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Featured in June 2020 Issue of Dollshouse World

May 9, 2020

Hello, mini friends! As some of you may know, my husband and I moved into a new home in February of this year. Last year, Maria, one of the lovely folks with Dollshouse World magazine, reached out to me about participating in their regular feature, “Where I Work.” I told her I was planning to move and asked her if I could wait until I had my new studio set up, and she was gracious enough to oblige my request!

Since moving in February, getting the house unpacked and getting my studio set up has been an ongoing endeavor, but last month (in the midst of stay-at-home orders in the state of Florida) I was able to get some photos of my new workspace and answer Maria’s interview questions. I’ve had the unbelievable honor of being featured in the June 2020 issue, which just came out!

I’m so grateful and humbled for the opportunity, and I hope you enjoy taking a peek inside the PPC studio!

Latest Work

A Flock of Miniature Pie Birds

May 8, 2020

Recently, I was contacted to ask if I could make some miniature pies with pie birds for a lovely lady who collects life-sized pie birds! Of course, the answer was yes! I did a little research on the history of pie birds (also known as pie vents/whistles/funnels/chimneys) before I got started, and I learned that they originated in Victorian times to help prevent the pie filling from boiling over in the cooking process.

So why a bird-shaped vent, you ask? Historians think that the earlier ceramic funnel form that vented steam eventually evolved into a decorative bird shape in reference to the nursery rhyme, “Sing a Song of Sixpence.” Remember the phrase “four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie”?

Anyhow, I had a wonderful time creating these wee little pies with pie birds, and I’m so thrilled to know they will be enjoyed as part of a fabulous collection of life-sized pie birds!

Features

Featured in April 2020 Issue of DollsHouse & Miniature Scene

March 21, 2020

Today, amidst all the bleak news around the world, I’m happy to share a bright spot with you all. I’ve had the honor of being interviewed for the April 2020 issue of DollsHouse & Miniature Scene magazine!

Sadie, the lovely author, chose to highlight some of my Easter and spring miniatures, along with my conservatory! I can’t begin to tell you how honored I am for the thoughtful, beautiful piece Sadie wrote about me. It’s really a special moment when you see yourself called an artist in print – I think all creatives suffer from moments of self-doubt and wondering if we’re good enough, so it’s an amazing feeling to see yourself through another’s eyes.

Many thanks to Sadie and DollsHouse & Miniature Scene magazine for this cheery springtime issue! And if you’re not a subscriber, now’s the perfect time. We all have to support our fellow small businesses in these trying times.

See more of my published features here!

Features

Featured in the 200th Issue of American Miniaturist

November 14, 2019

Don’t miss the December 2019 issue of American Miniaturist Magazine!

I’m so excited to share that I’ve been featured in American Miniaturist‘s latest issue, which also happens to be their 200th issue! They included some of my favorite Christmas cookies, and I’m honored to see them featured alongside such gorgeous holiday minis by talented artists all over the world. You won’t want to miss this issue!