T.G.I.F!!!

Happy Friday!

Not much progress to report, but I did get some more art framed, I finished the stair banister finials and I whipped up a corridor which you will get a glimpse of through all the doorways along the back wall.

The scenic wallpaper is from Les Chinoiserie in Spain.

Isn't it cool?!  It really makes it look as if the house goes back a lot further.  And it only added two inches! Do you like the scenic wallpaper?  I bought it originally for the Entrance Hall but decided I'd rather have lots of gilt-framed paintings there, instead.

Here's how I made it:  it's really just a little box made up from scrap stock leftover from the construction of Merriman Park.  Waste not, want not!  After making the box I just papered and trimmed it out with molding.

I added mirrors on the end panels just in case someone sticks their head into the room for a peek down the corridor. The mirrors give the illusion that the hallway goes on and on forever!  I love that!

Some leftover marble tiles finish off the floor.

The gentlemen are pleased with the Hall's progress!

Looks like I'll be making another trip to the local dollhouse shop to buy a new circuit-breaker thing-y. so hopefully I will be able to tackle the lighting, once and for all.  Did you just roll your eyes?  Can't say I blame you --I've been trying to get all the lamps working for like, forever! 

Guess I'll have to get some kind of generic lamp to light the corridor, it won't be seen --does anyone have any suggestions?  I'm also looking for 'candle shades,' in black, if anyone knows where to pick those up?  I just need a few more odds and ends to finally finish off this room once and for all...

Ha! I'm beginning to wonder if it will ever be completely finished!

Have a great weekend, everyone!