Carried Forward: The Stories We Keep in Small Spaces is a beautifully illustrated coffee table book that explores the art of dollhouse restoration, miniature craftsmanship, and the stories that give these small worlds meaning.
Through a collection of remarkable dollhouses-from forgotten shells and unfinished projects to cherished family heirlooms-miniaturist Alysha Kaplan shares the creative process behind each transformation. Along the way, she uncovers the histories, memories, and personal connections that make these houses far more than miniature structures.
Filled with stunning photography, before-and-after transformations, design inspiration, and reflections on craftsmanship, Carried Forward offers a rare look inside the world of miniature restoration. Readers will discover how architectural details, carefully chosen furnishings, handmade textiles, and thoughtful design choices come together to create spaces that feel both authentic and deeply personal.
But this book is about more than dollhouses.
It is about preservation. About creativity. About the objects we choose to keep and the stories they continue to hold. It explores how homes-whether full-sized or miniature-become vessels for memory, connection, and identity.
Part visual inspiration, part restoration journal, and part reflection on the meaning of home, Carried Forward celebrates the beauty of giving old things new life.
Perfect for miniature enthusiasts, dollhouse collectors, makers, artists, interior design lovers, and anyone drawn to stories of restoration, craftsmanship, and creative transformation.