Hi all. It has been a very long time between posts. I have been mini-ing a little (the odd mini basket, mini knitting, painting, painting 3d printed items) but I have made very little progress on my houses. I spent last weekend at a weekend away with my state mini enthusiasts organisation and it got me a little inspired. I painted the shelves in my doll shop so they're ready to restock. I also pulled out my Mountfield to work on the kitchen I had pulled apart.
Yesterday was a disaster. I had none of the things I needed, so ordered all the things and left it at that. Today, I opened the roof and found some of the things I needed - spare windows, skirting (painted and ready to go) and a spare sheet of wallpaper to replace a piece in the hallway that got ruined. I was so relieved and horrified at how dumb/genius I was to store it all in the roof.
Anyway, I finished up trimming the skirting in the lounge room and dining room beside the new fireplaces I made. Now I just need to make a new back for the dining room fireplace and finish painting the fire inserts.
I had already made the pantry for the kitchen, so I glued the door I had to the pantry shelves, cut a wall piece to fill in the opening in the back wall of the kitchen, then glued both in.
In that last photo, you can see my pieces of tile sheet that will be glued in. I am leaving those off for now as I am getting my husband to help me cut a window opening on the right wall tomorrow. Also I need the floor tiles I ordered to patch into the floor first.
I've always felt the kitchen needed a window. I also want a window in the left wall of the front bedroom. I am debating putting one in the left wall of the lounge room too, but not sure it will fit with the dresser there. I will have a think between now and tomorrow. I have an idea to put a room in the attic, and therefore a dormer window, so for now I wanted to hang onto a spare window for that (although it's likely too big for that). Maybe the window in the lounge room could be a round one.
Thanks for reading this far! Hope you are all well.
Hi Shannon! It's great to see a post from you! I know how you feel with too many projects and a lot of daunting tasks.... and not knowing where to start! In the past that has meant I was sure to start another new project... but I am trying to be disciplined about accomplishing some of those tasks instead. :):) (But I'm not sure if it is working... I can still start new stitching projects....! Lol!)
ReplyDeleteYour progress looks really good so far and I know what you mean about wanting windows... I have that "realism" problem too... I really need the windows! I really look forward to seeing how they turn out! :):) I'm glad you are still making minis... and posting too! :):):)
Hi Betsy! I find discipline highly overrated! Haha! But yes, there are so many mini things to make, it is hard to stay focussed - but when something does get finished, it's very satisfying. I will try to post more often (to be honest, I've meant to post so many times and I just don't get to it) and thanks for keeping on reading. I sometimes wonder if it's just us who keep posting/reading blogs.
DeleteShannon, I love your wallpaper, and can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Celeste. I too love the wallpapers in this house. I was hoping the extras I ordered would arrive in time for the weekend but unfortunately not. I must be more patient!
DeleteCierto que tener muchos proyectos empezados o en mente, a veces, abruma, pero al final van saliendo!
ReplyDeleteTus progresos se ven geniales,buen trabajo!
Besos.
Hi Pilar. Yes that's very true. One by one, the ideas fall into place over time. Miniatures is definitely a long-term hobby!
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