They are both miniaturists, they both live in Poland, and they just collaborated on a an incredible collection of miniature cakes. Join me as I talk to Anna & Gosia about their friendship, their hopes and dreams regarding miniatures (and how they plan to accomplish their goals) and much much more. Gosia's Instagram is @gosiasuchodolska and Anna's is @minimaniabyania. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures.     

Get the behind the scene scoops on the modern miniature magazine Shrunk from founder Kat Picot. We talk about what inspired Kat to start the magazine and Shrunk's re-emergence from its 2023 hiatus and plans for 2024 and beyond!  Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and you can go to @shrunkmagazine for more on this magazine about modern minis!     

Esther Marker is the first miniaturist to be awarded artisan status for miniatures printed on a 3D printer by the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA). Join me as Esther details the artistry and mechanics of her process for making those amazing stained glass Tiffany inspired lamps. And yes that includes her famous 3D parrot chandeliers!  Esther is on Instagram as @esthersminiatures and host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @Madaboutminiatures. 

This time next year a unique mini musuem will be on the road - maybe headed toward you!  Jessica Oreck, who runs the Office of Collecting & Design Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada has big plans to take this museum of tiny things on the road.  In additon we will get tips from the "Queen of the Flat Lay" on how to create a beautiful and personal flat lay of miniatures. Jessica is on instagram @office.of.collecting and host Becky Gannon is @madaboutminiatures.

One day Robin's young son scribbled a drawing of a sweet mini robot. This inspired the creation of Pocket, the mini robot of leather & bolts who inhabits a world that is rusty, distressed & "beautifully broken".  Robin talks about a whole range of mini subjects - from  distressing tips to how she copes with her anxiety through creative mini play.  Robin is on Instagram @robindavisstudio and I am on Instagram @madaboutminiatures! 

Chris Toledo has been inspired by Spanish architecture since he was a little boy looking at local houses with his Dad. Today he specializes in the architecture of the 1920's and 30's, often with a Spanish influence - and always in miniature! Chris is known for his amazing tile work which is breathtaking in its beauty and realism. You are going to be surprised when you find out what his tile is made of! He also created a spectacular miniature art gallery for the National Museum of Toys & Miniatures.     Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Chris Toledo is @Ibuildsmallthings. @the.mini.museum.

YouTube sensation Ara Bentley is known for her fantastic miniature recreations of pop culture icons such as the Addams Family House and the Beatlejuice House.  Ara also built an incredible miniature house and furniture out of nothing but cardboard during Covid (when art supplies were in short supply in some places), creating a great community as people built and shared their own miniature cardboard creations with her and each other.  She gives the best advice I have ever heard on how to organize minis and miniature supplies. Join us for a great chat about tiny things!   Ara is on Instagram @bentleyhouseminis and host Becky Gannon is @madaboutminiatures. 

How tiny can you make something? That's the challenge Julie @ridiculoustinythings gives herself when it comes to making miniatures.  She has tiny bears, for whom she has knitted even tinier sweaters. Her houses are mainly in 1:24 scale and she delights in seeing how minuscule her miniatures can get.  Recently both Julie and her husband received Artisan status through the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA).  So join us as we talk about ridiculous tiny things and the joy they bring! 

One day watercolorist Shannon Taylor walked downstairs to her art studio to find it flooded. Reduced to making art in her tiny California apartment on a small side table, Shannon started creating tiny multi-dimensional worlds in antique compacts - and the response was overwhelming! We talk to Shannon about her inspiration and process for making these mini masterpieces, her job as Art Director for Children's Fairyland in California, &  more! Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures and Shannon is on Instagram as @magicmakerdreamweaver.

There's a mystery to solve in Bronte's miniature mansion. From using the language of flowers, to finding hidden keys and secret doors, Bronte is a master at telling stories through her miniatures.  Join us as we talk about environmental storytelling, miniature photography tips, and Bronte's cool and creative miniature projects for tv shows. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures and Bronte is @frombeewithlove.   Also excited to announce that Mad About Miniatures is featured in Feedspot's Top 50 Tuesday Podcasts at #17. https://blog.feedspot.com/tuesday_podcasts/  

Hannah Lemon's miniature journey began when she made a tiny toilet. What started as a fun miniature craft project during lockdown   led to Hannah being on (and winning) Season 2 of Best In Miniature. She is especially known for her extraordinary miniature plants and koi ponds.   Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram as @madaboutminiatures and Hannah Lemon is @Hanahlemon_art. 

Miniaturist Tamar Cohen talks about life as a miniature artist, her unique architectural style, what inspires her, making money on Patreon, and more. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tamar is on Instagram as @miniatureit. Enjoy! 

Join me as we talk to Chelsea Anderson about her journey from landscape architect to modern miniaturist. Along the way she was a finalist (and the only miniaturist) on the TV Show Making It, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. And just recently she published an amazing book titled "50 Makes for Modern Miniatures".  Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Chelsea is on Instagram as @Chelseamakes. Enjoy!   

