Little Wayne 

The project began with a vintage duck taxidermy piece—a quirky gift from a dear friend. It was missing an eye, and the moment I saw it, inspiration struck: this duck was destined to be a pirate. I imagined a tiny, fearless mouse riding on its back, embarking on a whimsical adventure through an enchanted forest. And just like that, Little Wayne was born. What started as a playful art project soon became the spark for my first children’s book, with Little Wayne as the brave and curious hero at its heart.

White Feeder-Mouse - Half Body Mount on doll-body - 1/12 scale dollhouse accessories. 

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The Mouse in the Boothouse

The forest mouse found a home in an unexpected place—a single vintage Victorian child’s boot, discovered at a flea market. The moment I saw it, I envisioned it as the perfect little mouse house, rich with character and history. The worn leather, delicate stitching, and aged patina all suggested a story waiting to be told.

Inspired by one of my favorite childhood books—where a mouse family makes their life in an old boot—I set out to create a cozy, practical environment fit for an imaginative rodent life. The boot has been transformed into a warm, lived-in space complete with storage for seeds, bugs, and all the tiny essentials a forest mouse might need.

This piece is part of my ongoing exploration of anthropomorphic taxidermy, blending natural history with storytelling and nostalgic charm. It invites viewers into a miniature world where discarded objects become dwellings, and animals live life's just like ours—quietly resourceful, endlessly curious, and always a little magical.

Forest Mouse, found dead in backyard. Half-body-mount. 

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Chill, Cast, Reel. 

All it took was a vintage wooden toy boat to bring this beautiful fishing taxidermy mouse to life. The boat’s weathered green patina practically begged for a nostalgic fishing scene — and this little mouse answered the call, rod in paw and dreams of the big catch in his eyes.

Black feeder Mouse with 1/12 dollhouse fishing accessories. Half-mount on a doll-body. 

Currently available at AMO, Indian Lake. 

Hazel and Clover 

Shortly after publishing my first children’s book, inspiration struck again—this time in the most random place: a thrift store. As I wandered the aisles, a small resin turtle on a shelf caught my eye. I thought, “How cute would it be to create a little witchy-looking house on her back, with a mouse peeking out the window?” That simple, whimsical idea nestled itself into my imagination—and quickly grew into something magical.

From that moment, a new world began to take shape. I named the turtle Clover and gave her a curious, bright-eyed companion: Hazel, the tiny white mouse. As their story blossomed, more endearing characters joined their journey, each one bringing its own charm to the tale.

In July 2024, I proudly released Hazel and Clover—a heartwarming children’s book about friendship, imagination, and the joy of discovery.

Curious to learn more about the inspiration, process, and behind-the-scenes of this children's book project? Visit my blog and read the article " I Am a Writer Too", for the full story.

White Feeder Mouse. Half Mount. 

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Cozy knits 

6 simple things — a hand-knitted doll sweater, tiny doll boots, a doll pants, a vintage Adirondack-style doll rocking chair crafted from wicker and branches, tiny dollhouse knitting needles, and a chipmunk. A little creativity and craftsmanship were all it took to bring “Cozy Knits” to life. Just another project… with a whole lot of heart.

Deceased Chipmunk, half mount.

- Gifted to a friend - not available - 

The tiny Jack in the box

Inspired by the charm of the vintage toy, the Jack-in-the-box came together as a quick, lighthearted project. I made a miniature version—a playful nod to the original, small in size but full of character.

Forest Mouse, sadly found dead, Head Mount. 

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Leopold, the Librarian

I stumbled upon yet another vintage birdcage at the thrift store—too full of charm to leave behind. Its weathered wood, timeworn look, and little dents told stories of their own. Perfectly imperfect.

I added a tiny dollhouse armchair with delightfully old-fashioned fabric, and a stack of miniature vintage books discovered at a flea market in Germany.

One by one, the pieces found each other, and soon, Leopold—wise and watchful—moved in to become the guardian of this cozy 1:12 scale library.

He even found his way into the pages of my second children’s book, Hazel and Clover.

This tiny world is now looking for its next home and is available in my online shop."