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The roof is evolving!

The gable roof turned out to be the same felt/sod of the main roof. Sometimes I overthink the challenges. Using a different type of roofing would, I think, have messed up the overall look. 

I carefully painted the edges of the roof to match the green of the sod. In a few places the paint got onto the felt. It was the same color, just a bit darker. That set me to thinking. A few minutes later, the roof had some shading.

What do I see on the chimney? Can it be the first of the Monarchs?

Thinking: I am not sure about the color of the benches. I am pondering what color to wash them with to age them.

The shaded sod looks good on the roof of the bay window. This angle shows the gable roof. Continuing the felt on those surfaces worked out well. 

There will likely be some tiny flowers popping up here and there on the roof, interspersed between the butterflies yet to come. I need to check the Landscaping tub for possibilities.

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 More work on the exterior.

All of the plaster on the front and both sides of the cottage have been painted. 

The front timbers will have to be glued into place before the benches can be built on the front porch. The little benches are very tight-lipped; they have not told me what color they want to be.

The remaining parts of the benches have been undercoated with gesso. They are resting on a few pieces of spaghetti so the air can circulate beneath them and both sides can dry.  The tabs on the two seats and the slots are not painted; they will be glued.

Time to peruse the paint locker for inspiration. Colors needed for the benches and porch.