One Fork at a Time.

Having a toddler certainly leaves little time for myself, but lately with Oskar nearly 3 and able to entertain himself happily, I have had the time and the drive to get creative again with my other love....furniture. 

I have been on an ebay frenzy trying to source the right pieces to start to liven up the house and get rid of the old cheap and nasty items we quickly bought second hand, were given, or just bought because it was cheap when we started off renting 9 years ago. It's time to start upgrading....probably again with many second hand pieces, but this time more in the style that both Cam and I love. 

I have such an eclectic taste though that it is hard to decide sometimes on what to look for. Cam and I both love Mid Century Modern design and are hanging for Mad Men to return...not long now!!!!, I love the elegance of artdeco, the intricate ornate details of certain antiques...not to mention the history, the raw simple design of industrial pieces and warehouse apartment style, the understated and calm elegance of Japanese design and the homely, warm charm of some rustic country styling. So the challenge will be trying to make all this work together.

We started by buying a new Scandinavian designed entertainment unit. It should arrive this week ...we can't wait!! 

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Back to Ebay,  I bid on 3 bentwood chairs. I have always like this style of chair, but also  Jamie has them in his 30 Minute Meal kitchen in different colours and I think they look fabulous.....and I just love his dining area on that set, so i honestly just stole the idea. Thanks Jamie!edit...thanks Jamie's set designers. 

Spraying furniture is so much fun, as unlike reupholstering you get instant satisfaction and is soooo simple. When I reupholster chairs, I could work on something for weeks to finish it, but I bought the chairs on Saturday and they were sitting at the kitchen table that night. 

Here's how they came up. Don't be scared mum, but yes I sprayed one yellow. If the timber colour was nicer I would have kept one natural but it was an icky orange 80's brown, so all 3 got the spray job.

                 

If anyone is wondering...when spraying timber a light colour like yellow, start with a flat base coat of white.

And this is what they look like at the dining table. I love the punchy yellow.

While I was in the mood for spraying I sprayed a browny orange coffee pot I found at a car boot sale and an unwanted cream typewriter mum found. 

And some forks and spoons as a bit if a test, also donated by mum. She is the queen of Op shopping in our family and finding a gem and a bargain to boot. Thanks mum.

So this past week has refuelled my decorating desire and I cant explain why stuff like this makes me so happy, but I just get so excited when I am working on things like this. If I had a choice of sitting and reading a book or spraying a teapot red.......the teapot would win hands down. Everyone needs a hobby outside the work and family routine I think or an outlet to refocus your energy by doing something you love, whether it be in to sport, writing, reading, cooking, painting, fishing, whatever!

I just know I am the zone to start transforming this house one fork at a time.