Maple and Moss Miniatures

06/07/2026

Mini houses may be tiny… but the amount of bits and pieces somehow never is 🤭🏠✨

Paints, trim, hardware, tiny treasures, and all the “I know I’ll need this later” finds—keeping mini projects organized is a whole art form of its own. Come take a peek behind the scenes at how Alysha keeps the miniature chaos under control (mostly 😉).

Because every little detail deserves its place… until the next project starts.

06/06/2026

Plot twist: Alysha had a dream that Drew Barrymore read her book…📖

And okay, maybe dreams aren’t market research.

BUT.

The more we thought about it, the more we realized something felt oddly right about it. Lately Drew’s been talking so much about stories, memory, nostalgia, carrying pieces of ourselves forward… and that’s exactly what this book is about.

Seven houses.
Seven stories.
And the unexpected ways this hobby brings people, memories, and meaning back to life.

So naturally we’re doing the only reasonable thing:
Tagging Drew every day until she sees it. 💛

Drew Barrymore

Day 1. Drew… if you’re out there… we have a book and a dream.

Follow along every day in our stories with extra fun content on Saturdays!

06/05/2026

Building with legends means picking up details you never knew you were missing.

In this final Building with Korff reel, Loren walks us through one of those deceptively simple miniature lessons—fitting doors and windows the right way before committing. Tiny adjustments, big difference.

And as Alysha puts it… you’re never too old to learn.

Although Loren may not totally agree with that statement 🤣

Thanks for taking the time to share some of your building experience with us Loren!

What we build, we carry forward.

06/03/2026

Not every house starts as a blank canvas—some arrive with a story already built in.

This signed limited edition Hansen House by James R. Hansen is a piece made to become something extraordinary. Room by room, detail by detail, Alysha will bring this home to life through custom finishes, thoughtful design, and the tiny details that make a miniature feel lived in.

From paint to décor, every choice becomes part of the story.

Now available for commission—ready to become a one-of-a-kind miniature made just for you.

What we build, we carry forward.

06/01/2026

One of my favorite pieces in Yasemin’s collection was a miniature Turkish bride box.

It immediately reminded me of my mother-in-law’s—a place where handmade treasures, family traditions, and memories were gathered before beginning a new chapter of life.

Inside was a miniature *çeyiz bohçası*, a dowry bundle filled with the kinds of handmade items that were once carefully prepared and carried forward from one generation to the next.

What made the moment even more meaningful was seeing how Yasemin continues that same spirit today. While her miniatures celebrate traditional Turkish culture, she now works alongside her son, Burat, who helps create many of the miniature kitchen pieces through 3D printing.

Different tools.
Different generations.

The same desire to preserve what matters and carry it forward.

More of my chat with Yasemin will be in this weeks letter. You can subscribe at MapleAndMossMiniatures.com

05/30/2026

Harrison Update 🍀

Alysha removed trim from over a dozen Harrison Greenleaf windows… and now they are ready for painting!

And somewhere in the process, our favorite miniaturist’s husband accidentally made the mistake of asking,
“Need help?” (And then agreeing to keep helping 🥹)

He regrets everything.
Time to paint 🤩

05/29/2026

Building Tips with Loren Korff — Part 1

Today’s tip: custom hardwood floors 🪵

Before committing with glue, always dry fit each piece first to make sure everything lines up just right. It’s a small step that makes a huge difference.

Measure twice.
Dry fit first.
Glue once.

Sometimes the best tips are the simplest ones.

05/29/2026