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27 January 2011

All things bright and beautiful

For the last twelve days I have slaved over a stepladder and a pot of paint, over-reaching here, turning into a contortionist there, painting four of the six levels of my hallway and stairs. Walls, ceilings, doors and other woodwork all needed at least two coats to cover the horrible brown nicotine gloop caused by Greg's chain-smoking over the years. I am cream-crackered (as they politely say here) but the end result is one beautifully decorated hall and stairways. Although I say so myself, I am rather proud of my efforts.


Before
(note the upright bannisters)
During
(Note no upright bannisters)
After



Next project is the kitchen/diner.
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18 comments:

  1. Furtheron27 January 2011 at 19:53

    Brilliant

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  2. hyperCRYPTICal27 January 2011 at 21:44

    Brilliant Addy - a job well done! Despite the upheavels of decorating - there is always the crown of "I did that!"

    Anna :o]

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  3. AGuidingLife27 January 2011 at 22:00

    I love fresh white paint, it looks so good. Well done x

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  4. Anonymous28 January 2011 at 00:01

    Hi Addy,

    Great job. Please though remember and take breaks in between. I hope all is well.

    All the best

    Nechtan

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  5. Irene28 January 2011 at 00:19

    Congratulations on a job well done!

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  6. Almost American28 January 2011 at 00:44

    Very nice :-)

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  7. Ingrid28 January 2011 at 07:22

    Wow ! that's quiet a difference ! I want to have it done this year too, and then Mr. G is not allowed to smoke anywhere else then outside or in the kitchen when it rains or it's cold under the extractor hood ! Heavy smokers gave me this idea, because they all had to paint their yellow walls !

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  8. Flowerpot28 January 2011 at 09:29

    Blimey I am well impressed. You should be so very proud of your efforts. If I'd done it, it wouldn't look like that at all! Hope you are getting some time off as well to enjoy in whatever way.x

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  9. nuttycow28 January 2011 at 10:01

    Well done Addy - it looks great. Looking forward to seeing the next project :)

    Have a good weekend.

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  10. Nota Bene28 January 2011 at 12:17

    A complete transformation. I'm sending you a list of jobs I need doing - hope you don't mind.

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  11. em28 January 2011 at 19:57

    lovely job.x

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  12. www.retiredandcrazy.com29 January 2011 at 07:33

    Amazing. I am so impressed. I don't know one end a paintbrush from the other.

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  13. Working Mum29 January 2011 at 10:55

    That looks fantastics, so clean and modern. I supsect there's no stopping you now!

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  14. Achelois30 January 2011 at 01:13

    Awesome - perhaps a break to pamper yourself before the next project would be good.

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  15. DD's Diary31 January 2011 at 09:59

    Fantastic job! I have a couple of ceilings that need doing now you've finished there .... ;)

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  16. Lynsey31 January 2011 at 12:57

    Looks like you have been hard at work! well done!

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  17. Anonymous31 January 2011 at 15:33

    Wow, you have been busy! I could do with you at my place!

    CJ xx

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  18. Ellen31 January 2011 at 17:55

    Very smart! You have a real flair for decorating. Enjoy relaxing in your lovely home.

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