I finished off the trim on the dormer window as well, so this side is a done deal!
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Roof Shingles
I have to send a shout out to my wonderful husband who's taken many hours of his weekend to finish shingling the manor. Today he finished the left side of the mansard roof and is currently working on the little space nestled between the house and the roof. Not any easy task . . . it's a good thing he has the patience of a saint!
I finished off the trim on the dormer window as well, so this side is a done deal!
I finished off the trim on the dormer window as well, so this side is a done deal!
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Tom Bishop Miniature Show
It's been quite a while since I worked on my dollhouse or played with my miniatures, but I'm back at it with inspiration from the Tom Bishop Miniature Show I attended in Chicago this past week taking a few classes and enjoying the vendors at the show on Friday.
The first class I took was with Paula Gilhooley making a large floral arrangement. I learned how to make several different flowers, and while I still have to insert several flowers into the arrangement, so far it looks pretty nice. It looks awesome on the table in the parlor.
The next class I took was with Marcia Mclain making drapes for the parlor. I really enjoyed this class and Marcia made it so easy to make some really nice drapes. And to my surprise and delight, they fit perfectly!
I plan on making blinds for the windows themselves and bought some lovely fabric and trim for that. On Friday, with my list in hand, I shopped the preview show and found everything I was looking for . . . and then some! First on my list was a little girl doll which I found from doll maker Lillian of "Lillie's Littles". How perfect is she?!
Then I found this wonderful doll to act as maid of the manor. Her red hair is wonderful!
And I found this amazing table absolutely loaded with goodies by Ivani Grande for the wine/food cellar.
And no house is complete without lots and lots of plants!
Brian is busy in the other room finishing the shingles on the roof and then it's time for siding. The work continues . . .
The first class I took was with Paula Gilhooley making a large floral arrangement. I learned how to make several different flowers, and while I still have to insert several flowers into the arrangement, so far it looks pretty nice. It looks awesome on the table in the parlor.
The next class I took was with Marcia Mclain making drapes for the parlor. I really enjoyed this class and Marcia made it so easy to make some really nice drapes. And to my surprise and delight, they fit perfectly!
I plan on making blinds for the windows themselves and bought some lovely fabric and trim for that. On Friday, with my list in hand, I shopped the preview show and found everything I was looking for . . . and then some! First on my list was a little girl doll which I found from doll maker Lillian of "Lillie's Littles". How perfect is she?!
Then I found this wonderful doll to act as maid of the manor. Her red hair is wonderful!
I found a wonderful dog by Karl Blindheim as Mr. Pennethorne's constant companion. He looks right at home in front of the fireplace in the study.
And I found this amazing table absolutely loaded with goodies by Ivani Grande for the wine/food cellar.
And no house is complete without lots and lots of plants!
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| Orchids |
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| Peace Lily |
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| Wandering Jew |
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| Wandering Jew |
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| Wandering Jew |
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| Lily of the Valley |
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