And more importantly I have finished my bedroom.
Lets remember how it looked.
And this is how it looks now.
All it cost me was a tin of paint and a curtain pole. The carpet was put in before I moved in by the previous owner (lucky saving), the curtains were given to me by my sister in law, the quilt was made for me by my mum and everything else I had already.
I have painted the hall and living room too but not quite finished either yet. I don't want to spend much more for a while because the boiler and the new windows are setting me back quite significantly. The way I see it though, once they are done, that is the last of big expenses for a few years. my sister just gave me a freezer, so I put that in the freezer and put it on this morning. Now I have to get my food stock piles back up and start saving money again.
More to follow soon, now I am back online.
Love the quilt!
ReplyDeleteMy mum will be pleased to hear it. It is the only one she ever actually completed, now she just has about 10 unfinished ones lying about the place. I will encourage her to take it up again!
ReplyDeleteGreat news and your room looks lovely. Although a new boiler and windows are an expense they will soon pay for themselves. Just think how much more efficient your heating will be and how much longer it will warm the house rather than escaping etc!
ReplyDeleteVery comfy it looks too! The quilt is my kind of colours :) Well done - it look brilliant.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very homely, warm and comfortable - exactly how a home should be! Love the quilt by the way...
ReplyDeleteVery nice job, love the quilt, very nice, I have been watching your journey with interest.
ReplyDeleteI will continue to read and see how you fare on your journey.
Looks brilliant and haven't you got a clever mum and generous sister.
ReplyDeleteLove from Mum
xx
Well done on completing the room,looks lovely, lots of work gone into that quilt by your mum :)
ReplyDeleteWell done. The room looks great and I really love the quilt.
ReplyDeleteWell done! That just looks fabulous!! You are getting there.
ReplyDeleteThings must feel far more comforting now that the bedroom is sorted.
Love your room. Hope you are settling into your new home ok
ReplyDeleteoh the memories of a clean tiy bedroom without doggy paw prnts on everything!
ReplyDeleteYour mum's made you a lovely quilt and I think your room looks really nice. Your progressing well with the DIY. Keep us updated :)
ReplyDeleteI missed this post yesterday - I was probably recovering from my rant! Your room looks lovely - the quilt is gorgeous, and I love your chair. Isn't it wonderful to have familiar things around you again? You've proved that it doesn't cost a fortune to create a home.
ReplyDeleteWow, everyone loves my mums quilt! I am glad you mentioned the chair Scarlet - it is a gorgeous and I bought it in a junk shop a couple of years ago, £15. I wasn't in my car at the time and carried it home 3 miles! It had been sitting outside in the yard, open to the elements but it has left it with a really nice look somehow.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say; I love the Quilt!
ReplyDeletelusting after your mums quilt, she is a very talented lady :)
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