All this fever induced cleaning has meant that I have discovered things that I had forgotten or thought long-lost. I love these beautiful editions of F Scott Fitzgerald classics.
The wood inlaid chest of drawers was bought at an auction years ago. At the time I hated brown furniture and was painting everything white or pale grey for a house that we were doing up. Twelve years on and my tastes have changed, I'm finding the brown quite cosy and grown-up, something that I can get old with...
The one on the right is Regency, I picked it up for about 20 quid, it was so close to being painted, thank goodness my mum talked me out of it.....
This flat sheet was a bargain from Bicester Village about 15 years ago, it is from Deschamps was reduced from £360 to £80, it was still in its packaging...
I popped out with the dogs to get the fussy, small one her preferred brand of food and realised I hadn't locked the door. What if we were robbed?... but then I remember it looks like we have been...(the Sodoku continues, tomorrow the hall will get some attention)
I was eating lots of protein as am on a turbo charged version of the Thermic plan (more on that later)
Normally I would choose from these....
Everything is so pretty, maybe I will always hanker after a bit of painted furniture...
Oh I can't believe you can source furniture bargains as well as clothing bargains. I too love brown furniture now and used to turn my nose up at it, I said 'oof no thanks, years ago when my parents were clearing out the family house - big big mistake'
ReplyDeleteI really wish I was in London just now, I took a tumble off old horsey and am stuck in with broken bones and stitches, I am demented with boredom.
Poor you that is really miserable, aching bones and sore skin is never good, but in cold weather everything feels worse. What a horrible way to end your break. perhaps a little stint in the South of France to recuperate? London is no great shakes at the moment, just dull and chilly.
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ReplyDeleteYour buddy in Georgia, near Chattanooga, Tennessee had the 3-week "ick" as well. Enjoyed the cleaning frenzy and the thermic inspiration. Happy to be inspired to ... Dare I say it, paint something white or periwinkle
Thank you! Darla