I did manage to cut some shelves for the little nook behind the new study door, though. The wall is not straight, so they look ridiculous on the table, but fit perfectly into the gap. Well, they will do when I have managed to find the wood to use as battens, and the "no more nails", and see where the spirit level is and a multitude of other little things which will necessitate a visit to the local DIY superstore, of course.
Firing up the scroll saw was wonderful, and having a kitchen covered with dust is good. All fingers are still attached, and I even remembered how to change the saw as well when I broke it. A miracle.
I must say, going back to the painting lark - I am very impressed with the Dulux Paintpod system. My friend is whizzing around the room at speed, and there is no splatter, no mess, and the paint is going a heck of a lot further than it would be if I had decided to slap it on myself using a roller and making a mess. And I can't wait to see the bit where you press the "drain" button and it sucks it all back into the pot. Such a good idea. And no waste.
And my accomplishment for the day, you will be pleased to hear, has been to masking tape a washing sponge to the corner of the wall shelves in the new study. My painter friend has already been wounded, even though I issued dire warnings about the corner. Some people Never Listen.
Jean and I are off to our favourite garden centre this evening for their 2nd birthday celebration. There is free cake involved, so that will be fun. And tomorrow, the painting resumes. I wonder how many more rooms I can add to the list without it being noticed. The white looks so fresh and clean and bright........
Definitely the best way to decorate - take on a supervisory role. And as one who saw stars after putting CDs in the rack by the fireplace, I am in complete sympathy with friend!
ReplyDeleteWon't it be wonderful to have that fresh coat of paint? I could enjoy supervising and providing refreshments too!
ReplyDeleteIf you're providing coffee and cookies, I'm sure that's all that is required...needed...to be hoped for...you know what I mean. I do not understand the sponge taped into the corner that way. A picture is not worth a thousand words in this case. Carry on!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea what you were talking about with the Dulux either, but have just finished watching three videos of it in action and am so impressed. Now I'm wondering if there's anything like it here in the States. Probably not.
ReplyDeleteI finally got the picture of the sponge at the proper angle to figure out what you meant - it reminds me of a place under the stairwell at my workplace where they did a similar thing - good thing, since I am so tall and they would have had numerous worker's comp claims if they hadn't.
ReplyDeleteI Googled the paint device and it is amazing! I wish someone would come and paint my walls, which desperately need it - I hate painting!
That sponge thingy is at exactly head height over the corner of the hanging shelves on the wall. I have many dents in my head from bashing into it, and so does my painter friend. Usually there is a table under it, so there is no danger of injury but not when the furniture is out of the room, hence the improvised protection method. Genius, I thought! Maybe I will take a better photo from a distance in the morning.....
ReplyDeleteSo I just read the post of you and Missy reading that book - we have the exact same book. The "daddy" part is a problem for us. And I do get the other issues as well!
ReplyDeleteHow delightful - painting that you don't have to do yourself! I always get stuck with the "cutting in" which seems to involve lots of time either on my knees on the floor or up on the ladder near the ceiling. I really hate painting!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed Linds - a saw!! Good for you. I hope you enjoy your 2nd celebration!