And if that fails, a little retail therapy can add a bit of a boost. As readers of this blog may know, I went cold turkey on charity shopping a year ago as 'stuff' was taking over our house and financially although the purchases may be bargains - what you don't have you don't miss.
Pretty Me
Well, we had a purpose for me to break this sanction as we needed additional storage in our hallway. I thought I'd take a look in our local hospice-care shop and was not disappointed. Essentially, we needed storage for shoes, coats and outdoor stuff. So this little beauty was purchased for £60 and came home with me and it's makeover will form my March 'Pretty Me' challenge.
I imagine it was made in the 1930's and is really sturdy. I liked the fact that it was a shorter height as it means we'll still have a display surface as you come through our front door. Of course I find the walnut pretty but if left as it is it will darken an already light challenged area. I will give it a good clean up and then give it a paint job. I've got plans for organising these little shelves so that this area becomes more clutter free. We have a coat rack for daily used coats and this was really overloaded hence the need for a better additional solution which is a lot cheaper than buying new or getting one built in. Happy Days.
Make Me
For quite some time I have had a slight obsession (is that an oxymoron?) with hares. I have a vision of my mind of a cushion using different creative processes. I have a pinterest board which I've found inspiring and definitely think I will be creating a cushion using applique, embroidery and crochet combined. I have a picture in my minds eye of how I want it to look but am not sure if I will be able to create it in reality!!! I'll give it a good go though.
Looking forward to sharing these with you soon. Take care of yourselves and I'm sending positive vibes to you all across Cyberland,
J9 x
A brilliant find Janine, it will be just right for all of the hats and things that accumulate in the hall. I'm going to have a look for a little bedside table for the children this afternoon at our local Sort-It (recycling) centre - they have a fantastic big shop. And there's also a charity furniture shop in town that I'll check as well. The prices are really good, and I'd rather buy something sturdy from there than from Ikea if I can. Your cushion idea sounds wonderful, I love hares too, don't know what it is about them, but they're quite special. I shall look forward to seeing your inspiration take shape. Love the idea of thinking happy thoughts and feeling happy, I shall remember it. Wishing you happiness, CJ xx
ReplyDeleteYour cupboard is lovely isn't it and I am sure a much better buy than getting something brand new, plus you feel as though you can customise things to your own taste and home don't you. The cushion sounds fabulous, I look forward to seeing more!!! Oh and of the cupboard too of course!! As for the faking it until you make it, it isn't a solution, but as you say, it certainly goes a long way to making you feel cheerier yourself and if you keep telling yourself something I totally believe that it must have an effect on you, whether it be negative or positive, so saying positive happy things has to be a good thing right! xx
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