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I must say you have done a beautiful job on the furniture. Sorry about the finger, I it heals quickly. Also, thank you for doing the birthdays even when you probably have other things to do. Oh and I love your floors! Hugs, Suzanna
18071This lighter color will cheer anyone up. Your refinish is top notch!
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173580Beautiful job Sarah. I use to. love doing things like this, but now simply unable . to take on large tasks . I absolutely adore wicker.
by airyfairy
24 Mar 2019
I have found the painting of the walls quite tiring I must say.
It was all my husband’s furniture and I have been wanting to paint it for years. He agreed to it so easily.
145789That's a beautiful color and you've done a fantastic job. Having painted my daughter's wicker bedroom furniture before, I know your struggle. I finally got a paint gun to finish hers.
by airyfairy
24 Mar 2019
Thank you Jerrilyn. It was quite a job. 2 coats of base colour, a darker grey to give it a bit of a distressed look and then 2 coats of lacquer - but I am very pleased with it. I did think about spray painting it but having never used a spray gun I decided against it.
158553you did a great job !! the white furniture looks so fresh, and this kind of furniture isn't easy to paint. love it. Hope your broken finger heals quickly. By the way, you do a great job with all birthdays too. Hugs for you
740075Well done Sarah, I love your 'new' white furniture it looks so fresh and delicate. I love white furniture and have it throughout our home. I do pray that your finger heals and that all will return to normal soon. Power cuts are a real nuisance and I remember only too well when they were a common event in South Australia. Prayers always for you my friend and for your beautiful country. Love Chris
by airyfairy
23 Mar 2019
Thank you Chris for your very kind words. The paint is actually a pale grey, with a darker grey blended. The pink and white stripe wall paper I bought from UK many, many years ago. We were going to strip it off but it is still in fairly good condition. Getting wallpaper here is like chickens teeth.
234253Boy, if you could do solar it would help a lot. We have had solar for 10 years and it paid for itself in 3 1/2 years, We do not have the capability to run the house during a power lose but wish we could have put it in way back then.
by airyfairy
23 Mar 2019
When we were having scheduled power cuts some years ago we bought an inverter. This has been a blessing as it powers the television and a couple of lights. We have thought about solar power but we are thinking about scaling down to a smaller, one level house and it would not be worth the expense. Thank you for your post
2753My goodness, you are Wonder woman managing to do all of this painting with a broken finger. I think it is well worth all of the time it took. It looks great. I have friends following news in SA. I have been praying for so much of the world and SA has been on my list.
by airyfairy
23 Mar 2019
The furniture was painted before I cracked my finger. We are only doing walls at the moment. Thank you for thinking about us in SA. Hope you are well.
168887I am so sorry to read about your broken finger. I hope it will heal soon. Your furniture looks awesome. I bet the room became a lot brighter. How long do those power cuts last and does it affect all electricity?
by airyfairy
22 Mar 2019
The power cuts last two and half hours and it effects all electricity. At the moment we are having 3 a day
109762Oh, my, your poor finger!!! I don't know how you can get anything done with a fractured finger! Love, love, love the furniture - looks professionally done! Hopefully, your weather will start turning more reasonable and your power cuts will stop. Hope everything begins to change for the better soon! Hugs to you, Laura
by airyfairy
22 Mar 2019
Laura, thank you for your post. The finger has been the least of my worries. Hope you and the family are well
95240Nice to see you again. So sorry about your finger but you did a great job on painting the furniture. IT looks great! Heal soon!!
by airyfairy
22 Mar 2019
Thank you for the compliment, I should have painted the furniture years ago as it was a dark brown.
111087I’m so sorry you have broken your finger and hope it heals soon.
Your furniture looks great, you should feel very proud of your achievement.
Huge hugs, M
by airyfairy
22 Mar 2019
I am very pleased. I used chalk paint which I love as it covers everything and anything. Hope you and Ray are well.
122864Hi Sarah, hope your finger gets better soon. Let's hope the power cuts keep to schedule, so that we can get on with our sewing etc. and you have done a good job with your furniture. I've been trying to make myself some shorts and 3/4 pants, so do a little in between the power cut offs.
Hugs from Maureen
by airyfairy
edited 22 Mar 2019
They are keeping to schedule with mostly coming back 20 mins or so earlier. I have not done any sewing since the power cuts started. As soon as I am finished the bedroom I need to make DH some more shirts. Have the material ready and waiting. Hope your sewing
11566I am sorry it has been a difficult year so far. Power cuts are never fun! But, when you have your plate full of other unpleasant things -- it just makes everything feel much more challenging.
Many of us have times when we just cannot participate fully here on Cute. I am very grateful you are here and that you are still able to wish Cuties a happy birthday.
Hang in there friend! Better days are yet to come.
Hugs!
57608Glad you could pop in and give us an update...sorry about your finger. Hope it get better quickly. Having to endure rolling power outages is no fun at all, especially in extreme temperatures. Hope things settle down for you soon. Love to you my friend...
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