Sunday 27 February 2011

New ideas??

Hoping to try a few new ideas this week on some nice pieces of furniture I have.  I have a lovely small bureau and rather than doing a distressed paint finish I think I am going to do some decoupage and ageing crackle glaze.  I have a lovely book a friend has given me with beautiful images of birds in  which I am itching to try.  I have a pair of lamps that I would like to do something botanical on?  Its unusual for me to have time to experiment but we all need to try different ideas and move forward so I will thoroughly enjoy myself!!! Thought you might like to see a desk I have recently finished with a fabulous bright turquoise paint and a black distressed top with antique gold and pewter showing through, looks great.

How do you choose?????????????

Tuesday 22 February 2011

Opening tomorrow

I will be here tomorrow painting so the Garden Room will be open from 10am - 4pm. 

Monday 21 February 2011

Farrow & Ball's New Colours

How sad to be so excited about new paint colours!!!!! Can't wait to try Mizzle a fabulous looking grey/blue probably lighter than Blue Grey, will look great.  Two lovely grey/lilacs one Calluna and a darker Brassica, could look very smart and very french.  As I adore Charleston Grey and Elephant's Breath they have brought in another colour Dove Tale which I can't wait to use.

Friday 18 February 2011

Puppies!!!!!

The puppies were born yesterday, she had 7, what a clever girl and on the day they were due.  5 little girls and 2 boys.  We may be heading to the Midlands this weekend!!

Tuesday 15 February 2011

Painting, painting, painting!!!

Decided this week I would resist the temptation to go to the auctions as I really need to get down to some serious painting.  I have some lovely pieces to paint so Radio 4, sun shining in the window and coffee pot on, bliss.  Sent the new workshop dates out yesterday, hope you like the new design card, Gary did good.  Excitement this week, a lady who breeds cocker spaniels has one of her little ladies having a litter this week, due on Edward's birthday so if she has a little girl we will be heading for Mansfield to have a look.  Millie was such a special person its hard to think of another spaniel in our home.
Have a lovely Geogian oak drop leaf table in the shop at the moment.  I have stripped and limed the top and painted the base in Farrow & Ball Hardwick White.  I love this combination of wooden top with painted base and would make a great kitchen table. 
Shop will be open tomorrow but I might not be here but Cathi and Vivienne will be holding the fort.

Monday 7 February 2011

Spring re-opening of The Garden Room

Great to be opening on Wednesday again.  Been a busy time finding new goodies and painting some new pieces of furniture and have had a lovely time changing things round and displaying with spring flowers and bulbs.  I went to Lincoln and Newark fairs last week, wet at Lincoln thought I would end up on my bottom as did'nt go in wellies and then freezing wind at Newark but they were both brilliant.  Found some new dealers.  Lady selling lovely french toiles in really soft colours which will make great cushions and chair seats.  Chap with great selection of 50's paisley quilts which I will follow up.  Have bought a couple of stunning limed oak lampbases. 
Do come along and have a look, coffee pot will be on!!!