & Miniaturen

Since 2023 I write articles for the Dutch magazine Poppenhuizen & Miniaturen (Dolls houses & Miniatures). This is a dream come true. I can combine the two things I love doing most, writing and creating and collecting miniatures.

If you collect or create miniatures or are considering doing so, I can recommend a subscription to this magazine.

Poppenhuizen en Miniaturen