Kitchen table and chairs update; more new minis

by brae Email

Thank you to everyone who took the time to offer some advice on the kitchen table and chairs.  I opted for Sunflower by Folk Art to cover the Italian Sage used originally.  Forgive the lighting, but I am moving my house around to accommodate a real life corner fish tank.

I was sloppy and heavy handed with the paint for a few reasons.  First, I still haven't sanded it after painting so the wood is rough anyway.  I didn't want to sand the sage paint and create green dust to mix with the new yellow paint.  Second, I wanted to see if it even made things better.  And, lastly, if it still wasn't the right color, the yellow is still light enough to cover.  Red would have been a no-turning-back choice.  :D

I do like it better already.  I discovered the secret to making things look like they've been painted over and over.  Just paint them over and over.  :D !!!!  I need to shop for upholstery fabric still.

I received these amazing mini Goldfish Crackers from Cindy at Snowfern Clover.  Amazing doesn't even do it justice!  :D  Everything is perfect about them, from the exact replica of the paper container with foil inside to the teeny tiny goldfish crackers.  The only thing that gives them away is they leave no cheese and salt residue on your fingers!

Another recent acquisition is a beautiful laser cut paper doily from miniatures.com.  It's so delicate and the slightly singed edges add a beautiful antique discoloration, as though it is many years old.  It might be a little lost on a light colored kitchen table in a deep room, so I'll likely use it elsewhere in the house to show it off better, like it is here on the coffee table.

9 comments

Comment from: Amy [Visitor]
I love the goldfish!
01/06/12 @ 19:44
Comment from: Lucille [Visitor]
Amazing those crackers. I was looking at those doilies tonight on miniatures.com. It's wonderful what they can do today for us dollhouse lovers. I love the yellow on your kitchen set. It goes well with the wallpaper!
01/06/12 @ 21:30
Comment from: rosanna [Visitor]
Brae, love the yellow , it's much better than green in that corner. I'm waiting the fish crakers too and you only confirm my thoughts. Cindy is simply great with her minis and I collect them with the greatest delight, if only the mail were a tad quicker :o(
Have a lovely day, Rosanna
01/06/12 @ 23:49
Comment from: PATTI [Visitor]
It really turned out nice! I do love the color choice! I have a question about your baseboards....is that one piece or 2 to give the effect of a baseboard?
The cheese fish crackers are so cute! I will have to check out miniatures.com!~Patti
01/07/12 @ 09:04
Comment from: brae [Member] Email
Thank you!

Rosanna - the crackers are worth the wait! :yes:

Patti - I am using 3/4" tall Victorian baseboard for this build to add to the vintage look: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorian-Baseboard-molding-dollhouse-trim-skirt-6pcs-/190449066755 For my modern builds, I use 1/2" tall baseboard.
01/07/12 @ 10:10
Comment from: Mona [Visitor]
The color of the furnitures looking great!
The goldfishes are fantastic!
Mona
01/07/12 @ 13:33
Comment from: JeannetteT [Visitor]
Great choice of color for table and chairs.
01/07/12 @ 15:19
Comment from: Johanna [Visitor]
I think that was a good decition to paint the furnitures with yellow. Looks really good! Now the furnitures doesn´t "miss" to the walls. :) Crackers are so great!
01/08/12 @ 01:44
Comment from: Fabiola [Visitor]
The goldfishes are fantastic.
Bye Faby
01/08/12 @ 11:19