This blog explores the world of miniatures from multiple points of view: philosophical, anthropological, historical, and artistic.
You can find my own works in miniature at:
The Shrunken Place
You can explore the Flower Show Miniatures blog, which gives info on how to construct a Philadelphia Flower Show Miniature Setting entry at:
Flower Show Miniature Settings
My first blog started out as a way to document the process of creating a Miniature Setting for the Philadelphia Flower Show. Since then I have explored miniatures in general and have been asking why miniatures are so prevalent in cultures across time and place. I see miniatures, whether exquisitely constructed or roughly put together, as portals that invite the viewer to visit an alternative place and experience a different world. This blog doesn’t consider miniatures as cute playthings but as imaginative productions that are true marvels and wonders.
The Wonder of Miniature Worlds 
Hello there! I am a miniaturist/dollmaker interested in participating in the 2014 Flower Show Miniatures Settings. I went to their site and found nothing at all useful or otherwise. However I did download an application, which seems inconclusive if this is even the correct form, or if this is how you apply for this class. I will put a call into them tomorrow… any info you may forward may be helpful, like, did I already miss the proposal deadline, and do I need to belong to a particular group to apply or submit? My sister has belonged to the PHS for many years and we go to the show each year 🙂 Thanks for your reply
I’ll be sending you an email with information on applying and I will also be writing a blog entry on how to do it.
I’m so sorry about the situation with respect to 2016.
The site looks GREAT!!! Thank you Louise!!!
I’ve followed for awhile but haven’t taken the time to really explore. Thank you for all your wonderful posts. A miniature enthusiast myself – I’m a mini diorama photographer, I truly appreciate reading your views on the miniature world.
Post some of your images here if you like. It is always great to see what artists are doing.
Thank you very much for this invitation. I’m sorry I’m so late in replying. Here’s my main portfolio page if you’d like to take a look: https://jennifernicholewells.com/portfolio/stills/
Will there be a part 3 of the manifesto?
Yes, actually working on it today!
Hi The Wonder of Miniature Worlds Team,
My name is Anuj Agarwal. I’m Founder of Feedspot.
I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog The Wonder of Miniature Worlds has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 100 Miniature Blogs on the web.
http://blog.feedspot.com/miniature_blogs/
I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world. This is the most comprehensive list of Top 100 Miniature Blogs on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part of this!
Also, you have the honor of displaying the badge on your blog.
Best,
Anuj
Dear Louise (if I may), thanks for your kind reply! Glad the SDCC panel was useful to you — those are some great graphic books! I will keep in touch… With thanks for your awesome work!
Hi Louise,
I came across your blog through browsing informtion on S. Stewart’s On Longing . Just want to share with you a friend’s roof garden in Taipei, Taiwan.
Your blog is great!