Join me in the glam and sometimes crazy world of New York modern miniaturist Phillip Nuveen.  Growing up in Ohio he dreamed of life in the big city - and now he's there!  We'll talk about his high-end corporate clients, what it's like to build a mini restaurant set for trained rats, and being a finalist on the TV Show Best in Miniature.  Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Phillip is @phillipnuveen. 

Meet Carinne, a miniature artisan and mother of 7 who loves building miniature houses! We chat about how she loves filling every trunk and drawer in her houses with tiny treasures for people to discover, the challenges of miniature design, and revamping the family dollhouse to make it better than ever and ready for another generation. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Carinne is @my_miniature_life. 

This episode I talk to the master of miniature urban street scenes, Jordan Affonso.  He is also the force behind @tinyartexperiment on Instagram, a miniature art display involving 20 artists from 6 different countries.  So join me as we go beyond the dollhouse, to explore a little different aspect of the miniature scene. Jordan is on Instagram @oilers_workshop and host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures. 

Popular mother/daughter duo Tracy and Stephanie find joy in making, collecting and filming miniatures with each other. Using their collection of over 25,000 miniatures, their videos are filled with nostalgia, humor, and the pleasures of everyday life.  Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tracy and Stephanie are on Instagram @myminiaturelife_yt. You can also contact Becky at [email protected]. 

From the frighteningly fabulous Adams Family Mansion to the golden decadence of a high end bar by the famous Narcissa Thorne, the Museum of Miniature Houses in Indiana has put together a wonderfully varied collection of impressive miniatures. Hear the stories behind their amazing miniature collection from Savannah, the Museum Manager, and get the inside scoop on their big plans for expansion of this miniature museum!  Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and the Museum of Miniature Houses is @the.mini.museum. 

Discover the tiny treasures of the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures with host Becky Gannon and Museum Board Member Chad from @myminiaturebrownstone. Chad tells us about the history of the museum and their extensive collection of unique miniatures - including a replica of "Doc's" house from Back to the Future and a Texas mansion worthy of the TV show Dynasty. We also learn about Chad's miniature inspiration, why his miniature style is nothing like his real life home decor, and his recent experience in the Guild Study Program in Colonial Williamsburg.  Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is @theminitimemachine. 

We get the behind the scenes scoop on the world class school for miniaturists located in beautiful Castine, Maine. The one week long summer program is run by the International Guild of Miniature Artisans, and people come from all over the country - and even the world - to attend. From the incredible teachers to the annual lobster celebration, Katie La Fortune tells us all about this amazing school where miniaturists can learn new skills and master their craft.  Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and the Guild School is on Instagram @igmaguildschool. 

Marina talks about using miniatures as a way to preserve memories - she created a dollhouse filled with her mother's crafts and decor style to hold her mother close to her heart.  Marina and I also talk about tackling the world of 3D printing as a "non-techie", how we feel when real life gets in the way of the mini world, her childhood dollhouse, and the joys of creating tiny things! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Marina is @marinas_mini_life. 

Life is just another day at the beach for miniaturist Theresa Parker. She lives near the beach in real life and has built a miniature beach house and waterfront restaurant. We chat about her 3D printing, her "mini-eating" dog Barley, getting featured in mini magazines, and how we both love teal.  Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Theresa is @theminibeachhouse.

I chat with modern miniaturist & architect Paris Renfroe about his cool modern minis, the inside scoop on exciting changes to the IMOMA miniature show coming up in February of 2023, and how watching Miami Vice as a kid influenced his sense of style. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures, Paris Renfroe is @prdminiatures and go to @IMoMA for information on the upcoming miniature show in Vegas. . Please subscribe so you'll always be the first to hear a new episode! 

Join me as I talk to Kate Unver, the author of the Big Book of Mini and creator of @dailymini about her personal mini collection (think in the thousands!), her passion for discovering and supporting mini artisans, and how she loves riding her motorcycle to mini shows!  Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures. Please subscribe so you'll always be the first to hear a new episode! 

Join me in exploring the miniature treasures at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, & Toys.  Museum Director Wendy Littlepage gives us the inside scoop on their miniature collection. Hear  the story behind the Someday House, the teddy bear that flew first class from England,  and so much more!  Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures  and check out the museum @minidolltoymusuem. 

Kristine has been combining her love of  photography and modern minis for thirteen years. We talk about tips for photographing your dollhouses, creating photo backdrops, 3 D printing and more!  Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures  and Kristine is @paperdollminiatures. 

They were finalists on HGTV's Biggest Little Christmas Showdown where they wowed us with their Christmas Tiki Boat and modern minis!  I chat with  Amanda and Briana about what happened "behind the scenes"  at the Biggest Little Christmas Showdown, telling someone new you are obsessed with miniatures, miniatures as art, and  what to wear to Lobster Night at the IGMA Guild School.  Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures  while Amanda & Briana are @pandaminiatures.

