Almost There...

The kitchen is almost done only the floor left to do but we didn't want to do that until the utility room is done and we can have new flooring throughout.  The utility at the moment is a dumping ground so will need some serious sorting out before a start can be made.  The kitchen has been painted, the work tops have been sanded back and oiled with Danish oil.  New window sills have been made, fitted and stained. 

I have made pelmets for the windows using the same fabric as the lounge and there was enough to make a curtain, giving the kitchen a very old fashioned feel.

The pictures have been hung on the wall and look quite striking.

The tray bought from the Charity shop has been painted, stencilled and waxed to age it.  Along with a couple of tea towels made.

All in all it has turned out pretty much as I had envisaged.  The paint takes on a different hue at different times of the day going from grey to lilac depending on the light.  

All in all a pleasing effect which little by little is making our little cottage our home.  Although in so many ways home is where the heart is and our hearts are certainly here already.

Another storm hit last night with Southerly winds so we are hunkering down by the stove today, enjoying each others company and making plans for the dream garden.  Gerard is having a flare up of his Rheumatoid  Arthritis and is in a lot of pain so keeping warm and as comfortable as possible is the plan for today.  Sweet potato and red pepper soup is all ready for lunch with some cream crackers.

See you soon.