close up of the steps |
For the walls, I decided to use photocopies of a French Aubusson Carpet as Wallpaper |
It was cut and pasted onto paperboard panels around the room. I like the colours as well as the busy-ness of the pattern which (lucky for me) effectively hid a multitude of construction mistakes |
it was bye bye and LIGHTS OUT for the window |
Yes Indeed I boarded and papered over the window, replacing it with an ornately carved Italian painting. The look is Baroque and better suited to the alcove. The successful installation of the painting inspired me to sort through my collections for other interesting object d'arts. The lamp on the chest is a modern lamp base with the top of a squeeze-tube as its shade. I painted the shade gold both inside and out, then fringed it in red. it's definitely bordello-gaudy yet oh so interesting! |
http://stewartdollhousecreations.com/catalog/23?page=2 |
I'll probably fiddle around with the arrangement some more
but the one thing that STAYS PUT, is the
delightful little Metronome which used to reside in
#43 Green Dolphin Street.
Here in Villa Leone, it gets to take Center Stage!
I'd won the Metronome a couple of years ago in a GiveAway by MAGDA
"17-17 MK"
http://1717mk.blogspot.com/2015/01/giveaway-and-new-riddle.html
LOVE IT!
❤️ the pencil sketch in the chipped frame was cut from a magazine. It hangs on the skinny wall inside the alcove. |
As the room continued to take shape,
more and more items found their way in,
not only an assortment of musical instruments but also the Wonderful little Jacobean table which was another Giveaway win from Pepper's MITCHYMOO Miniatures blog https://mitchymoominiatures.blogspot.com/search?q=GIVEAWAY A tall vase of Fatima's http://beauxminis.com exquisite blue Hydrangeas are featured on Pepper's little table. |
The long chest (pictured below) is another SPECIAL piece of furniture. I don't know if he remembers, but Janine's husband Bruce made it WELL OVER A DECADE AGO! http://minworks.blogspot.com I'd painted it, decoupaged then aged it- and then it went into storage. There was never a project in which to properly display it, but oddly enough, its proportions are EXACTLY RIGHT for this tiny space, And BONUS it double-duties in the Music Room as seating as well as storage! |
Naturally Linda Park's Very Baroque custom VL needlepoint cushion sits proudly atop the chest. fyi if you want to see MORE of Linda's Exquisite Needlework pieces, then make sure you pay a visit to her blog Linda's Miniworld http://lindasminiworld.blogspot.com |
On the floor beside the chest lies a small pile of be-ribboned rolls of music |
On the wall under the stairs, I was going to use this small unframed print of old Venice but it looked too small so I removed it and replaced it with a HUGE famed painting. However upon further consideration; no one would be able to sit comfortably on the chest without being stabbed in the back by the frame |
thus, it was exchanged for a framed mirror, found buried in my stash. I think I like it but should it be hung this way? #1 ▼ |
Or this way? #2 ▼ |
ah me, more decisions... In case you are wondering about the loose fitting wallpaper under the stairs; it's temporarily sticky-tacked into place. I won't make it permanent until AFTER I've made the handrail and glued the staircase into position. alas, no rest for the weary |
The plastic violin pencil sharpener, which years ago, I transformed into the cello, leans against the chest and a baroque dummy board. The finishing trim around the window as well as in the rest of the room are yet to be done, and I'm still considering the installation of an overhead light fixture, although I currently like the moody low-light atmosphere- the debate continues IN CONCLUSION: despite the struggle with the stairs; the making of the Music Room was an enjoyable experience! |
So I bid you all fond farewell as I press on
with my miniature musical Baroque endeavours.