But wait...is that a stranger lurking just outside?
What am I talking about? Go to: http://jocelynsdollhouse.blogspot.com/2014_02_01_archive.html and see Jocelyn's New Orleans Creole Townhouse. It is beautiful! It is sentimental! It is true to life! As with all of her work, it is also very detailed.
For some reason, I imagine Jocelyn working quietly on her projects with her hand tools and pencil sketches. As a matter of fact, because of her, I now try drawing things out to get a clear idea of what would work in my future projects.
I find her to be a consummate, professional artist and have seen her perform magic with the same things I have sitting in storage containers waiting for a purpose!
Make sure you look at ALL of the posts about the townhouse to find out why it is sentimental!
And check out her other wonderful projects while you are there!
ENJOY!
This is actually the first project that I sketched out as a result of seeing how Jocelyn does it. This is something I work on while I order parts or wait for other projects to dry. It is a Chess themed restaurant that I am building from scratch. It is the first dollhouse project for which I used the Woodworker's Guild machines.
The mirror leaning on the rear wall will be behind the bar that serves healthy snacks, smoothies and such. It will be a place where you can either play chess, participate in tournaments on certain nights or just watch and /or eat. Also, look for posted notices of live entertainment performing on other nights.
(sorry for the dark pictures...I will try to get better ones as I progress)
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| Just a close up of the wallpaper |
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| The table tops are actually coasters. The floor is a real life sized linoleum tile. I will make the slit on the right unnoticeable |
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| I had to replace some legs so they will be repainted |
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| The two rectangles on the back wall are door frames for the men's and women's restrooms The bar will go between them |
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Hi the Grandmommy, I love this interior, it's very original en beautiful, the table tops and wall paper are great! I'm looking forward to see it when it's totally finished!!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, sorry, the word "en" has to "and" of course, I used Dutch accidentally :-D
DeleteHi Nymphaea!
DeleteThank you! I am encouraged to finish. Don't worry about your English. We sometimes pronounce and as "en!" Now I have learned a Dutch word! :-)
It is a very interesting space, I love your countertops, they are very original.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Wyrna
Hi there Wyrna!
DeleteThank you. I bought them all separately. They just came together!
Hello from Spain: I like your work and so creative ideas. Great idea. I love your tables. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteHi Marta!
DeleteThank you. That is a real compliment coming from you! I love your blog ideas also!
The creole townhouse is gorgeous, I do love the arches and lighting in those shots.
ReplyDeleteYour chess restaurant is already looking fantastic! The art style in the prints looks perfect with the floor, very classy look!
Jane Smith hello!
DeleteI just love that townhouse! Thanks! I am going to work a little more on it today. I am getting more into it now. lol
your resturant is going to be fab, I love the tables.
ReplyDeleteSteinworks hi!
DeleteThanks so much! I have been thinking about it for a while. When I drew it out it finally made sense to me.
I love your tables they are fantastic. The paper is wonderful. I cant wait to see more of this so original restaurant.
ReplyDeleteHugs Maria
Hi Miria Ireland!
DeleteThank you! I am really motivated with this project now. I might just put a few other things aside for just a while to work on this a little more. :-)
Jocelyn's Townhouse is way cool! I love the lighting. Your chess themed restaurant is such a unique idea. I am sure it will be a fun project to put together. Love the tables and wall coverings so far. I am looking forward to following your progress and seeing where it takes you. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa!
DeleteThank you so much. I am glad you like it! Hearing such positive words really boost my creativity! I think I want to finish this one before soon. I have gotten really into it. :-)
Yes, I have admired Jocelyn's Townhouse too, it is amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour chess themed restaurant is a fantastic and original idea, I have never seen it before. I like the idea you used chess pieces for the furniture, the wall paper and so on, it looks great :D!
So you drawed plans for this project? I hope it will work well for you. I nearly don't draw plans, but sometimes, if I can't find the solution for a problem, I make a sketch to see it in 2D and that helps a lot. At the moment I am making something from wood and now I also made a drawing for seeing the perspective.......
I wish you a creative and nice week :D!
Hugs, Ilona
Hi Ilona!
DeleteI was glad to highlight Jocelyn's Townhouse. She does such superb work. It really helped to see this project when I drew it out. Let's see if there are any changes and how it ends up! :-)
That's a great space you are working on and thanks for the link - I totally lost 30 minutes just scrolling through her blog. A blog that needs to be bookmarked, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteHey Muff,
DeleteDon't you love her work? I saw someone say something really bad about another blogger and that is when I decided I would lift my fellow bloggers rather than put any down. I have to say it is a great feeling! Glad you are enjoying it.:-)
Also, thanks for your compliment!
DeleteNow that's going to be a cool place to hang out in. Everything is coming together nicely. Thanks for sharing the link too. She's awesome!
ReplyDeleteHey there Brini!
DeleteThanks! I can see some of your characters coming to hang out over here! lol I just adore Jocelyn's work. I think the Townhouse just took me over the top!
Love it, and what a great idea to use coasters as table tops!
ReplyDeleteHi Kat!
DeleteThanks, glad you like it! I have bought a few others. I made a headboard with different coasters. I will have to share sometime. I love working with them.
Hi Grandmommy! What a Terrific idea for the chess theme restaurant. Very original idea and a bold but great choice for the flooring. No doubt you will have some mini chess sets on a table for two as well. :)) Using the coaster for the table tops is another special use of creativity but the wall paper is Unbelievable!!!! I LOVE IT! I think that having those over-sized graphics on the walls, really sets the stage and puts you into the chess head-space Immediately. Keep playing with this one Grandmommy, and get your Game Face On! :D
ReplyDeleteelizabeth
Hey there Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I took the flooring up and put it back several times. I kept finding all of these things and they were begging to become a restaurant. lol Now, how did you know I had a mini chess set? Find a table while I get a smoothie and I will be right over. LOL
Beautifully done - Very novel and Beautifully Realized!
ReplyDeleteHey Tiggy!
DeleteI know this is waaaay late...but I like to respond to every single comment! I just saw this one while going over something. Thank you for your kind words. :-)