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Sunday 8 May 2016

The Earl's study, staircase, Montreal Miniature Show and birthday presents

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all doing well. Thank you all once again for your great feedback last post. I had not expected to go so long without an update, but I underestimated the level of detail in these rooms and real life has, yet again, been hectic and exhausting. Work on the new wing is going well and I present to you the Earl's study and the Banquet hall staircase.

The fireplace in the earl's study

The study

The staircase

Marble floors

Last post I had just painted illustration board to look like red, yellow, green and black marble.

You saw this one last time

The next step was to cut them and glue them onto a single ply illustration board subfloor. I chose the cube pattern, one of my favorites.


Cutting them was time consuming but not difficult. The problem started when I glued them down. I had 2 sub-floor templates, one for the study and one for the staircase hall. I used the Ultimate glue for the study floor and it worked really well. However some of the glue kept coming up between the cracks when I placed the tiles, so for the staircase floor I used an Extra Strength Glue Stick.


I put the tiles down and weighed them overnight with weights and heavy books. When I went to trim the tiles that were hanging off the edge many of them came undone. If you look at the strip of flooring on the left  in the last picture, you can see where the tiles came off the white subfloor. Not the end of the world, but do not use glue sticks! I must have been tired because I messed up the last row of the study floor. I inverted the yellow and green titles. I just cut off the row ande made a black marble border around the room to make up the difference.

The earl's study

With the floor done I started putting together the rooms. I did one last test run to see if any mistakes jumped out at me.


It looked good, so all that was left was gluing everything in. I started by the wall panels and weighed them down 24 hours to make sure the glue set and the pieces did not buckle. Then I glued the paintings in place and added trim



I had shown you the fireplace before, but the red marble I had made did not match the one on the floor. It was too pink.


I pulled it out, praying the fireplace would not be damaged, and replaced it with the same "marble" I used for the floor. I think it looks better.


The final step was the ceiling. It is a piece of faux-walnut finished illustration board with rectangles cut out of it which I glued over the mdf structure which I painted dark green.


I added a cornice, frieze and cove molding around the room, and I trimmed the cutouts with the cove molding as well. And voila!



I think I will purchase short bookcases for the walls each side of the fireplace. The 2 vitrines I intended to use looked too massive.

Staircase and bathroom

The elements for the staircase were all ready, so, as with the study, I had one last test run.


You can see the beige walls for the bathroom at the back of the room. I made sure everything aligned properly and glued the wall panels in first, then the floor, the staircase and finished with trim and the painted panels.


I glued the elements in the above picture before I installed the wall that separates the 2 rooms.


In the picture above you can see I used a 10 pound hand weight while waiting for the glue to set. Before the wall panels were installed I measured and glued the molding onto the murals. They had odd angles and trimming the picture frame molding for each piece after the paintings were glued into place would have been a nightmare. This way a line of The Ultimate glue all around and a few drops of gel super glue were all that was needed to glue the paintings in. I mentioned that I made the space under the landing 2 inches deeper to create the illusion of a bathroom. The platform was now too short so I made a built in bench to cover the gap. There will be a window on this landing.


I have not glued in place the second part of the staircase because the would mean I could not put the structure upside down to work on the other rooms. I will post pictures when it is done, but for now here is what the staircase looks like with a piece of cardboard to cover the opening above the staircase.


I really like this room, but after the wall separating it from the earl's study was up you can only see little parts of it at once.

The camera was in the study, so your actual view is a little more limited...

...but I know it is all there and when the light is on it actually adds a lot of realism to the flow of the house

This is a view through the door of the unfinished library next door
The room under the stairs was wasted space so I decided to make it look like a small bathroom. I built a window unit with a stained glass window which has a ledge on which I can put a few towels.


The stained glass is a plastic piece I purchased at a Tiffany Glass exposition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts a few years ago. The window piece is not glued into place...


