I built the boxes for the kitchen cabinet bases. The section on the far wall is shorter than intended and the section on the side wall is a bit longer. It is apparent I should not be allowed near ruler and saw when I'm feeling under the weather. (Some kind of stomach bug, I'm feeling much better this morning.)
Hmm...
Better.
I got the captain's bed and divider shelves built and primed. Then I found The World's Most Extraordinary Homes on Netflix; it was the end of my work day.
The edge squares aren't exact squares, I know what I did wrong, but don't think, by the time the shelves are filled, that anyone will notice, so, for now, I'm not going to remake them. Although, I would like the shelving unit one or two squares taller, so.....
I was walking in downtown St. Louis last week when I looked up inside the half dome above an inset doorway. It was stunning.
I think I've got it...
More pottery from April Wright arrived while I was out of town last week. I think I'm going to use, in this build, all the little owls I've been accumulating.
First, some personal news: My employer has been acquired by another company, my department (accounting) is redundant and will be eliminated after a transition period. My employment will end on the last day of October. If I work through that date I will get a small severance and outsourcing services.
This is not a surprise, the sale has been underway for a year, I was expecting termination. The not knowing for sure, or when, has been stressful. I am relieved now to have direction, even if the direction is difficult.
Now that you are informed my next statement will be sensible. I would like to complete this year's contest kit solely from my stash, and not spend money on supplies unless they are absolutely necessary (I'm low on white paint).
Yesterday I started construction while I pondered finishes. I disassembled, cut down, then reassembled the bathroom window to be narrower, made a triangle vent for the front gable, a bathroom door, and the bathroom walls and ceiling.
Paints from my stash have been selected to match the KELI buttons, that was easy. I pulled out a few flooring options for the bathroom, but am stuck on fabric choices. I need to select sofa upholstery, throw pillows, an area rug or two, and bedding. Ugh. I need to go through my stash again.
I am still contemplating flooring for the main area, and kitchen cabinet finishes. Once I have the fabrics selected I'll know whether to go light or dark with those.
I must say, I am pleased with myself, the construction went off without a hitch.
The width of the wood trim on the triangle window is exactly the same as the other windows but looks thicker due to its shape and size. I will most likely trim it down.
I am unsure yet if I will use, on the uppermost gable, the vent that came with the kit, if I will eliminate it, or if I will make a triangular one. I am leaning toward making a triangular version.
I opted to not make the gable magnetically removable, since the hole isn't big enough to fit my hand in.
A close up of my scratch built window...
From the side.....the new peak was supposed to be equidistant from the other two, but did not end up that way. Oh well.
From the inside...
Susan's gratuitous cat picture...
Side note: Ester does not like a zurbert.
I am going to be out of town part of next week on business. I'll see you all, so to speak, when I get back.