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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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TheChosenTwo · 27/10/2023 23:16

Well what a lovely post to read on a Friday night! You should feel really proud and accomplished, well done you.
it’s amazing what a bit of a spruce up can do to you 💐

TheChosenTwo · 27/10/2023 23:19

And I love the transformation! It’s given it a really modern fresh facelift. Gorgeous colour.
it wouldn’t go with anything in my house because it’s all quite modern (although dh has made most of it himself which in itself is lovely) but I’d love to incorporate some more traditional stuff that’s had a bit of a facelift - maybe in our next house!

Chedderbites2 · 27/10/2023 23:54

Well done OP thats a great accomplishment. P.s. love the colour of the green on your upcycle project. I wish I had your energy and motivation.

Thedogscollar · 27/10/2023 23:59

Love that colour OP it looks fab. I've just had a room replastered today that's been waiting over a year.
It's now spurred me on to get it painted and recarpeted asap.

Spookymormonhelldream · 28/10/2023 08:55

Wow that looks fantastic! Well done! There are people on Instagram who do that kind of thing and sell it, if you're looking for a side hustle!!

SameToo · 28/10/2023 09:01

Well done @Chickiwick! It’s a great accomplishment and will make relaxing in the space so much better!

Crikeyisthatthetime · 28/10/2023 09:10

From one procrastinator to another, blooming well done, love the buffet.
And on that note, make sure you have both the time and the energy before you start the next project or you'll end up stepping over drop sheets and around ladders for weeks (I've got the masking tape on now, won't take much longer...)

Whatsgoingon12345 · 28/10/2023 09:16

As another procrastinator can I just take my hat off to you! The buffet looks amazing. Well done!
id show you pics of various holes in our floor, and bathroom that have been there for years, but I’m ashamed! You are an inspiration 💪💐

DaisyAster · 28/10/2023 09:30

That's great! The buffet looks awesome. And you're inspiring me to go and do the DIY I'm currently hiding in bed from.

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 28/10/2023 09:32

Well done! It’s an amazing feeling, doing something yourself! You’re right to feel proud of yourself.

reward yourself with , , or other.

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Chickiwick · 28/10/2023 09:34

I’ve woken up aching all over but coming down to a nice fresh living room was lovely.

Im now off to Insta to see if I can make my millions upcycling old furniture 🤣🤣

Thank you again for the compliments

The paint I used is from the Fusion Mineral Paint range - it is not cheap but it’s absolutely brilliant.

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BitOutOfPractice · 28/10/2023 09:36

Very well done! That’s really impressive.

I love what you’ve done with that piece.

I have a question. Is a buffet the same as a sideboard? I’ve never heard it called a buffet.

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Chickiwick · 28/10/2023 10:14

@BitOutOfPractice

thank you - my MIL saw the original state and refused to believe it could be made into anything attractive and she wants it now 🤣

Yes - buffet = sideboard or dresser

I’ve been watching loads of US and Canadian YouTubers restoring them and they call them buffets and I obviously imbibed it without realising!

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marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 28/10/2023 10:36

So well done OP.

OctoblocksAssemble · 28/10/2023 12:26

Well done Op, you've given me hope. Maybe I can get my living nice by Christmas (paint, install large bookcases, shorten curtains, hang pictures and of course declutter)

Mimikyuu · 28/10/2023 12:29

Well done OP. I picked up a piece of rubbish from under dining room table today that I thinks been there for about 4 months and am feeling similar levels of pride. I have ADHD 🙃

Hamstermayhem · 28/10/2023 13:00

Well done op-I need to try to find the motivation to do some decorating.

and well done mimikyuu-I know that feeling of accomplishment from picking up that thing that you’ve been looking at for months. I suspect I also have adhd too!

Clarich007 · 28/10/2023 13:08

Oh well done op, I'm proud of you too It's not easy to start a big project at all.The buffet looks great too !
I was the same and one cold miserable January day this year I decided to redecorate the bathroom.The prep took ages, but it was so worth it.It looks lovely now and pleases me every time I am in there. I even put new modern door handles on.I found it hard work but couldn't wait to get back to it every day.
Just have to get round to the rest of the house now.😂

CantFindTheBeat · 28/10/2023 13:34

How bloody brilliant.

You've inspired me to get off my arse today and so something positive.

Love love love your furniture up-style.
You are very talented, OP 👏👏👏👏👏

BitOutOfPractice · 28/10/2023 18:35

I think buffet is a great word for it @Chickiwick - does what it says on the tin.

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Chickiwick · 30/10/2023 16:31

Just to say I’ve found this beauty on Facebook marketplace so this is my next project. I’m going to fix it up, see if I can sell it and if not I’ll keep it. 🤞🏽