...so I have access to the room in case of repairs or if I decide to add a sink or some other element. The piece cannot come out of the room as it is taller then the opening, but It works well enough and the stained glass looks quite nice when backlight

The floors were leftover marble tiles from past rooms in the manor
As I mentioned before, you can only see this room through the doorways in the study and the library. Sadly, you cannot see it from the back as the house is against the wall, so here are a few pictures to remember what is actually behind the study.




Montreal Miniature show  purchases and birthday gifts

The first weekend in April was the Montreal Miniatures show. Martha and Julie came over the Friday before the show and we had a wonderful visit. Jo came with me to the show and we had a lot of fun...and I shopped.

2 of the arrangements and the apples I purchased from Martha Mclean Miniatures, the lilacs ,also made by Martha, were bought from Grandpa's Dollhouse, and the white lilys were a present from Martha

I purchased the dish set and cake stand from Julie at Westwinds Miniatures, and she surprised me with the shaving set

The swan dishes and clown are by Janice Crawley and the vases were purchased at an estate sale table.

I love shopping at the miniature show, but even more fun was getting my birthday present last week. Jo got both families together again and they bought me a limited edition bird handle copper pot set from Janson and Jacqueline Getzan, as well as a few other kitchen items he knew I was hoping for.




And that is all for this post. I have cut the subfloor for the library so the next step is cutting the wood parquet. I have also been working on futur plans which I have mentioned before...Banquet hall, kitchen renovation... I did make one big decision though: when the present rooms and plans are complete, I am adding a basement floor to the manor for servants quarters, laundry room, linen cupboards, scullery, larder, cellar....This project will never end.

Thank you again for being there to follow my adventures. I promise I will try not to take so long before my next post and again, if you follow me and I do not follow you please let me know!

I wish you all the best and send you all a big hug

Giac






98 comments:

  1. Your marble floors are amazing as is the rest of your build so far. I love the Earl's study, especially the high ceilings. You are so talented in the art of miniature, I can't imagine the hours you put into your work. The stained glass backlit window is lovely.
    Nice buys at the miniature show and your birthday copper pots are to die for! Much love went into choosing your gift.

    Big Hugs,
    Victoria

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  2. This whole project is so very beautiful!

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  3. It was so worth waiting for this post! I can't tell you how badly I just want to shrink myself down to scale and explore the manor! Only being able to get a peek at the space makes it that much more intriguing! Beautifully finished and detailed, Giac! It makes me so happy to look at. And that Jo - for organizing a special gift from loved ones is such a loving thing to do! Happy belated birthday! I hope this is your most spectacular year so far!

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  4. All I can say is WOW! Your work is just amazing. Sheer perfection!
    And your family and friends are fabulous too.
    Cheers, Linda

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  5. Great to see a new post... O those stair so beautiful if you don't know they are mini you think that they are real rooms so beautiful full of details...
    Great that door with the glass it reminds me of an old building so real...
    Have a nice day,
    groetjes van Marijke

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  6. It is fabulous Giac. I love those floors and the architecture is perfection. Congratulations on all your lovely new miniatures.

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  7. Desde luego a valido la pena esperar ésta entrada Giac!! El nivel de perfección,no deja nunca de asombrarme,esos suelos de mármol son impresionantes,tanto los colores como el diseño!
    La escalera,perfecta,el estudio del conde,es majestuoso,la vidriera me encanta,y aunque no se pueda acceder a ella,luce muchísimo,es un rayo de luz ambiental!!!
    Que bonitas compras has hecho y los regalos de cumpleaños son magníficos!!!! Muchas felicidades por todo!!!!!!
    Besos.

