Nifty little kitchen department find called Variera in Ikea this week. I now have tidy cupboards where I can actually see stuff! Whahoo 🙂 It's the little things......
Seat pads upholstered and finished with some fabric from John Lewis which goes quite well with the Emile chalk paint, I think! Not finished the chairs themselves yet, need waxing and finishing but looking good so far 🙂
Upholstery Project No 2: Traditionally re-upholstering my dining room chairs
Absolutely loving this upholstery course I'm on and thought I'd share my latest project with you. As usually happens, the Moregeous rotational system of furnishing has meant our oak kitchen chairs have disappeared into a tenant's flat! Rather than buy some more, I've rescued 4 rather dilapidated chairs from the Cellar of Shame and am... Continue Reading →
Linen Restaurant, Manchester taster night & falling in love with toffee popping apples
We were invited to a taster evening last week at Linen restaurant at the Manchester 235 casino as Head Chef Jaromir Hlavsa - Jarda to his friends 😉 - & the team were launching their new autumn / winter menu. Step right up Mr M & I, plus several other happy Manchester food lovers. Drinks Enthusiast rustled up... Continue Reading →
Got a DIY Disaster fit for a TV appearance? Let us know!
Team Half Built House are still searching for lovely and enthusiastic DIYers who've got the end of their tether / ability / sanity!! Please get in touch if that's you, or repost this image on your FB or blog if you might know people who need a little (or a lot!) of help in the... Continue Reading →
Seafood & Fizz with The Liquorists for Manchester Food & Drink Festival 2012
Fast becoming one of my most favourite things to do is taking a punt on pop-ups - gatherings hosted by enthusiastic amateurs or brave professionals who create one off events and menus for adventurous food lovers. As part of the gastronomic delights scheduled for MFDF2012, Manchester's The Liquorists hosted a champagne and seafood taster evening... Continue Reading →
Sartorial Seating – Furniture’s getting all Dressed-Up for 2013
Each visit to September's London Design Festival reveals certain trends (for want of a better word) which stand out as new for that year. Sometimes it's a type of material used, a colour which is everywhere or a general movement in style of design and this year was no exception. I find it fascinating how designers... Continue Reading →
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