Thursday 17 October 2013

The garden cleared and the cabin's base is down!


Just a tiny post with an update! The cabin base has been laid and since this photo was taken is dying very well! It's not until you see the size of the base down that you can truly visualise what the cabin will look like, or more importantly how much space I have to play with! The ideas of the surrounding area are being planned, along with plants, tall shrubs and trees (and behind the cabin, we hate bare fences or roofs in view!).

Both the shed and summerhouse have found new homes with the base layers as we decided to buy a new shed a bit later on. ;o)
I was able to buy exactly the colours I wanted for my cabin, both the exterior and interior. This was a massive relief and a dream come true because I did not want to have a repeat of colours and looks as my previous Summerhouse. 

For the outside I have Farrow & Ball exterior wood paint (I've bought and ordered the primer and undercoat in the recommended colour - bone. It is also acts like the top coat and thus gives a protective coating etc), both for the actual building, doors and window frames. I want my window boxes a soft pink, the colour on the test pots is not at all accurate, and it is infact the pink I want - pale! lol I've had to order the Farrow & Ball paint as a special order. Farrow & Ball do their entire colour range in any finish you want; not many if any ranges do that. So I have pale apple green for the main cabin, a warm cream for the doors etc and pale pink for the window boxes. :o))) 
I have to confess a monitor or phone screen doesn't quite show the true colour, but you have an idea here.
For the inside I have pale pink for the walls and a pale cream for the ceiling. I found white in my summerhouse rather cold in the winter and I want to give the feeling of warmth to the walls this time. Yes, it will be heated! lol :oP


I will have pink and white check curtains that show on the outside of the cabin windows (cream roller blinds for the doors), but for the inside a mix and match of fabrics to give a shabby chic feel, as this will match all my furniture and accessories that I will have on shelves etc.

I have been far too busy this week to do any mini work on my tiny 1/48th retro caravan, it's been entirely manic and my little head has been spinning just like Linda Blair's in The Exorcist! lol! I am hopeful to progress further with the tiny furniture in the coming days! :oP

The cabin is due to be constructed this week...everything crossed and then we can get painting etc!

More soon! 

I hope you don’t mind my ramblings and madness! :o))

Michelle xxxx 

10 comments:

  1. Wow Michelle! You all work so fast, especially given the rain we've had. My dad live outside Dereham in Gresenhall, and he said the raid was terrible. I can't wait to the walls up, it's amazing how quickly they go up.
    Good luck, and I love the colours you have chosen
    Simon

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    1. Awww thank you!! I really didn't give much thought to how much has been done Simon! lol We've been working on the house too and even bought a new car since being here. :o)

      Your Dad is more North than me, I'm on the boarder to Suffolk and the weather has been slightly kinder. We've been to Norwich twice and each time its rained really heavy and wind too, so yes it's been pretty bad! All eyes are on 'construction day' next week and then a few days of dry weather to get the undercoat on etc.

      I'm so thrilled with the colours, tons to do yet, but we are getting there. :o))

      Michelle :o))

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  2. how exciting, you'll have your own craftspace in no time :)

    Hugs
    Marisa :)

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    1. It is, I agree Marisa! The base now won't be laid till the 28th October to give that thick base time to cure fully. The builder constructing advised that was best and safest, as he's seen bases crack because they are not fully set and he knows my cabin is extremely heavy! Better to be safe rather than sorry and it's only a few more days extra....it still has to be dry weather on construction day ! :o))

      Hugs!
      Michelle :o))

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  3. This is going to be wonderful and the colours you have chosen are perfect xxx

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    1. Ooooh I do hope so Julia! As you know it's supposed to go up on Monday...however that big wind looms....ever hopeful it doesn't come inland!

      Michelle xxx

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  4. This is so exciting for you! More room!!! how great that will be!!!!
    Love the colours!

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    1. Oh yes Deni, lots more space!! I can't wait...it's been a long wait. :o)) xxxx

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  5. Looking forward to watching your progress! Keep us posted.

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    1. Thank you Troy, I will show all the updates of progress onhere. :o)

      Michelle :o)))

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