Monday, 7 October 2013

More Junk Finds, (and the little jobs that will make a difference!)

So  I am stalling again? Not really, just trying to get all the bitsy little jobs out of the way. I have also been busy looking after Mum, as usual, and trawling around Belfast's second hand and charity shops. This all takes time and money. My 'No Budget' budget is proving a challenge, but I did manage to find some 'no cash' treasures and I am keeping my pennies in my pocket.
I'll put up some pics of this second lot of accessories and you can see what you think. None of them has been up-cycled yet but they will all be perfect for the purpose I intend for them :)
Fun times ahead!
Also a couple of pics of progress on the basics of my bedroom so far.
I hope you all have a great week, I'm trying to quit smoking (again), I was cigarette free for about 6 years and recently semi-heartedly started again, no excuse :(  .
Oh, and a special road trip tomorrow! I'm off to Ross's Auctions in Belfast to get a taste of what bedroom furniture is on offer and how the auction works. I've never been but I've seen plenty on TV, Bargain Hunt!
However I really want to get a better idea of what its like before I start getting stuck in.
So I'll be sure to take plenty of pics for those of you who might be as curious as I am. I'll be on my own too, as Mum has a day visit tomorrow and I get an afternoon free to do my own thing.
Wish me Luck!
S :)
You can see the gloss work is finished, but the door surround needs filled to give the painted walls a better look.

My pretty ceiling rose, it was easy enough to put up but awkward to re-wire the light fitting (I'm very pleased with the results though!).

I found the brass chandelier  beside a bin! So that was FREE! The iron lamp base was £5 from Barnardo's Charity Shop.

I bought this from a car boot sale at a local church for £2 :) Joy!

This was the most expensive thing  I  have bought recently it was £14.99 from Barnardo's again. Its going to be up-cycled with a new paint treatment.