Tag Archives: chest of drawers

Bogs away!

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Gary

First up, here’s the chest of drawers in daylight. Now we just have to decide what to put on the top for the decoupage. Last week we were thinking pictures of birds taken from the RSPB magazine but this week … Continue reading →

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Second coating the raspberry

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Gary

Today was mostly spent painting the chest of drawers…quite a few times. The raspberry coat from last night made it a bit easier because I could just concentrate on the white first thing. Then, after a few hours, I second … Continue reading →

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Bob goes north

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Gary

Today, Bob decided to try out the British transport system. From Canary Wharf to Paddington and then north to the Cotswolds. He was meeting with a chap who has some interesting software. The trains and ticketing were fine and then … Continue reading →

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More drawers

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Gary

There’s nothing quite like painting a set of drawers, the sun shining down and the cricket commentary keeping you company. Today was the first day of the fifth and final Ashes test. It was taking place at the Oval and … Continue reading →

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Many handles

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Gary

Today I made a start on the chest of drawers. It was a bit involved because of the different handles. Naturally they all have holes in different places as well as different designs. Not to mention the different sizes. Because … Continue reading →

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Arty Crafty

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Gary

Mirinda loves the Arts and Crafts movement. She loves it to such an extent that she keeps acquiring antique furniture. There’s her guitar ladder back chair. She sits on it while playing her guitar rather than it’s for the guitar … Continue reading →

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