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September Newsletter from Jeepers

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Countdown to Reopening at New Location

After much deliberation, we decided it is time to move. We discovered a lovely new space just up the road from our current location. The new location offers plenty of convenient parking right in front of the shop! We are working on our space plan at the moment and hope to create a wonderful workshop-classroom area for plenty of events and activities. Check back to follow our progress.

Another Creation from Jimmy Landers

One of my favorite builders is doing it again. He has completed his most recent miniature home: Here's a slideshow of the final product, which he calls the Helmerich. Enjoy!

Van Cortlandt Manor

Thanks to Nancy F.R. for sharing this link to the house that inspired the "low country house." She remembers that the plans for the house were originally available in a miniature magazine some 30 years ago. To learn more about the Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton on Hudson in Westchester, NY. click here

Bad Boy

I thought I'd share this cartoon I received in response to having built the miniature electric chair.

Winter White Sale

It's that time of year again, when we are holding our annual in-store only winter white sale. If any item you purchase while visiting the shop is white (even a little), we'll take 15% off its regular price. Our winter white sale applies only to in-stock merchandise throughout the month of February. You'll be surprised how many mini things are white! Let the hunt begin.

Where's Waldo?

Burr, it's been cold across the Country! I suspect that's why we have a unique visitor to Jeepers Dollhouse Miniatures website this month. Waldo, of "Where's Waldo" fame has dropped in for a visit looking for something fun to do indoors. He's spending the month discovering all that miniatures have to offer for children, adults and families. Your challenge is to find Waldo among the miniatures and information at our website.

He will be moving around the website starting February 1, 2010 and you know he doesn't stay in one place very long, so every week you'll have the opportunity to find him again. Don't wait, find Waldo today! The first person to find Waldo will win a $25 gift certificate that will be good online or in the shop. Everyone else who places an order for in-stock merchandise during February 2010 and tells us Where Waldo is located (use the order note section during the check-out process), will receive 15% off their order (we will apply the discount during processing). Sorry, but we will not be able to discount orders made with PayPal. Remember, each Tuesday, Waldo will move to a new location within the website. Where's Waldo will end on April 12, 2010.

Waldo has left the website temporarily beginning Friday, March 26th until 10 am Monday, March 29 while the website undergoes some maintenance. Your chance to win resumes Monday!

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Video Tour of the Low Country Dollhouse

In addition to the still photographs, we figured we try to include a video tour for a better look into this large house. Click the |> arrow to start the video.

The Miniature Electric Chair

As is typical, we had a customer wandering around the shop studying miniatures. During his exploration, we chatted about miniatures and the amazing variety and styles available. He didn’t appear to be looking for anything in particular, but suddenly he turned to me with a sheepish expression on his face. “Please don’t think I’m strange, but I collect miniature chairs.” Being accustomed to miniaturists and the sometimes unusual items they request, I assured him I did not think him strange. His next statement did surprise me: “I’m looking for an electric chair.”

I’m sure my expression revealed my surprise. I must admit, it was an interesting request. He went on to explain that while he and his wife do collect miniature chairs, he is in security, and someone examining his collection noted that it did not include a chair that could be loosely associated with his profession. Thus began his hunt for a miniature electric chair. I was quite certain that I had never seen an electric chair in miniature, but I suggested that he leave his name and phone number and that I would try to fulfill his request.

Soon after he left the shop, I began my quest. I called several vendors who I thought might make such an item, I searched through my files of artisans, and I surfed the Internet. No luck. I did, however, stumble upon “Li'l Sparky” a You Tube video someone made on a battery operated miniature electric chair. Quite funny in a dark way, but not what I’m sure he had in mind. During the course of the next couple weeks, I asked and searched, but came up empty. Then one day I came across a website about “The Mystery Electric Chair.” Interestingly enough, the site included a schematic for a 19th Century electric chair; the origins of which the author was trying to learn. As I looked at the drawings, it dawned on me that the lines were simple and reproducible in miniature. Thus began the building of my electric chair.

I assembled the basic structure rather quickly, but then I was confronted with the problem of the electrical and wiring details. As I hunted through my various supplies, I found several components that I thought would work. While wiring and adding the fittings, I briefly considered electrifying it, but decided it was unnecessary. I was certain my customer wanted just the chair.

The entire process was delightfully weird, but fun. My family got a big kick out of the concept and the kids thought it was “cool” and “awesome.” It never ceases to amaze me what kids find cool! My daughter even posted a picture of it on her MySpace page. I learned more about the electric chair that I care to admit.

I was a little nervous the day my customer arrived to pick up his chair. He was delighted when I called to tell him we had a chair for him, and even more so when he learned that I had crafted it specifically for him. I held my breath as I took it from the box to show him. A huge grin spread across his face when he saw the fruits of my labor. He carefully turned it to inspect the details and just kept grinning. I guess I had a winner!

Interesting Acquisition

Jeepers recently acquired two dollhouses from an estate. We are posting information on one of them here because we are looking for ideas and suggestions from creative and talented miniaturists. While we are offering it for sale, we are also exploring the possibility that we might remodel or modify the dollhouse. Feel free to jump in anytime with your suggestions and recommendations.




This dollhouse is about 57" wide, 31" deep, and 34" high. It is mounted on a wheeled platform, bringing it to an overall height of 56". Watch for a video tour of the interior.

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