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Thursday, September 11, 2014

CHESS-TAURANT UPDATE!

Hi everybody!

WOW! I can't believe I have not posted since July! I totally missed August! Well, I am here now and want to show you a few updates of the Chess-taurant. I plan to do a few things more tomorrow so I will be closer to finished or finished. There will be more details because we know how important details are for a mini scene. There are also wall etc. touch-ups

Sorry, everything looks a bit jumbled. This was just to share something with you in case I don't get to post again within the next few days. Things will be neater once finished.

Don't forget to tap on the pictures to make them bigger!


Front view. The scene from the window on the left is  from photo I took of the outside of the Chicago Art Institute. I still have one more panel to put in and work on the window frame 

Things are still a little out of place. The window frame is actually the mat from a picture frame painted gold. I don't think I will keep it that color. The right wall will have framed pictures.

Right under the posters on the wall will go a cooler. I made the barstools.
The bowl is one half of a party favor rattle. I will go more into detail on the other things in the next post.

Sorry you can't see this very well. These are chips I made from clay


I made the platter of sandwich rolls and the sparkling cider bottles were once bowling pins.

The right wall needed something so I decided to make it comfortable with a fireplace like Panera Bread or Atlanta Bread company restaurants.

This is the women's restroom. It says "Queen" on it and the men's says "Kings."
Sorry you have to turn your head to see it. lol I just couldn't seem to get it right side up!  I will have to take a better one
 HOPE YOU LIKE IT!
 
( I have more projects I have been working on to share with you soon!)
 
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47 comments :

  1. Smaller PlacesSeptember 11, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    I just love this project... all the little witty details. I want to hang out here!

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 12, 2014 at 5:11 AM

      Hi there SP!
      Thanks! I try to think what I would want if I were there. An offline dolly friend gave me some ideas I will add at the end!

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  2. MuffSeptember 11, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    Like it? I LOVE IT! Smaller is right, that is one cool place to hang out in. I see in the corner above the bar that you made your own bags with logos! Neat!

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 12, 2014 at 5:13 AM

      Hey there Muff!
      Thanks glad you love it! I also made menus and it will have a large sign with the name. When is it finished we can all hang out there in miniature. LOL!

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  3. les mains calmesSeptember 12, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    Bonne rentrée et bonne continuation dans ton projet!
    Amicalement, Dominique

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 12, 2014 at 5:15 AM

      Merci Dominique! J'ai toujours aimé votre blog aussi!

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  4. PhyllisSeptember 12, 2014 at 3:49 AM

    Wow, you can see a lot of detailed work has gone into this. So cool and I love the theme!

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 12, 2014 at 5:17 AM

      Hi there Phyllis!
      Thanks. I keep getting ideas more than I can make them LOL. With mnis it is always details details, details! :-)

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  5. GiacSeptember 12, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    Hello Grandmommy,
    It is coming along beautifully. It really feels like a real restaurant. The fireplace was a great idea and really works well in the space!
    The chess theme is really working well in this roombox. Well done my friend.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 12, 2014 at 5:18 AM

      Hi Giac!
      Thank you so much my friend. I was concerned about the fireplace. You and all of my followers are always so encouraging!
      Major hugs!

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  6. IlonaSeptember 12, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    Hi grandmommy, welcome back into the blog world, I've missed you :)!
    You have been busy with this chess project and you've made some great miniatures for it. I love every bit of it!
    I wish you a nice weekend! Hugs, Ilona

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  7. The grandmommySeptember 12, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    Oh Ilona (hug),
    Thanks! I really want this project to come out well. It is my first from scratch. I have a few new twists I plan to do soon. :-)
    Enjoy your weekend as well

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  8. UnknownSeptember 12, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    Hello from Spain: you were working hard. I really like the name of the bathroom doors. You are very creative. I like the fireplace. The chips seem real. Welcome back to your blog. Keep in touch

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 12, 2014 at 2:20 PM

      Hi Marta!
      Thanks so much! It is good to be back. :-) I am glad you are enjoying the building of the Chess-taurant! Your words are encouraging!

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  9. Vivian FoxSeptember 12, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Hi Grandmommy,
    You have such a lot of detail in here. I love the fireplace and the bathroom door 'titles'....I just think they are marvellous. You can't beat a little humour.
    All the best
    Vivian

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  10. The grandmommySeptember 12, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Hey there Vivian!
    Thank you so much! I read me right. I like a little humor in everything I do. life is serious enough. I hope the finished product is even more fun!
    Hugs!

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  11. D7anaSeptember 12, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    I love how the Ladies Room has been re-named Queens. Cool!

    Sweet set-up your little ones have ;-)

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 13, 2014 at 5:47 AM

      Hi D7ana!
      Thanks! I have a feeling there will be a lot of action going on in there once I get it finished. lol

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  12. elizabeth sSeptember 12, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    Hi Grandmommy! I can certainly see that you are getting the details right for your Chess-taurant! It has a great vibe already and the young couple are really enjoying good conversation and those chips on the table! :D

    elizabeth

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  13. The grandmommySeptember 13, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    Hey Elizabeth!
    Thanks! I want to finish it with the ideas I have and some friend an offline doll buddy. It is really a lot of fun getting it together!

