Thunderstorms with bursts of hail today. Working inside!
The inside is painted with two coats of gesso. It has a nice, soft white finish that mimics plaster as well as being a good base for other paint.
There was a jar of paint marked "Lincoln Green" in the paint box. It is a nice gray with a greenish tinge that could pass for slate or regular old gray floor paint. The paint job is a bit sloppy at the edges. It may be necessary to install skirting boards.
The lower fireplace.
Both fireplaces are a bit rough, but they look fine to a casual observer as they are tucked away to one side, so not viewed head on.
The kit includes a window box that can be added to the front window, but that may look a bit fussy. Will skip it for now and get on with the sod roof and the furniture.
It is looking like a wonderful blank canvas ready for whatever creative idea sparks you! Maybe grass green skirting boards (like the benches) with flower stems growing up and out of them every few inches? All could be made with cereal boxes. Have fun!
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