I designed the interior of the Wizard's Eyrie around a few of my favorite pieces, so, in celebration of finally finishing it, I thought I'd share a few of them with you. Introducing them to their new home is only the start of what, I think, will be a long furnishing project. I still have to find, or make myself, the wizard's bed, desk, work table, etc.
The chairs are hanging on the wall, upside down, so they're out of the way until they're needed. Anyone who needs to furnish a small space--of whatever scale--should take a few cues from the American pioneers. The wizard's bed will go along the right-hand wall, his desk under the window, and his work table in the middle of the room.
These chairs were made by Pete and Pat Boorum of Smaller Than Life.
A chair flanked by two gathering baskets.
I collect Al Chandronnait's baskets, as well as fill them for sale, and wanted to give some of the pieces in my own collection a good home. Like most wizards, ours is very hardworking, and must grow or gather most of his own supplies. He, thus, has a range of baskets for various jobs: small baskets for gathering herbs, big baskets for gathering his neighbor's pies.
Mr. Chandronnait's work is truly extraordinary, requiring a fine and steady hand.
On good days, these baskets might be filled with apples.
I purchased this piece at Molly Cromwell's Sturbridge Miniatures Festival several years ago.
This bellows was made by Al Chandronnait.
This is another piece I purchased at a show. Sadly, I don't know the name of the artisan. If I did, I'd buy more of her work!
It opens!
This is my small but growing collection of wizard's implements.
This is a piece I actually purchased for a different project; it's an historically accurate medieval rat trap from SP Miniatures.
I pity the poor rat!
I made this shelf to hold the wizard's prized potions, and other supplies.
So there you have it: a few highlights from my small but growing collection. Now that I'm finally building (and finishing!) a few homes for my own collection, instead of to sell, I'm hoping it'll really have a chance to grow.
I have to say, I love looking at these photos whenever you post them. If I may say, looking at these is like watching the Golden Girls before falling asleep. They just make you feel warm, cozy, and "home-y." But, in all seriousness, these are so realistic looking, sometimes I need to convince myself they're miniature and not real-life houses! Bravo! :)
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