A new space for the wee one
I’m a geek at heart, so I don’t mind admitting that re-organising the home constitutes one of my greatest pleasures in life.
With the new built-ins installed, we’ve finally been able to shift all our clothes from Olive’s room so it’s entirely a room of her own. I’ve also been able to pull out a number of items which feature in The Crafty Kid, such as the miniature bean bag above.
Note how neat the interior of our milk-painted robe is these days? Happiness is a successful trip to Howard’s Storage World. And I love these trugs – so useful for toys and shoes and various other accoutrement.
Pre-loved jumpers & shoes to grow into from Rozelle markets
Hand-me downs and a few new bits & bobs
Hand-knitted clown suit from dear Marian
Vintage book, gifts from friends and a couple of upcoming CK projects
Tricksy milk painting
I forgot what a complete pain milk painting is. A couple of years ago I had all four wisdom teeth out in one go and spent two weeks at home looking like an unfortunate squirrel. To avoid climbing the walls I renovated this large cedar robe from Mitchell Rd auction house, cursing all the while.
You would think I’d learnt my lesson, but no… I’ve gone and done it again.
This time I opted for an oyster grey paint from Porter’s, pencilling a cameo in the centre piece before filling in with black acrylic. The profile sort-of looks like a young Elizabeth II. I was having a nostalgic moment for ‘ol blighty, having just had our Keep Calm and Carry On poster re-framed for above the bed. Vivienne Westwood’s Union Jack cushion would finish off the look perfectly, don’t you think?
Cedar robe
Elizabeth II
