Today, I decided, was the day to pick up the reins. Facing me right now are a lot of 'problems' with putting in two of my own interior walls - having changed the basic kit. This has had a knock on effect with lighting and decorating and the order in which to do things.
I began the day there but decided I really needed to get back in slowly..... so it began with a tiny job I had also put off for a long while.
Some time ago I bought a pair of console lamps (pretty pricey) and one of them didn't have the little ball feet that the other one did and there were a couple of other (poorly made) issues. The vendor gave me the name of the maker and said she would send feet and I could glue this and fix that etc. No response from the maker so I needed to get things fixed.
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| had feet but the base wasn't glued |
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| no feet on this one, so added those |
I could only get silver (wanted gold) no hole beads at the last show I was at, so I used four of those for the feet. They will be painted 'brass' soon. I then then glued the bases in place on both of them. Straightening the shades was a challenge as they were on a fine soldered frame which I didn't want to bend or break. I then twisted the wire so that it looked more realistic. It will show because it will travel through a plug and socket to exit the back wall to make it more realistic.
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| my lovely little wall plugs that allow wires through |
All this and then they will live at the back of the sitting room and be barely visible.
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| Don't fret, the table and the rug are not staying |
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| Might keep the mirror - paint gold? or paint creamy white? |
Luckily I know a couple of other mini folk who are as fussy as me about detail so I don't feel too bad.
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This footnote is being added in April! You might not get a post for a while. I banked a lot of posts months ago and this is the last of those. I haven't actually been near the project since before Christmas. I am doing my utmost this week to get back on track. It isn't for lack of wanting to, I am just at 'sixes and sevens' with life stuff.
(19/02/17)
Hi Marilyn!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I Have and LOVE these light fixtures but I Never seen them with ball feet before but the feet kick the fixture up another notch so thanks for the idea!
I think that your faux light sockets are SPLENDID, they really further the illusion of reality and it is these little extra details which I simply adore.
The furniture arrangement is lovely too with the 2 sofas opposite each other and the Magnificent occasional chairs. but have you also tried bringing the chairs to the foreground and moving the sofas closer to the fireplace?
Just a thought.
Meanwhile, I hope that your RL gets back on track for you soon. Life Stuff happens, because it's Real Life.
Hang in there, Em.
elizabeth
Thank you Elizabeth for the good wishes. I will fiddle around with the furniture loads more I don't doubt it - desperate for a suitable coffee table and mirror before settling on anything. Just like to keep practising to see what else I might need. M
DeleteHi Marilyn twisting the wire is a good observation especially for a 40s house. Besh Wishes for a more settled RL.. X
ReplyDeleteHi Wilma, Thank you. Still mountains to climb.....
DeleteYes two strands of wire would drive me nuts so I need to spend some quiet time tiddling them together neatly to look like the real McCoy. M
Hello Marilyn
ReplyDeleteI think your room is beautiful and I like the furniture arrangement. I love your lamps and actually have a pair in my "real life" dining room similiar to them. If, but only if, you want to accentuate the lamps I might suggest painting (?) the shades, maybe a color in your wallpaper??? I am no decorator so happily ignore my suggestion, you are the pro and I would hate to suggest something that turned out horrid. I hope "real life" allows you to get back on tract. I enjoy your posts!
I totally agree about the lamp shades but never get brave enough to tackle them. I will do something with them though - plain white against that wallpaper just gets lost. As you say pick out something from the paper and paint them; it can't be that challenging.
DeleteThank you for the 'pro' comment - I promise you I am no such thing. I bumble from one aspect of dollhousing to the next and learn on the job - that's why I like it so much. I have a low boredom threshold and would quickly tire of something I knew how to do. I am back on task and loving t and it makes for a great distraction. Such a nice hobby. M