There's LOTS of food covering the counter, most of which I've had for a while. Each of the ingredients have been selected to prepare a New England fish stew recipe, destined for that copper pot sitting on the stove top. https://newengland.com/today/food/summer-seafood-stew/ FYI#3 When researching a New England style fish stew, I came across several recipes using assorted seafood along with fresh as well as canned tomatoes. Posted at the end of one recipe was the following indignant comment: "This chef must be from New York because no TRUE New Englander would ever use tomatoes in their fish stew" 🤨 well, I guess that settles that!~ on the menu is a Nouveau England faux fish stew with tomatoes moving on... 🍽⛵️🍽⛵️🍽 I've installed a task lamp on the kitchen counter not only because I like the soft ambient light it casts, but also because it feels more homespun and cottagey to me. Altogether I have 5 different light sources in this room, including a small overhead lantern in the passageway which leads into the bedroom. |
The copper colander was a recent online purchase but the mussels were bought 5 years ago from Bel's Mini World . (sadly she's no longer selling.) |
the dish of red ripe tomatoes were made by Monica of MOONBIJOUX- they're Perfect! |
The single yellow onion was made by Fatima of Beauxminis.com http://beauxminis.com/?s=garlic and the bell peppers and Amazing celery were made by Twin Heart Miniatures I bought mine at the Seattle Show but she also sells on her Facebook page |
The measuring spoons were from an earlier tutorial of mine Measure for Measure https://studioeminiatures.blogspot.com/2013/02/measure-for-measure.html The open can of tomatoes and the fish filets are miniature show purchases. The salt and pepper grinders I made from wooden Tiny Turnings |
an overview of the prep area (sorry but the 2 photos below have locked together and I can't separate them) |
Fatima made
the store bought bag of organic lemons
I've displayed Fatima's bag of lemons with a Delightful little Hand-Painted Pitcher of blue hollyhocks;
a Much Appreciated Gift
from Linda Park
The pitcher itself was made by
Margaret Crosswell
of Tasmania
a Very Talented porcelain artist sorry no website available.
FYI #4 I'm going to try my hand at 'growing' miniature hollyhocks for the future seaside garden of
Land's End.
I've never made them before, but I'd like to try.
The sailor statuette on the countertop props up a telescope-
conveniently at hand
for a bit of friendly neighbourhood watching
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A closer look at Captain Tennille and his trusty spyglass! |
On the wall above the captains head are a rope of garlics and one of red peppers from the creative hands of Fatima |
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Looking now at the wall at the other end of the kitchen... The split doors lead into the bathroom, which I'm simultaneously working on in tandem with the kitchen. Not only is the bathroom very close to completion but I'm actually REALLY happy with it!! 🎉 🤩 The kitchen door leads out to the water, and is to the left of the bathroom. The kitchen door had been originally intended for Villa Leone, so the door frame was heavily layered with my homemade 'stonework'. which you can see featured in the link below. https://studioeminiatures.blogspot.com/2016/07/plants-lamps-iron-and-stone_41.html It required a lot of hard scraping to remove most of the plaster in order to salvage the door for Land's End. Needless to say, it's been through a lot and is still looking pretty rough, but once it's sanded and repainted it's appearance should improve. |
The split doors were an extra set I already had on hand. They've worked out better than the single door I'd originally planned |
to the right of the bathroom door is a peg coat rack with a WONDERFUL sou'wester rain hat made specifically for Land's End by the Amazing Linda Park Linda's Mini World blog. https://lindasminiworld.blogspot.com/ Linda also made me a matching raincoat to go with the hat AND a lobster trap AND a hand tied net! Linda's Many Talents are as varied as Fatima's AND JUST SO YOU KNOW (FYI #5)- Linda's been stitching NON STOP this entire quarantine, making a plethora of floral, shell, and canine petit point cushions, as well as tea cosies, and slippers which she plans to sell at the 2021 Vancouver Dollhouse and Miniatures Show Her fingers are Lighting Fast yet her work is consistently TOP DRAWER so we are All in for A TREAT next year! ❤️ I've displayed Linda's rain hat next to a bundle of real miniature rope. The navigational chart above the rack was cut from a design magazine and glued onto card stock. Eventually, I plan to hang a flyswatter on the peg rack too. |
Further to the right is the entry into the bedroom previously detailed in A Long Day's Journey Into Night https://studioeminiatures.blogspot.com/2020/04/a-long-days-journey-into-night-lands.html |
Above shows the Rough-looking open back door of the kitchen and the direct sightline into the bedroom. The photo below circles around the bedroom door to the wall directly opposite the kitchen counter. |
Initially, I wasn't sure how to dress the narrow wall behind the bedroom door but then I found this TALL 9 inch LADDER in my stash; probably a Real Life bird perch?- 🧐 in any case, it happen to be the right height for water side of the cottage and should the owners ever need to access the roof to replace a shingle. On the floor next to the ladder, is: a red fire extinguisher- (every kitchen needs one) and a broom, and a collapsible step ladder for accessing the overhead shelving in the kitchen. The top of the blue cupboard stores the mixing bowls and a couple of pewter tankards which are great for sipping piping hot toddies on cold winter nights! |
5 years ago, I actually made this narrow shelf unit from heavy cardstock and scrap wood which I lined with sections of a road map, and Hallelujah!- it turned out BETTER than I'd expected! Who'da thought? 👍🏾👍🏾 |
