Everything is gonna be all white

Saturday started off nice and sunny so it was out with the washing on the line.  Then on the way back into the house I looked at all the stuff piled up in a corner that I had collected over the past couple of years, still waiting to be made over.  I made an executive decision to stuff the housework, I was gonna get out the paint tin and brushes.  And I did literally there an then I started, still in my good clothes.  This is what I often do, stop one thing to start another, no preparation.  My sister would be horrified at my disorganisation and planning.

 Some of the items in their before state.

And this was the result after painting all afternoon.  The sun had gone in by now and it was getting a little chilly but I was pleased with what I had achieved.  They will need another coat of paint and some bits will need sealing so they can stay outside, not sure what to use for this so if anyone has any ideas for me that would be most helpful.

Cute enamel planter was a recent car boot find for £2 and just perfect for the reduced herb plants I got in Waitrose the other day.  I planted them into bigger pots with some good compost so hopefully they will last the season.

Old lantern from a local junk store, although I don't think it's old, might even be from Ikea?

Fell in love with this birdhouse at a garden show, and it was very reasonably priced at £7.  I need to find a proper home for it once the garden renovations are finished.  Do birds really nest is these things or are they just decor items?  I have no idea.

It felt great to finally be doing something with this lot and even better that it didn't matter what mess I made as the garden landscaping has yet to be started.  Please be sunny this Saturday so I can play some more!

Thanks for popping by.  Lolo xx