Mini Showhouse 2025 Project > Resources and Inspiration

Miniatures & More in Edmonds, WA
Treasure trove of miniature everything, including unmentionable items! New and vintage items. Miniature lumber for projects (like window and door trim, picture frames) as well as other materials. Quite a trip—recommended!

The RE Store Through the Eyes of a Miniaturist
Get mini-inspired by things you can find at The RE Store (or any architectural salvage store or hardware store).

Joan Steiner
Steiner created miniature scenes from everyday items. Zoom in on images and see what you recognize. Her books are really fun to look through.

Murder Is Her Hobby: Frances Glessner Lee and The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
Dioramas of true crime used in forensic investigations and training.

The New Yorker has an article on Frances Glessner Lee (subscription required)

And of course there are many YouTube videos, Instagram profiles and Facebook groups full of ideas and information.