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  8. WOW !!!
    Bonjour Giac, chaque nouveau message montre un travail fabuleux !!!
    Félicitations pour vos achats et vos cadeaux !
    Amicalement. Joce

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  9. WOW !!!
    Bonjour Giac, chaque nouveau message montre un travail fabuleux !!!
    Félicitations pour vos achats et vos cadeaux !
    Amicalement. Joce

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  10. Your work with the floor is amazing,
    and howe you get everything to fit
    together is a big wow, like the front
    of the stove. The things in copper you
    got is gorgeous
    Hugs from/AM

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  11. Hi Giac! Happy (belated) birthday! I see that you have been spoiled by Jo and family, and your new purchases of the show are fantastic additions to your dollhouse, enjoy all of it!
    The marble floors are fabulous work, just like the rooms you've put together. Thank you again for showing us in clear pictures and explanation how you did these phases of the enormous job!
    Big hug, Ilona

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  12. Whaow, whaow, whaow. What an enormous amount of work you have done and it all looks fantastic. Your floor is very impressive and I actually think the black border is a good addition and very typical of the period.
    I love that your rooms 'flow' to give a very realistic feeling of depth. It creates 'tension' which is designed to lead the eye in different directions. Very cool.
    Your purchases and gifts are beautiful. Happy belated Birthday and enjoy all your goodies.
    Thanks for showing us, and describing in detail, the steps you have taken. Very useful and helpful.
    Carol :)

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  13. Oh, such a treat to see so much going on in your house! I love the floors and the views from one room to another. Also the stained glass is beautiful, just right for its place. Oh, I envy you've seen Janice Crawley's display in the show. I visited Kensington years ago and bought a teacup and saucer from her and it is one of my absolute treasures.

    Have fun with all the building ahead!

    Hugs, Hanna

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  14. You never cease to amaze me Giac. Your patience and skill at doing those lovely floors is simply astounding, everything always looks perfect.

    I'm really pleased to read you had a lovely time at the show and extend belated wishes for your birthday (that seemed to come around so quickly).

    Hugs,
    X

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  15. Hello Ciag!

    That floor tiles are so beautiful and very bold color! i can´t believe how you managed to cut those tiles so perfectly. Those paintings are so perfect and every little details.

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  16. The tiled floor is amazing. Concerning everything you've showed us what talent and patience you have.
    Beautiful purchases and gifts.
    Geneviève

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  17. tilling amazing, Giac ... it is incredible!
    A big hugs ;0)

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  18. The floor is absolutely fantastic!
    The miniatures that were gift and these you bought are all great. Belated happy Birtday to you.:)
    Big hug
    Ewa

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  19. First things first - a whole floor new floor for domestic staff???? Brilliant!!! I, for one, hope this project never ends!
    I really love what you have done, Giac. It all works so well together. I particularly like all the pictures you have chosen. Is so hard to find paintings that suit the room and work well together, without it appearing over-thought.
    I'm by green-eyed over your kitchen pots and pans, they are divine.
    Give my best to Jo
    Hugs
    Si

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  20. Tus miniaturas si que son reales Giac, además de espectaculares.
    Es asombrosa la perfección de tus trabajos.
    Felicidades por las compras y regalos, es todo precioso.

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  21. Bonsoir Giac,

    Votre travail est vraiment toujours aussi méticuleux et impressionnant. Tout est si beau! J'ai toujours hâte de voir la suite... alors que ce que je viens de voir est déjà si merveilleux!

    A bientôt,
    Vincent

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  22. Un trabajo impresionante, la realización tan meticulosa raya la perfección como el suelo que es espectacular. Sus compras preciosas y el regalo de cumpleaños irá de cine en su cocina.Un saludo:-)

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  23. Ok, l'hai fatto di nuovo: riesci sempre a stupirmi !!
    Il pavimento è meraviglioso e tra l'altro è uno dei miei decori preferiti, molto comune a Genova la mia città.
    Il bagno nascosto è geniale e perfetto ed ogni dettaglio è semplicemente ... Giac style !
    Sei incredibilmente dotato, non mi stanco mai di ammirare il tuo lavoro
    Rosanna
    PS il servizio di pentole mi ha creato problemi di invidia ....

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  24. ¡Impresionante! Me encanta el aspecto del suelo. Queda genial. En el despacho el techo es estupendo.
    Buenas compras y regalos.

