Befores and Afters

It's no good. I've totally confused myself with paint and pattern. The green is out the window, because it's too cold, and I'm sitting here with wallpaper samples stuck up on the wall and in total confusion about which one to choose! Some are too bold, some are too insipid, some the pattern is too big, and some the pattern is too small! I think I'm slightly closer to finding a good one, but I wanted something reflective to bounce light back into the room and the paper I like doesn't have that. I think I need to search some more!

On a better note, my garage workroom is nearly finished!! Rich finished my desk, and I now just have to cover it with a PVC type material so I don't damage the wood, and I'm away!

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After

My fireplace has been plastered and is ready for the surround to be fitted (when I get it!) and looks great.

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After


Oooh, and I think I just sold my old sofa and chair on Ebay, and I have a funky fascinator to make in Poppy Red!

Good times!

N x

Friends

This week I've been to see friends. I dropped in on Rachel with her daughter Jodie's headband that I custom made for her. She asked for a blue band with love hearts in red, pink and lilac for school. Rachel's just had her living room redesigned and has the most beautiful furniture in it. I've also been to my friend Hayley's house and it's gorgeous too, so it's inspired me to get creative with my living room. I need a new sofa which will be the biggest expense, but I also have a stone fireplace that is really old fashioned with a marble top and hearth which my dad can't wait to knock out!

I'd love a corner group sofa in this colour, all snuggly and warm. This one's from M&S and a bit out of my price range at £1,400, but I can dream!I've been in an Etsy Treasury with some great sellers again. The curator is muapurses. She sells some wonderful things including this great Multicoloured Pouch for $15. I love the colours on this.



Here's her Treasury which is live until friday:

N x