L.'s new chair

My jsme hledali židli pro Lukáše, od tĕ doby co jsme koupili dům. Ja jsem našla židli a židli a židli, ale Lukas řekl, ‘no, to je dobrá....ale....ale moje židle v Praze je lepsí.’ Tak, hledali jsme znova. Konečně, viděli jsme perfectní židli, a v Pondělí, pokoj uvítal novou-starou židli.

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The hallway

A week without internet has meant: a) no blog posts and b) much more time and energy for painting.

The hallway is now mostly L.'s much beloved Sash Red, with only minor touch-ups necessary.

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The ceiling, after no less than five coats of paint, has finally decided to stay white.

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The wood panelling will eventually be a slightly green/cream (something like this). We found the perfect colour to match the Sash Red, but, unfortunately, B&Q were out of it. So, we improvised. And bought a whole litre of something similar. Only, a bit too green. And florescent.

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(Hard to tell in the photos, but it does glow in natural light).
Not exactly what we wanted for the hallway, but I have great hopes for it in the lean-to.

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And finally, in exasperation, I turned the twice-wallpapered, thrice-painted wall over to L., who has made incredible progress.
My sad efforts:

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L.'s hard work:

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Happy new year! Now, get to work!

After a lovely Christmas and new year, we are back in the lovely wee house. We've started on the hallway, though, sadly, there are still two layers of wallpaper (the top of which has been painted--twice!) in some spots. And the going, as you can see, is slow and very sad:

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In other news, we picked up L.'s desk tonight, in the pouring rain. Would you believe this massive beauty fit in our little car? We were in shock. Very pleased shock, mind.

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It quite dwarfs my beloved desk (ebay find, ages ago). Also, please note the alcohol on L.'s desk versus important-looking papers on mine. I'm just saying....

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Ho ho ho

A wee bit of Christmas cheer has come into the F. household, thanks to:
1. Second batch of Christmas cookies
2. Charity shop find (always puts me in a good mood)
3. The saddest Christmas tree to date.

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'Tree', of course, is being used rather loosely in this context, seeing as it's clippings from some one's hedge that we found on the walk today. Regardless, undoubtable holiday cheer.

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Redirecting energies...

One of the benefits of being passportless has been that we've been able to finish painting the living room.

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(Finally-symmetry)
As well as fix the around-the-window area and (even more excitingly) hang up some of the wonderful pictures we were given as a wedding present:

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Even better, some of our friends have very kindly donated two black bookshelves to our decorating project. The CDs aren't organised yet, but at least they're out of their multiple shoe boxes.

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And finally, the incorrect passport. Yes, Home Office, this is a passport; however, next time we would be greatful if you would send one that isn't clearly out of date.

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the hills

Today was a beautiful, sunny day, and as we were both home (me-working, L-enjoying his holidays), we decided to take a stroll on the hills behind our house.
Hills, as seen from our house:

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House, as seen from the hills:

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We borrowed the neighbour's dog and had a lovely stroll.

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(View from the other side of the hills--behold! the sea!)

What is it?

Recent trips to the local charity shops have been very successful. The most mysterious success so far, though, has been this glass bowl and lid/stand. I have plans for it, regardless of what it was originally intended to be, but I'm still very curious--what exactly is it?

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Any ideas?