Tuesday, January 4, 2011

A few little jobs


After fiddle faddling for a long time over a colour for my tip-shop ladder, I grabbed a colour chip and went to the hardware store the other day.
I decided to try a water-based enamel and ended up with a British Paints brand. I have to say I wasn't very impressed. The paint seemed really rubbery, but maybe it's just because I am used to oil-based enamels.
Anyway, since I had soooo much paint, I grabbed some more of my storage baskets and painted them too. Boy, it's so much more tedious than spray painting.


Here they are. I quite like the colour :)


While on a blue theme I decided to get crafty and make some pillowcases from bits of fabric and ribbon I had stashed away.


It's nice to tick a few things off my holiday "to do" list.
Hope you are having a nice day xx
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19 comments:

  1. JaneJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Ooh, squeal! My, Sarah, you have been crafty and in blue, my favourite colour, too. I thought your baskets looked fab before (I am yet to spray ours) but I *adore* the new colour. Would you mind sharing what it is?

    And those pillowcases are pure prettiness. You should start selling them in your Etsy shop! J x

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  2. Melbourne GirlJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Great colour Sarach...love the baskets and the little ladder. Well done!
    Lesley
    x

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  3. TinaJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    GORGEOUS projects Sarah! I love them all. Your baskets look fabulous in that gorgeous colour! ~ Tina xx

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  4. The MoerksJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    What a fresh and pretty summery coloor. The baskets and ladder look fab. Deb

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  5. Simone - honeyandfizzJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Love that colour Sarah! xx

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  6. brismodJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I need a tip shop ladder! And a colourful one too. It all looks great, Sarah! xx

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  7. petals and vintageJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Love that colour Sarah and the pillowcases are gorgeous. Pam x

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  8. KerryJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Looking great Sarah..you're doing much better being productive than I am :)

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  9. It's meJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    That color looks great !!! ...lovely day !! love Ria.....xxxx...

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  10. FABRICOTTI notperfectbutniceJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Mmmm, I've got a few projects like that hanging around the house! Love that colour blue. Have a nice day, Iris.

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  11. JennyJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Looks fantastic Sarah, I love the colour you have chosen and the ladder and baskets look great in your office. ;-)

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  12. BethJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    wow, ladder, baskets and pillowcases - all gorgeous. Blue is such a fresh, calming colour. x

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  13. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Wow Sarah, I love your new ladder and the baskets look so fresh in blue! Your room is coming along so nicely. I hope that 2011 is full of wonderful times, lots of love and lots laughter for you. xx

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  14. LeslieJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    I love it!! This time of year makes us all crafty. : )

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  15. Emma BurgessJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    That colour is gorgeous! Love it. Happy new year beautiful. Hope its a wonderful one for you. Hugs, Emma.

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  16. SarahJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Looks great, I love the turquoise and love those pillowcases!! how did you do that or is that a dumb question??

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  17. Raine and SageJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I love turquoise always reminds me of the sea and it's a relaxing but happpy colour; I like what you've done with it. Gorgeous pillow covers! Sonia :)

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  18. A Room For EveryoneJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I love those blue baskets so much, your shelves are going to look amazing! And very well deserved on all your wins and mentions, couldn't have happened to a nicer person! Rachaelxx

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  19. AmandaJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    LOVE your ladder and the colour you painted it and the baskets. I think I may have used a water based enamel when I painted our Ikea stools and I've been contemplating doing another coat in something more durable as Grace seems to like pulling all the clothes off mine and perching on top. Your ladder is the perfect addition to your studio and those pillowcases... beautiful!! You are a very clever little seamstress!! x

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