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One project done

by thehomelyyear @ 13. May 2008 - 03:21:13 pm

One project done
At long last we've completed the little hallway/utility...hard to believe it's taken so long, but you know how it is - what starts off as a little painting job suddenly develops into a major task.

We decided that some panelling would add a bit of interest to the plain walls, so tiles had to be chipped off first. Then pipes needed to be boxed in, followed by a bit of plastering (done by number 1 son), replacement sockets and switches, changing the plumbing to the washing machine...on and on it went.

So it was a while before I could paint the panelling in a soft cream and the walls in a pale cooking apple green (it looks blue on the photo for some reason). I've had the little shelf for ages and couldn't wait to get it fixed on the wall...likewise the little flower plaque I found in a charity shop a few weeks ago...quite chuffed now though, but it doesn't half make everywhere else look scruffy!

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PurpleDragonPurpleDragon [Member]
13/05/08 @ 19:20

It looks gorgeous! I totally love your shelf - I'd like one :) And it looks green in my version of the pic.

nikkipolani [Visitor]
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14/05/08 @ 00:53

Isn't that the way?! One thing leads to another and before you know it, you've got quite the "to do" list! I do love your apple green wall (I'm imagining it greener than your photo). The little green heart hung on the peg is especially pretty.

sal [Visitor]
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14/05/08 @ 06:19

That's lovely and I think that the red gingham is a must!
Sal;-)

Heidi [Visitor]
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14/05/08 @ 18:37

The new utility/hallway looks so pretty. What a fresh color to use! I know what you mean about a little project suddenly becoming a big one before you have time to turn around and look. This project was obviously well worth the effort!

Hugs ~
Heidi

Lucy Bloom [Visitor]
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14/05/08 @ 20:34

We do have our little quirks about cups don't we, now you mention it, coffee does taste good from a chunkier mugs, hmmm maybe I'll bring some of those into service as well. I love what you've done in your hallway, the panelling is lovely and the shelf too...so pretty!
Lucy x

Jayne [Visitor]
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15/05/08 @ 16:32

It looks lovely & a super colour scheme. Really a job well done!

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