It's the Little Things...

Well, my dollhouse makeover is almost complete - but I'm not ready to reveal the whole thing just yet! In the meantime, I wanted to share with you some little touches that make the whole thing come together, like this bold fruit assortment that adds some color to the Orangery.

In the kitchen I have my summer foods on display like a watermelon, ears of corn and a gallon of fudge swirl ice cream. The tub of ice cream is one of my favorite items ever!

The pink sewing machine finally has a spot on Zoe's craft table. For the 'how to' on how to make your own check out: Drab to Fab: Mini Sewing Machine Tutorial

I refinished a rusty frame with acrylic lavender paint, then added a cute cat doodle inside to compliment the hall stairs. The tiny mouse I used on the staircase used to be available in the miniature aisle of A.C. Moore. Not sure if they still have one, but everyone seems to have a fairy garden aisle these days!

xo Lady Lucas

PS - Check out this new mini wall art collection exclusively intended for dollhouse kids rooms & nurseries on Etsy:

I Believe in Leprechauns

A few years ago I sent these leprechaun photos in my monthly newsletter just for fun. I recently came across them and thought you'd get a kick out of this little guy (that my husband named 'Lep'). I created Lep out of Sculpey clay and added details like eyes and buttons with a super tiny paintbrush.

My mom pointed out recently that I had a fascination with leprechauns since childhood. I used to practice drawing them over and over, and then when I got a little older I enjoyed making them out of clay. I even wrote a story once called, 'Shamrock Stew'. I should look for that again one of these days...

Who doesn't love a green bagel?

Do you believe in leprechauns? Let me know in the comments below! I love to know there are other young at heart adults out there LOL ;)

Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone!

xo Lady Lucas

PS - Did you get chance to try a shamrock shake this season yet?

Winter Walk

This week has been snowy, windy, cold and sometimes sunny here in NYC. During one of the sunny spurts, I took a walk down the street to the local college campus with my husband. I've featured this little colony of squirrels before, but they inspire me so much, I just had to share a few more pics with you again! Above is my rendition of a sour bunny. I hope you get a kick out of him.

Only one month left of winter! Spring is ahead...

Do you have a favorite outdoor spot in your neighborhood? A special park or garden? Please share with us below! 

xo Lady Lucas

PS - Need a great way to pass the time on a winter day? Try out these adorable paper dolls that I have designed featuring Linzer Lane's resident tabby cat. Available now on Etsy

PPS - City Dwellers - if you're looking for the perfect spot to skate with the kids near NYC this winter, a blog that I contribute to called JCFamilies has come up with an excellent list of ideas! Check out Ice Skating Rinks In And Around Jersey City here!

Miniature Dime Cakes DIY

I tend to get really crazy ideas when it comes to crafting. Just like the day I looked at my cereal and saw fairy donuts ;) Well, I'm an avid ear plug user since I'm a very light sleeper. The other night I realized if I cut a set of new foam ear plugs up - they might look exactly like miniature sponge cake!

My experiment worked! All you need to make these adorable dime cakes, is a pair of beige colored foam earplugs. Cut them into sections as shown above.

Trace something small and round to make the plates for your cakes. I used watercolor paper for this. 

Add some acrylic paint for icing and add some mini berries to complete your cake. I made my berries out of red crepe paper, but you could use clay or even red seed beads.

These dime cakes would be perfect for any fairy garden, dollhouse or miniature setting. 

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

xo Lady Lucas

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P.S.S - What are your plans for Valentine's Day this year? Anything special? ;)

How to Make Fairy Donuts

I posted a little video about a month ago on my Instagram feed sharing how to make these adorable fairy donuts - perfect for the tiniest tea party you can imagine. I thought I'd re-post them here to share with you all. If you love cute things, I know you will love this!

All you need to make these adorable miniature donuts are some round cereal pieces (Cheerios work best!), acrylic paint and glitter. That's it!

Using a small paintbrush, carefully decorate each Cheerio with some bright, acrylic paint. For donut frosting pink, blue, peach and lavender work best.

Pinch a little bit of glitter with your fingers and add to the top of each donut for sprinkles while the paint is still wet. That way, no glue is needed! 

Display your 'fairy donuts' on a tiny plate and display in your dollhouse, a fairy garden, or as a centerpiece on your table with a tiny tea set. 

Love this craft idea? Leave a comment below! I'd love to hear from you...

Linzer Lane Character Collection 2017

Iggie is a hedgehog gingerbread baker who loves collecting spices, drinking blueberry tea and playing checkers on his rare days off.

I'm so excited to announce my Linzer Lane character collection for 2017! These are characters I've created over the last two years and they appear in my children's books, coloring books and within various products that will be released this year.

Zinnie the rabbit runs the local flower nursery on Linzer Lane. She is dear friends with Iggie and loves growing Zinnias, Cosmas and Gladiolas within her gardens.

Zoë the Tabby Cat runs a charming button shop that serves the community with darling glass, wooden, and clay buttons. She hosts a monthly 'Button Club' event where light refreshments are served.

Treat the Owl is brand new for 2017! I hope you enjoy him ;)

Treat the Owl owns the local bookstore. Treat's store is unique, because he only carries cookbooks. His favorite cuisine is French. He never passes up a fresh baguette.

Which character is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below so I can create more books and products to enjoy this year.

xo

Lady Lucas

How to Draw a Cute Lemonade

Here's a really simple doodle tutorial brought to you by our resident artist, Peter Silly the frog ;) A great 'how to' for children or adults wishing to create some cool BBQ invitations this summer!

What's your favorite summer drink? Comment Below!

Yours in Doodling,

Peter Silly

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Happy Mother's Day xo

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there that love us, raise us, forgive us, trust us, help us and nurture us. Motherhood is something to celebrate. xoxox Lady Lucas

Zinnie's Gardening Coloring Book

Zinnie's Garden Coloring Book Preview

My new coloring book will be coming out next week on August 10, 2015! 

'Zinnie's Garden Coloring Book' will feature 20 pages of adorable gardening themes that will be a blast for adults and kids alike. Zinnie is the German spelling for the flower 'Zinnia' in English; and even though Zinnie is an adorable country rabbit, I named her after my childhood pet cat. 

So, stay tuned to my Etsy store for the release of this printable coloring book, and don't forget to sign up for the Lady Lucas club so you don't miss the free coloring page!

Love & Lemonade,

Lady Lucas