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To tell you I feel proud of myself

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Chickiwick · 27/10/2023 22:23

My house is a bit of a state decor wise - combination of lack of time and money, and two kids with ASD who are full on.

This week I have repainted my living room, sprayed the radiators, and refinished a buffet I got from a junk shop.

I no longer look like I live in a squat and I’m now relaxing in the bath.

I must add none of this would be possible without my amazing PIL who had the boys twice this week.

I’m a real procrastinator, suffer with depression and find getting motivated hard but I’ve finished the week feeling very positive.

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Ratfinkstinkypink · 27/10/2023 22:24

Well done, that is a great accomplishment!

Manipulatorsbemanipulating · 27/10/2023 22:25

Well I for one am impressed op! Well done and enjoy your lovely new surroundings x

ATadGrumpy · 27/10/2023 22:25

That's so great! I don't know you but I'm proud of you 👏 Flowers

Chickiwick · 27/10/2023 22:30

Thank you :)

I had filled holes previously so there was a load of unsanded filler on the wall and paint swatches that my son had ‘assisted’ with so it’s a really big change.

I’m going back to the junk place soon to find a new piece of ugly furniture to upcycle.

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Spookymormonhelldream · 27/10/2023 22:40

YABU not to post photos 😁 well done OP! I need to take a leaf out of your book.

Avatartar · 27/10/2023 22:45

Wow well done to you!!

tortoiseshellcats · 27/10/2023 22:46

Well done! You should absolutely feel proud

SpringboksSocks · 27/10/2023 22:46

I love this post. Congrats and you’re right to feel proud x

KitchenSinkLlama · 27/10/2023 22:46

Fantastic!!!!!

WaitingForSunnyDays · 27/10/2023 22:46

Congratulations. I am in awe!

Chickiwick · 27/10/2023 22:48

@Spookymormonhelldream here is the before/after of the buffet.

I KNOW it won’t be to everyone’s taste but I like it.

You can see some ‘filler chic’ in the background of the first pic 🤣

To tell you I feel proud of myself
To tell you I feel proud of myself
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Chickiwick · 27/10/2023 22:50

It’s really got me going - I’m looking at my bedroom wondering if I could get the wallpaper off tomorrow but I need to wait until I have another clear 3/4 days before starting a big project.

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fivetriangulartrees · 27/10/2023 22:50

That's terrific! Well done. What a brilliant feeling to get things done.

ioveelephants · 27/10/2023 22:50

Looks great! Well done! 😀

blacc · 27/10/2023 22:51

Well done!!! Finding motivation and energy to carry out such tasks is hard, but now you can reap the rewards ❤️

Ofcourseshecan · 27/10/2023 22:51

Well done, OP! Long may you enjoy beautifying your home — and (I hope) getting a chance to relax in the lovely space you’ve created.

Mydogmybestfriend · 27/10/2023 22:58

That's great op

Sodullincomparison · 27/10/2023 22:59

Well done!!! The buffet looks great.

VeridicalVagabond · 27/10/2023 22:59

I love that sage green colour, we've similar in our bedroom!

I love positive threads like this, well done for all your hard work! It's so hard to conquer lack of motivation so bravo.

ooooahhh · 27/10/2023 23:01

Good for you! I'm proud of you too!!!

Dragonsandcats · 27/10/2023 23:01

brilliant OP, well done

Mongrelsrbeautiful · 27/10/2023 23:06

Fab work OP

EarringsandLipstick · 27/10/2023 23:07

This week I have repainted my living room, sprayed the radiators, and refinished a buffet I got from a junk shop.

That's amazing! I couldn't even imagine doing these jobs. Well done you ⭐️

Chickiwick · 27/10/2023 23:10

People who think MN is just vitriol should look here - you’re all lovely ❤️

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EarringsandLipstick · 27/10/2023 23:12

And OP I've learnt what a 'buffet' when applied to furniture means - new word for me!

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