My Miniature Obsession: Crafting, Creativity and Community for Dollhouse Miniature Lovers.

Ep55- From Teacher to Miniature Maker: Arianna's Journey Building Her Dream Career

In this episode of My Miniature Obsession, I sit down with the incredibly inspiring Ariana Vernier of DIY Vernier Style—a former teacher turned full-time miniature entrep

EP 54- Miniatures, Mysteries and Creative Magic with Joanna Campbell Slan

In this heartwarming episode of My Miniature Obsession, I’m joined by Joanna Campbell Slan—a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author, cozy mystery queen, and pass

Ep 53- Building a Mini Garage and Remembering the Man Who Inspired It

The theme of the August Mic Drop Miniatures Subscription Box was garage, but for me, it’s so much more than just oil cans and tool benches. It’s a tribute to my dad, my h

EP 52- Siding, Style & Subscription Boxes: The Story of Bleaus Custom

In this episode of My Miniature Obsession, Rachel sits down with the incredibly talented Bleaus Custom, a standout voice in the world of modern miniatures. What began as

EP 51- The Mini Muse Within: 10 Ways to Reignite Your Creative Spark

Ever feel like your creativity just… disappeared? Like your inner artist took a nap and forgot to wake up? In this inspiring episode of My Miniature Obsession, Rachel sh

EP 50- Back to the Mic: Reigniting Joy, Creativity & Connection

After a year-long break, I’m back behind the mic and I’m sharing why I stepped away. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on burnout, creative silence, and the quiet re

EP 49- Learn about Creating Miniature Clothes with Deb!

In this episode I chat with Deb of Deb's Miniature Clothes! She shares how she got started with miniatures and gives tips and tricks on how to sew doll clothes for 1:12 m

Ep48- Let's talk all Things 3D Printing with Jim from The Edge Of Tech!!

In this episode I chat with Jim from The Edge Of Tech, a Youtube channel (with over 107k subscribers!) that educates and entertains the 3D maker community! We chat abou

Ep 47- Interior Designer follows her heart

Meet Amanda- Her love of miniatures began as a little girl. This passion for all things small (especially dollhouses), mixed with her love of watching remodeling shows, l

Ep 46- Meet the face behind ChelseaMakes

Chelsea Andersson is the maker and miniaturist behind ChelseaMakes. Her miniatures are used in television, stop-motion advertisements, and of course, to decorate dollhous

Ep 45- Meet Katie! Social Media Influencer of over 50K followers, in less than 2 years!

Meet Katie of Kayteekays_Minis! She's a stay-at-home-mom and mini-influencer, with a following on Instagram of over 50K! Listen as she shares how she made that happened a

EP 44- Artist Turns her Creations into Miniatures

Meet Maria McElroy! An amazing artist that brings her love of painting into another one of her passions... miniatures! Maria talks about her extensive Barbie collection,

EP 43- The Philadelphia Miniaturia and all the things it offers!

Today's 'Mini Chat' is with Cathy Miller-Vaughan- the mastermind behind the Philadelphia Miniaturia! Cathy shares how her miniature journey started in 1990, when the Pa

Ep 41- Full-Time Teacher to Full-Time Miniturist

In this episode I chat with Kim, a former 2nd grade teacher. We chat about how her mini business grew so much and so fast that she quit her full-time job teaching and wen

Ep 40- Meet Shaun; Miniature Bookworm and Maker of Small Things

Book lovers and miniature friends- this is an episode you won't want to miss!  Meet Shaun as she shares her story on how she got started with miniatures and how it lead

Ep 39- Meet Anne-Marie; creator of 12th scale patchwork quilts that are out of this world!

Anne-Marie is the maker behind LTW Miniatures. She specializes in tiny,  hand sewn patchwork quilts, mainly in 1:12 scale. She loves to experiment with fabric to see how

I'm Back!! Excited to be back podcasting and talking Miniatures with you!

Hello Friends! Its been awhile but I'm happy to be back to talk minis with yoU!  Would you like to be a guest? Please join me in this new exciting season!  Show Notes c

EP 38- For the love for miniatures- an interview with Kate Esme Ünver

Listen to my 'mini' chat with Kate Esme Ünver, author of The Book of Mini: Inside the Big World of Tiny Things. In The Book of Mini, she selects hundreds of pieces of min

Ep 37- Chicago Miniature Shows- Spring 2022

I wanted to share my experience from 2 Miniature Shows that I was able to attend this Spring in Chicago.  The first being the Tom Bishop Show, which marked its 44th year

Ep 36- IMoMA! The future of Miniatures!

Are you ready for the the Largest West Coast Miniature Trade Show/Convention? Otherwise referred to as #minicon! Its a fascinating show that features all scales and types