My dear friend Susan sent me this cushion - it couldn't have arrived at a better time... a lot going on with life in general - these are challenging times for many I know. A cuppa with a good friend is not to be underestimated. Infusion of hope. Lately I have been feeling the strong pull of the homeland - perhaps something to do with the recent nuptials? Hmmn.
We have been knee-deep in studio renovation since February. I am soooooo grateful as I have been anticipating this for 15 years! Below is the start of the move - see the low ceiling and stained carpet?
First it gets worse before it gets better...
... as the first dropped ceiling comes down (there were 2). Whapping mess - thank you Mr. Miller and Owen for your undaunted persistence. My studio is the old summer kitchen/woodshed added to the house around 1851. I debated showing this awful disarray but sometimes it is interesting to see behind the scenes - viewing the "making of..." about films, painting and dance makes the finished product more beautiful to me.
We discovered old oak planking beneath the carpet. Score! My first encounter with a random orbit sander. Happy to use my kneeling pad. All roads lead back to tea!
Will post again soon with new views of the studio. Thanks to all who have made this renovation possible, family, friends, professionals.
Gratefully - Felicity
Ooh, I love pix that show the mess and chaos! Makes life more real to me. I shared this post with my Glenn; he was happy to see your Glenn in action.
On Thursday mornings I knit/crochet with a lovely Englishwoman in her home just a few miles away. I am in awe of her: her stories, her accent, and her tea! Since school is out I had to bring my kiddies along with me this morning. I think they were equally enamored. Oh, what is it about you lovely English people and your accents?!
Too bad we don't live closer; we could be a bit crafty together. Eager to see your studio progress, Vic
Posted by: Victoria Johnson | 06/23/2011 at 04:12 PM
Oak flooring under there, yesssssssss! I must admit, when I see the Union Jack and when we were faced with the nuptials (and I like your prince and his duchess a lot...Will that is, and Harry too) these words always come to mind "...I am an anarchist....ANARCHY IN THE UK....." etc etc, courtesy of the S3x pistols :)
Posted by: gary rith | 06/23/2011 at 04:50 PM
Can't wait to see the final results! SO exciting!! Miss and love. xoxox
Posted by: Kelley Bassett | 06/24/2011 at 05:41 AM
Can't wait to see the finished studio, you will love it.
Posted by: Joyce Bennett | 07/07/2011 at 05:51 AM
Ugh, it's a total disarray right now but I think it'll be better soon. But it's fun to see things being torn up as the primer to beautifying the place for good! Keep us updated, Felicity!
Posted by: Nolan Anderson | 09/09/2011 at 10:25 AM
exciting to see what will be happen!
can you update me please. thanks!
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