Nick began work today on the Garden Room. Currently the
view is the most attractive part of this bedroom.
Apart from the historic cracks, Nick found some of the lath and plaster walls had crumbled away; the dado had been glued on; there is much for him to fill in and scrape away than we had bargained for.
By the end of the day, our expert decorator had made considerable progress in making good, filling cracks and holes in walls, stripping off glue and other rubbish, and putting first coats of paint on the ceiling and woodwork.
I spent much of the day working on posting https://derrickjknight.com/2022/06/08/the-woman-in-white-2/
This evening we all dined on Becky’s savoury rice; tempura prawns or haddock fish cakes, and tender green beans, with which she drank Zesty, Ian drank Weissbier; Jackie drank Hoegaarden; and I drank more of the Durif Shiraz.
Repairing damaged lath and plaster is always a challenge in both time and craftmanship. I’m sure that your Nick will be able to handle things for you. We look forward to further progress reports.
Thank you very much, Maj and Sher
When it comes to renovating, I always say, “Beware of the statement, “Oh this won’t take long!’ “
Quite. Thanks a lot, Dwight
I remember those “more than I bargained for” moments in renovating an old house very well. Much better to have a pro deal with them.
Quite so, Liz. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Do you know what his tattoo cites?
Birth dates of sons, Judy. Thanks very much
Sweet.
What a perfectionist Nick is – the dark stripe on his shirt even matches the painted dado and skirting – I wonder what colour these are to be, and how his attire will reflect the ‘new look’..!
Well spotted, Emma. The woodwork will be white and the walls antique wheat. Thanks a lot
Nick is up for the challenge! He is doing such great work! Hmm…wondering what his tattoo says.
The Garden Room will have a beautiful new look…as beautiful as the artistry it looks down on. 🙂
Love those photos taken from the Garden Room! 🙂 I spotted an owl! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn. The tattoos are the birth dates of Nick’s sons.
Oh, that is so cool and so special! 🙂
It is always a nervous moment when old decoration is removed.
Indeed, Tootlepedal. Thank you very much
Hidden horrors lurking under window sills and in corners. Before long, the room it self will be a hidden treasure. 🙂
Well said, Chrissy. Thank you very much
Looks like a big job, but I’m sure Nick can handle it…no problem!
Yes. Thanks very much, Jill
The surprised we find underneath when we dig a little deeper.
Thanks very much, Bridget
I know those problems that has Nick run into .. only a few weeks ago, I cut a small hole in a plaster wall to fix a leaky pipe … well the hole grew to a couple of meters long, with much rotting timber and plaster replacement was required …
Thanks very much, Ivor. I thought you would
Decorating and renovating older houses takes courage. I’m glad you have help.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Somehow our projects always turn out to be more than we bargained for.
Indeed. Thanks a lot, Laurie
That is usually how it goes.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Once completed, that will be a wonderful room. I bet you will all fight over who will get to be in it! I know I would claim it for my office. 🙂
It is destined for Flo and her husband, Dillon, until they find their own home over here. Thanks very much, Anna
And what is the purpose of that sneaky bit of electrical wire threaded through the wall above the door? Was that your installation, or another inherited surprise? Anyway, when the room is finished, it will be a delightful, peaceful sanctuary. Perfect for a writing room 🙂
By the way, has Flo snuck off, or did I miss a post heralding her departure?
Flo is still with us, for the near future. I don’t know what that wire is – possibly a phone line – they are all over the place. Thanks especially for your close observation, Gwen
It might be for the bell to summon the servant.
I can’t imagine they would have kept a servant very long 🙂
Garden view is the winner.
Thanks very much, Rupali
You have chosen an apt title for your post.
Thank you very much, Anne
Careful thorough preparation is everything in the decorating trade.
Absolutely. Thanks very much, John
It’s good you have someone so skilled handling the renovation. I’m sure the room will be beautiful when it is finished.
Thank you very much, Merril
Nick is certainly doing a thorough job.
Thanks very much, GP
Looks like nice work. I wish I could have my place done. It is a rental, and it is too small to do unless we moved out during the renovation. It needs to be gutted. I had hoped to move but that isn’t going to happen.
I am sorry about your move plans – I guess you have given up the search. Thank you for your reading and comments
A good workman is invaluable. Did Flo run away for a while? Nice progress.
A good workman is invaluable. Did Flo run away for a while? Nice progress.
No. Flo stays with us, happily – although would rather have her husband here sooner. Thanks a lot, Pat.
Hope he gets there before the launch of the newest family member.
Thanks very much, Pat
Again, excellent progress! It’s good that Nick is thorough and was able to repair the damage.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Hi Derrick, we have also found that renovation work always ends up being more than we bargained for. I’m sure it will be great in the end.
Thank you very much, Robbie
In the middle of some home improvements and your pictures make me want to paint. 🙂
Thanks very much, Barbara
Second floor – here we come! That looks like a gorgeous room, Derrick. I bet it will be glorious when spruced up.
Thank you so much, Jodie
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Beautiful garden view.
Thank you very much, Sue. You seem to be better
And the work continues 😅
Thank you very much, Ribana
Oh, this post is so satisfying. To watch, bit by bit, the signs of age getting improved and filled and updated and addressed. Soon the inside of the room will also be an attractive view.
Thank you very much, Crystal
Homeowning is a task, but you are doing very well. 🙂