Window Woes

So I completed the bay windows only to discover that I painted them wrong!  After looking longingly at my inspiration picture, I realized I didn't paint the exterior window sashes in the right color.  Only the inner exterior trim.  Whaaaaa . . . .  I gently pried the windows apart and repainted them in the gold they should have been painted in the first place.  Satisfied that I got it right, I set about gluing and reinserting them.  Then I discovered another faux paus!  I painted the interior sashes cream instead of staining them!  Sigh . . . I feel defeated.  My only recourse now is to paint them as close to the stain color as I can.  As a sometime perfectionist, this irks me, but I'll have to live with it.  Needless to say, I was much more careful with the remaining windows.

I'm loving this little breakfast room addition!

Yesterday, I sanded, painted and stained the double bedroom window, the third floor hall window and the two dining room windows.  They turned out well, but I noticed this morning that one of the dining room windows is crooked.  EEEgads!!  I tried to pry it off, but I glued it on so well it isn't budging and rather than create a real mess, I decided to leave well enough alone.  This window will be covered by the screened porch, so I'm hoping it won't detract from the overall appearance of the manor.

However, if I loose sleep over it tonight, it might be coming off anyway . . .  Question:  Why is it that when you dry fit everything fits perfectly, and then when you glue it things turn out wonky?  Enquiring minds want to know!

I also cut out the opening for a single French door from the bedroom to the deck over the breakfast room.  I had originally ordered a full glass door, but then I thought "why'd I do that?" when clearly it should be a single French door!  Ah well, all's well that end's well.

I centered the door over the breakfast room's bay windows.  I had to pull out hubby's big saw to cut through the plywood and then finished the little bits with my utility knife.

Then I found a piece of scrap wood to fill in the space left by the original window opening.  And voila!  An opening for a French door (to be installed upon arrival).

I'm working on the ceilings now getting ready for lighting this weekend when my friend arrives to help me out.  I'm not only looking forward to lighting the manor, but spending time with my friend whom I haven't seen in several years.  It will be fun catching up!

Staying Inspired

Sometimes when you're in the middle of a build and things aren't going right, it's easy to throw in the towel and move on to something less frustrating.  It's at those times I really appreciate the people and blogs out there in miniature land that keep me inspired and motivated to keep going.  These are just a few that really stand out for me.  For a full list, visit my sidebar.

Elizabeth's Studio E - her miniature scenes are to die for.  She has left no detail untouched and her rooms look like they're right out of the pages of a design magazine.  She also has a sense of humor so it's fun to read her blog posts.  She shares her miniature trials and tribulations which give you the motivation to keep moving forward.  I could sit and read her blog for hours while enjoying the beautiful pictures she shares.

Morning Room Villa Leone ~ Photo Credit Elizabeth's Studio E

Giac's Late Victorian English Manor - Giac's manor is i-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e!  He has built most of his manor by hand!  The manor is absolutely stunning with the rooms having the most incredible detail.  When you read some of his posts you'll appreciate that Giac must have the patience of a saint.  His warm personality shines through in all of his posts.  You'll need a cup of tea with you (and don't forget to raise your pinky finger!).

The Countess's Study ~ Photo Credit Giac's Late Victorian English Manor

Jodi's My Miniature Madness - Jodi's Storybook Cottage will transport you into a well-loved fairytale.  From wallpaper to stucco, there's a delight around every corner.  Jodi shows you her progress in beautiful pictures and tutorials.  She's currently working on a cottage garden making gorgeous flowers of all kinds.  She makes me want to stop building and start gardening!

Storybook Cottage ~ Photo Credit Jodi's My Miniature Madness

I hope you'll visit these wonderful blogs and peek into their miniature worlds.  And don't forget to leave a comment . . . we love and appreciate comments!

Hugs,
Teresa