From the street they can see other mini people.
"Let's go in," they say together.
Inside is a fairy land.
There is a Chinese royal family dressed in exotic silks.
There are ancient castles.
And a beautiful Lenci Bo Peep has lost her sheep.
Hey Bo! Look on the other side of you. Your sheep are right there next to the big glass jar of babies.
Daphne and Colette have their picture taken with some of the shop residents. (Thanks to the permission of the kind shop keeper.)
There were wonderful antique miniatures in glass cases all around the store.
Daphne is curious and concerned. "Why do they have these people locked up? Is this some kind of zoo?" She is worried that someday someone might want to put her in this kind of zoo.
"No, no." says Colette. " They are in the cases to protect them from being damaged by the big peeps. They are very happy in their little homes."
Daphne is relieved, but still a little creeped out.
Visit Castle in the Air's website here: http://www.castleintheair.biz/
Or in person:
1805 4th St
(between Hearst Ave & Virginia St)
Berkeley, CA 94710
You will be enchanted.
Hugs,
Susan
Great photos, I have visited the website and it is fantastic.
ReplyDeletehehe! Great post :). *waves at Daphne & Collette ! Are you 2 named after writers?
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret! If you get a chance visit the real store. You will love it.
ReplyDeleteSans, Daphne and Colette wave back. Yes, I believe they are named after writers, but maybe not the obvious ones. LOL
Susan
What a fantastic shop / museum / wonderworld! Colette and Daphne find some great places to visit.
ReplyDeleteI live in the bay area and am glad to see that you are enjoying your visit! I keep hearing about Castle in the Air. After seeing your pictures I will make the trip!
ReplyDeleteYou will love the shop, Heather. Go, if you get the chance. It is full of really cool things as well as the antiques shown.
ReplyDeleteRebecca, I hope you can get to North America soon and visit us here. I will be back in Toronto, and you are welcome any time.
Susan