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		<title><![CDATA[Michael Walton Miniatures: Latest News]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The latest news from Michael Walton Miniatures.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:21:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Miniature Vignettes inside Vintage Tea Cups]]></title>
			<link>https://michaelwalton.com/inspired-design-for-dollhouse-living/miniature-vignettes-inside-vintage-tea-cups/</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="/product_images/uploaded_images/italian1.jpg" style="width: 167px;"></p><p>I've just added some&nbsp;Miniature Vignettes inside Vintage Tea Cups onto my website. These are made by a friend of mine Merrie Star. She uses vintage tea cups&nbsp;making every item using found objects and decoupage for each scene.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/product_images/uploaded_images/italian1.jpg" style="width: 167px;"></p><p>I've just added some&nbsp;Miniature Vignettes inside Vintage Tea Cups onto my website. These are made by a friend of mine Merrie Star. She uses vintage tea cups&nbsp;making every item using found objects and decoupage for each scene.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Building a Dream Home]]></title>
			<link>https://michaelwalton.com/blog/building-a-dream-home/</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<img src="/product_images/uploaded_images/blog-house-1.jpg" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; width: 146px;">
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<p style="text-align: justify;">
	Here are some steps to get you started:
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	1. 
	<strong>Creat</strong><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">e a Visual Board. </strong>&nbsp;Look through magazines or pinterest for ideas. &nbsp;Narrow it down to a certain period that you want to recreate or pick a specific architectural style.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	2.
	<strong> Design It Yourself. </strong>&nbsp;You can free hand the design and define the number of floors. Then, determine the purpose of each room. (Check out the websites for building plans.)
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	3. 
	<strong>Make It</strong><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Happe</strong><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">n.</strong> Send your draft and we can work on a pre-final building plan. Expect the project to go through several stages of revision.&nbsp;
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	4. 
	<strong>Materializing Your Dream.</strong>&nbsp; Once I build the main structure, you will get pictures as a progress report.&nbsp;While in the construction phase, you can do additional edits to the plan.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	See your dream come to life and&nbsp;be part of the journey in finalizing the details of your dream home.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	<strong>FAQs.</strong>
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	How long will this project last? Give it a minimum of six months.&nbsp;
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	How much does it cost? It is based on the scale of the project and any additions to the original plan.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	Do I have to purchase anything? I give my clients the option to buy their own moldings and architectural elements.&nbsp;
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	Can you do wiring? Yes, wiring is best done before the floor and wallpaper are installed. &nbsp;By determining ahead of time where your light fixtures and outlets will go, you are able to achieve optimal room lighting.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	Do you use LED lighting? Yes, one of my specialty is using different types of lighting to help you create the mood of the room and changing from daylight to evening.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	Feel free to send in your questions.
</p>]]></description>
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</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	<img src="/product_images/uploaded_images/blog-house-1.jpg" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; width: 146px;">
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	Here are some steps to get you started:
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	1. 
	<strong>Creat</strong><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">e a Visual Board. </strong>&nbsp;Look through magazines or pinterest for ideas. &nbsp;Narrow it down to a certain period that you want to recreate or pick a specific architectural style.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	2.
	<strong> Design It Yourself. </strong>&nbsp;You can free hand the design and define the number of floors. Then, determine the purpose of each room. (Check out the websites for building plans.)
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	3. 
	<strong>Make It</strong><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Happe</strong><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">n.</strong> Send your draft and we can work on a pre-final building plan. Expect the project to go through several stages of revision.&nbsp;
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	4. 
	<strong>Materializing Your Dream.</strong>&nbsp; Once I build the main structure, you will get pictures as a progress report.&nbsp;While in the construction phase, you can do additional edits to the plan.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	See your dream come to life and&nbsp;be part of the journey in finalizing the details of your dream home.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	<strong>FAQs.</strong>
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	How long will this project last? Give it a minimum of six months.&nbsp;
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	How much does it cost? It is based on the scale of the project and any additions to the original plan.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	Do I have to purchase anything? I give my clients the option to buy their own moldings and architectural elements.&nbsp;
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	Can you do wiring? Yes, wiring is best done before the floor and wallpaper are installed. &nbsp;By determining ahead of time where your light fixtures and outlets will go, you are able to achieve optimal room lighting.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	Do you use LED lighting? Yes, one of my specialty is using different types of lighting to help you create the mood of the room and changing from daylight to evening.
</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
	Feel free to send in your questions.
</p>]]></content:encoded>
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