make do and mend

make do and mend

I picked up this chair in a sorry state, broken and battered, unloved and unwanted, 

but so unusual. A corner seat perfect for my hall

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and here she is in all her new finery,

mended and refinished and, above all, useful again

next up, two very similar chests of drawers, again bought for a snip 

but I could see lots of potential and no mending needed which is always a bonus

so, after many coats of paint, wax, distressing etc. here they are

once again, restored and useful - what more could anyone want?

I took a quick mental wander through my home the other day 

and realised there is virtually nothing that is new, everything was rescued, 

lovingly restored and unique

I love the fact that I created so much myself, 

exactly as I wanted it. What a privilege