Friday Night Lights

Last night I got two of three chandeliers installed.  It was quite the effort to get the parlor chandelier in place as it was also being installed with a ceiling medallion.  Ever try threading a needle?  Ya, it was that much fun.  Anyway, both chandeliers look absolutely lovely.  The Hawaiian chandelier from JGetzan Miniatures graces the main floor hall and the Bella chandelier hangs in the parlor like a delicious piece of exquisite jewelry.  I love, love, love them!

Hawaiian from JGetzan Miniatures

Niggly Bits

I didn't have much time to work on the manor yesterday, so I decided to work on some of those niggly bits that have been keeping me up at night (not really, but it sounds good doesn't it?!).  Ha ha, anyway, I was able to finish up some wiring - the little elephant lamp my mom bought me for my birthday (which is residing in the study for now), a light fixture in the second floor hall that I had to replace because the old one kept giving me grief, and the fireplace in the study.  To my great relief, all the lights are working, at least for now.

Half a Ceiling and a Turret

Ever have one of those "duh" moments?  I ordered twice the amount of crown molding I thought I'd need to finish the dining room ceiling, but alas, I was still short.  I guess cutting all those little pieces uses up a lot of real estate.  At any rate, I was able to finish one side of the ceiling today.  All the pieces were cut by hand and then glued in.  I stained the whole thing and then glued the dining room wallpaper to the back of it.