Sometimes the smaller pieces we add to the house make a big difference. Matt has been laboring up on the ceiling for a couple of weeks, putting up the last of the mesh today in readiness for the mud tomorrow. The ceiling looks pretty spectacular. I cut and fastened the backing plywood in place for the window trim. We will use it as a guide as we plaster the wall and later fasten the heavy curved crown molding and other trims to it. Instantly the wondow was framed. With the addition of the horizontal crown molding backing that goes around the room at the eight foot mark the various levels of the room were instantly and clearly defined.

Monday will be a big day as we attempt to plaster the entire dining/living rooms ceilings in one go. It is important that the entire ceiling be seamless.