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Jeepers Dollhouse Miniatures is located in the quaint town of Nashville, IN, which was established in 1872 and is known as The Art Colony of the Midwest.  The 1500 square foot shop is nestled among a variety of unique shops, playhouses, and restaurants housed in vintage buildings, former log cabins, and Victorian homes in the heart of picturesque Brown County, IN.  Have you ever wanted to own a real Victorian manor, general store or log cabin? Jeepers Dollhouse Miniatures can easily help you build a miniature version. From dollhouse kits and furnishings to dolls and accessories, both nationally and locally made, you can create the place of your dreams.

Since 1992, Jeepers has been a full service dollhouse and miniature shop with products suitable for children as well as the serious collector.  The shop is one of the largest dollhouse miniature shops in the Midwest, carrying over 20,000 items.  More than 400 artisans are represented.  Their extensive inventory offers a variety of miniature items, ranging from raw materials and kits to finished dollhouses, dolls and accessories.  They also stock furniture, books, landscaping materials, electrical components, tools and accessories, which include handmade items from Indiana artisans.  Shoppers have the option of cash and carry, layaway, gift certificates and mail order.

Jeepers Dollhouse Miniatures also offers workshops and classes.  Sessions cover many topics, including the ever popular electrical wiring.  Classes and workshops are scheduled throughout the year to help develop or improve miniaturists’ skills.  Call, stop by, or check out their online calendar.  Check back periodically as they add classes and workshops as the details are confirmed.

Cheryl Ufnowski, who owns the shop with her husband Vernon, finds that the business fulfills her passion for arts and crafts as well as her interest in interior and exterior design.  “Seasoned miniaturists love to shop here for our broad selection,” she says, “and novice miniaturists are comforted by our guidance and suggestions.”  Jeepers strives to expose families and individuals to one of the most beloved hobbies in the world, one that crosses gender and generation, and provides an avenue for families and couples to spend quality time together while creating a family heirloom.

If you’re planning a visit to Indiana, or just traveling through, Jeepers Dollhouse Miniatures is a landmark stop you won’t want to miss.  The shop is located at 45 South Jefferson Street in Nashville, Indiana 47448.  Hours are 10 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week (closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).  Can’t make it to the store?  Visit them online at their recently revised website, www.jeepersminiatures.com, where you can find a huge variety of commercially and handmade items that they have in stock. Prepare to be enchanted.  You’ll discover, experience and share the magic of dollhouses and miniatures at Jeepers Dollhouse Miniatures.

Jeepers Dollhouse Miniatures is a proud supporting member of NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts) and the DMMA (Dollhouse Miniatures Merchant Association).

Once Upon a Time is a place where you can step back into your childhood, to a time when things were more simple. It’s a place where you can meet new friends, and connect with old ones. Most importantly, this store is a place where you are reminded that you’re never too old to have fun. Once Upon a Time has been in business for 28 years. The building has undergone lots of changes to become what it is today. Once Upon a Time has retained much of the charm of the old building while adding new character of its’ own.  As the business has grown, it has expanded into all the buildings’ nooks and crannies. The former garage area now features a village of finished dollhouses and a vast array of miniatures. (more…)

Celebrating 31 years in business, Circus Circus Dollhouse is located in Pompton Plains, NJ. Simply put, they are in the miniature business in a big way. It all began in a “little old house” in Pompton Lakes, and three expansions later, they are now located in a 2,000 sq. ft shopping center. 

The store is conveniently located 30 minutes from New York City and Pennsylvania with easy access to all major highways.  What started out as a small neighborhood toy shop has evolved into a full service dollhouse and miniature shop. (more…)

Dollhouses, Trains & More started as little more than 300 square feet of empty retail space and a dream.  Under the leadership and vision of Linda Becker, founder and owner, Dollhouses, Trains & More is now over 13,000 square feet and packed to the rafters with toys, gifts, games, trains, hobby supplies and, of course, finished dollhouses and dollhouse kits!  The entrance draws you in to experience the most amazing toy and hobby store.   (more…)

When you experience Just Miniature Scale in Greensburg, PA, you think “activity”.  What goes on in just one week at Just Miniature Scale could satisfy all dollhouse and miniature collectors!   Each week new friends and old come to share stories, pictures and memories of their collections.  The staff prides themselves on having an inviting, old fashioned shop that keeps people coming back.  The shop is 30 miles east of Pittsburgh in a quaint area of downtown.  Just Miniature Scale is on the same street where shop owner, Judy Mizikar, grew up. Her family still lives a few blocks away. Because the shop is easy to travel to from all of western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio, Judy has been able to stay and grow in the town that she loves. (more…)

Lynlott Miniatures was established in 1976, involving three generations of family devoted to the hands on experience of shopping for dollhouse miniatures. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Lynlott Miniatures attracts customers from just around the corner to as far away as Australia! (more…)

To kick off this new feature, we are spotlighting Chautauqua Miniatures of Mayville, NY.

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