BUSINESSWOMAN Sue Johnson is hoping for success in a small world.

The doll's house enthusiast has turned her beloved hobby into a business enterprise.

She has launched Sue Jo's Enchanted Cottage, selling a range of handcrafted pieces ranging from miniature dolls house furniture to bridal teddy bears.

Based in Sunderland, Mrs Johnson has received support from the North East Business and Innovation Centre, including initial start up advice, business planning and marketing assistance.

Her interest in doll's houses began when she took early retirement from teaching due to ill health and started to look for creative ways to fill her spare-time.

She is producing a catalogue of pieces and is investigating the possibility of selling them over the Internet.