Apart from the blinding sunlight, notice anything?
Yeah I used a different width trim on the porch and side roof. And promptly took it all off so I could match the trim on the main roof.
Then I started working on some exposed beams for under the eaves.
Here's one view and here's another.
I have one issue with them though. They kind of disappear into the eaves. So I was doing some thinking and thought maybe if I painted the eaves a grey the white would pop against it. And it would reflect the stone and the porch.
Here are some of my colors:
The white is the white I've been using for the trim. The middle grey is Americana's Zinc. The grey on the left is Anita's Rainy Day Grey and the one on the right is Americana's Slate Grey.
I actually am leaning towards the Zinc because it's so close to the porch color. What do all of you think?
I also finished a little project I started a couple weeks ago. Some speakers for the stereo I bought.
Made some wooden boxes, filled them with balsa, added silver thumbtacks to the center and stained everything Minwax's Red Oak before I glued on the mesh covers.
Made a little jar of cotton balls for the bathroom, a loofah and a jar of bath crystals and glued everything into the bathroom.
That was pretty much it for Saturday and Sunday for me. I'm going to debate painting the eaves while the glue dries and measure out the house for a small base to put the house on.
I'm freaking out a little bit, only 20 days left.
Good call on replacing the trim, it would have bugged you to high heaven.. lol. My first inclination for eave colour is the zinc also and how great are your little stereo speakers! Love them! All of your bathroom accessories are wonderful. 20 days.. eeee!.. make a punch list and just tick them off. :D
ReplyDeleteThank you! And you're so right, it would have really bothered me. I got the husband's opinion too and he agrees that the zinc would be a good color for the eaves if it wouldn't make me miss the deadline.
DeleteOh yes, I have a list. Rapidly being revised.
20 days! Still it looks amazing. Can't wait to see it all come together. I like the lipstick in the bathroom :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm nervous and excited both.
DeleteSheila, it's looking so beautiful. So many thoughtful details; it's wonderful to look through your eyes. You’ve got this!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm hoping to get everything in place in time.
DeleteLooking great. We all have been there, doing something and then not liking it but in the end you got it right :) By the way, those speakers are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I needed a bit of an overhang so the beams wouldn't stick out from underneath. Speakers drove me nuts at first but they turned out pretty well.
DeleteYour house looks wonderful, Sheila, and ut has so much lovely details. I also think that the zinc color is a good choice. Your speakers are great!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the deadline!
Thank you! Started the painting process and it'll be painstaking but worth it I think.
DeleteI Love all the little details in the bathroom, it looks very lived in. You may need a little bit of double stick tape underneath the bathroom rug though.
ReplyDeleteI did not win your little game of spot the difference in the picture. I never would've noticed the variance in trim width but if it was it driving you crazy I'm glad you changed it.
If I were you I would take a piece of painters tape, stick it to a piece of waxed paper, give it a coat of gesso or primer, then paint test swatches of your three different grays so that you can try them in place to see what they look like before you paint the underside of the eaves. It is time-consuming though. Personally I like the idea, but I like the lighter gray... don't forget the underside of the eve is going to be in shadow which is going to make it seem darker than it really is.
20 days. You're going to be just fine. :)
Thanks, I'm trying to not have an anxiety attack about the whole thing. And yes, the bathroom rug needs a little help. Some ironing and a piece of tape to flatten it out.
DeleteI didn't notice the difference, but know the feeling when something bugs you, so it's good that you replaced it :-).
ReplyDeleteWow, the bathroom is looking even better than before! Great additions to the accessories!
The speakers are awesome!
Don't worry, it will be fine :-)
Thank you! It would really have made me crazy.
DeleteDeep breaths right?
Ánimo , lo que has hecho es un trabajo fantástico, me encanta el aspecto de la piedra. Feliz día:-)
ReplyDeleteGracias!
DeleteI love that you are adding the exposed beams and I'm looking forward to seeing how the gray looks. The speakers are super cute and I love their retro vibe! I was happy you showed a peek of the chairs again - love them too! The bathroom is looking very photogenic. I think 20 days is plenty of time for you to pull the final details together. To sum it up, I guess I am in love with everything about this wonderful little house!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you! I'm pretty happy with the bathroom now, and just need to get my base and some landscaping around the house and put all the little knick knacks in place
DeleteHello, Sheila! You pay much attention to detail and this makes the house very cozy. I'm sure that your choice will be the best. Hugs, Julia
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm hoping it turns out well.
DeleteYou have already done a great job with the roof and trims. I'm sure the paint you chose will be the right one. The speakers are awesome and in style with the stereo. All the additions to the bathroom make it look lived in.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Drora
Thank you! I'm hoping to have the exterior mostly done soon and then I can play with all the accessories in the house.
DeleteSo many great little projects, I especially like the speakers! It looks like you are near the finish line?
ReplyDeleteI am thankfully! I'm hoping to spend a little time tonight painting the eaves and messing around with one of the possibilities for grass but I've close to done.
DeleteHi Sheila! I love all the little details you have added! The bathroom looks Wonderfully real from through the doorway!!! The speakers for the stereo are excellent and the exposed beams on the eaves are the icing on the cake! It is those kinds of details that make all the difference! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Honestly for me its the little things that are the most fun. I'm hoping to have it finished in time for the contest deadline.
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