Windows in, recycling blinds, book buys and life.........

Bejewelled,sparkles and hearts.

In full splendor.

It would seem that this break from work has all been about windows and window dressings, for and against, new or recycle?.

The first day and a half were spent clearing the walls so the men could get
 to the windows to be able to remove them !, once I had decided what would still be required between now and when we do eventually move and what could be boxed and stored the job became alot easier.


I have decided to keep the curtains in the main bedroom as they were , they are uninique, the colours scheme has not changed, so I have just washed and pressed them so that they can be rehung

Paint splattered.

Old pillow case which matches new curtains.

 The spare room blind
which had been splattered
in paint by my over zealous
husband.

Removing the damage.

Cutting up the pillowcase.

Once all the damage had been removed, I was able to add some new fabric  [well new to the blind ...a recycled pillowcase] and choose some lace from my drawer as a trim.


When cut to size , pinned and pressed, I managed to machine without removing from the roller, not something I would recommend if you dont have a large work table , but was just about doable in my circumstances.

 Once all the sewing was complete and the roller
undone and rerolled I have been able to put the
blind to one side ready for rehanging.

Trim selection.

Completed blind.

Next was what to do with the blinds, as I work nights and sleep days it is essential that I have a blackout blind at the window, like my curtains, I have decided to press and rehang....they are still like new and to be honest despite cupboards and baskets full of fabric I dont have anything I would rather have at the window at this time.
 So now curtains and blinds are are complete and ready for rehanging, but that will not be happening until I am absolutely sure there will not be any men with either paint brushes or sealent guns in the facinity, once I am positive photos will follow.

On my various trips up to the town to buy new DIY tools etc, I found time to run into my local bookstore  to see if there were any pay day publications that I would be hard pressed to do without...so this months selection are :

The Thrifty Forager.

Lots of ideas and recipes.

Studio Life.

A sinister turn of emotion.

And "Studio Life" Jack Vettriano. Some of his work I love , I think that some of his more popular peices are so romantic, with perhaps a slightly sinister twist, others are 'real' , but perhaps a little to 'true' for my taste, these days I need to be surrounded by happy thoughts, butterflies, sunshine, bunnies etc etc  I have lived enough 'real' life , I dont need to be looking at it for pleasure, I guess thats why I gave up with television and definately dont watch any soap operas.

Dance me to the end of love.

There is nothing like the gift of fresh flowers to lift the spirits or in this case as a small tahnk you like fresh flowers. A gorgeous posy which I added to from the garden, summer in a jug.

Summer in a jug, with scent .