Coving and musings

Bohdan and I discussed coving. We measured everything as I insisted I be involved. He wasn't keen on me standing on the ladder alone. He's so very courteous and caring.

She is valuable! I have obeyed her and not called her, Ma'am, but in all truth, she can't hide her royal blood. It shines through her. We, that is my sister Rumer and I, are very pleased to have her here, though I have noticed lately she seems a little down. Rumer says I should say nothing. She's probably right. With my size 10s I would probably say the wrong thing and crush her toes, erm... feelings.

Bohdan explained that all the mitre edges will need to be made but the final length would be cut later.

He's taken the wood away to his workshop to finish.

I have been thinking a lot about my past lately. I am finding this exile extremely difficult. Perhaps it will get easier in time. Time is something I shall have a lot of as a faerie. If only they had not also clipped my wings and diminished my powers. I am indeed paying a very high price.

~She began to sing in her own language. The sound to our ears was like a running brook and the breaking of twigs, with a splattering on dead leaves. A strange and beautiful sound that you may occasionally hear, if your ears are attuned, on a winter's day when the rain falls, because there is a sorrowful note to the tune, one that squeezes tears from your eyes in sympathy. I hope she can find comfort soon.~

Dragon door Knocker

The house is named Riven Manor

This is the hand sculpted Dragon Door Knocker. The eyes are beautiful.

Rivenaugh is the name of my dear friend, a dragon from my homeland, but if I speak of him I will cry, so I must hold myself together, but I shall never forget him. No never!

Deciding on layouts

The Kitchen

Putting the units this side of the room means there will be wires from the lights into the hall.

Having them this way puts the lights on the right hand outside wall.

The wall units are resting on the cupboards to give a better idea of the overall layout. I'm considering buying a plate rack to go above the sink.

I prefer this one. It leaves room on the back wall for a lovely red washing machine I've had my heart set on.

Please ignore the large Hoomahn! She's assisting me.

The oven shelf pulls out. Isn't that amazing? I am most impressed with modern appliances.

All the cupboards and drawers open.

This is very fine workmanship and my own fairy friends would have been proud to produce such items.

The inside of the fridge/freezer is very spacious.

The peninsual units are fully functional. I have so much space for storage. I can't imagine having them filled.

Bohdan said I needed to decide where I wanted my ceiling light in my bedroom, but I explained that I needed to decide how I was going to have the room before I could be certain.

He kindly asked the Hoomahn to help. This is the best layout for the room as I can have the bedside lights on the back wall and there's plenty of space to do a faerie dance in the morning.

That's too low. I'll be hitting my head on it.

Yes, that's better.

You are most helpful.

Should I have it like this? But the bedside lights would then be on the left hand outside wall.

Perhaps the dressing table is too near the front, but it's also near the window.

Yet I would be able to see outside while I get ready in the morning.

Or perhaps I should have the dressing table back here?

I'm not sure if I like this.

There are just so many decisions to make!

It's all giving me a headache. I think it was easier to be a student in TzaTza. *sigh*

How my heart longs to return, but that can never be. I shall just have to make an effort, but later... I'm so tired now.

Pondering

I've been thinking about my bedroom decor. I was looking at my chosen fabrics and decided against the large gold printed one, but I do very much like the plain silk in the centre and the butterfly one which was the reason I chose the wallpaper with butterflies... but I'm not sure which to use for what. Should the bedding be a mixture of both with some of the net mixed in? Should I have the dark green velvet for flooring? I've not given up the idea of a wooden floor, but a soft carpet is so very nice on the feet first thing in the morning. Wouldn't you agree?

I am hoping to find one or both of these Art Deco lights at an exhibition in April. I have my heart set on having one in either my lounge or bedroom, they may have made more designs. That would be most agreeable.

Not many thoughts from me today. I find I am feeling weary from the work we are doing here. Off to my little cottage for the night.



Sleep well with many sprinkles of joy,

Kirscha x



Just testing

To brighten my blog, I decided to add a little something to mark the end of each entry. Do you like it?

Hall Paper

 

So which way is the the right way up? Left is the turban style as described by Tiggy and right is the tear drop. I'm leaning toward the tear drop. It does look so different when photographed.

Today I bought the coving. Bohdan was most insistent that it be a decent size to match the skirting I've chosen. I'm glad he's making these decisions. I also bought some more items for my work room. A mirror. A dress form and some hangers.

Yesterday I ordered more wallpaper.

 and added these for the workroom. I want to use the diamond border and perhaps some of the stripes, but the bird paper really caught my attention. I think it fits very well with the curtains.

May your day be filled with sparkles.

Kirscha x

Wallpapers & Inspirational art

Having waited many weeks for these beautiful papers, I find I'm not certain that I'll use all of them. I may change my mind, but for the moment, these are my choices.

The bathroom. This is definite. I think this is perfect.

The hall. I've chosen something very different for me, but I like the purple very much. I'm not sure which way round the wallpaper should go, however. What do you think?

This is for the kitchen. I love the red! The larger sheild pattern behind me will be the border at the top of the room. I've chosen a marble floor as I felt black and white was too modern.

The dining room, also definite.

The shields will have to be cute out and put around the top of the room.

I'm still waiting on some yellow and rust striped wallpaper for the other walls.

Dance like an Egyptian! Sorry, but the dance came over me.

So back to the task in hand. These I am not sure about now that I have everything together. This was meant for my lounge, but the zebra rug doesn't match. It's too grey.

Another choice that I'm unsure of. The bird design was meant for my bedroom, but it is too red, so I teamed it with this gold that was meant for my workroom. I am still pondering what to do.

Most of the work is planning! I find my head is so full, but that's a good thing. It keeps me occupied.

The Russian-born painter Romain de Tirtoff, who called himself Erté after the French pronunciation of his initials, was one of the foremost fashion and stage designers of the early twentieth century. From the sensational silver lamé costume, complete with pearl wings and ebony-plumed cap, that he wore to a ball in 1914, to his magical and elegant designs for the Broadway musical Stardust in 1988, Erté pursued his chosen career with unflagging zest and creativity for almost 80 years. On his death in 1990, he was hailed as the "prince of the music hall" and "a mirror of fashion for 75 years".

 His work is my inspiration. I have been considering making some these into wall panels in my workroom.

This might look nice in my bedroom though it is more blue than turquoise.

This is one of my favourites. It is nice to have a companion.

A life long friend... *muffled sob*

This would make a nice screen. I want to make a laquered screen for the workroom. After all, clients like to have privacy while trying on garments and the mess of materials could be hidden behind it when I'm seeing a new client. The room will have a settee and chair, as shown in my previous entry, so we may discuss designs in comfort. That is why I have bought the beautiful gold leaf teaset. My clients are special and I feel it is my duty to provide the best for their comfort.

This is the inspiration for the colours in my workroom. When I saw the curtains by Celestial Magic, this is what they reminded me of.

The elegance and intricate design of this work brings joy to my heart.

This is a selection from the book.

I hope you, too, feel inspired.

Sharing my life with you, is special. Thank you for visiting.

Faerie Blessings,

Kirscha x