Beetroot and Guest Rooms On A Budget

I had to get a new phone recently as my other one died on me and generally I'm very pleased with it but it seems to be doing strange things to my photos, turning them into teeny tiny films, even though I have selected photo not video. Unfortunately I know this is my own technological ineptness and not a fault on the phone. This is exactly what happened this morning when I very proudly attempted to take a picture of our very first home grown artichoke and some home grown beetroot before I most deliciously roasted it with some olive oil and salt and pepper. So no pics I'm afraid. Bad me.

So perhaps you might like to see some pics of our guest room instead, this room is in the Victorian part of our house. As always with me it was refurbished on a budget. The wallpaper was full price, shock horror, I know, but it's from The Escape to The Chateau range, and I'm a huge fan. The dark blue floral curtains covering the wardrobe area were recycled from the dining room and came with the house. I quite like the clash of patterns.

The ladderback rocking chair with needlepoint cushion was only £10 on Ebay and I painted it with some left over paint. The sweet rabbit complete with growler, sat in his natty green knitted waistcoat was from our local antiques centre.

This gorgeous pot cupboard was another Ebay purchase with the vintage teapot lamps from a junk shop in Bridlington. The shades look very smart and were a steal from Wilkos.

The blinds were again already here when we bought the house. In very good condition so I saw no need to replace them. My Liberty print faux plant was a birthday present a couple of years ago.

The armoire I've had for years, purchased for £10, an ex-display item at laura Ashley. The toile bedspread again an Ebay purchase. Lamp stand and picture were from our local boot fair and cost £5 and £2 respectively. I did chalk paint both of them and I love the colour against the wallpaper.

I hope you enjoyed the little tour. I'll leave you with a recent pic of Morgana, who is growing fast and has quite the little tum on her now.

Have a good week all.