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 13, 2014 at 2:04 PM

      I just reread this...no more blogging at 5:49 AM lol
      I was trying to say a couple of offline mini friends have been giving me some great ideas! lol

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  14. Eloisa September 13, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Un trabajo excelente, me gusta mucho ese restaurante y todos los detalles que hay en él.

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  15. The grandmommySeptember 13, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Eloise,
    Gracias mi amiga!

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  16. Chris P's Minis and MoreSeptember 13, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    You did a fantastic job! Love the restrooms kings and queens! Great bar stools too!! Cool!

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  17. The grandmommySeptember 13, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Chris!
    Thanks so much! I see you little people will have someplace to nice to eat soon too! ;-)

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  18. RoxanneRoxanneSeptember 13, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    I love this project! You are so creative, and you really have an eye for objects that can serve as a decorative piece in a smaller scale. I'm looking forward to seeing the photos once this project is completed. You've done a great job!

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 13, 2014 at 8:58 PM

      Roxanne, Hey!
      Thank you lady! I keep thinking of things that wont let me be finished. LOL I am going to soon though. Thanks again. :-)

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  19. Georgia GirlSeptember 13, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    The restaurant looks great! I love the names Queen and King for the restrooms...very cute! : )

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 15, 2014 at 5:51 AM

      Hi there Georgia Girl!
      Thank you! Words inspire me to do even better!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    This is so cool, it looks so real with all the little details. Everything is inviting and cozy, and I especially like the restroom idea of putting King and Queen on it. Great space!!!

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 15, 2014 at 5:52 AM

      Hello Night Owl!
      Thanks! I enjoy the feel of cozy restaurants so I had to make one in mini for my little people to enjoy too. :-)

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  21. UnknownSeptember 15, 2014 at 4:49 AM

    Olá grandmommy
    Estou encantada com o Salão de Restaurante, eu também adoro bonecas e miniaturas. Vou trazer a minha boneca para esse seu restaurante, aposto que ela vai gostar. lol
    Obrigada por suas doces mensagens lá em Raminhos de Pano.
    Abraço, Nanda

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 15, 2014 at 5:56 AM

      Oi Nanda!
      Obrigado! Estou feliz por você gostar do restaurante! Você bonecas são bem-vindos a qualquer momento. ri muito
      grandes abraços

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  22. TatianaSeptember 17, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Привет! Вы сделали большую работу! Смотрится замечательно! Хочется сесть за столик и заказать чашечку кофе!
    Татьяна

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 17, 2014 at 4:24 PM

      Привет Татьяна!
      Спасибо! Подождите, мы не только выпить кофе, но у нас будет продукты тоже! :-)

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  23. TiggySeptember 18, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    Hi GrandMommy - Wow its so Good to see you posting again - You have done such Beautiful work on this adorably themed restaurant - Love the KinGs and Queens Bathrooms - So Many Wonderful Touches! ~ LuV, TiGGy

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 23, 2014 at 1:05 PM

      Hi there Tiggy!
      Thanks! Glad to be still around! And to think it all started with a set of coasters and wallpaper trim LOL

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  24. Subham RaiSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    Such an adorable post & would you like to follow each other
    on GFC, Google+ & Bloglovin? Lemme know & keep in
    touch!


    X
    http://subhamrai.blogspot.in/

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 23, 2014 at 1:06 PM

      Hi Subham rai,
      Thanks so much. I stopped by your blog and enjoyed it! See you again soon!

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  25. Maria IrelandSeptember 22, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Your chess-taurant is fantastic. what a lot of wonderful ideas you have. So many great details.
    Hugs Maria

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 23, 2014 at 1:07 PM

      Hi Maria!
      Thanks so much I am nearing the finished project. I am going to have to stop now and add things later as I learn more about lighting etc.

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  26. Kikka NSeptember 22, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Hi! Fantastic scenes, I love all the details, and the restroom-idea is fantastic!
    Hugs
    Kikka

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    1. The grandmommySeptember 23, 2014 at 1:08 PM

      Hiya Kikka!
      Thank you! I did a little change on the signs I think you will still like them. :-)

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  27. Contrastes-Rosa MªSeptember 23, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Felicidades por este trabajo, es muy dinámico y real, la composición lo has pensado muy bien.
    El verano cambia el ritmo de nuestras vidas, esperemos vernos más a menudo:-)

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  28. The grandmommySeptember 23, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Gracias! Espero que esté satisfecho con el proyecto terminado!

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  29. FlorSeptember 23, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Wooow!! Increíble!!
    Me encanta!!!
    Saludos
    Flor

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It is fun hearing from all of you!

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