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  25. All loking amazing Giac. You put so much thought into these rooms, and also, your marbling is amazing! This is certainly a grand project and I am looking forward to the servants' quarters. Also some great new acquisitions. Jo is a keeper!

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  26. Hi Giac,

    Wat een adembenemende vorderingen laat je weer zien.
    De kubuspatronen van de vloeren zien er echt geweldig mooi uit, niet moeilijk schrijf je, maar ZEER bewerkelijk is het wel, zo precies hoe jij altijd te werk gaat dat vind ik echt FANTASTISCH.

    Nog hartelijk gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag Giac, en heerlijk zoveel mooie nieuwe miniatuur
    aankopen je hebt gedaan, het één nog mooier dan het andere. En Wowwwwww, die koperen keukenset wat een schoonheid.

    Heel veel succes met de vorderingen, het is telkens weer een feest om alles bij jou te bekijken SUPER!!!!!

    Liefs,
    Josephine

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  27. You may not post often but when you do it is always a jam packed treat! Great work, and I love the birthday presents too---

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  28. Wow,amazing!! so much work and so perfect, your work is from another world. Beautiful presents too.

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  29. Wow Giac, you've done it again - another wonderfully decorated space and I particularly like the ceiling detail - it's marvellous!

    Love the lilac dishes and copperware - such good choices and perfect for the Manor.

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  30. Hallo Giac,
    der Marmorboden ist fantastisch geworden. Die Wandvertäfelungen mit den eingefassten Gemälden passen perfekt zum Gesamtkunstwerk. Die Idee mit dem angedeuteten Badezimmer gefällt mir.
    Und für das Kupfergeschirr könnte ich mich auch begeistern. Nachträglich noch alles Gute zum Geburtstag und viel Freude mit dem großartigen Hobby.
    Liebe Grüße Veilchen

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  31. Hey Giac!
    Oh my god ..... that's great !!!! These fine details! I'm excited!!!!

    Belated happy birthday!!!!
    Mini hugs from vienna
    Sigrid

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  32. Hello Giac,
    A whole new basement - YES! Aha, great, I'm so delighted to hear that, because it means we get to see more and more of your wonderful work and brilliant talent.
    The marble floor and fireplace are just superb! In, fact the whole study and surrounding areas are a delight. I just love the architectural details you always include. Each room is so detailed, but so individual. Love, love, love this manor.
    All the best
    Vivian

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  33. Dewell Manor house is an incredible work of art that showcases your many talents in such an inspiring way. Each room's finishing, the architectural detailing and the décor selected never cease to amaze and delight. The replacement marble on the fireplace is much better as it now coordinates perfectly with the cube pattern marble floor...it's efforts such as this that are so admirable! You don't hesitate to redo something if it isn't 'correct' and pleasing to the eye. Wonderful shopping at the Montreal show...thanks for sharing the items purchased as well as your birthday treasures. Cheers, Alayne

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  34. Hi Giac,
    I lost count on how many rooms this Mansion has ;)
    Again you've put a lot of effort in this room, the marbe floor is a stunning feature! And wonderfull gifts and 'finds' from the show.

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  35. Fantastic, Giac! Thanks for sharing pictures of your lovely work.

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  36. Bonjour Giac,
    Quel gigantesque travail!!! Tout est parfait. Les quelques rectifications vont toujours dans le bon sens. J'adore ton travail. Et je suis extasiée devant la batterie de cuisine en cuivre.
    A bientôt.
    Muriel

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  37. Happy belated birthday Giac. All your gifts and purchases are fantastic. I love the kitchen ware. Your floors are stunning and I love the fireplace. I am so glad that your project never ends :-D
    Hugs Maria

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  38. Favolosa... bravissimo come sempre.
    Un abbraccio Giac

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  39. Siempre que te visito, me voy maravillada por las cosas tan impresionantes que eres capaz de hacer. Veo esas habitaciones, y me parece estar visitando una palacio real y no uno de miniatura. Te admiro sinceramente.
    Te felicito por tu cumpleaños y te deseo que disfrutes de tan bonitos regalos.
    No tardes tanto en volver a enseñarnos tus avances, por favor.
    Un abrazo

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  40. Dios mío, Giac! Estoy deslumbrada! Es una belleza!!! No tengo palabras! Hermoso!!!
    Un abrazo!

