Happy Friday! I hope you have all had a good week! Mine has been a one of getting back into a routine after my family had time off work and college last week. As always, I’m linking up with Erika and Andrea to share the things that I have loved over the past week.
The weather!
Since the weekend it has been so lovely with proper blue skies, sunshine and the hope that winter is over! (apart from yesterday, it was still warm but grey,) I’ve had washing out on the line actually drying instead of just getting damp in a different way and it smells fresh in a way that no fabric softener can ever compete with. I’ve had the windows open too. Even just pottering around the house feels better when there’s a little breeze coming through. At one point I was outside in just a T-shirt, only in the garden though, I was not brave enough to venture too far without a jacket. Although, after seeing the crazy weather in America, I’m slightly suspicious this might be one of those false springs. Eek!
Putting pretty things on my new shelf!
You know when you measure something and you’re convinced you’ve done it wrong, that was me with the new shelf. Except I hadn’t!! It’s actually two shelves and they fit the space perfectly. They slot into the wall like they were made for it and it has completely changed that little area of the room. (They are straight, it's my photo skills which aren't!) The best bit was putting pretty things on them!
More painting!
Stu has been on a proper roll with the painting. Once he gets started, there was no stopping him. He finished off the dining room and then just carried on straight into the bathroom. By Monday evening we had two freshly painted rooms. Our house has had a mini makeover without us changing that much. It’s amazing what a lick of paint can do, it makes everything else look newer and brighter!
Sideboard storage!
After the shelves and the painting I was in full home improvement mode so I decided the little sideboard in the living room needed changing too. Most of our furniture there is black and the old brown drawers just didn’t quite work any more. They weren’t awful but they didn’t blend in either. So I found a new set of drawers on Temu for just over £30. A metal frame and canvas drawers which are a lot stronger than they sound. The drawers are bigger and we now have more storage. It just looks neater and the old brown drawers are in the garage waiting to be given a new lick of paint and then we will find a new home for them!
Bridgerton!
New episodes of Bridgerton were released yesterday and I am fully ready. I’ve been planning my afternoon around it. I am going to binge it all this afternoon!
Being home alone!
After having everyone home last week, this week’s quiet has been very welcome. I love my family but I also love a bit of space. The first day I was alone, I didn’t even put the TV on straight away. I just enjoyed the quiet, had a cup of tea, pottered about and caught up on the bits I didn’t manage to do last week. I haven’t even done anything exciting apart from putting the sideboard together but it has been lovely being home alone!
What have you loved over the last week?
Isn't it lovely when you just make a few changes but feel like your room has had a proper makeover?
ReplyDeleteI am really looking forward to the next episodes of Bridgerton and have planned an hour of quiet time this afternoon to watch the next one. However, it is so hard not to 'just watch the next one' straight after isn't it? I really like this story line.
I´m glad your week has gone well. I, too, like peace and quiet, and don´t mind being alone. Though I love to spend time with my family. Two things can be true at once, right? Your new sideboard looks great- how wonderful to get it for a good price. That´s awesome that Stu kept painting! Two new looking spaces in a week´s time- not bad at all :). Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteMy week has been busier than usual with my company here. It is so fun having them here and catching up on what they've been up to. It is also fun getting my puppy fix, with their Bella here as well. The cats aren't happy about Bella, but they all get along okay. Have a great weekend ahead, Kim!
ReplyDeleteHello! Sounds like a nice week. Oh, I am glad you have had some lovely weather. I love the sideboard table!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe love when our kids and grands are here . . .but it is always nice when everyone goes home, too!
ReplyDeleteI love the new drawers, and it’s so nice that they have more space to store things. I’m struggling to find a series to commit to. Maybe it’s time I finally give Bridgerton a proper try.
ReplyDeleteThe improvement in weather sure helps a week, doesn't it? I am always amazed at how much paint can change a space. Enjoy your weekend!
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