BeckyBoo Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 As I am married to a builder / decorator / sparks / carpenter / kitchen fitter you would think I might have a lovely house in the latest style. Oh no. In fact some 4 years after our extension (which he built) was finished (and I use the term "finished" loosely) I am still living with bare plaster, no skirting boards and doors which have never seen a coat of paint in their lives. I have tried nagging, cajoling, encouraging and at times even begging and pleading but of course when you spend all day building and painting the last thing you want to do at weekends or in the evenings is paint and build. So I thought to hell with it and I gave the whole of downstairs a coat of magnolia. Not my favourite but everywhere was already magnolia and it was easier to just freshen it all up and cover up the crayon and finger marks. THEN I thought it all looked a bit boring. So I moved a load of mirrors (£2 for 6 off the small ads at work - Ikea square red ones, which coincidentally match the Ikea red Billy bookcase I bought for the princely sum of £29) - this was all to OH's complete horror as they are both very BRIGHT RED and he likes - well, he likes magnolia. So, moved the mirrors giving me a whole big blank wall. Like a big blank canvas. I casually mentioned to him the other day that I might be painting a design on the wall, then I sort of hinted I was going to do some funky flowers all across it. That got his attention! So watch this space cos I have now started painting, it's a copy as it's so long since I did anything creative that I'm having to start with plageurism. Don't you just love rediscovering something you used to like and finding that you still do! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Sounds lovely Mrs B Make sure you post pictures when youv'e finished, you know what we're like for piccies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Can we get some before, during and after photos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Oooh Lovley Mrs B Do let us know how you get on, or if OH gets a sudden rush of home decorating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 ooh, good for you! Can't wait to see the pics - and your OH can't complain, since he wasn't willing to do anything about it. You know the saying - 'cobbler's children always go barefoot' - I'm not surprised that your house is always the last thing to get any work done on it, that's a familiar tale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 One of my closest friends husband is a tiler, and a very good one too She has the same problem with downstairs loo's, kitchen all needing finishing off, so she booked her husband for herself so he could get the work done. The pitfall of leaving the appointment's to the missus May be an idea for the rest of you A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 As I am married to a builder / decorator / sparks / carpenter / kitchen fitter you would think I might have a lovely house in the latest style. Oh no. In fact some 4 years after our extension (which he built) was finished (and I use the term "finished" loosely) I am still living with bare plaster, no skirting boards and doors which have never seen a coat of paint in their lives. The plumber's tap always leaks Mrs B! How clever of you........I can't draw a wiggy line. Am looking forward to the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Sounds fabulous - definitely pictures please! Same here as OH is an electrician. You've never seen so many extension leads Took me ten years to get an outside light fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 Well, here it is so far, still got more of the "cow parsley" type flowers to add in a paler pink and a big orange circle, but I just looked at the clock and I've got a school run in 5 hours!! What d'you reckon? My OH is going to hate it but the kids will love it and so do I. Beats having a boring front room! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Wow! I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 It certainly does Mrs.B. Keep at it........and post more photos. I've always done painting/decorating/tiling - must finish the kitchen re-tiling...........I started it last June (and our Accounts were the only ones not done in time this year - it was more cost effective to take a £100 fine and complete other peoples returns ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 That's really nice. Computer people just can't leave work at home and in fact will spend lots of free time on computers. Even on holiday he had to improve the computer in our room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 That looks fab . I'm very impressed by your talent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Wow Mrs B, it looks gorgeous so far The spots remind me of Abi's old room, now our dressing room. I randomly painted seven different sizes of circles in seven different colours all over the walls, it is soooo hard to make things look random and not start to use patterns. I then painted the ceiling sky blue, added clouds and used glow paint to make constellations. It was the best bit of decorating i've ever done, never again though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 It looks lovely Mrs B! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 That's Brilliant Mrs B and if him indoors doesn't like it perhaps he'll get a move on with all the unfinished jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 As I am married to a builder / decorator / sparks / carpenter / kitchen fitter you would think I might have a lovely house in the latest style. Oh no. In fact some 4 years after our extension (which he built) was finished (and I use the term "finished" loosely) I am still living with bare plaster, no skirting boards and doors which have never seen a coat of paint in their lives. I can sympathise. My Hubby is a window fitter/builder/plumber/spark/general jack of all trades, & it took 12 years for our extension to be totally completed Mostly because any spare time he had,someone would phone & ask him to do a quick job or favour,& he is so lovely he can never say no It looks lovely MrsB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 That looks really nice... those flowers looks so fine and the colours are so fresh... As to working at weekends, I clean, tidy, do laundry, cook and take care of everything for everyone just as much if not more on saturday and sunday than any other day... I understand someone wanting time off, but then time off is a distant dream to many mums... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Wow - Bravo Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Here here Ziggy us mums work 24-7. My hubby would hate it if I gave away his profession but suffice to say, it's the same here as to using his skills at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Mrs B, thats lovley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Wow, that's lovely! You really are talented - people would pay a lot for that sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Wow! It looks great. You are very talented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I LOVE it Well done you; i painted bubbles up the walls of Con's bedroom last summer, and it took me ages, but they look great, and she loves them... What's not to love about your fantastic paint job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
