Saturday 26 April 2014

Planting And Painting

Last year, we built a summerhouse in one corner of the gardenIMG_0022 IMG_0463

This year we have made a few more improvements out there. The patio and decking were pressure-washed, and Bob planted the two rose bushes which Adrian and Marion gave me for my birthday

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My birthday gift from Bob was this circular rush mat – because I have already discovered that pins disappear down the cracks between the floorboards when I sit outside and sew! [From this company – I’d recommend them!]

This past week we have painted the outside – green for the walls, and a contrast for the edgings, plus wood treatment for the floor. Bob did the high level work, but the back corner was my job- I had to squeeze through the very narrow gap and felt like a prisoner!

IMG_1890  Let me out!!IMG_1892 IMG_1893We are very pleased with the finished effect. It should ensure the summerhouse is a little more weatherproof. The lights inside are on now, and Bob has fired up the BBQ. What a lovely way to spend the evening - the blue sky has gone, but it is still warm…

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Note to self when doing DIY tasks – it is quite OK to play one’s Rend Collective music, and sing along joyfully in a tuneless sort of way – but dancing whilst holding a loaded paintbrush is a more risky. [Michael Jackson meets Jackson Pollock is not what is needed here]

9 comments:

  1. Looks lovely, Ang - well done!

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  2. How lovely that looks, very Country Living.

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  3. Ha ha, that's funny!!! The summer house is really lovely and how clever of Bob to find that rush mat!!! Poor Prisoner Almond! X

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  4. summerhouse looks good nice job

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  5. You 'do' forlorn very well!
    The gazebo is looking so very chic,I hope you are blessed with many beautiful days to enjoy it.
    Jane x

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  6. It looks a lovely place to sit and relax in the (hopefully) many warm evenings to come. Enjoy!

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  7. That looks so nice! Perfect place for a cuppa tea and a good book. :-)

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  8. Lovely.. I think the colours give it a slightly 'Japanese' feel.. Jx

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  9. Looks great, well done both of you. Hope you've had some chill out time as well as all the work on the summer house x

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