Finally, the nice bits are beginning and we're really starting to piece the Pilchard Store back together.Much of last week was spent in the back bedroom, the 'grown-ups room'! With some effort and many many hours on my hands and knees sanding the floor came it up beautifully. Just the right mix of sanding and character even if i do say so myself.
For varnish we've always used satin finish, but this time we went for a gloss and after 4 coats it is lovely. It seems to leave a lighter finish than satin and as the room is light and airy it works really well.
Its tempting to grab the brass bed and set it up so we can really see how it all looks, but for now we've got to keep the dust sheets in place whilst we knuckle down and finish the main room - but more of that next week.
The cove itself has really begun to look like summer again in the last week, still loads of space though. May is such a good time to grab an early holiday down in West Cornwall, the beaches are empty, the surf often good and the woodlands and hedgerows full of spring flowers. The yellow gorse is especially vibrant this year, which reminds me that i must find out the River Cottage 'gorse wine' recipe!!
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