My flat is nearly done. The blinds are to be hung this afternoon. The agent is coming to take photos to list it for rent. I just have a small bit of grouting to re-grout tonight. What a job!! 5 hours of back-breaking work - mainly because I have a very sore back at the best of times - but being on your hands and knees when you're not used to it meant I slept super well last night. A great feeling falling into bed physically exhausted from work.
Being a total novice I applied the new grout too liberally which makes for a much bigger clean up job. Getting the residue off is taking me hours!! I took photos along the way to inspire me. There is a great sense of accomplishment to a finished project and a job well done ... just like when I finish a quilt. Tremendous satisfaction - it's a fantastic feeling. This one is definitely worth cracking a champagne over. But I've done it ... my very own mini Grand Designs makeover project. I can give myself a big pat on the back for my first job as project manager. As is the norm, it's taken longer than planned and gone slightly over budget, but as a rental I should see a good return on investment. Just like one of my quilt projects.
One my quilts-to-make list is now a postage stamp quilt, or perhaps I'll call it a mosaic tile quilt. It will be a bit more colourful than the above inspiration..check back in a year or 2 and you may see some progress pics :))
Who knows one day this little studio apartment may be my full time studio...wouldn't that be wonderful, to have my very own stand alone studio?
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Susie! Book me for an "artist date" I have been in that shop a few times and you can find great things there.
Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog, but most importantly I am happy I found your blog ;) See you soon!
Done! :) Do you have a weekend free in May?
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