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Tuesday, 8 April 2014

20 minute makeover...

It's the Easter holidays and I promised myself that I wouldn't just stick my daughter in front of DVDs so that I could crack on with my work. The weather is perking up and we've got plans for the next few days so I won't tempted. But this little project was so quick, I allowed myself a little fix of DIY.

I picked up this little wooden ladder for £2 at the boot sale last week.



It's really sturdy but the top was a mess.







Such a lovely little label. I wonder if it's the same Twyfords who do sinks and loos?
I ordered a small piece of oil cloth from eBay and set about recovering the top as it wouldn't take long.




I'm not touching the woodwork as I don't mind the paint spots. And lets be honest, it'll only get more. 




But it's going to look pretty in my kitchen. Which is next on the agenda... after the hols.

Happy holidays to those who have kids off school. I'm truly blessed with a daughter who loves doing the charity shops. Tomorrow we're visiting a relative in a town with plentiful charity shops. Yay!


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17 comments:

  1. Caroline8 April 2014 at 17:23

    What a lovely little thing! My children won't visit shops with me but we've got a visit to the car boot planned on Saturday.

    Enjoy yourselves tomorrow!

    Caroline
    Xxx

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  2. Emma Kate at Paint and Style8 April 2014 at 17:33

    Thanks Caroline! xxx

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  3. Plain Jane8 April 2014 at 18:06

    Gorgeous! Ditto with the bargain hunting daughters - throw in a cake and it's their favourite day out! Have fun x Jane

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style8 April 2014 at 18:15

      I was going to throw in a trip to McDonalds. :/ Cake sounds much more wholesome! x

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  4. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms8 April 2014 at 18:43

    Pretty! Enjoy your day tomorrow - sounds like my perfect day! xx

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  5. Fiona8 April 2014 at 20:38

    Lovely steps and tarting up.

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  6. Curtise8 April 2014 at 21:56

    Nice job, that looks fab. Yes, Easter hols start Monday, and the girls and I have a chazzing date with a friend and her daughter! The boy will have to be farmed out elsewhere, or he'll spoil our fun... Hope you have a successful trip! xxx

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style8 April 2014 at 22:20

      We finished on Friday and seem to be a week ahead of the rest of the country. xxx

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  7. Hook, Line and Sink Her8 April 2014 at 22:03

    Good find! I saw a paint-spattered ladder in our local fleamarket today for £60. It's exactly the same as the old ladder the previous owners of our house left in the loft. It's mad what some people pay for what others just leave behind. Happy charity shopping! xxx

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style8 April 2014 at 22:19

      Yeah, it seems skanky old ladders are achingly hip. Still wouldn't pay more than a few quid for one though! xxx

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  8. Vix8 April 2014 at 22:03

    You've done a fine job raising a fellow chazzer! Have fun tomorrow. I'd have grabbed that sweet stepladder, too. x

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    1. Emma Kate at Paint and Style8 April 2014 at 22:24

      Ah, I'm very proud of her. I love to watch her balk at high prices! She's beginning to understand the cost of everything and therefore the sense of second hand. xxx

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  9. Meg8 April 2014 at 23:17

    The ladder is perfect for a kitchen....well done....... xxx

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  10. Sarah9 April 2014 at 15:36

    So pretty - I have some oil cloth covered in strawberries, now all I need is a step ladder ...

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  11. Anne9 April 2014 at 19:08

    You always seem to find great bargains Emma Kate!

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