First things first, I’ve been doing the interiors of the cabinets in the scullery. They were plain and boring – completely unrefined. So I thought I’d add a bit of interest by mimicking the look of Chinese/Japanese lacquer. Now you open the doors and BANG! A little bit of wonderful.
Also at number 42, we’ve agreed on a piece for the space above the stairs. This has taken security council style negotiations with Mike using his veto powers a bit too enthusiastically. So when he finally said he liked something I bought it before he had a chance to change his mind.
It covers most of that wall, so it’s like it was made for the space!
Number 42 is going to be photographed for a book on historical architecture in Occitanie on the coming 20th.
Also, I’m finally starting (again!) sorting through boxes from Spain deciding (again!) what artwork we’re keeping and what we’re selling to get more appropriate things for this house. Mike thinks we should only keep stuff we’re both thrilled with. I should be done doing all this by now, but alas.
It’s 14 degrees and sunny today which is a lovely change from what has been nearly a month of cold.
How did you “simulate” the lacquer, providing I suspect a more robust surface (to stand up to the scuffing of things being placed on the shelves)?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Three layers of paint, with sanding in between and then a hard wearing varnish.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I quite like the contrast between the inside and outside of the cabinets. Screw you and your 14C, it’s -19C this morning here. Oh and doesn’t compromise suck? I’m sure it was losers who came up with that.
LikeLiked by 2 people
We spent much of January hovering around 5 degrees and with much grey. Awful! And yes, compromise is a pain. Exhausting!
LikeLike
Perfect wall hanging for the space, really beautiful item that is.
Well done you on your painting skills as well, a touch of drama when one opens the closet is always a fine thing.
– Esme of Cloud fame
LikeLiked by 3 people
a touch of drama when one opens the closet is always a fine thing
I see what you did there, you clever devil.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you John. Hahahahaha.
– Esme Cee grinning and throwing a curtsy in
LikeLiked by 1 person
Every time I open those doors I smile; like a child with a jack-in-the-box.
LikeLiked by 3 people
That’s lovely. The last room I painted had the same effect on me whenever I entered as the walls were so right.
– Esme Cee knowing the power of colour out of the blue
LikeLiked by 1 person
-snort!-
LikeLiked by 1 person
The “scullery” looks great. I LOVE the word “scullery”. It reminds me of an old Laurel and Hardy movie I saw as a kid, I forgot which one, where they are in the army, screw up, and get sent to the scullery to scrub dishes. Rarely hear anyone use that word much any more.
LikeLiked by 2 people
What if Neptune’s name is that Jodi? A bot having software problems?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think she’s having iPhone issues. Also, not the brightest gem in the jewelry store, eh? I literally could go on with that conversation indefinitely, but, being that it is Nan’s blog, I’ll find a great quote on which to wrap it all up and cause her more frustration.
LikeLiked by 3 people
You’re a gem 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
And a wee bit of a bastard. 😀
LikeLiked by 3 people
It’s where I keep my skulls 🙂
LikeLiked by 3 people
😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have cabinets just like that! (Well my interior red is more of a burnt brick but same idea). My house will not be photographed by anyone, however. 😉 We’re very excited for a balmy weekend of 2degrees Celsius!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m not far from burnt brick. I was going for aged cinnabar 😀
LikeLiked by 2 people
-12* and sunny today here which is a nice change from -20*. *Windchill not included.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Isn’t that a line in Frozen? 😀
LikeLike
I LOVE that red!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Me too! I tried a total of four (painting whole doors), and this one was the one which looked like it had been there for a very long time.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s an excellent job on the scullery. Very well done.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 🙂
LikeLike
I spoke too soon. But scullery cabinets? Droll (but necessary). And the corner wall? Are we becoming constrained in our expansion of influence on our environment? How about a wine cellar dug down into the chalky substrate below? A fallout shelter for the coming apocalypse!
LikeLiked by 2 people
This house has two wine cellars. One is open and has fittings for barrels, the other is small and behind a door with multiple locks as it was meant for fine wines 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Cool. (I’ll bet it is, too…) One could age all kinds of things down there, I’m guessin’ (cheese, salami, grandmothers…)
LikeLiked by 2 people
Fabulous colour. Gets the juices flowing.
LikeLike
LOVE the cabinets! The upstairs is really coming together as well. Fun times! 🎉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh dear god, I love your pantry! That colour is exquisite, and I don’t use that superlative lightly. I want!
Ahem, the tapestry? is lovely too. Grats on getting Mike to agree. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love it. Cannot believe I have not done a similar treatment at home. Thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person