Doors, Hardware & Light Fixtures

I didn't post last week but I did make some progress.  My window and door hardware arrived!

While the paint was drying I began to work on the exterior door handles for the French doors.

So then I got the interior window trim and the hardware attached to the walls. 

I like how it turned out.  Once the glue dried some paint touch ups were needed but that was simple enough.

I hunted up my siding so I'd be able to add that once I got the lights into the room.  Luckily I had some and didn't need to order any.

I also drilled out some holes in the side walls for the magnets.

Once I got those glued in I covered them with tape until the glue dried.  And I glued the French doors into the front.

Last week I also worked on my chandelier for the room.  It took me a bit and I really want to find some other beads in teardrop shape for a different style if I want to make more later.  But I like how it came out.

It still shows a little loose here but once everything was glued into place it looks much more symmetrical.

After dealing with tiny beads and wires and spacing and I was ready to scream so I put everything down and stopped with the minis for the weekend.

But this weekend, with renewed optimism I began to work on the sconces.  Still a lot of cursing and fussing with beads and wires but at least I got them both done.

Then I did another test of the lights.  I'm pleased to say that I didn't manage to pull anything apart so they still worked.

Actually getting them into the room was much easier than making the lights. 

I got a piece of the same wood my siding is made out of and tested some colors for the exterior.

From left to right, 1) Voyage, 2) Cabana Blue, 3) Venus Teal, and 4) Cascade.

I like them all, but Voyage seems a bit off so I don't want to use it.  I used Cascade on the interior, behind the built in shelves.  I think Venus Teal is a bit too light.  And since my husband has to see it too, and he likes Cabana Blue I'm thinking I'll go with that one.

I'm letting all the glue dry on the ceiling and light fixtures before I paint and glue on the siding.  And I'm debating the front yet, if I want to add steps.  I'm not sure.

So I'm going to set that aside for a bit and worry about it next weekend.

I hope everyone has had a great weekend!