Open tomorrow

I am here tomorrow and the Garden Room will be open.  Hoping that the rain will stay away and intend to get some of the garden furniture painted.  Very boring but they do need smartening up.  After lots of disappointment with Farrow & Ball exterior paint I now have found Marston paint.  They have brilliant colours, really easy to use and lasts ages. Gradually catching up with the garden, it has looked very unruly for the last few weeks.  The roses have been fantastic and I am sure there is less black spot this year, whether that is due to the cold winter.  The clematis are lovely at the moment and stocks smelling wonderful. 

Garden Room closed today

Sorry, but closed today, off to Wimbledon.  Will be in the garden the rest of the week, trying to catch up so do give me a call and pop in.

Garden Room open 10 -4 tomorrow.

Newark withdrawal symptoms!!!!!

Did'nt go to Lincoln or Newark antique fairs this week so having withdrawal symptoms.  There is always that feeling that you have missed some absolutely exciting treasure.  I decided I had some rather nice things in the store which need painting for The Garden Room so would'nt go this time.  I have a great children's double desk with matching chairs to do and also a vintage high chair which will look brilliant.  Several really nice shaped tables and I think, a nice oak one which will strip and lime as I have sold the other pieces.  I think it is a fabulous look with a painted base and limed top.  Have some lovely cushions made from old french tea towels and linen which are waiting for me to put the old buttons on. 
Went over to the Herb Nursery at Thistleton this afternoon.  What a lovely calm quite place.  Super plants and herbs and just a nice place to be on a summer afternoon.

Ella is upholstering a lovely french chair for our bedroom and a curved stool.  I have chosen a faded mauve and off white check from Chelsea Textiles.  If you are not familiar with their shop in Walton Street it is well worth a visit.  Apart from exquisite embroidered fabrics and cushion the actual shop is divine with dragged panelling and aged and antique finishes.  I have some extra fabric to do some things for the shop, possibly a chair and some cushions.

Just a few goodies in the shop

Garden Room

I will be open tomorrow from 12.00 - 4.00. 

workshop enquiry problem

I have had an enquiry from a Mandy who would like to join friends on a workshop in June.  Unfortunately she mentions having trouble with my website and I have tried to email back but my messages keep getting returned.  I presume there is a problem with her computer so am posting this just incase you look on here Mandy or one of your friends and you could probably give me a call on 01778 570952?