Mini Bijou - Essex Dollshouses & Miniatures Shop

I have put some kits together and the rocking chair cradle kit looked really special, It was made in the UK from mahogany wood.The kit was easy to assemble and of course saves you money. These kits can be assembled for you  if you prefer and are available in 1/12th and1/24th scales

At Bijou we have Thached cottage dollshouses for sale and to order, all different sizes, Scales 1/12 and 1/24th.These houses are exceptional quality and are individualy built, some have beams to the walls and ceilings.

We have five styles of miniature fairies for sale in the shop. The smallest fairy is one and a half cm high  and can be used on  the top  of  miniature  Christmas  trees. Feather skirted fairy’s that float in the breeze with bendy arms and legs so they can be posed. Porcelain dollhouse fairy’s and Le-Toy Van children’s toy fairy’s with detachable wings can be used in dollshouses. We also stock dolls-houses and furniture suitable for adults and children’s, perfect for a fairy’s home.

We have a fantastic new range of quality kits for sale. These high quality dollhouse miniature kits are produced in England by McQueenie miniatures, including:

• Rocking horses kits
• Bible boxes
• Tudor furniture
• Tables and chairs
• Expandable clothes horses
• Two tier Tea trolleys with working casters (fully assembled)
• Rocking Chair cradle

We have tried out the assembly of some items and have found the end results fantastic! Most of the furniture is made from mahogany wood and complete instructions are included. Bought as kits they are cost effective and fun to make.

This Easter we will have a range of miniature Easter seasonal goods on offer, including:

• Mini Easter Cards
• Easter eggs
• Easter bonnets
• Baby rabbits
• Bibles
• Broken eggs
• Boiled eggs
• Little Easter baskets
• and more!

Happy Easter!

We have a selection of miniature condoms made from latex rubber for sale in the shop, however we have put them out of sight due to the embarrassment of some customers. These retail at £6.50 each.

note: these miniature condoms can be handy for fairy’s in your home, they may get up-to extra nighttime activities, mermaids can generally be be trusted as there legs are stuck together!

We occasionally get cheap secondhand dollshouse in stock so it’s well worth visiting or contacting us, you may well pickup a bargin.

Congratulations to Lacey from Harlow, Her nanny entered her in the free draw to win rose cottage dollshouse. Lacey is only 3 years old. I hope she has lots of fun playing with it. I would like to thank all the customers who took part. Hope to see you again.

Wander around the fine variety of art & craft shops in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, where there is something for everyone!

The carefully preserved farm buildings at Blake House Craft Centre are centered around a courtyard, which was previously the Blake House Farmyard. Wander around the fine variety of art & craft shops in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, where there really is something for everyone! From antique clothing to animal toys, from teddy bears to bespoke jewelry & from electric guitars to elegant fabrics, you can treat yourself or find the perfect gift. Once you’ve looked around the shops, enjoy a bite to eat, challenge your friends to a round of crazy golf on the minigolf course & then test your wits against the maize maze challenge. The licensed restaurant Timbers is housed in an 18th Century listed corn barn. For coffee, lunchtime snacks, full restaurant meals, live bands or private venue, please visit Timbers Restaurant. Open 7 days a week & Wednesday & Saturday evenings. Please call 01376 552553.

Opening Hours Open all year, daily, 1000-1700. Individual shop hours and days vary.

• Souvenir Shop
• Parking
• Coach Car Parks
• Sanitary Facilities
• Cafe
• Restaurant
• Wedding Receptions
• Groups
• Families

Look out for Bijou in dolls house world magazine, Joyce Dean the editor of the magazine came to visit and may feature the shop in Dolls House World. Jean encouraged me to start painting miniature paintings, some are now in the shop for sale.