After finishing the bays, significant progress has been made. Each day will bring more advancements since most of the remaining tasks can be completed quickly.
I installed the bottom trims for the bays and glued on the delicate wooden butterfly inlays. These laser-cut decorations are fragile and require careful handling. I painted them with toothpicks and used tacky glue from a metal tip bottle to apply them, ensuring only a small amount came out.
I also added corner trims to the completed corners, which look great against the siding, creating a flush finish. I installed the kitchen bay windows, which I initially thought would be complicated, but thankfully, I managed without any issues. I used the same mallet technique to tap them in, being careful not to overdo it.
Inside, I decided to lay the kitchen shelf flat under the window to save space. I installed the kitchen window and am adding shutters as I go to avoid returning to that task later. I also added arch decorations to the interior bay ceiling, which are still wet with glue, and glued on the porch arches.
Finally, I attached the back trim for the second floor since the entire first floor is wallpapered.
