Some Miniature Lavender Cottage Progress

 

Yes, progress is slow. I am working on things but don't have a lot to show at the moment. Above: considering this tile floor for the porch since it has a purple tone. I think it contrasts well with the colors. (Flooring: Melvin's Minatures.) I'll use some of the same design to accent the stairs, too, I think.

 I cut down the top frame design as it seemed too busy and added a railing piece (painted green) on the bottom. I'm painting in single colors as I really don't want to do all that multiple color painting this time.

The doors have gold stickers to use as a base for stained glass. The triangular top design piece has to be glued on yet. There will be lights next to the door frame on each side.

Here's the beginning of the kitchen pieces: gluing assorted cabinets I had on hand together to form the counter. 

 The trimming and finishing have to be done yet, and the counter and island tops are not glued on. It looks much better once it's painted!

The pic (above) isn't real clear, but I wanted to show the color scheme so far. The counter, stove and fridge are all Wedgewood green. The counter has a brighter green textured paper on top. All has to be glossed yet. The kitchen area will be on the right side of the front doorway.

I used several cabinet pieces I had on hand for the bottom counter section, using a couple kits I had from MiniEtchers. The sink unit is a CastleCrafts kit. The stove is a Petite Properties vintage stove kit; I cut down the back. I got the island counter in a past swap and glued on side shelves.  The fridge is partially made from one of those Chinese small room kits. I made a new front and will add handles as it had to be a certain size to fit in the space next to the window.

Will cut the other window to fit above the sink and didn't even think on the curtains yet! (Maybe shades in the kitchen and I can use the purple colors in the living/dining area with a vintage style purple fabric I have as curtains. I wanted a part modern and part vintage look.) 

Floor choices 1: brick. I am thinking of using the large green flower wallpaper on the kitchen area walls. It will be split up with the wall cabinets, shelf, and a brick tile border. I may just just use the white brick as the border by the wall and sink. (I took the green paper off the countertop for the moment and set the cabinet/shelf there.)

Floor 2: "wood" parquet 

I am thinking of using this on the other side of the room for the dining/living room area, having a split floor. 

Floor 3: tile pattern

This might work, though it might be too busy next to the wood? Showing these as it lets me compare, too. I may instead use the grayish-brown toned laminate-style print floor I also have (not shown) for the whole thing. Maybe that is better. I had done another small house before using a two-part floor for one big room but this might be much busier so it won't work as well. Thinking on it.

Here are some other pieces from a Hobby Lobby kit that I thought would be good for the office/craft room on the second floor. 

Lots of things to finish, so it's taking a while!

So, that's it for the moment! Thanks for stopping by. I'll show more as things get finished!