Courtney Strong
   Staff Writer

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At long last spring has arrived! For so many around the world this winter was unusually long and frigid. Many a snowy night was spent dreaming of the return of spring time, where the sun shines brighter and warmer and the days are longer.

The days just seem better with gardens to plant and picnics to be had under green-leafed trees.

One of the greatest joys of having a dollhouse is that you can manage your landscaping to whichever season you choose. In the miniature world, the spring season can last all year long if you'd like.

Jax Perrat of Ceynix Miniature Trees 'n' Trains creates the most wonderful trees in all scales. Her trees look so realistic that if they weren't photographed next to a ruler, one would think they were life-size.