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Handwork...



Something I was working on a few months ago, a recessed buffet for a dining room.   The room was designed around some beautiful antique silver miniatures.  I will show the finished room next week.  For now, please enjoy my feature film 'Handwork':



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  1. CatherineMarch 27, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    I love the shape of those gorgeous doors. What a great idea to magnetize the shelves so they can be moved. I can't wait to see your next post.

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    1. JosjeMarch 28, 2015 at 3:51 PM

      Thanks Catherine. Yes the magnetized wall works perfectly. After all, the miniatures are not that heavy so the shelves stay put.

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  2. jeffryMarch 27, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Just Beautifull! I love the shape of the door frame. A perfect spot to display your wonderfull silver collection but don't close the doors ;-)

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    1. JosjeMarch 28, 2015 at 3:59 PM

      Thank you Jeffry. I'm quite happy with the shape of the doors and the door frame too. It is a shame the doors have to be open to show the silver collection!

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  3. DaydreamerMarch 28, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    Wow!!! What an incredible display cupboard... with sliding pocket doors! The shape is so unique and the usefulness of those movable bracket shelves is so imaginative and original! And your video to show it off is really superb!

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    1. JosjeMarch 28, 2015 at 4:22 PM

      Thank you Betsy. The shape of these doors was popular in the early 18th century. I have used the doors of an existing house in the Hague as inspiration.

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  4. The grandmommyMarch 28, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    I love pocket doors. I was disappointed that my 100 y.o. 1:1 house doesn't have them. Yours are gorgeous.
    Who would have thought of a magnetized wall (you lol). So smart! May I ask where you got the magnet shelves?

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    1. JosjeMarch 28, 2015 at 4:26 PM

      Thank you grandmommy ;-) I made the magnet shelves. I bought tiny strong magnets, made bracket shelves which were big enough to take a miniature and big enough to hold a magnet. Drilled a hole in the back, glued in the magnet, et voilà!

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  5. IngeMarch 28, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Wauw wat goed bedacht Josje en ook weer zo prachtig uitgevoerd. Weer een genot om naar te kijken.

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  6. PepperMarch 28, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Ingenious way to hold the shelves in place, a very clever idea. The shape of the door and frame are lovely. Beautiful work as always =0)

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  7. miniaturistaMarch 28, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Pero que cosa tan bonita... me he quedado estupefacta.
    Nunca había visto algo así.
    Estupenda idea.
    Un abrazo
    Maite

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  8. elizabeth sMarch 28, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Bravo Josje!!! Excellent sliding doors, and what a Terrific solution for the interior cupboard shelves.
    Top billing for both of these Film Stars! :))

    elizabeth

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    1. JosjeMarch 28, 2015 at 4:36 PM

      :-) Thanks Elizabeth! Yes I'm happy with the magnetic bracket shelves too! It works so well.

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  9. jean-claudeMarch 28, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Magnifique! Je suis très curieux de voir la suite.

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  10. IlonaMarch 28, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Prachtige kast, Josje, wat een geweldig goed idee om hem op deze manier 'in te bouwen' en vooral ook het toepassen van schuifdeuren is een schitterend idee :)!
    Ik ben erg benieuwd naar je nieuwe kamer.
    Fijn weekend gewenst.
    Groetjes, Ilona

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    1. JosjeMarch 28, 2015 at 4:44 PM

      Dank je Ilona! Die buffetten kwamen wel veel voor in de 17de en 18de eeuw. In het poppenhuis van Sara Rothé zie je er ook in (die rode kamer op de foto: http://www.franshalsmuseum.nl/en/collection/collection/search-collection/dollhouse-742/ )

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  11. Xandra DekkerMarch 28, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Wow..Josje wat een prachtige kast heb je gemaakt. Complimenten voor je bijzondere werk.

    Fijn weekend Xandra

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  12. Miniature TreasuresMarch 28, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    What beautiful mouldings, your idea of being able to move the shelves is fabulous and i have no doubt once your silver collection is displayed on them it will look stunning.

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    1. JosjeMarch 28, 2015 at 4:48 PM

      Thank you Tony. I needed to be able to change the shelves around without damaging the walls. This is what I came up with and it works wonderfully!

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  13. Isabel RuizMarch 28, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Una magnífica idea.

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  14. Kathy S.March 29, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    I love pocket doors and so cool that you made them in miniature! And of course the magnetized shelves are brilliant.

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  15. miraclechickenMarch 29, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    Those doors are beautiful. This idea is certainly unique---

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    1. JosjeMarch 29, 2015 at 5:35 PM

      Thank you Linda. The idea of the shelves you mean? It was out of necessity that I came up with this solution. It works well!

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  16. GiacMarch 29, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Hello Josje,
    It looks beautiful and the use of magnets is brilliant. you always up the bar.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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    1. JosjeMarch 29, 2015 at 5:38 PM

      Thank you Giac! Ah well I have to, to keep up with you ;-) I could see this work in your chinoiserie rooms as well, for displaying nice china. You can just move them around and add to them when your collection grows.

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  17. LindaMarch 30, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    How beautiful! Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. :)

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    1. JosjeMarch 31, 2015 at 1:06 PM

      Thank you Linda! Warm greetings back. I am sure we can both use a little warmth at this time of year ;-) It is cold and very stormy here today.

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  18. rosannaApril 1, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Grazie mille, you are always such an ispiration. I love your work and those doors.... I adore them !

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    1. JosjeApril 2, 2015 at 8:21 AM

      You're welcome Rosanna! And thank you for your lovely comment. I hope you are well! As you can see some of your wonderful work now adorns the top of my page. Still absolutely love that!

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  19. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Hi there Josje, I am so impressed with this idea. It is unique and beautiful. And what a wonderful idea to use magnets to allow flexibility on the display wall! Truly beautiful!

    Doug

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    1. JosjeApril 4, 2015 at 5:11 PM

      Thank you Doug! The flexibility on the display wall is what I needed and the magnets seemed the best solution. It works better than expected.

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  20. Fabulously SmallJuly 12, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    oh, wat gaaf! De deuren vond ik al geweldig mooi en helemaal toen het schuifdeuren bleken te zijn, maar de magneten voor de consoles is briljant! Leuk om een filmpje te doen :D

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    1. JosjeSeptember 7, 2015 at 12:01 AM

      Dank u, dank u! Ik heb net nog eens even het filmpje gekeken. Leuk om terug te zien. Soms vergeet je gewoon hoe je iets gedaan hebt dus zo'n filmpje is wel een handig geheugensteuntje. Ja die magneten waren een erg goeie oplossing, al zeg ik het zelf ;-)

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