Thursday, 31 May 2012

A Miniature Jubilee

Miniature portrait; The Wonham Collection
This weekend sees the start of Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee. There have been flags and bunting everywhere for weeks now, and the shops have been stocked up for months with almost anything emblazoned with the Union Flag.

The Miniature world has also been gearing up for the celebrations, with miniature union flags and bunting, red, white and blue cakes etc and street parties.



If you wanted to create your own miniature celebrations, there may still be time to stock up on a few Union Flag essentials! May I recommend the following;

Union Flag paper plates; ebay

Union Flag teapot; Dolls House Emporium

Union Flag mug; Dolls House Emporium

Union Flag bunting; Minimum World
And if you wanted the Queen herself to attend you street party there are a few miniature versions available, though they don't really look much like her!

Coronation outfit QEII; Peggy Nisbet
QEII? Alesia Newman Breen
The close-up looks a little bit more like her!
A very regal queen in coronation outfit, made in 1953 by Audray Haigh
 Whatever you all choose to do this weekend ( I will be working!!) I hope that it is a good one!!!

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23 comments:

  1. Ilona31 May 2012 at 21:24

    Thanks for sharing your miniature celebration, Andy. Everything looks great!!
    Have a great weekend despite you've to work.
    Greetings, Ilona

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    1. Andy31 May 2012 at 22:08

      Hi Ilona,

      I'll do my best to remain cheerful, there is supposed to be a little indoor street party at work over the weekend, but I'd rather be outside with friends!!

      Hope you enjoy your weekend!

      Andy x

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  2. El caballero Metabólico31 May 2012 at 21:36

    ¡Un abrazo enorme y disfruta de estos días de fiesta!

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    1. Andy31 May 2012 at 22:09

      Thank you Pedrete,

      I'll have a cup of tea at work and think of all the fun going on else where!!

      Big hugs to you my friend!!

      Andy x

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  3. John31 May 2012 at 21:47

    Sorry you have to work the first weekend of the festivities, Andy. I just found out a local pub here run by a British ex-pat is hosting a party on their roof with three cover-bands, playing the Stones, the Who and ELO (???) Anyway, I might go if it's not POURING AGAIN, which seems to be the norm these days!

    (I thought the Alesia Newman Breen doll a striking likeness)!

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    1. Andy31 May 2012 at 22:15

      Hi John,

      The roof party sounds fun, and great music by the sounds of things. I'm guessing you're not sure who ELO are, it is the Electric Light Orchestra, a band from teh 1970's, their most famous hit was Mr Blue Sky, which would be appropriate seeing as how you've had so much rain!! they also did Hold on Tight, quite a good band! (check them out on YouTube

      Enjoy your weekend whatever the weather!!

      Andy xx

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  4. Daydreamer1 June 2012 at 01:16

    OOOH, I LOVE the teapot! And the Queen looks almost Herself in the doll made by Alesia Breen! So Fun that even the mini world is celebrating the Jubilee!
    I was over there in June of '77 when she was celebrating the Silver Jubilee... I remember there were tons of special events like horse shows and boat races happening.... (I'm betraying my age...!)
    I'm so sorry you have to work on the weekend.... have a cup of tea or two or three...

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    1. Andy1 June 2012 at 20:07

      I don't remember the silver jubilee at all, but then again I was only 3 years old!! How great that you were here to enjoy it all!

      I will be having a few cups of tea, most certainly, and perhaps the odd slice of cake too! at the risk of sounding like Worzle Gummage!!

      regards
      Andy xxx

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  5. Drora's minimundo1 June 2012 at 09:10

    A lovely miniature celebration and the queen doll is gorgeous!
    Enjoy your celebration and may long live the Queen!
    Hugs, Drora

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    1. Andy1 June 2012 at 20:08

      Hi Drora, thank you for your comment. I will enjoy myself somehow!!! ;)

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  6. Simon1 June 2012 at 09:16

    Enjoy the celebrations Andy. God willing the weather will hold...
    xx

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    1. Andy1 June 2012 at 20:10

      I hope it does for your party, and everyone elses! shall think of you whilst slaving over a hot cup of tea and pretending to be working! lol!!!

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  7. Giac1 June 2012 at 13:09

    Hi Andy.
    I'm sorry I'm on the other side of the ocean. Well, if Dewell Manor could time warp into 2012, it would be all decked out...what better reason for a party? I hope you don't work too hard this weekend and get a chance to have a bit of fun.
    Big hug my friend,
    Giac

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  8. Andy1 June 2012 at 20:11

    Hi Giac,

    I will have some fun some how, and I am off on Tuesday when there are still some fun things happening!

    hugs to you too my friend!

    Andy xxx

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  9. Fi.P2 June 2012 at 14:58

    Happy golden jubilee!!

    Paul did mention it! Wow there must be so much going on there, what fun!!! ????

    it's amazing how miniaturists can prepare for every occasion! I can't believe there is so much available. i remember having a portrait similar to that of the Queen in my class room all so long ago. About 10 years ago I went back there and it was still hanging, although some what faded.

    Enjoy the celebrations!!! God save the queen.......; )

    ML Fi xx

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  10. Andy2 June 2012 at 21:52

    Hi Fi,

    Good to hear from you, glad you found time to take a look at my blog!

    I don't think that we ever had a portrait of the queen at my schools, I don't remember any. I think most of the big celebrations begin after today, as there are public holidays on Monday and Tuesday, and I think something is happening on the Thames on Sunday.

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  11. Pepper3 June 2012 at 17:39

    Working?!? You have a really mean boss...unless of course you ARE the boss. In which case, let your hair down man and have a pint of something bubbly.

    Have a great celebration Andy =0)

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  12. Andy3 June 2012 at 19:45

    Oh yes, my bosses are indeed Big Meanies!! Not sure I could handle a whole pint of fizz! maybe a half...

    Hope you're enjoying the weekend!

    Andy xxx

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  13. Fi.P5 June 2012 at 12:24

    Hi Andy,

    I'm just sitting here watching the celebrations. It all looks so wonderful. Every one is in the spirit of things. It looks so festive with all the red white and blue!!

    What fun! Enjoy the celebrations!!! Wish we were there!

    ML Fi xx

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  14. Andy5 June 2012 at 18:40

    Hi Fi, glad you enjoyed the concert, didn't watch it myself, was too tired!! the fireworks look good from what i saw in the paper this morning!

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  15. Dr Huckvale's Castle of Art and Ideas6 June 2012 at 17:52

    Prince Charming

    I think one could make a very nice toilet roll cover out of that Audrey Haigh Queen doll. You inspire me!

    Tidy Queen

    x

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  16. Saucy Siciliana9 August 2012 at 15:09

    I love your work. Your blog is wonderful. I found you at my friends's Giac, and I am following you from Rome.

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    1. Andy10 August 2012 at 14:14

      hello Francesca,

      Thanks for following my blog, I am so pleased that you like my work. Giac does have a great blog doesn't he, he's a real inspiration to me!

      regards
      Andy xx

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