The Sacrifices That I Make....

No more chess playing....Of course, I haven't played with this set ever....I don't really like chess.

I sacrificed three pieces.  Out of the eight that were that color, these were the three that came the closest to matching in height. I may put a little something on each leg to make it just a bit higher.I can't see making a fuss over legs, if they are never going to be seen. Just lazy, I guess.

The second sacrifice was trimming the rosemary bushes....Partially.  We now have logs for the bin.

I am still working on the fire itself.  I am still not happy with it.  It gives off a healthy glow, but not the effect I want.

I can't put the back in permanently until I get all the wiring just right.  That doesn't help.

Another thing that I am not happy with is the shelves...The lights above them make them look all crooked and not lined up. That's due to the shadows being longer each line of shelves.  I am hoping that they will look better when filled.

You will notice that Tessie hasn't given up the bracelet yet.  She is holding it for ransom until I make her a necklace.  Maybe I can borrow it once in a while, if I promise to return it.

She brought her own book.  So far the shelves haven't been stocked.

I am trying out different chairs for the desk.  This is one candidate.  Zar "borrowed" it from Tessie's workshop in the townhouse.

I do like the zebra skin print, but the chair itself, leaves something to be desired.

I hate to tell Zar that the book catalog that he is perusing is out of date by about 3o years.  It is one that a real mini book business put out and does have actual books inside.

I am going back to playing with fire now.

See you tomorrow.