Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Is it ever finished

The clock on our huge thermometer has been playing up for ages, hubby has tried to fix it a few times, finally we gave in and purchased a new clock. I love the size of it, I can see the time from anywhere in the garden, it fits in well on this wall by our back door.


No excuse, I love decals on the glass, hubby did encourage me to get these, just simple shapes.


Lilly has taken to sleeping on hubby's pouffe, its close to the doors, she lays here for ages when we are sat in there. Hubby promised to make wooden door-stops, he made two, they work perfectly, maybe not as pretty as the ones I saw, he's so clever.


I've made a few changes on my shelves, added my new painted plaque, I moved my nice trug, it did not look right, hubby found a space to store it, I've hung a few shiny things and a pink glass heart given to me by hubby's SIL, who died last year. We got a cheap edge of the counter chopping board, which hubby cut down to size to make a table top for my wicker basket.


Hubby has added a bit more to his side, including his hat and his number plate from his last motorbike. I love seeing his menu board up, he's used it for years, the little ones love to read what's on offer. Hubby decided he wanted nicer chairs, I managed to talk him out of an expensive pair, these will do. 




I have popped some sheer nets to shade the front, they work well, we can remove them once they are not needed, this is a real suntrap, when the temperatures are in mid 20's we are happy, any higher and we stay out. I have purchased a couple of rugs, the long runner by the doors I got off marketplace for £10, a real bargain, the rug I got half price from Dunelm. The throws and denim cushions I made years ago, it's  all come together nicely. 

We have often sat out here in the evenings, it's so quiet, we listen to the birds, we can't see the feeders, but we hear their rowdy feeding, we don't have much road noise here and most of our neighbours are quiet, it does feel a very peaceful place to sit.

For now we are watching tennis, it's just too hot outside agsin, it's a very exciting tournament this year, the second week is always brilliant. Arthur Ferys win puts him in quarter finals, he plays later today, against an opponent he has already beaten this year, 🤞🤞hope his never give up attitude wins out again. 

15 comments:

  1. Lo.ve how you've personalised each side of your new sun-room.

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    1. It was hard work getting hubby to find things, he would have left his side bare, most of the bits on the top shelf is garden/BBQ bits, I do like we have our personalities on show.

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  2. What a jolly good idea for the door stops. Our patio doors are restrained with string to save them banging! I've just asked Gray to make us something similar. Thank you for the idea, Marlene :)
    I love your easy chairs in your own little nooks too.
    Angie

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    1. Very simple, attach two sides to a base, add foam blocks to protect the door.

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  3. Your garage/garden room is looking very cosy. I love your denim cushions.

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  4. It's all looking so lovely. What a great space to spend time in.

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  5. I like your window decals.

    ... and Fery is now through to the semi-finals, so pleased for him :)

    All the best Jan

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  6. It is all looking good and I do like the window decals.

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  7. I love your big clock. Every time I see one I want one, but have nowhere to put one.
    The decals are pretty, too.

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    1. I have another similar one inside, it's on a wall we can see from the kitchen as well as sitting room, they are good.

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  8. Love the window decals! Have been watching a bit of the tennis and the start of the Tour each night but then to bed as it’s been cold weather and school holidays so have had extra grandchildren watching. JennyP

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  9. It's such a great use of the space. I can just picture you both sitting there, relaxing. X

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  10. You have both created two lovely spaces that are uniquely yours.

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