Almost there!

This morning's task is to finish the sun room side - both the siding and the sunroom itself. I still have interior touches to add and the upper deck door to make but this project is nearly finished. That is always a happy and sad feeling. How do you all feel as you finish a miniature project?

Finally!

 The siding is one inch strips cut from textured poster board. The poster board is colored all the way through so I don't have any white edges to deal with. I started on the kitchen wall where I closed off a doorway to fit the fridge in.

 Once I had two of the poster boards cut into strips, I got started. It is going well but it's definitely time consuming.

 I love how the white trim pops against the dark blue.

 Now I need opinions. Do I put the hot tub on the deck...

...or not?

I really should call it a night but I really want to finish the siding. Check back tomorrow to see what I do, lol.

A few small projects

 First up were the planters for the deck. As you can see by the one on the right, they were in desperate need of a makeover. I forgot to take a picture before painting the top. I just glued wooden stir sticks all the way around. Then I white washed them and added the rope trim.

 Here they are with the plants.

 I hung brass lanterns for bedside lamps in the master bedroom.

And I added a small pot of succulents to brighten up the fireplace.

Just little touches but big improvements. I am getting ready to cut siding strips next. Not sure why I am dreading this so much but I know I will love the end result so I need to get busy.

Have a wonderful, blessing filled day!

Outside work begins

 First I painted the plastic chairs white. It took multiple coats to cover the aqua. Then I made the umbrella. I had the right size dowel to fit the existing umbrella holder already on hand.

 I printed a photo of an umbrella from the top and cut it out. I made my own vented portion from the scraps. Folding and gluing took forever. But it all turned out so well.

The deck has been stained pale gray. I'm thinking I need to add some dark gray over the top to look more like weathered wood. I really need to start cutting siding strips but my daughter and newest grandbaby are here enjoying our air conditioning during this crazy heatwave. I promise I will get to it eventually!

I think I am happy now

 I really didn't like the living room mantel before so I did some digging and found some pieces that I like much better.

 Looks like someone is taking a break from their solitaire game. (And I may be cross eyed after setting it all up.)

The green is not really as bright as the camera made it look. The cupboard on the left is the kitchen pantry for under the stairs. The chest is the one from the loft. The room needed a splash of color. Both pieces are from Dollar Tree. Both pieces also had some structural changes to be able to fit in their spots.

Grandpa James got a low footstool for his feet since I had to raise the chair height. There is also a tall plant in the corner behind him.

And, finally, the skylights over the loft got all new "glass." I need to try to change the kitchen window glass and the sunroom windows will all be new. The only original glass will be the large 3 story front window. All of the others were dirty or had paint on them. Another one of those little details which make such a huge difference.

Making it pretty

 The skylight windows look so much better with a bit of trim.

 I gave the chairs "cushions" with a bit of the fish scrapbook paper I've used in other rooms.

 Our computer is back and still messed up so I hand lettered my art pieces.

Each little bit makes it feel like a cozy place to be with family.

Little touches

 A large map rug for the loft

 Master bedroom mantel decor

 Flowers and a trinket box for the night stand

 The lamp shade

 And ottoman both got some much needed trim.

 Living room mantel decor

And a better look at Natalie's new outfit