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  41. This is a MASTERPIECE Giac!!! Your handling of these two room, the art collection, the tiny WC, the magnificent staircase, the seating bench on the platform and the FLOORS- .... all of it is a veritable FEAST FOR THE EYES!
    and I love how you re-vamped the marble fireplace too! :D
    All of your show treasures are Wonderful and of course, I can see that your project will eventually need a basement with servants quarters. I Also thing that your lord and lady, should now become The DUKE and the DUCHESS - to properly fit the manor born! :D
    a Very Big hug Sir Giac!

    elizabeth

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  42. Dear Giac, I am breathless with admiration for your workmanship!!! The pictures of the Study and the stairs look so real... it is really difficult to imagine they are only 1:12 scale!!! You have surpassed all my expectations for these rooms... the colors and patterns are so well chosen and so realistic... I just am (almost) speechless!!! Wow, Wow, WOW! And every step you are going the extra bit to add to that perfection... like the bathroom under the stairs.... with a beautiful stained glass window! And the stairs themselves... all of it only visible through doorways.....!!! THAT is going for perfection!!! I am just constantly impressed with what you make from scratch.... I know, the things you need in the details you want are not readily available.... so necessity is the Mother of invention! But you make such fantastic work seem easy as one two three.... even though we know it is months of careful planning and preparing and step by step construction! You are Amazing!!! Nobody builds minis on the scale you do... and now you are promising us a Basement too!!! Yay!!! It is just so much fun being along for the ride! :)

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  43. Oh, and I meant to wish you a Happy Birthday Too! :) Those bird handled pots are Awesome! And so is Jo for taking you shopping!!! :)

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  44. Wow! Everything is exquisite, high quality work indeed, you're a real craftsman Giac.

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  45. Wow! Everything is exquisite, high quality work indeed, you're a real craftsman Giac.

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  46. sempre fantástico e maravilhoso !!
    seus palácios são de um reino maravilhoso, de perfeição e trabalho esplêndido !!
    fico sempre encantada com sua arte..
    :o)

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  47. Impresionante trabajo. Va a ser una casa digna de un museo. Un beso

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  48. Sublime, semplicemente sublime, sei super bravissimo!!!!
    Una volta terminato, il tuo maniero avrà un valore immenso!!!! Un abbraccio
    Emi

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  49. Hello, Giac - This post was definitely worth the wait. You've done an incredible amount of work, and everything you've completed looks flawlessly done. The cube-patterned tile floor just amazes me; your color choices are perfect. I admit that I was partial to the original red marble for the fireplace, but the new red is the right one to go with the floor. (I hope you'll be able to use the old red elsewhere.) I think the new red marble also beautifully echoes the splashes of red in your murals. I love your idea for the "faux" bathroom - such an ingenious use of that otherwise wasted space. You have, of course, surpassed my greatest expectations for the beautiful detail work in the earl's study and on the staircase. It's a little heartbreaking that all the lovely detail won't be highly visible - but on the other hand, those hidden details create a bit of mystery and intrigue and a burning desire to get inside that manor and investigate every corner at firsthand! You provided me with a big laugh when I read of your plans for the basement servants' quarters, etc. It's an ideal plan; I've always hoped that this wonderful project would never end. Apparently, it never will! ....... Happy belated birthday, Giac. It was so thoughtful of Jo to arrange for your gift of the Getzan copper pots and pans - they'll be the perfect thing for the manor kitchen. That's something else to look forward to!
    Marjorie

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  50. Hi Giac, your patience seems endless with some of these projects but a job worth doing is worth doing well as they say and the results are amazing ^_^ Loving all the detail and Happy Birhday btw !

