Slow Progress!!

Things are progress quite slowly but enjoying spending some time here sorting things out etc.  Have really decided I love limed oak.  Have done one or two pieces to go in our new sitting room.  Also have been madly sticking on shells!! I have repainted a lovely old pine blanket chest which we have had for many years.  The inside is covered in a Stamford newspaper from 1867.  Have painted in Hardwick White and covered in black and white shells which I am now crackling.  Can't wait to see finished.  Have now painted the outside again with the brilliant Marston paint - so easy to paint with.  Going to blitz the workshop tomorrow and start getting ready for courses.  Have some new mdf bits for students to try from The MDF Man - do try his website.  Swinderby today - it is getting better but several dealers did't come today due to weather forcast.  Can't blame them.  One poor chap had a cabinet blow over his table and smash several things.  Bought a couple of pretty tables and lovely mirrors and another pretty french chair (more work for Ella).  Will take some new photos to post tomorrow. 

Closed this Wednesday

I am afraid I will be closed for the next few weeks due to building etc.  Have a lot of goodies to paint for the shop.  Some lovely tables, pretty shelves.  Also have Swinderby next week so possibility of some new things from there. Start workshops at the end of September so hopefully will be up and running by then. 

Closed Wednesday

Unheaveal this week with having a wood burning stove fitted and needing to go through the shop.  So unfortunately will be closed this week. 

Garden Room open tomorrow

Have been making wastebins and trays etc. for Burnham Market craft fair on Saturday.  Have had a very bored dog and a headache so will be pleased to be finished varnishing tomorrow.  Some lovely new images of wading birds, iris, columbines, roses.  Will be taking furniture as well and lamps, cushions etc.  We had an excellent day last year lovely committee organising the event and apart from an absolute downpour just as we were packing up a great day.  Well worth a visit and all those fabulous shops in Burnham. 

Open Today

Just off to fetch milk.  Garden Room open today.  Vivienne and I here painting away trying to get goodies done for Burnham Market Fair on the 20th.  Really lovely fair right in the middle of Burnham - with all those fabulous shops as well.