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Claire and Andrew, who are ‘Handmade from the Heart’ (hmftheart145@gmail.com) visited on time this afternoon in order to deliver a table made to match the four garden chairs built for us two years ago. They also came equipped with the wherewithal to freshen up the original seats by tightening bolts loosened by heavy winds and applying a new coat of paint. Andrew makes the furniture and shares the painting with his wife. This personable and friendly couple produce good, very reasonably priced, garden furniture in which they take pride. They are thoroughly recommended.
This evening we watched the second one day international between England and Australia televised on Channel 5 with platefuls of spicy pepperoni pizza on a bed of fresh, moist, salad on our knees.
Beautiful table Derrick. I love hand made craftmanship.
Me, too, Gary. Thanks very much
Their appearances belie what one would expect hard-hearted people to look like! Or are they using Scrooge-type hearts as basic material?
Lovely table. I want one.
Many thanks, Leslie. Very soft hearted in fact
Making things that people can use must be so gratifying. Your casual dinner sounded gratifying and delicious. I’m heading out for some tacos to bring home for my wife and me to enjoy.
Thanks very much, Steve. I trust you enjoyed the tacos
Excellent tacos. I planned to get three but I had a coupon, buy 1 entree (3 tacos) get 1 entree free. Wow, 6 for the price of 3. Naturally, I shared with my wife (2) and I had the balance (4). Fair enough, right?😁
Right 🙂
Oh wow – I am really coveting that table and chairs! Love them & the color is perfect.
A agree Jodie – absolutely perfect!
Ah, we DO have quite a bit in common, don’t we, Pauline?
Very many thanks, Jodie
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I’m 100% with Jodie, the set is beautiful and the colour perfect! What a lovely couple to offer such a service – ‘from the heart’ indeed!
Many thanks, Pauline. They would take no payment for the painting apart from the cost of the paint
Truly amazing people!!
WHAT? A free touch up? AND they had to put up with the likes of you and your camera. LOL
I love small businesses, there’s just so much soul in the mix. Looks like you found a great one.
🙂 Many thanks, Jodie. Almost everything we need doing involves a small, friendly, business.
This is great service. I like the idea of things that last.
Many thanks, Sylvie. I always prefer handmade
oh, me too! I feel like we are a dying breed. . .
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I love that sea green colour – ideal for garden furniture. My garden atelier (shed) is painted in the same colour.
Like minds, Roland. Many thanks
What a gorgeous set and what a lovely couple who so clearly love what they do. The chairs are evocative of the Adirondack Chairs so loved in this part of the world. The colour is perfectly perfect anywhere!
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Thanks very much, Osyth
How wonderful to have people actually come and do good work on site. I’m glad they were so helpful, and it is great to have such a lovely handmade garden set.
Thanks very much, Donnalee
What a great looking table! No doubt many happy memories will be made around it. Enjoy!
Thanks very much, Jill. Yesterday provides its own happy memory, too.
You’d need plenty of that spicy pepperoni to liven up that ‘sport/game’; or perhaps a plentiful supply of sandpaper.
That’s a delightful looking table, just love the ‘leg/stand’; tell them, if they are ever in my area, to drop in, I’m sure the War Office would order the complete set.
Thanks very much, Brian. I will pass it on. The leg is a recycled newell post.
Another lovely addition to your garden.
Thanks very much, Arlene
Right. Great garden furniture. I understand your joy, but what did you have to go to such dreadful extremes as to mention the ODIs. At least there is a glimmer of hope. I’m glad the Pizza was edible.
Just to wind up a few Aussie’s Paol 🙂 Thanks very much
Claire and Andrew are certainly doing a great job.
They are, indeed, Ivor. Many thanks
I am planning to paint my shed that colour!
Good choice, Andrew. Many thanks
It’s wonderful to see young craftsmen and women with a pride in what they’re doing, and making a go of it with their business. Our society would be so much better if all the nationwide chains just disappeared and we went back to the days of small businesses.
Absolutely, John. Many thanks
Totally agree. Amazon should be banned to start with.
Thank you all so much for the very kind comments.
Well deserved, Clare. Sorry about my spelling 🙂
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I love the garden furniture. Once we get ours sorted out I need to be thinking about what ones we want.
Thanks a lot. Eric
It warms the heart to see you are all creating to keep harmony in your gardenxx happy father’s day Derrick
Thanks very much for most comments, Elisabet
Beautifully and carefully made.
Happy father’s day, Derrick!
Thanks very much for both comments, Amy
I think you will enjoy that beautifully crafted furniture for many years to come! So glad they pop in to do maintenance from time to time!
Thanks very much, Diane
The dinner sounds very nice derrick!
Thanks a lot, Lynn
I also love the colour of that wonderful table! And all that extra work on the chairs too – brilliant!
Thanks very much, Clare
Very nice!
Thanks very much, Cheryl
Pizza in front of the television! You decadent pair! 😀
Every meal since I came home has been taken in front of the TV. We are going to try the dining table tonight 🙂 Thanks a lot, Widders
Beautiful table and chairs!
Many thanks, Leslie
Real nice time working together – love the fun times! Real nice color for the Patio set and the table is a perfect match!!
Many thanks, Mary
I like the set. It is lovely
Thanks very much, Drew