Furbabies....

I think it's time to share what goes on around here while I'm slaving in my workshop (yeah, right!),

Symi the cat is a little camera shy here...

But here he is in all his furry glory....

and once again...

He is adored by Raffy the cat....

who has to cuddle him all the time...

even when there's not really room for two...

he doesn't give up....

just scooches in tighter...

Eventually he gets too hot but has to stay in contact...

You may have noticed there isn't one photo where their eyes are open (or they're even awake), but they manage to find all the best places to sleep surrounded by toile, vintage linens and French furniture- what a hard life ;)

Shabby Chest of Drawers Makeover

I picked up this very pretty little serpentine chest of drawers at auction recently, but it was rather the worse for wear. Have a look at the next photo …..

(apologies for the photos, the sun was shining in - a rare occurrence!)

However, the bare bones were lovely and it was basically sound.

I love the serpentine shape to the front and the cabriole legs. These are the type of features which lift a piece out of the ordinary...

I used a combination of ASCP French Linen covered with Old White and then distressed and waxed for a lovely shabby finish.

I was lucky that I had the original handles which look so pretty.

I'm very tempted to keep this but it has to go to Afterglow of Olney next time I restock!