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  51. My most favorite part in your wonderful, breathtaking post offering an overflow of eyecandy was the sentence "This project will never end" - yesssss!!! ;O) Happy belated Birthday to you - as usual your family with Jo in the lead knew exactly how to make your day, I suspect them to be very happy and thankful because they never have any problems to think about what kind of present might please you... You've achieved so much wonderful progress, the marble floor looks stunning with this cube pattern and the whole study is simply awesome in any way. Not to forget the stairs and the bathroom turned out fantastic, great idea for the bathroom window.

    Hugs
    Birgit

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  52. Amiga Giac no se que decirte ya cada vez que te visito..es increible tu trabajo
    Para mi eres el Picaso de las miniaturas..ole ole y ole jajaj

    Maravilloso el trabajo que has realizado..

    Gracias por estar aunque no estes entre mis seguidores siempre me tendrás aquí viendo y admirando tus bellezas

    Besitos mi niño

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  53. As always, this is stunning work Giac. I always feel so inspired after reading one of your posts! Celia

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  54. Caro Giac, grazie come sempre del tuo passaggio al mio blog. Qui, sempre magnificenza, bellezza, pazienza e talento!!! Complimenti Giac. Buon w.e. NI

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  55. I'm a lost for words Giac WOW !!!! Loving it every bit....

    Mario

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  56. Hola Giac! Que hermosos trabajos haces siempre, visitar tu blog es un deleite para la vista, me encanta el suelo que has hecho, los colores del mármol son muy bonitos y combinan muy bien entre si...la verdad, es que siempre me sabe a poco!! Muchas felicidades por tu cumpleaños, espero que hayas tenido un dia muy feliz!!. Tus compras y regalitos son admirables, sobre todo los utensilios de cocina me han dejado alucinada!!
    Un abrazo y feliz fin de semana
    Isabel

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  57. Wow, you've creating such a stunning piece of work with this! Beautiful and impressive!

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  58. Dear Giac,

    I am so impressed with all your wonderful work, the study, staircase and the tiled floor - amazing. Happy belated birthday and love the wonderfully sweet gifts you got.
    Happy new week and always great to see the intricate work you do.
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  59. I would like to turn into a little girl and settle permanently in the palace, which you create ..

    Big hugs Giac- your imagination seems to be endless :-)

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  60. Only just caught up - keep saving your post until I had time to absorb it all. It is way past a few simple wows and congratulatory words - simply overwhelmingly beautiful and detailed - such talent. As a mini person I am so happy your talents are being poured into this hobby so I can 'share' them. Need to go back again and take in more. Marilyn

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  61. Hi Giac!
    This is amazing! Beautiful and so colurful. Love it!
    Your presentera from the family..wow. Lucky you!
    Hugs Titti

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  62. tu es toujours aussi fou ! grandiose cet escalier.

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  63. Ohhh Giac tudo perfeito tudo lindo .Maravilhoso trabalho.beijos.

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  64. Bonjour giac,
    toujours très impressionné par votre travail, c'est éblouissant! J'aime beaucoup la nouvelle couleur plus rouge de la cheminée, quand aux sols, SPECTACULAIRE!
    Le choix des tableaux qui ornement les murs est parfait.

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  65. Everything you do is so beautiful so amazing.I love and admire all your works.You are so so talented and the colours are perfect!!!

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  66. Entro en tu blog y me quedo muda... son tantas las sensaciones que no sé que decir ¡¡¡ Impresionante !!! Me encanta la precisión, el gusto, el colorido... en fin, todo es perfecto....y veo lo que yo hago y me da vergüenza porque las cosas que yo hago son tan "caseras· ....cómo me gustaría tener tu arte. Un beso

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  67. Esto es creatividad,,sensibilidad ..amor por lo que haces..como siempre te digo eres el Picaso de las miniaturas..No hay ningún otr@ como tú en las miniaturas

    Pones tu corazón en todo lo que haces..en cada detalle eres minucioso..
    Gracias por compartir tanta belleza
    Con cariño Victoria

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  68. I enjoy your blog so much, love your work and I do wish I had your energy to get things finished.

