I can't remember how long we've been thinking about moving a small section of wall at the top of our staircase to make middle daughter's bedroom a more usable shape and size...but its been quite a few years...
Before:
Apart from the cost involved, I'm not sure why we put it off, except to say that she wasn't sure about having the loft hatch in her bedroom, as she said it would be spooky...Well, at nearly 21 years old, I think she's moved on from that thought and can see the benefit of having a slightly larger bedroom...
Before:
Work has progressed well and the new door frame and wall have been built.
After:
The door has yet to be re-hung, but the transformation is quite incredible. Its surprising what a few extra feet can do within a small box room, and its not anything we will miss from our landing...so apart from the mess and dust, its all good!
Saturday evening we had to take our youngest daughter and her best friend to the Bristol Hippodrome in the centre of the city, as she had tickets to see The Hobbit. Hubby decided to make it a special evening for the two of us too, (and it meant we could escape the dust for a while!)- so whilst the girls were watching the show, we went and had a meal out.
Saturday evening we had to take our youngest daughter and her best friend to the Bristol Hippodrome in the centre of the city, as she had tickets to see The Hobbit. Hubby decided to make it a special evening for the two of us too, (and it meant we could escape the dust for a while!)- so whilst the girls were watching the show, we went and had a meal out.
Its been a while since I was last in Bristol on a warm summers evening. After enjoying a fabulous Chinese meal, we had a wander around the docks whilst we waited for the girls.
Today, after much urban regeneration, the harbour side is a vibrant and relaxing place to be. Hubby and I were able to walk amongst young club goers as well as the older generation enjoying the cafes and bars. We stopped for a cuppa at 'Under the Stars', which is actually a boat moored at the harbour which serves food and drinks, and were able to watch the world go by...
Hubby and I moved from the SE to the SW over 24 years ago - Bristol was then a very different place. It was trying to shake off its somewhat tarnished reputation, caused by the St.Paul's Riots that occurred at the start of the 1980's.
Today, after much urban regeneration, the harbour side is a vibrant and relaxing place to be. Hubby and I were able to walk amongst young club goers as well as the older generation enjoying the cafes and bars. We stopped for a cuppa at 'Under the Stars', which is actually a boat moored at the harbour which serves food and drinks, and were able to watch the world go by...
Then, as the evening drew in, the show was over and so we took the girls back home.
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Sunday morning I was up early as usual ready for another buying trip.
This is one of my latest finds...I just love it. Its sitting in our kitchen where it looks right at home for now...but I know it can't stay there and as soon as I have space at the shop, I will have to move it in, in the hope of it finding a buyer.
I'll enjoy it whilst its here though! ;-))
I'll enjoy it whilst its here though! ;-))
Have a great week,
Niki x
Oh Niki, that armchair is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI'd buy it myself, it would be perfect for my living room! It looks fabulous in your kitchen too!
Hugs,
Monicax.
We too moved from the SE to SW about twenty five years ago too. We have never been to Bristol in the eveing though. Bristol Harbourside is is very pleasant even when it is very busy.
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxx
Hi Niki! The chair is gorgeous!! I would want to keep it!!!
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Hi Niki,
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week too!
The chair looks very comfy, sort of winters' evening doing a spot of crochet or sewing or knitting, sipping a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows in....
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Hi Niki,
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I love your painted floors! I just did a post on that & I'm trying to decide whether or not to paint our stairs & floors upstairs. I've heard they can be tough to keep clean? Yours look beautiful. If you have a minute I'd appreciate your opinion!
xo,
Shellagh
Hi Niki, I`m so glad that you managed to find time to relax and enjoy a lovely night out with your darling hubby.
ReplyDeleteThe chair is amazing.
I`m sure that it will sell, as soon as you take it to the shop.
DEBBIE MOSS
WHat a lovely night out, with regards to the armchair - keep it!
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Oh! The arm chair is to die for.I love it and if I lived by you, I would have to have it. I also think it looks grand in your kitchen..............I love how it looks sitting on the painted wood floors. XO MARY
ReplyDeleteThat lovely red chair in your kitchen just looks so inviting! How do you ever leave it to go to your shop? I simply love your blog. It is rare to see so much fabulous vintage china in one place. Where I live, in New Zealand, one sees such pieces here and there, but never so many all together. NZ collectors would love to have a shop like yours over here. Many of the things you display are similar to ones I can remember in use in the homes of my older relations. So it's often a trip down Memory Lane for me.
ReplyDeleteThat lovely red chair in your kitchen just looks so inviting! How do you ever leave it to go to your shop? I simply love your blog. It is rare to see so much fabulous vintage china in one place. Where I live, in New Zealand, one sees such pieces here and there, but never so many all together. NZ collectors would love to have a shop like yours over here. Many of the things you display are similar to ones I can remember in use in the homes of my older relations. So it's often a trip down Memory Lane for me.
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