progress pictures, share a funny story or picture, have contests and give-aways - I even wrote a poem about animal cruelty. I've met a ton of people in "blogland," all wonderful. And I've discovered that there are hundreds of mini-related blogs out there. It's so much fun seeing all the dollhouses and roomboxes people have done. It makes me want to make my own little home for my critters someday.

"I used to collect miniature carved animals from different materials and have quite a few of them. And I've always loved things in miniature and am fascinated by the tiny details. But it wasn't until I decided to make my miniature animals available to others that I realized how popular they were with dollhouse enthusiasts.

"I do occasionally buy minis (accessories) from other artists that I think I could use with my animals - but the thing is, when I receive them I usually fall in love with them and don't want to give them up, so now I have my own little growing collection of miniatures. It makes me want to make