We humans do like to feel like we're in control of our own destiny, like we have choices..... well here's some news for you, not when it comes to interiors!! Ok, that's a bit of an exaggeration, we do have choices, but in essence they are choices made from a palette already chosen for us.... Continue Reading →
Rosewood staining my teak tables
Something positive has come from those buggars trying to nick the teak tables from the flats, after they were dug and cemented back in, I revamped them with a lick of Indian Rosewood stain and some yacht varnish, and they look fab. Plus M sorted out the new security lights in the garden, and got... Continue Reading →
Preparing for Listed Building Consent: Plan A – make them fall in love with kitchen
Han and I have been beavering away on the interiors for Rose Cottage into the night, well, til 9pm anyway, such dedication. The extension has been shelved for the time being, maybe to kick in at a later date, so now we want the listed building team to give us permission to take down part of... Continue Reading →
Thieves in the garden, paperwork and still no Ikea drawers!
There was a funny yellow thing in the sky when I first woke up this morning, but it soon went away so panic over, it's all grey again now. Just found out from Rip Rap that some sad loser has tried to dig up my two teak tables from the garden at Burton Road even... Continue Reading →
Back to the office now the quick bedroom makeover’s complete.
I feel quite depressed about how little change there looks on the pictures! Full re-paint, coving, picture rail, skirtings, ceiling, all walls; sensibly stuck to overcoating the matt white and natural wicker with Vanilla White and Pale Walnut as already had this paint, plus re-used a twinkly John Lewis light left over from a house... Continue Reading →
Illegal immigrants, tiling a fireplace and Rip Rap helps out
Over the years of being a landlord, there have been lots of incidents, characters and events which stand out, and the odd police raid now and again only adds interest to the week, but this is definitely a new one. Old Father Rip Rap rang yesterday, all excited, like he was living out one of... Continue Reading →
The World’s Best Oven Rack Cleaner – Thanks Lakeland!
Cleaning oven racks is just as important as baking the perfect a la Nigella cupcake, don't you know. Being a domestic goddess ain't all sugar coated frosting and Cath Kidston aprons. Actually it's got nothing to do with Domestic Goddessery and everything to do with tenants thinking that it isn't really their responsibility to ever clean... Continue Reading →
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