My 18 months are Up! It's only 2/3rd's Done! I'm just going to have to Knuckle Down and Get It Sorted! Christmas is Coming!

Panic stations!

I've passed my self- imposed deadline, I'm buggered!!

BUT I have given myself a reprieve! Aha!

Therefore I officially extend my DIY deadline for another 6 months (to be reviewed on completion of said 6 month period (my very own get out of jail card)!).

I think I'm pretty lucky to have gotten this far if you ask me, as you know its all on my tod and combined with my caring responsibilities for Mum it makes for pretty hectic around Home most days.
Although I think my posts don't reflect that when I read them. I guess I'm good at looking on the bright side and making the most of what you get!

I'm really just hoping to get the lounge done before Christmas so that Mum and I can spend our day relaxing somewhere cosy and heartfelt, filled with the joy of the season ;). It's a way off, yet it will just fly in over the next few months. Don't mean to scare you all! LOL. Realistically, I'm hoping to achieve that much before the year is out. Wish me luck, pray for me and cross your fingers :)

So less gabbing on here and more action in the house.

Before pics of the lounge space and furniture, as promised, coming soon, I have bought some cheapy accessories for the lounge, generally just buying them as I find them and stashing them away until they are needed. It saves pounds in the long run and if you are buying clearance aisle goodies then you just know that you won't see them ever again at that price! Keep a £20 maximum out in your head while you do this though, it means you won't get carried away with your precious cash flow. And remember only £20 for the month! It's worked for me!

Also the other thing is to remember that thrifty shopping for second hand furniture is often times a waiting game, DON'T pay over the odds when you know that you will find something very similar at a later date for a better price. With older, unfashionable pieces time is often on your side because they are tougher to sell and this makes them cheaper too. Just try and use a little imagination.
INSPIRATION IS EVERYWHERE!

A basic rule for wooden goods.....check for little groups of neat holes and if you find them it means that the piece has had woodworm at some stage, if it has fresh wood dust they may still be active and need treated or else you may end up infecting other pieces in your home, so check first!

Well enough of that I need a bath and a change of clothes before I go any further today! Phew, what a wordy post!
................. and don't forget the Competition,the prize is going to look so lovely, it's coming together in an awesome way!

I hope you have an awesome day!

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