Chateau decorating thoughts

 I have Lawbre grey stone flooring tiles, enough for the large wing, what will be a study, conservatory or such. I've begun cutting the flooring templates and decided I'd lay out some of these tiles to see how they might look. I'm thinking a really tiny spacing, so I can add grout. 

The crown molding I want to use on the first floor  - I don't have enough to do LR, DR and foyer, only the LR and DR. I bought a different one recently for the foyer and was playing around with it, and some possible wallpaper. 

Chateau wiring continues

 This is mostly for reference later so I have a visual reminder if I have to troubleshoot.

Wiring for kitchen - going up to peak and over inside the roofline. I will be able to hardwire at the top.

The black is liquid tape (I should have waited for the white bottle for the walls, I will need to paint over it) and it will add insulation over the eyelet connections. 

Here is the foyer connection, with liquid tape. I learned the hard way about coach lights and glue, and ruining some Lawbre coach lights and one of the new black coach lights. The black coach lights have adhesive stuck to the back of them. I wanted to glue them, the exterior wall surface is a texture and the adhesive won't stick long term. In removing the adhesive, I pulled the wire and broke the wire connection. So, I researched this and found the recommendation to use liquid tape. This time I carefully picked away some of the adhesive, and then used my liquid tape. When dry, I was able to successfully add glue (Quick Grab) and adhere them to the wall. 

This liquid tape replaces scotch tape and insulates the connections. 

Chateau Resources

 Tracking things I use to finish the Chateau

Wallpapers

LR - Les Chinoiserie 

DR - Les Chinoiserie 

Foyer - Fruit & Flowers Mural by Jackson's Miniatures

Flooring

WH Goode wood strips - Cherry

Limestone Tile Embossed Floor - Streets Ahead

Lighting

• Ornate Coach Lamp #MH1026 (aka CK4157 Cir-kit)
• J Getzan Tuscany 409 - LR and DR
  
• J Getzan - foyer
• LR/DR wall sconces - Clare Bell CE1770131

Furniture

• Kitchen cabinets - JBM Chef Julia
• MBR - Bespaq Jeanne Swag
• LR - Bespaq Lorraine French Sofa
• Conservatory -  Wilhelmina Wicker Chair with Velvet Upholstered Loveseat and chair

Paint/Finishes

• Exterior - Coastal Texture Paint from Folkart - Seal Grey, and Mod Podge Ultra Matte sealer
• Shingle Stain - Minwax Red Mahogany

Chateau lighting

 I've been going through my stash and here's what I have so far. Not sure what goes where yet, though I did install the front exterior coach lights. 

Some Clare Bell, but the one I'm really stoked about is my J Getzan! There is one here that may also be a Getzan but I'm not sure, it has the little grape leaves. Edit 10/5/21 - Yes, the grape leaves is a J Getzan (Rosette Chandelier 104G)

French Country kitchen cabinet back trim

 I found a solution for the back of the kitchen cabinets - trim from Miniland.  Here's a cabinet they have that they applied this trim to. That's the plan - 3 up, and 3 down. On order now. Stay tuned!

French Country Accents

 I finished the back of needlepoint rug finally. I am mostly happy with how it turned out.

The kitchen is coming together. I've gotten some new plants and accessories. I am thinking about adding an architectural accent on the back of the cabinet. Maybe a floral garland or wreath. I have some in my stash, maybe put that on my to-do list.

I had a punch needle rug made for me by Debbie at Kurthwood Cottage and I'm in love with it! I added some accessories - a teddy bear, a cloth carry bag, wastebasket and kleenex. These I recently purchased from a trip to Rose's Dollhouse Shop in Wisconsin.

I snagged this beautiful hand-painted Dutch Baby House! And I bought another punchneedle rug at the recent Chicago Miniature show.

In the dining room and living room, I've been contemplating what to put over the fireplace. The challenge is that I'm limited to what fits between the sconces. I guess I didn't plan that out very well and allow a wide enough area. The Trumeau mirrors are from Alison Davies Miniatures and have potential to be done up with gold trim. 

I think I will put those Trumeau mirrors between the windows instead, like this. I'm going to work on painting them at some point.

There were some flowering bushes I got from Rose's and I think they look nice on the front porch. I may try to find squat wide pots to set them in, not sure.