The Roby Family

I didn’t get any painting done Sunday, but I did do a little clean-up and take some pictures.  The painting didn’t get done because I spent a good amount of time changing out the flush valve and refill tube on our upstairs toilet.  But, that is a whole ‘nother story.  Below are pictures of the woodwork we did in the room.  All of the new wood is poplar and was milled at a local mill shop.  Of all the goofy angles I cut I’m most proud of the window stools.  The old ones had seen better days and had some water damage.  Always one to love working with saws I recruited my friend James to help me make me new ones.  We milled the new stools from a rough hewn stick of poplar and I have to say it is quite satisfying to see them sitting there so smooth and snug due to the myriad of angles we cut into the bottom and back of them.  If this whole banking thing doesn’t work out I may give ol’ Norm Abram a call and see if he has room for an apprentice in the Old Yankee Workshop.

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I’ve finally finished installing all the baseboard, window/door casing and picture rail in the nursery.  When working with corners that aren’t square and walls that aren’t perfectly flush trim carpentry is a frustrating process for a perfectionist like me. With help from several friends and my dad we did a fine job.  We couldn’t match the trim in the house exactly, but if I hadn’t just told you you’d never know.

While the trim still needs to be painted we went ahead and installed the new light fixture.  We chose the “Fisherman Ceiling Lamp” from Pottery Barn Kids.  It hangs down a bit in the room, but overall looks great.  I’m too tired to take pictures of it in the room but here’s the pic from PB Kids website:

I’ve been battling an extreme raging (doc’s words not mine) sinus infection for about three weeks so progress on the nursery has slowed way down.  If I can find the energy I’ll start painting the trim and post some pictures today.