debra Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Hi. I ordered a Magnolia , but they sent me a Willow , so I decided that it looked easy for me to start with .... I started it yesterday, I have added some pics, cause I know you all love to look at what others are doing lol. I will add more pics as I go... Deb. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...ghts/house1.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...ghts/house2.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...ghts/house3.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...ghts/house4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 lookin good! I always love starting a new kit. now before you prime the walls and such make sure you have anything ya want stained for the natural wood look out of the way. my thoughts on the Willow...its a little bland on the outside....I guess I just love the fiddly bits...but the inside has some great details. I think you will enjoy doing this house....I know I will enjoy your photos. nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debra Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 Hi nutti, Thanks, yes it is very plain, but I have quite a few ideas for it, I have completed the book unit and fire place, pic below. And painted the ceilings. Deb. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...ghts/house5.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Oh My Goodness!! Is it as simple to put together as you just showed in your pictures? It looks wonderful and Simple to do (See you must be a pro, it looks so easy in your pictures). I can't wait to see more. That built in book case looks wonderful too! have you picked outside colors yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 This is a far from plain. The windows on the side of the house and the chimneys really make it stand out from other colonial styled houses! I really like this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 hi debra, what a fabulous job you've done so far. Are you aware that the Jefferson that I'm working on is very similar to your Willow? I found it a great house to work on and the rooms are so spacious. I'm not sure if the measurements are the same for both houses but I found there are so many things you can do or change if you choose. I'm so looking forward to seeing what you do with yours. It's a beautiful house and make sure you check out William's Jefferson in the Gallery, he did a terrific job on his. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 hey! I ment no insult with my plain comment. I just have this thing for fiddly bits. but wowwwwwwzers I sure love those bookshelves and fireplace!! wow you rock! from that part we can see that what it might lack on the outside in fiddly bits you sure will make up for it on the inside!! more soon plzzzz:ph34r: really great job! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debra Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 lol. First an allmighty belly laugh at nutti, no offence taken, I just thought that they sent it anyway I might as build it lol. Yes it does seem easy to construct, I have decided to do one room at a time, then complete the outside. I have not even attempted the stairs yet The bookshelves if I must say so turned out great, it is printed brick work and paper, boy that was a bit tricky around the mantle lol, next time paper goes on first lol. The mirror, was a recycled makup compact case mirror (finished) and I used some of the wood that is left over to make the frame. I was maybee thinking I would rip up a straw broom (new) and make a thatched roof, I want to make it more like the old colonial Australian days. And either rock or sandstone for the walls, possibly the later, more Australian. There are a lot of these types of colonial buildings at Ballarat, where the Eurika Stockade took place, and Port Arthur in Tasmania, which I sure needs no explaining. Oh well I must away to work now, got to pay for these some how lol. Deb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Wow, Deb, you do work fast! It's looking great! Love the bookshelves/fireplace wall. It's amazing! Can't wait to see more as you progress. Are you putting these into the Gallery? Sure hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debra Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 Hello from Oz, I came home from work tonight and nearly finished the lounge room (only the window and stairs Oh and floor lol to go ) I think though I may still go over the ceiling with a textured type paint, we have one here that covers all sorts of sins lol. The ceiling cornice are actually round wooden meat skewers :o (cut to fit)lol. I had that thought while I lay awake last night thinking about my house lol ;) I was thinking of cutting down icy pole sticks for the skirting, I have some proper skirting and cornice and daddo rails on order, but I think I will keep that for my BH. I am also going to go over all the white trim paint with a white high gloss.... I was also thinking about the family that will be moving in, (while I was in the shower) I do some very strange things, lol that's what old age does to you.... They will be the Hampton-Smyths, a middle class family with one child.....They also hide a very dark secret, that may well be revealed on moving day.......... I hope you enjoy my pics as much as I like sharing them.... I still can't believe I have never built one of these before. ...It is so addictive.... Deb. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...ghts/lounge.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josi Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Debra, looks great! I love the bookcases, the wallpaper, and the fireplace. Thanks for sharing the progress pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I Love the wallpaper you picked too! It looks Great! You are doing a fantastic job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Totally charming, love the idea of the sandstone & thatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Wow Debra! You're moving right along and I'm falling in love with this house as I watch your progress! I love the bookcases, fireplace, and the wallpaper is perfect in that room! Love your "crown moulding" too! What a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debra Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 Hi all, Thanks for the support. I have only put the second coat on the ceilings and the lounge window in tonight. There was a bottle of Southern Comfort calling me lol....... The window does not seem to fit (done b4 the drink lol) I have decided not to put the stairs in this house, but then again that could change....lol As the new occupants have a grand piano....and they insist on having it in the lounge room So they will have to (beam me up scotty lol) to get up stairs. :o Hopefully by Thursday I will have the rest of the walls papered......... I have nearly printed it all out., My brother in law here runs a ply mill, that makes the ply wood the same as we work with with these houses, he is going to get me some sheets, veneer, of actual redgum. ;) I have grand ideas of using this for my floors... I will see what happens lol. Any way pic included, not much change only the window, and a very hopeful cat lol. Deb. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...ghts/window.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debra Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 Hi everybody :lol: , I have been crook again with my back , so I have only got some windows in and some more wallpaper up, still have the windows cornice and skirtings to go, the kitchen will be the room on the bottom left, I am putting daddo rails and boards on.. My brother in law is getting me some redgum sheet for the floors, I will see what it looks like b4 I glue it though, I think it will be too dark... ;) . I like the idea of tiles in the kitchen, possibly white, as I want a blue and white look. :lol: Ok am off to bed now, got to go to work to pay for my ebay purchases lol.. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...houseupdate.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 It's looking good Debra! I love the wallpaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 It's really coming along great. Love your choices of wallpapers. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 wow its moving right along!! and it looks wonderful!! I love your choices for wall paper! great job nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Your house looks so neat to be in progress. You're doing great work. I agree with everyone else about the wallpaper, bookcase etc etc. Peggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debra Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 Hello all, I have been busy with work, so I have done little to my house... Tonight I added some skirting and daddo and wall boards to the kitchen, the floor is just a pattern I made on the computer, I am yet to size and laminate it, the wall boards are icy pole (popsicle) sticks, cut to size, I think I will just stain or varnish them..... Hope you enjoy the updated pics, I must away to bed now as it is after midnight lol... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...lights/kit1.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...lights/kit2.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...lights/kit3.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/deb...lights/kit4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debra Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 Just trying something out here, I have added all my pics to webshots...I hope lol. My Willow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 It didn't work, debra. You took us to the homepage of webshots. We need your address instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debra Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, when I click on it, it goes to my willow??????? Try this maybe...I don't know lol ;) ...... http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?act...bumID=488285071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 That didn't work either, give us the name you are using in Webshots and we can look up your pictures with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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