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Our pool has demanded some pretty major maintenance. We tried the easy fix (read cheap fix) and when water started coming into other parts of the house, we were left with no choice but to restore the pool (ouch!).
I’ve taken this as an opportunity to make this area into something I’d like. The kids like anything with water, my other half thinks ist’s fine, but I haven’t liked anything about this part of our house since we moved in a few years ago. I’m going for a conservatory look, something lush and tranquil year round, especially for the 8 months or more of the year that we’re not actually swimming, but just looking into the room.

Inspired by these pics in Martha Stewart Living back in 2004, I’ve been wanting to use a colour like this for a long time. My colour is called Umbrella Green (Dulux) and not wanting to sound like an advert for happy drugs, every time I look at it I smile, I feel uplifted, and I’ve never been moved by colour like this before. (well not of the house painting kind)
So over the past few weeks, while I haven’t been blogging or crafting, I HAVE BEEN BUSY!! I’ve been cleaning terracotta tiles and I’ve even rendered cement sheeting before getting into my painting. Painting render is hard work. It’s physical, time consuming, uses a hideous amount of paint, but I’m loving the result and can actually see myself sitting out in my Christmas present chairs a-la sunroom, watching the kids play in the backyard. (I’m thinking Friday afternoon drinks, Saturday nap time reading, Sunday morning papers…)
I’m looking to decorate with anything white. Possibly some old iron gates, some old louvre doors, I’ll just keep me eyes open and see what comes my way. I’ll be looking for some outdoor fabric in a botanical print to make cushions for my new chairs and anything else to give it that slightly Martha/Hamptons/Cape Cod sort of feel.
Lonny offered some great advice,

Back to crafting soon!
Lx