Gelateria Bocelli: Door
This door, along with the ones from Pasticceria Penso and Osteria Al Vecchio Stallo, was among the first components I worked on around a year and a half ago, when…
Gelateria Bocelli: Listino Prezzi
I wanted to hang a menu on the wall behind the gelato counter, so I created an actual price list (Listino Prezzi) with all the items I plan to display…
Gelateria Bocelli: Gelato Case & Fridge
To complete my shop, I bought a gelato case and refrigerator, as well as a little trash can. All that remains to finish: the price list/menu, door, and sign out…
Gelateria Bocelli: Picture Frames
I wanted to hang a few pictures on the wall of this shop to give it some character and to convey its seaside location. After much deliberation, I decided to…
Gelateria Bocelli: Wall Counter & Stools
My original vision for this shop was to use the white wire table and chairs from my childhood sweet shop dollhouse. They don't really scream Italian gelateria, but since I…
Gelateria Bocelli: Shelf
To make the shelf, I cut a section of 1/8" x 1" bass wood and covered it with the same marble wallpaper as the countertop and window benches. Like those…
Pasticceria Penso: Door
The door was the very first part of this shop that I worked on and is now one of the last to be completed. I had initially removed the door…
Pasticceria Penso: Shelves
For the shelves, I cut four lengths of 1/8" x 1" bass wood, stained them golden oak, and sealed them with gloss varnish. For the brackets, I cut and bent…
Gelateria Bocelli: Terracotta Roof Tiles
Terracotta roof tiles are common throughout Italy, so I decided they would be perfect for finishing the roofs over the bay windows. First, I gave the roofs a base coat…
Osteria Al Vecchio Stallo: Tables & Chairs
I bought six unfinished chairs and stained them the color "special walnut" to match the bar counter. As I couldn't find any suitable tables, I decided to build my own.…