I love your house and could happily live there. One of my favourite pieces of furniture came from a charity shop. It had been beautifully hand made with offcuts of wood, some with a few marks and tiny holes. I didn't do anything to it except wax it.
Thank you for your kind words Gill. It's amazing what you can find in charity shops isn't it. When I look at old furniture the quality of craftsmanship always leaves awed - all those handmade joints are beautiful. And sometimes a good waxing is all you need to restore furniture, absolutely.
I get that. I become overwhelmed when there's too much going on in my environment, and coloured walls qualify as too much for me. I find white interiors soothing and they help me function and, like you, think.
Your dining table is absolutely beautiful, I love how you left the top unpainted. I also love the idea of the memories and stories pre-loved furniture might hold. A magical thought and an inspiring post! ✨💫
Thank you! We still have a few things to do but most big jobs are done. It is quite a transformation, yes, and for me looking at before and after photos is a good way to remember all we’ve done instead of focusing on what still needs to be renovated.
I love your house and could happily live there. One of my favourite pieces of furniture came from a charity shop. It had been beautifully hand made with offcuts of wood, some with a few marks and tiny holes. I didn't do anything to it except wax it.
Thank you for your kind words Gill. It's amazing what you can find in charity shops isn't it. When I look at old furniture the quality of craftsmanship always leaves awed - all those handmade joints are beautiful. And sometimes a good waxing is all you need to restore furniture, absolutely.
Huge fan of second hand here. And I'm currently getting my walls white, it helps me think
I get that. I become overwhelmed when there's too much going on in my environment, and coloured walls qualify as too much for me. I find white interiors soothing and they help me function and, like you, think.
Your dining table is absolutely beautiful, I love how you left the top unpainted. I also love the idea of the memories and stories pre-loved furniture might hold. A magical thought and an inspiring post! ✨💫
Thank you Natasha! Pre-loved furniture has so much character and yes, a bit of magic too - so much to love :)
What a fantastic transformation. No wonder that it’s taken quite some time. Looking forward to seeing the rest 😀.
Thank you! We still have a few things to do but most big jobs are done. It is quite a transformation, yes, and for me looking at before and after photos is a good way to remember all we’ve done instead of focusing on what still needs to be renovated.