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  69. Amazing!!! Dear Giac you're a number one!!! Compliments big ARTIST!!! Bye. NI

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  70. Love the pop of color that the floor pattern gives! Very reminiscent of MC Escher. :) As always, gorgeous details and craftsmanship.

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  71. Hi Giac, good to see you again and it may have taken a while because of everything RL and miniwise, but you do have something to show! That's wonderful progress and it all fits together wonderfully. I think it's great that you add depth with spaces eventhough not visible that much. It adds realism and makes it even greater than it already is. Looking forward to your libraryfloor, curious to what you come up with now and what challenges you face with achieving the result/design you have envisioned :D. And a happy very belated birthday!!!

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  72. Amigo mio solo he pasado para desearte una linda semana llena de bendiciones en compañia de tu familia

    Con cariño Victoria

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  73. Great to see a new post!! Results are amazing!!
    GIVEAWAY on my blog

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  74. Blimey, that's so beautiful! I adore that stained glass you've put there, it's the perfect touch. Those new plans are very exciting, I hope life gives you a nice break from problems now so you can relax and create *hugs*

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  75. Hi, Giac! I admire your manor. The grand work! Your story is very useful and inspiring!
    Привет, Giac! Я восхищаюсь вашим поместьем. Грандиозный труд! Ваша история очень полезна и вдохновляет!

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  76. Querido Giac,
    Que privilégio para mim, receber sua visita e comentário em meu humilde blog. Adoro ter a sua amizade, amizade de um artista profissional UIIII =)

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  77. Parabéns por sua bela obra de arte. Tudo tão perfeito e inspirador. Tudo feito com muita dedicação e uso de seu tempo. Muito valioso seu trabalho.
    Abraço de sua amiga de blog, Nanda =)

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  78. Parabéns por sua bela obra de arte. Tudo tão perfeito e inspirador. Tudo feito com muita dedicação e uso de seu tempo. Muito valioso seu trabalho.
    Abraço de sua amiga de blog, Nanda =)

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  79. Querido Giac,
    Que privilégio para mim, receber sua visita e comentário em meu humilde blog. Adoro ter a sua amizade, amizade de um artista profissional UIIII =)

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  80. Giac, you do such wonderful work. The floor looks great. So does everything you create. I love your blog!
    Susan

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  81. Giac, it's Amazing, I love it!!!

    Hug,
    Jody

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  82. Awesome!! I love the floor, it's a very original work! Congrats again for your work, it's very realistic. Wonderful purchases. A big hug.

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  83. Very big praise, dear Giac, you have completely done excellent like always, everything has got so lovely and very realistic !!! I always look forward, to new presentations of you one can learn so much !!!

    Cordially yours

    Uschi

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  84. Wow stunning work!
    Hugs Maria

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  85. Amazing, stunning, great, wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    It´s so realistic, Giac, i love it!!!!!

    Hugs

    Uschi

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  86. Cada vez que te visito me quedo embelesada....que nivel y cuanto gusto.
    Me encantan todos y cada uno de tus trabajos.
    Un abraxo
    Maite

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  87. Cada vez que te visito me quedo embelesada....que nivel y cuanto gusto.
    Me encantan todos y cada uno de tus trabajos.
    Un abraxo
    Maite

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  88. Estou impressionada! maravilhoso...
    Trabalho minucioso e cheio de detalhes requer muita
    paciência e perseverança e um bom gosto.
    Prazer em conhecer seu blog.
    janicce.

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  89. C est tellement magnifique,quel travail de titan, vous faites un travail d'artisan d'art, remarquable!!!!
    Isabelle

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  90. Il tuo lavoro è stupendo, complimenti Giac
    Continua così

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  91. Fantastic and gorgeous! Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. :)

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  92. Fantastic and gorgeous! Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. :)

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  93. OMG this is great! I love the paintings on the wall!

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