Wednesday 8 December 2010

BUSY BUSY BUSY

And I know its not an excuse for neglecting my blog, but I haven't been busy at the sort of stuff I could take pictures of if you see what I mean. Got a lot on my mind right now and haven't seemed able to settle to anything, but the other day I got out some stuff I'd been promising to alter for ever ... and well, this is the result! I buy bargain items while on holiday in the USA - their wooden blanks and baskets are just so brilliant - and since I'm working towards a interior look which is kind of country style/primitive (think Gisela Graham) all these items play their part. That basket in the foreground is one I must have had for a decade, and it was dark brown with green Christmas trees on it! I painted it cream, then gave it a coat of light woodstain, and it looks better already!

And below is a clock we've had for years - I've been threatening to paint it for a long long time, and now I have! It isn't finished (obviously) but I'm quite pleased with it so far.
So there you are - I may have been AWOL but not entirely unproductive, and I do have a pile of wrapped Christmas presents waiting and my cards are all made and posted! No! Don't hate me, please ...... !!

5 comments:

Alix said...

oooh i like how the clock is coming along :0)
sorry i missed you yesterday...might pop over later in the week if thats ok?

hugs xxxxxxxxxx

Sandra Hall said...

Hi Rosie - I would say you've been very productive. I like your idea of buying goods to alter whilst on holiday. Looks like you're achieving that 'look' that you want - the clock is looking good so far. Do show us more when you can. x x x

donnalouiserodgers said...

hate you? Never, just envious of your organised approach and ability to have a relatively sane desk with normal projects upon it...

alexa said...

Love that clock! Your table looks a hive of creativity ...

Minxy said...

Made and posted!!!!! Dame your good!