Catching Up

 

Slowly but surely I am plugging away at my to do list.

This is my Grandma's house bathroom before:

During:

 

This is a close up of the Hawaiian themed paper. It is a little loud, but if I need to, I can tone it down with wainscoting.

I covered up the window to place the vanity as a focal point. There are a lot of nice pieces on the shelves, and I would like them displayed clearly.  I have to ask my hubby to print me one more piece of paper to finish the wall. I am also noticing the blue in the tiles does not match at all. They can probably be painted them to make it more neutral.

 

Added the rest of the mulch to the playground.

 

With some left over mulch, I added to Koda's bungalow.

 



 

Replanted the flowers in the Glenwood's yard. Once the glue dries I can adjust them and clean up the dirt.

 

Overall view of the Glenwood

 

Yesterday was Koda's fist day of junior high. She is getting so big. So is Luna!

 

I have started back up on the Zumba kick again. These are the girls I have been working out with.

 (I am in the green tank)

Mini Time!

Been able to get a few things done today on miniatures, plus I have some time off this week to get things done.

 

 Here is some of the progress:

 

I papered the little girls room in the Victorianna.

Before:

 

 

After:

I need another sheet of paper to finish the room.

Started to dress the bed and added carpet.

 

In my Grandma's house a bedroom was updated.

Before:

 

During:

 

After:

 

Hung Koda's little fairy above the bed and put her curtains up.

 

In the Glenwood's attic some more books were placed on the shelves and I added the typewriter that came from my Aunt's belongings.

 

Also added the fan that was my Aunt's.

 

In the Glenwood's main bathroom I had to move the door over to the left so I could fit the double sink in. I will need to get a couple medicine cabinets to go over each sink. Those will cover up the holes where the lights were placed.

Tub is almost full for a relaxing bath!

Victorian Mansion / Grandma's Sandpaper Kitchen Counter

Pulled the Leon's Victorian Mansion back out to work on. Was planning to start with the Magic Brick on the lower level.

I painted the house tan - which will be the 'grout'color.

While waiting for the paint to dry I was trying to figure out what the other pieces were for.

Because instruction or photos were not included with the kit, I had to get online to see a picture of it.

I put the little decorative pieces on and decided that to me they look to big. I trimmed part of one down to see if I would like that, but the edge does not flow into the house and looks to blunt.

My friend will be able to use them on one of her projects.

Good thing I am not a complete idiot - was able to figure out all these tiny pieces help support the little roof.

I started back working on the kitchen in my Grandma's house. I had pieced the cabinets together from misc kitchen parts.  For something different, I used sandpaper to cover the counter. Working on the back splash here.

Covered the counter

Glued down the edges

I prob should have left it just like this. I really like this look.

But I thought the blue would look great as it matched some blue in the paper.

I think it needs to be toned down some.

Me and our little Luna. She is 4 months old.

King's Corner

I am really trying to keep the Chantilly girly and feminine, but that is such a stretch for me.

Girly and feminine I am not.

One thing I am is a HUGE Stephen King fan. I plan to have as many King books for this young female owner to read. The artwork on the wall is from his book Duma Key painted by King's character Edgar Freemantle. On the end table the owner is reading The Dome - a very hard book to put down. It is surprising that she is not still sitting there curled up in her blanket from Keli.

(material was a gift from Keli that I am using part of for a blanket)

On the floor thrown in the corner is her finished book IT. Sticking out is a $20 bill that she is trying to hide. Who would look in such a scary place? A sketch pad is lost under the end table.

On the dresser is King's book 11-25-63. Interesting read, especially if you are a history buff.

One more shelf was added for storage with 3 other King books.

I was not happy with the porch door that was in there. This screen door looks much better. 

Obviously I still need to clean it up and trim it out. 

For the books that are more on display I have been using the inexpensive bulk books as fillers. Cut to fit! 

Yesterday Dakoda and I went to Muriel's Doll House shop in Plymouth MI. (the store does not have a website for me to link to). I drove there specifically to pick up some trim, but I was so distracted by some other nice finds, that I forgot to grab the trim! Isn't that how it always works?

These are all half scale items. Love the pot, and was so excited to see the koi pond!

Along with my half scale items, I found this great full scale wine/cheese basket for my display Lee made me, and Dakoda wanted this bird feeder for her yard.  There were a few items that I wished I should have picked up - might have to make the drive next weekend to grab them!

I am so glad I bought the basket. I knew I would regret it if I had not have picked it up.

I tucked the lid behind the basket so the signs on the wall can still be read easily.

I need to fill the nook still with wine bottles and some nice glasses.

I added some 'dirt' to the flower pots. The yellow pot is the 'before' picture and the red is the 'after'.

Loving this!! Overall front view of my modified half scale Chantilly.

Wait! What is that hidden there?

Just little Ricky Raccoon peaking out from the bush!

Exterior view of the new porch door.

Much like my real life house - there is a map on the wall in the living room. My dad is a freshly retired trucker. For the past 18 years I have always had a US map on my wall so my kids could see what state Grandpa was in. Found the globe at Hobby Lobby half off - just a nice touch to clutter things up.

(need to repair some wallpaper)

My friend Kim sent me a bunch of Polly Pocket items at my request. I hung the hat on the bed post, but later removed it. Dakoda said the scale was too big. Good eye for a 10 year old. Going to paint it a lighter color and take the photo at a different angle - maybe that will help with the scale.

Thanks for the goodies Kim!!

If anyone would like to part with Polly Pocket accessories feel free to send them my way!

Added some mail and cash on the counter.

Home for the blocks in the half scale Victorianna.

The train also went into the Victorianna.

The pot is in the Victorianna's kitchen.

Received the stein I ordered for Leon's Victorian Mansion and added the pie that is cooling in the oven.

My chicken dish found a home and also added a couple plates to the plate holders.

I found that the Chrysbon saucer/plates make great half scale plates. I had some decals that Lee sent me to dress some dishes up. Still need to do some more.

If anyone has any spare small Chrysbon plates - I will always be looking for more!

Now that I am half deep into half scale, it is time to start cleaning up my full scale accessories that have just been sitting in a tote. Why is it when you try to organize, things become more of a mess??

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