in the shed this week… (a bit of an update)

the lovely but shabby chaise finally made it home after a little 'rest' in the shed while the braid arrived from Paris. the brief was to re-paint the tatty paintwork and recover the upholstery in fresh grey linen.  it was a hugely satisfying job, not least because the transformation was massive...

BEFORE: 

sanding back layers of slapped-on yellow paint
was the first job

DURING: 

several thin coats of water-based paint to match the interior

all painted surfaces sealed with beeswax

AND AFTER:

lovely choice of classic scroll gimp shows off both the paint and the fabric to their best

repairs to the woodwork disappeared beneath the painted and waxed surface

lots going on in this corner

waiting in the long grass for the trip home

ALSO THIS WEEK:

this sweet chair also came through the shed to be re-sprung, repolished and given a smart new cover...

the seat was stripped and wobbly frame re-glued before work began

happy pattern matching

elegant solution to a tricky corner

AND LINED UP FOR NEXT WEEK:

this treasure is long-overdue some loving care and attention... i'll keep you posted!