The Big Reveal

Have you ever watched those design shows on television where they have a "big reveal" at the end? Sometimes they haven't finished all of the projects in time. They all run around staging everything anyway... Well, here you go!

My living room fireplace with built in bookcases!

You might notice that the cabinet doors are just taped in place and there is no crown molding (yet). I figure if they can do it on TV, so can I!

So just RELAX and imagine you are at a nice little cottage on the beach where the sun always shines! That's what I'm going to do!

Blessings,
Kathi

Making Progress

I've been working on my fireplace and bookshelves. Here's what things look like so far...


I went to Mary Charles Dollhouse store yesterday and got some little trim and crown molding for the bookshelves. I still need to glue them together, add the shelves and finish painting.

I also need to remove the chair rail that's in the living room. I found out that a hair dryer will soften wood glue so pieces can be taken apart. Maybe it will work for the chair rail?


Hope the sun shines where you are today!
Blessings,
Kathi

Here's the Plan

I've been cutting wood this evening. I'm making cabinets and shelves for either side of my fireplace. Lots of pieces to this puzzle!

Here's the plan.

I gave up on the tile idea for the fireplace. I used spackle and tiny shells instead. Sometimes when something fails, a better idea comes along.

I've been measuring (more than twice) and cutting lots pieces of wood for the built in cabinets. Now I just have to glue them all together! I think it's time to get some Legos so everything will be square!

I haven't made the cabinet doors yet. I want to be sure they fit after the cabinets are done. I'm also looking for ways to attach the doors...


These little hinges look too difficult and have to be nailed. I want my cabinet doors to open and close but there must be an easier way? What about pins? Has anyone done that?

Hope you had a good day. I love to see all of the things you creative people are making!
Did you see Sylvia's dormer?! Amazing!

Blessings,
Kathi

Beautiful Fabric and More about the Fireplace

Isn't this the prettiest fabric?! It will be perfect for my dollhouse living room curtains! Thanks to Dale at Dale's Dreams for sending me the link!

I decided to remove the tiles from my fireplace. I have another idea. Hope this one works!

Blessings,
Kathi

Fireplace - Making Progress

So far, so good. Things are starting to come together here. It's so motivating to see a little project start to look like something...



I still haven't glued the firebox in. I want to do the tile first.

I'm not sure if I will grout it or not. Will have to wait and see how it looks. I read somewhere that you can just sprinkle sand on the wet glue for grout? If it didn't work, I'd have to re-do the tile so I don't know if I'll try that or not. Maybe I'll do a little test on a piece of paper to see how it looks?

Of course I'll still have to make the mantel and the fireplace accessories. I'm determined not to buy anything if I can make it myself!

Onward and upward! I'm having fun! :)
Kathi

Fireplace

The glue isn't even dry but I wanted to show you the beginning of my "custom made" fireplace.

I cut wood for the fire box and painted it black. Now I'm gluing on little sand paper bricks.

This is going to take a while...

Later - Here's the work in progress. Nothing is glued together. I just wanted to see how it was going to look. Still lots to do here.



Hope you are having a good day!
Blessings, Kathi

The Dresser is DONE!

I finally finished my four drawer dresser for the master bedroom. I'm glad I only need one for my dollhouse!

I found an idea, tried to copy it, fooled with it a while, took a day off and now it's finished.


I like how it turned out. I'll use the things I learned while making this to do my kitchen cabinets. That's another project for another day!

The 21 piece end table is going in the trash, I think. It's too small. Another learning experience! I didn't measure my real end table before I started. If I had, it would have turned out much better. This 1:12 scale calculator has been really helpful. Thought I would share it with you.

I'm also going to make a coffee table and end tables for the living room. Here are a couple of ideas I found.

Maybe I'll make a fireplace too? I've seen so many pretty fireplaces! I know you don't need a fireplace at the beach, but this one really has me inspired!


So many ideas, so little time! Hope you have a beautiful day!

Blessings,

Kathi