It seemed to all come to a head at once. That, and the fact that we could no longer get into the small back shed, so it was now or never. Just look at my backyard!
This photo was taken a few weeks ago, when everthing got pulled out...I donned my work gear, floral scarf wrapped around my head and set to work. I sanded, and filled, painted and scraped. I traded visits to Spotlight for Bunnings and I felt like a warrior in the process. I enjoy this fixer-up-ering journey. I love watching items that were, perhaps destined for the rubbish heap or no longer wanted, brought to new life.
My kids watched eagerly too - and with a paintbrush in their hand, I quickly set them with a bucket of water to "paint the fence" (genuis dad!). I hope I am teaching them the value of "make do and mend" and that new is not always necessary.
Here is the latest finished item. A salvaged narrow ladder that I collected during hard rubbish. All she needed was a sand, stain and a little colour.
Do love fixing stuff up? does it hang around in your shed or garage though? Or are you great at fixing it up as soon as you bring it home....
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I thought that was a ladder I could spy :) I love how you have painted the rungs in different colours and ooh that cabinet next to it looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI always have one diy project or another on the go and am also guilty of having too much in the gge waiting to be transformed. I figure they'll be there when the urge hits.
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It is very beautiful. I love ladders, especially decorative ones. I still remember the chair you repainted as a DIY project. You rock, Brenda.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Great colours :-)
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