I haven't had a chance to work on any minis lately, but I have been thinking a lot about the Tuscan farmhouse I'd like to create some day. While in Italy last fall, we stayed in a lovely farmhouse near Greve in Chianti, which has inspired me to plan for a future miniature project. I love the stone facades, clay tile roofs and wooden shutters of the farmhouses in the region. The colors and textures are in perfect harmony with their surroundings.
Here are some of the photos that I snapped for future reference. Notice how the cat was patient with this obsessed tourist!
I hope you enjoy this bit of Tuscan inspiration! Click on the photos to see them larger.
Des bouquets de fleurs pour célébrer l'arrivée de l'été, fin juin.
Et nous voici déjà en juillet…
Les dentelles sont à nouveau à l'honneur.
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