New Regent Street Shops

The lovely Linda Laurenson from The Enchanted Garden in Christchurch created these gorgeous shop kits. I purchased mine earlier this year, and have (very) slowly been making progress. There are three shops to make, and I thought I would share with you one I have just about finished.

As these are half scale (1:24th) I am finding it rather difficult to find any premade items to purchase, so I have made just about everything. (I think Linda decided to do this on purpose, just to ensure we get a bit more creative!)

I have created a bead shop in my blue one. I made everything except for the table and two chairs upstairs, I spray painted these white with enamel paint, as they were a dark brown colour which didn't really fit in with the rest of the furniture.

 

The front part of the shop just lifts off the base, enabling you to view inside.

Close up views:
Top Floor: This is where the workshops and parties are held! The table at the back has presents and birthday food on it, including a big chocolate cake (made from buttons and modelling paste - quicker than fimo and real cake, as you don't have to bake it!) I think I will add some more to this floor, as it looks a bit bare at the moment.

Bottom Floor:

Here's a photo of some of the New Regent Street shops in "real life":

 

I had to visit, to get ideas, such a lovely area of Christchurch, New Zealand. Linda matched the paint colours exactly. Now, on to the next one...