I’m writing this on Friday because we have to get outside early on Saturday morning to mow. It’s hot and humid again – not as bad as the heat wave, but still, pretty uncomfortable!
I’ve been working on the dollhouse hallways and I just have a tiny bit to finish up on the third floor. The second floor is finished. It’s not perfect, but I think I’m the only one who will know that. (I hope so.) It was quite the challenge. I took the day off yesterday because I needed a big old break. I have to work in tiny spaces and that involves my body being put in awkward positions. My back was hurting, as well as my shoulders.
Here’s a glimpse of the second floor walls and landing.
Here’s an interesting story. It took me ages to realize that something was off on the triple windows. The center section looked unfinished. So did the two windows on either side. I guess I was used to seeing them that way. Then, on Wednesday, I searched for Beacon Hills on Instagram and realized it was missing another layer of the middle window (it’s assembled in layers) and all of the trim for finishing. So yesterday, I went out to Don’s car where the kit box is stored, and dug through everything (with the help of the kit schematic) and I grabbed everything I thought might be needed. I figured out what needed to go where and sanded and painted the pieces. Now, it looks SO much better!
So my next session will involved finishing the section that still needs to be papered, touching up the stairs with stain. Painting sections of the ceilings that were accidentallly marked with stain, then I’ll start on the floors.
Then the baseboards and ceiling trim.
The project that never ends, though – to be honest – I like that. I need a project right now.
Stay safe.
Happy Saturday.
glad you have a long-term project in the beacon hill and that it’s good for you. it’s also good for us … we (hopefully) get to see more of your creativity in action. thanks for all you share here!
just finished a walk and feeding earl and the birds. taking a short break before going to the biggest farmers’ market we have around here. taking water; it’s already very hot and humid. but it will be fun to walk and look around, maybe get some vegetables.
hope the mowing went well and you have a nice weekend. stay safe.
kathy
Thank you, Kathy.
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Dear Claudia, it looks Wonderful! I just Love the whole transformation you have brought to this old house! Imperfections are part of old places… so don’t sweat the small stuff. (I know it is hard to leave those little bits… but in the big picture will they be noticeable?) That the window trim was incomplete and you have the pieces to fix it is awesome…! (Yeah, I don’t throw those parts out til… well… I just don’t! Lol!) For many reasons, I will not make a Beacon Hill kit… (no room!) so I will just enjoy your process vicariously. :) It truly looks beautiful! Restful…. dreamy…. arboreal… evocative… I love it! And I truly love that the stairs are the stained wood and not painted to match all the other woodwork! (Victorians liked the dark wood.) In my childhood I remember stairs that were not painted. Keep up the wonderful creative transformation of this house!
Well, the stairs are that way because it would be impossible to paint them! I could never get a paint brush on the inside of the railings. So I chose to keep them the way they are, and now I like them that way.
Thanks, Betsy.
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It looks fantastic, Claudia!
Thanks so much, Jeanie.
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Glad to hear your wallpapering days are almost over, and that you found the missing piece for the window. A few touch ups and sounds like you’ll be done with that part of the cottage. Progress.
Although, it’s 80 outside right now…with the humidity at 44%….it feels like the mid 70’s to me. We had coffee on the deck this morning. Very refreshing.
Hope your humidity subsides soon, and you can just enjoy your day! ;)
Wallpapering is almost done for the hallways, but I’ve got 3 other rooms to go!
Thanks so much, Donnamae.
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You are so incredibly creative and talented in so many ways! Thank you for sharing this with us. I really appreciate all your hard work. The results are delightful.
Thank you for your kind words, Roneta!
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Wow! It looks amazing! You are really making progress (even if it doesn’t feel like it right now, lol).
Slow and steady wins the race!
Thanks, Roxie.
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It’s beautiful! You are amazing!
Thank you so much, Carol.
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