A lovely day today; sunny and in the mid-eighties. Tomorrow, I’ll have to venture out there and mow, but I’m giving the grass another day to dry out.
Wallpaper. Wallpaper. Wallpaper.
Yesterday, I spent four hours working on wallpapering the three floors enclosing the stairways. In the middle of all of it, I fielded a call from Darko, found my original Anastasia Broadway script, packed it up and had Don mail it to Darko, as Darko needs it temporarily. Back to wallpapering: I cannot tell you how hard it is! It is the most tedious and difficult task I’ve ever had in my miniature world. If it wasn’t already pre-built and installed, it would be much easier, of course, but it is what it is. I have to try to get my hand in little places that I can’t really see. I sometimes use my camera – if I can – to show me what is behind a staircase. And then I try to cut a piece to fit. But it’s impossible, really, and I can’t even get a photo to show you how impossible it is!
I just have to step back and know that no one will see these little patched together areas but me.
And I can’t even see them!
Anyway, these photos will give you and idea of the wallpaper I’m using.
This is the first floor entrance.
I stained the wood on all the staircases the other day.
On the second floor.
First floor again.
The third floor has been started, as well.
I’ve now worked on this for three days in a row.
Will I work on it today? Only another cup of coffee can provide the answer.
Joe has been moved to an acute rehab facility and once again, we are being kept out of the loop. It’s at an “undisclosed location.” This is really because they don’t want the congregation peppering them and him with questions. But the three of us who have known Joe the longest are NOT part of the congregation and he would want us to know details. We’re all frustrated.
I did text him yesterday to tell him I love him. I also said that he didn’t have to respond. I know he’s still very weak and this process is frustrating for him.
If Jan was still alive, we would know what is going on.
That’s it, my friends. I’m going to make our second cup of coffee now.
Stay safe.
Happy Wednesday.
Good Morning Claudia! I think the wallpaper looks fantastic! I Love how the orange in the pattern picks up the woodtone hues of the staircase itself. It looks elegant but not staid and especially not too dark. The William Morris look is so good in that house! I can feel your frustration with the process though, and know what complicated structures those kits are. I have a “Willowcrest” which I assembled from the kit. I was so intrigued by the idea of the staircase and front hallway that you CANNOT access once the house is assembled! It caused me to change a lot about my general way of decorating…. I had to finish that corner of the house Entirely even down to the electrical and door hinges (both of which were not part of the kits to begin with)… but still… I had to complete the windows on the second floor and…. and… you get the idea! It got complicated because I wanted that space to feel like a real part of the house… you can see glimpses of the space from the other rooms when it is done. Anyway… I think you are doing a marvelous job with a very complex structure and it is looking great!
I love the Willowcrest. It’s a dollhouse I would love to work on, but it’s a tricky one!
Thanks so much, Betsy.
Stay safe.
your work on the beacon hill is beautiful … lovely choice of wallpaper, such precise cuts and applied well (no wrinkles in sight)! good going, claudia!
sorry that you and two of joe’s other friends are again being kept out of the loop. hopefully that will change as his health improves, and may that all be soon. joe’s transfer from the hospital to an acute care center sounds like a step in the right direction. prayers continue.
enjoy that second cup of coffee with your sweetheart.
been a busy week so far here and it’s still much hotter than i like. other than feeding earl and the birds, and taking a walk (done …. met a darling little puffball of a dog named tilly, her stick and her person), i am hoping to stay home today, organize some things and start a new book.
hope you, don and everyone else have a nice day. stay safe and cool.
kathy
It’s getting warmer here, too.
Thanks so much, Kathy.
Stay safe.
I can only imagine how difficult it is to wallpaper a miniature house. Wallpapering a normal size house is frustrating enough to me. But…the wallpaper is gorgeous…I think it was worth the wait. Do you?
Well…good news for Joe at least. It is difficult to be left out of progress reports, I know. Fingers crossed for Joe’s recovery.
At least the heat has subsided temporarily. The rest of the country is still quite hot. Stay cool. Enjoy your day! ;)
Yes, I like this design.
Joe’s a fighter, but he did go into cardiac arrest. He heart stopped beating. So it’s going to be a long recovery.
Stay safe, Donnamae.
I guess that tricky wallpaper is one way to keep your mind off your friend, Joe. Waiting is so difficult when you are worried. I hope he is comfortable.
Yes. I have to keep my mind occupied for a number of reasons!
Stay safe, Ellen.
How frustrating it must be to not have more/better information on your dear friend Joe! Hopefully he’s able to read the message you sent him. I will continue to keep him on my prayer list❤
I’m loving your wallpaper choices for the Beacon Hill. You always find the most beautiful wallpapers, furnishings, etc. for your dollhouse projects (and the cutest clothes and shoes for your dolls!).
Oh, thank you, Debbie! How kind of you.
Stay safe.
Oh, I feel bad that your dear friend Joe is so sick. Prayers for him and his friends and family.
It’s pretty hot here. Somebody else cleaned my house for me today, while I went downtown to the bakery and the library. I also saw our new art gallery – really nice!
I’m going to paint some flowers on the fence behind my new little garden. Right now it’s just too hot for that. I started it and it’s quite the mess. Hah…
I’m grateful for my e-trike. I’m grateful I still have my old doggie. I’m grateful for family and friends. Just grateful in general. We really are so fortunate!
Gratitude is the best medicine, Irene.
Thank you.
Stay safe.
Wow — that staircase is fantastic. I’m ready to move in! That’s a beautiful pattern but I can see why it would be so hard. I hope Joe’s move will give him good care. I understand your frustration — all you want is an update on someone close to you. Prayers keep coming.
Thank you so much, Jeanie.
Stay safe.