Monday 24 October 2011

Catching up????

Busy with workshops at moment, two this week and three next and then all finished until the Spring.  I can't beleive how quickly it has gone and lovely people.  Some local and lots coming a distance. Then to get ready for the Christmas opening which is November,17th 6-9 and 18th and 19th 10 -4.  Doing some ordering and also trying to fit in lots of painting.  Really pretty chairs at Ella's  - Vivienne is going to help me do egg racks, trays and some great match box covers which will make a great pressy.  I also have some great bits of furniture to paint ready just done a lovely corner table, have some pretty shelves to do.  Lots lots more.  Will be having some new cushions, lovely large tablets of french soap, fabulous candles.  Also Tina is making fantastic natural wreaths for ordering and Cathi making her lovely glass angels.
Lots to do but really exciting. 
New room - hav'nt a better name yet - almost finished.  Just bought a great large log basket from Uppingham awaiting coffee table from metal man in village - Darren.  It does look fantastic and really thrilled with it.  Wood burner great success.
Will be around on Wednesday later in the day to open shop.  Paint brush in hand. Really must stopped hitting the pics button twice!!!!!!

Wednesday 5 October 2011

Newark tomorrow

Off to Newark Antique Fair tomorrow, hoping the wind drops or there is going to be some unhappy stall holders.  You can cope with the rain but its so difficult when its so windy, things do get broken.  I am really excited as I am going to collect a pond yacht from a chap who renovates them from Hebden Bridge.  I have wanted one for years and now we have room in the garden room.  He has kindly sent me some pictures to chose from and I am hoping I have chosen right.  Also going to pick up a chair that I bought from dealers from Norfolk to go in dining room.  Lovely georgian armchair with upholstered back and seat.  Will go with our dining chairs brilliantly.
Had a very busy day in the shop today so need to find some more round tables.  You never know what you might find in Newark so really exciting. 
Two workshops done now and both really lovely days, great girls and all went away keen to get some painting done. 
Garden room almost finished need to move sofa in now and waiting for the coffee table to be finished.  Ella has worked her magic on some chairs and fabulous mirror which I have limed from Swans at Oakham.  Will take some pics and post, really thrilled with the space.