The ballet studio is a reality! Even though it is not completely finished, Kassandra considers it ready to be used. Here is the construction process.
We started installing the wood floor. Kassandra was very particular on which kind of floor she wanted for the space, and I think it looks very nice:
Another lovely creation of Jessica Cloe. And indeed, even though Kassandra is not very fond of pink, she wanted no other color for the wallpapers on the studio; so we bought yet another design from Jessica. And the wallpapering started:
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| We had to cut a template first so the wallpaper would fit on the wall |
It was no fun to cut the wallpaper so it would fit all the nooks and crannies of the ceiling, but we are happy with how it turned out. Then, the wallpaper for the back wall. It was very big, and it took almost two A4 put together:
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| It wasn't easy to glue it. Too many angles and the ceiling beam! |
And then the last wall, which had the round window. We used the same template from the first wall, turned around, and tried several sizes of circles to cut out the window:
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| It is not perfect, but the missing millimiter is barely noticeable... |
And then, the windows. They needed painting, which we spray-painted in white, and then we installed a couple of blinds in the same pink and white stripped pattern:
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| Still missing some wallpaper on this wall, but very soon... |
The blinds are the lovely creation of Mini Maison Miniatures. The only things that we are lacking are the electric lights - which are on their way from Canada at the moment - and mirrors, that Kassandra has still not found. But she was very excited to put up the decoration, and so she didn't lose a second to do it:
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| The *almost* finished studio! |
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| I am in love with the record player and the speakers! |
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| Two posters of Kassandra's most recent performances: The Nutcraker and Jewels: Diamonds |
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| Some dance magazines and a box with vinyl records |
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| How delightful are the round box and the pointe shoes? |
Kassandra is so so happy with her studio. She says she still has some stuff that needs to bring. "But I am in no hurry. It will come here, in time."
It is incredible that with so little decoration a scene can communicate so much! Unlike some dollhouse scenes, that tend to be a bit crowded with adornments, this one is perfect just almost empty! It just lacks the little details, such as more pointe shoes in their boxes, and maybe even a tiara. I even have the intention of getting a ballet barre. But, as Kassandra says, all in good time...