The top shelf of the cupboard holds a selection of vintage cookbooks, spice jars, dishes and a storage tin. |
On the 2nd shelf are a couple of mugs holding additional kitchen utensils, a 'hunny' pot, and a bottle of vanilla. The woven placemats were originally from a pair of thrift store earrings. Each earring had 3 drops of small, medium and large woven circles which were joined together with jump rings. Once the rings were snipped off - hey Presto!- from jewelry to mini placemats within minutes! |
The stack of dishes were made by Sam Dunlap; they were a lucky find at The Seattle Show which Janine, Fatima and I attended together a number of years ago; pre covid- back in the Good Old Days! ❤️
On the 3rd shelf are stacks of kitchen towels and a couple of oven mitts. Most of the towels were made either by me or by Jennifer Plushpussycat blog plushpussycatblog.blogspot.com |
The box of Saltines are from Miniatures.com https://www.miniatures.com/Chicken-Noodle-Soup-and-Crackers-P25349.aspx and the clear box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates (top right corner) are more tiny treasures from the multi-talented Fatima |
The orange Kitchen Aid was a giveaway win from Kristine of Paper Doll Miniatures https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/ and the vintage toaster I've had in my stash. |
I placed a small basket of potatoes and a Red onion on the floor under the shelf unit. These of course, are essential ingredients for the New England fish stew being prepared. The yams are actually PEELABLE also made by TWIN HEART MINIATURES on FB The regular spuds I made by following a Victoria Miniland tutorial on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RCZabCnWaY&list=UUM_ctciGShqjGrzu_h5Mg7g&index=66&t=0s The cheater 'red onion' is a berry snipped from a stem of commercial silk flowers. |
As you can see from the photo above, I've now installed a curtain panel between the living room and the kitchen which visually softens both rooms and acts as a "room divider" between these 2 spaces. The photo below illustrates how the overhead beams increase the difficulty of getting a clear photograph of the interior of the kitchen. Once the ceiling is installed it will be almost impossible to see anything up high which is why I'm planning to install 2 huge skylights in the ceiling; for light and for viewing although that part of this project is still way down the river. |
I purchased the harpoon on display back in the 1990's but happened to find it's twin on the website of SP MINIATURES www.spminiatures.com where I also found the PERFECT kitchen light fixture for LAND'S END |
Storage is at a premium in Land's End and so the top of the fridge displays the overflow of the most frequently used condiments. A wire basket holds the cooking oils, cooking wines and vinegars; grated cheese; ketchup; and another jar of honey which I've recently replaced with a box of Sunmaid raisins. A jar of homemade jam is next to the basket and a glass canister of spaghetti https://studioeminiatures.blogspot.com/2013/01/spaghetti.html are both leftovers from 2 of my earlier tutorials. The vintage transistor radio I've had in my stash. I've added a straight pin 'antenna' for better reception. |
In behind the radio is a glass container filled with original recipe New England Toll house cookies YUM! https://newengland.com/today/food/toll-house-cookies/ 😋 Over the stove hang an assortment of copper and iron cookware purchased on ebay. The wood slaw cutter is by Sir Thomas Thumb https://sirthomasthumbminiatures.com/ I bought this back in the 90's too, but it's good to see that they're still being made today. The electric stove I made https://studioeminiatures.blogspot.com/2015/08/he-said-she-says-kitchen-at-lands-end.html and although it was meant to look old; it looks VERY, VERY OLD! I should have put the controls on the front of the stove, or made the back control panel higher TOO LATE! TOO LATE! I must leave it as it is |
Here's a close up of some of the copper ware and cooking utensils hanging above the stove. |
The little fridge I found at the thrift store, and was originally intended for the kitchen of #43 Green Dolphin Street https://studioeminiatures.blogspot.com/2013/06/such-little-kitchen.html but it was too big! It opens and has shelving but I prefer it closed.
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The other side of the shelf holds 'American' pantry items which I specifically purchased for Land's End. The home preserves and especially the Iodized Salt are a loving reminder of my Great Grandmother who used to use Morton's Salt in her kitchen because- "When it Rains It Pours" https://www.huffpost.com/entry/when-it-rains-it-pours_n_1344667 My sister's suggested adding a jar of peanut butter to the shelf - a good idea! The Quaker Oats; Mayonnaise; chicken noodle soup; tomato sauce, canned fish and canned vegetables, all came from Miniatures.com https://www.miniatures.com/ Photo below illustrates the inside corner of the overhead shelf and what the ceiling will look like once it's installed |
An overview of the Prep side of the kitchen. |
The LED stove light was a gift from my friend Pearl Johnston. Initially, I wasn't sure how I was going to use it but once I saw how Janine incorporated an LED over her wood stove in her Swedish House, https://minworks.blogspot.com/2020/02/small-stuff.html I wanted to do it too, so Pearl's gift was put straight to work! |
Uh oh Looks like rain |
winds picking up Feels like we're in for a storm better batten down the hatches |
Nothing like a roaring fire in the fireplace while the wind and the sea are raging. |
Beginning to clear |
dark clouds are gone |
blue skies smiling at me! |
and it's back to work on my stew Hope you enjoyed this WHALE OF A TALE! |
'cuz that's what's been cooking in THE LAND'S ENDS KITCHEN ⚓️ thank you so much for stopping by stay healthy and be strong ❤️ elizabeth WWG1WGA |