The End is Nigh

Thankfully the studio sort out/re-vamp is drawing to close - but not before another trip to Ikea. 

All my bits and bobs have been transferred to my wardrobe/storage which has meant more free space in the studio, but I used to rest my feet on a pile of boxes containing my carrier bags.  It was only when I sat down to do some sewing that I realised there was nothing to rest my feet on.

One trip later (plus some help from Stephen as I just cannot get to grip with all this flat pack malarky)




I was determined not to buy any more paint and used cream gloss plus a small tester post that I had in the shed already.  A coat of varnish for the steps and they are finished.  Plus, I have to say they are so much better than a few squashed cardboard boxes - just the right height.

The last job on the list was to make the curtains that hide the freezer and the tumble dryer.




That's it.  The on-going saga of the studio revamp is finally over.  What was meant to be a quick sort out turned into a major project.  But I am pleased and I have come to love my candy pink walls (I was a little nervous when I first put it on the walls).  It's turned out to be pretty colourful, but in a subdued way.  Which suits me down to the ground.

In between, finishing off three bean bags for a friend who is coming over tonight and washing and drying four loads of washing, I had some time to look through my parcel from Repro Depot that arrived today.

I just had to buy these patterns as they were incredibly cheap.





And of course some fabric.  I just couldn't resist this pretty nursery cotton print



This Swedish style print in navy and white which is not my usual type of print, but I loved it



And finally this giraffe print fabric



I'll just have to think of some new projects to use my fabric up.

Hope you all have a good weekend.  I am writing this in my heated rollers as I have some friends coming over for a pot luck supper.  My contribution?  A large pot of curry, basmati rice, naan bread and roasted baby peppers.  Plus a batch of rock cakes. 

Enjoy your weekend!

Comments

[Jools]

Those booties are so cute!
Were you at Ikea last night? Rob and I were there last night to get a rug to put on the floor to stop Sheba slipping. (see my blog to find out what happened.)
Your pot luck supper sounds good, have a good evening. I made rock cakes for the first time in years a few weeks ago. They didn't last long, and I was the only one eating them!

[Thimbleanna]

Your room turned out great! I love the skirting fabric -- so cheery. I also love the pink paint -- great choice!

[nichola]

Looks great! You did a fab job. Oh and i love the basket and booties and the Swedish fabric!

[bigbucketgirl]

AAAAARGH! Giraffe fabric.........! Our youngest is 2 next month and i'd resorted to a pig themed party because i couldn't find any giraffe fabric! Aaaaaargh! Where was it from? I have time...i have time...

[ginny]

taking shape.... and looking good
you have so much energy Samantha.. what's your secret? please divulge.. do the boys do all the housework as i can't see how you get the time.. or are you a whirlwind? or like me just leave it all till it gets really bad..
anyway...enjoy your evening
ginny
x

[heidi]

all projects are amazing!! i love them!! the space just screams your creativity!

[Jayne]

It looks fantastic - congrats on a job well done!

[Mavis]

I am a great fan of country livimg magazine and I have been buying them for over three years, but I have never seen a pattern book before, are they no longer in print? I just love your studio I have never been a fan of sugary colours until recently and now bedroom is a pale lilac and white with pink nic nacs. I think you must of had a lot of fun working with the flat packs !!!
Mavis

[sarah]

i just LOVE your room Samantha ! I bought the two step stool thing from ikea too, painted mine in antique white.
Sarah x

[Jen]

You HAVE been a busy bee while I've been chilling at the seaside! Next time I go to my mum's in France, I must go by car, with lots of spare dosh, because there is so much thrifty gorgeousness I could have bought there and we couldn't have brought any back on the plane :( I'm totally revved up to do some revamping of my own, thanks to you!

[Kim]

Gorgeous room Samantha - a lovely space to work (live!) in. Hope your pot luck was yummy and you remembered to remove your rollers!
Kim x

[Maddy]

You've done a great job, I'd be inspired to work away in the lovely environment too.

[sheree]

You did such a great job on the revamp!!! Your space looks amazing. Wishing much happy sewing in your "new" space. :)

Sheree

[Péitseoga]

great room!
the swedish style print could be a westfalian print, by mackenbrock, muenster?