Was it murder?  Bruce Goldfarb, author of Eighteen Tiny Deaths, discusses the miniature "death dioramas" created in 1946 by Frances Glessner Lee to help train policemen to investigate crimes. Frances Glessner Lee is considered to be the mother of modern forensic medicine. Learn more about this incredible woman and how she used miniatures to improve forensic science.  Bruce Goldfarb is on Instagram @eighteentinydeaths and host Becky Gannon is @madaboutminiatures! 

From teeny tiny ice cubes to a "mini me"  Barbie, Tonya of @grandmagetsreal mirrors her real life in miniature with humor and creativity.  We discuss Barbie's influence on her childhood and modeling career, how she finds miniatures in unlikely places (like key chains and Christmas ornaments) and how she rediscovered Barbie with her grandchildren. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tonya Ruiz is @grandmagetsreal.   

Bill Robertson is renowned for his extraordinary miniatures which are in museums and collections all over the world. But as a young man he thought his future lay in cars  until he stopped at a miniature show to buy his mom a gift, and from there embarked on  a life long career creating miniatures, designing exhibits & miniature museums, teaching, and more. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Bill Robertson is @wmrrobertsonminiatures.

Lauren P. Dodge has created a haunting and hauntingly beautiful dollhouse in the southern gothic style.  Lauren talks about her entry into the world of miniatures, how to create the most realistic spiderwebs, her love of everything spooky, and so much more. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Lauren P. Dodge is @southerngothicdollhouse. 

Gina Theesfield is a talented miniaturist, owner of @bluetoadauctions, appraisal expert on Jeff Foxworthy's TV show "What's It Worth", and bellydancer.  Join us as Gina talks about her many adventures on Mad About Miniatures. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Gina Theesfield is @calico_garden. 

Kaye Savage Browning has spent four decades traveling the world and collecting miniatures for her KSB Miniatures Collection. Highlights of the collection are the Spencer House (Princes Diana's ancestral home), the Catherine Palace, and numerous other miniatures by the world's finest artisans. Join us as Kaye shares the stories and adventures behind this renowned miniature collection in the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center in Maysville, Kentucky. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @dollhouse_flair and the KSB Miniatures Collection is @ksbminiaturescolleciton.   

The world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures is at the National Museum of Toys/Miniatures. The museum was founded by two childhood friends who grew up to be world class collectors. Laura Taylor from the museum tells us the stories behind some of their miniature masterpieces. We talk about a working mini gold microscope, a miniature Art Deco jewelry store with jewelry made from real gems, and so much more!  Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and the National Museum of Toys/Miniatures is in Kansas City, Missouri and on Instagram @toyandminiaturemuseum. 

Miniaturist Robina Patterson and I talk about her love of room boxes, her mini houses that needed major renovation, and her feature in American Miniaturist magazine!  Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Robina is @myminiatureabodes.

Painter turned miniaturist Beth Picard created a Chihuly inspired mini chandelier that will take your breath away! We talk about her unique process for creating the chandelier, her love of color, her secret bathroom, and so much more!  Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Beth is @bethcarlpicard.

Miniaturist Bridget McCarty has had her exquisite work featured on numerous miniature magazine covers. We talk about how she got her start, her work at Disney, and her advice for beginning miniaturists. Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Bridget is @bridgetmccartyminis. 

Tania Melendez's exquisite miniatures have been featured in House Beautiful magazine. Tania talks about her unique design process, her love of cakes (both real & mini) and so much more! Host Becky Gannon can be found on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Tania is @cheries_mini. 

Author Elise Hooper is renovating the dollhouse that has been in her family for 5 generations as research for her newest book! Elise writes historical fiction that focuses on women with fascinating lives that history has overlooked. We chat about her foray into miniatures, life as an author, her new book about secrets & miniatures and more! Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Elise is @corahalesminiatureworld. 

A weekend job at a miniature show as a teenager led Cathy to discover the world of miniatures  - and she never looked back!. She even got married at the Philadelphia Miniaturia show 15 years ago. Now she's the new owner of the show, which will be held November 5 -7, 2021. Find out more about Cathy Miller-Vaughan's miniature inspired life and Philadelphia Miniaturia in this episode. Host Becky Gannon is on Instagram @madaboutminiatures and Cathy is @philadelphiaminiaturia.

Cindy Coons is a miniature builder and collector extraordinaire and she talks about her new miniature designer closet, how she puts her heart and soul into her "Queen" (her pink Victorian), a wine cellar addition, and so much more!  Additionally find out how to make the laundry room a popular destination!  Cindy Coons is on Instagram as @cinandtheminicity and host Becky G is @madaboutminiatures.

The winner of the prestigious 27th Annual HBS Creatin' Contest talks about her award winning dragon cottage, creating in lockdown, her cozy craft cottage and how gobsmacked she was to win!  Rebecca R. is from New Zealand (where the hobbit movies were filmed) and she has certainly mastered the art of creating magical miniatures. Rebecca is on Instagram as @melodyofminiatures and host Becky G can be found @madaboutminiatures.