Poor Kitty VanDerCamp, she is laying in wait as I continue to work on the interior stuff, mainly sewing the new covers for the seats, cushions and curtains. Sounds like a lot? Yep, seems to be because everything is so large! However it will be worth it as all of these bits can stay at the house until spring.
I am excited as after this stage I can begin to paint the inside some beautiful colours, mainly white and pastel - Very fifties. I hope that every surface (including the tables) can be painted to give Kitty a mega fresh finish, also some wallpaper will be used. The two things I would love to keep are the tiny blind in the kitchen area and the wallpaper in the bathroom both very retro and fabulous darling!
So for now I can only spend the cold dark nights sewing and planning like mad in order to get her ship shape.. I cant wait to paint so I need to try and sew fast!
Love and hugs,
Dolly x
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Saturday, 5 November 2011
It will be worth it when she looks fabulous.
HAPPY BONFIRE NIGHT TO ALL!
I'm sure Kitty VanDerCamp has a great view as she sits in the open air of the peak district, lucky girl : )
On my last visit to Kitty I gave a little time first of all to her surroundings by raking the leaves around her which seem to fall quicker than I can collect them, however at least I can see all of her now and I am pleased to say she is still looking clean.
I thought I would be brave and start on the roof, very hard without a ladder but it was a good test run of neat bleach which, may I say, gets a van roof back to pristine white..Very handy to know.
Then it was time to start on the inside as the outside is all done for now. I have taken out all the soft furnishings which have gone home ready to re-cover, one of which is already done. With those few bits out of the way I could continue to scrub the inside, including the ceiling. I was so amazed at the great condition she is in, it is simply that she has been left untouched - The tiny little oven and extractor fan are in immaculate condition as are the insides of cupboards and the fridge, a real testament to the previous owners.
As the day drew to and end and the light faded I had to call it a day, as Kitty takes shape I feel bad leaving her all alone on these dark cold nights, it will be worth it when she looks fabulous in spring!
Watch this space as Kitty is due to move to a new pitch on the site and I am hoping we get the one with the washing line and twee picket fence!
Dolly xx
I'm sure Kitty VanDerCamp has a great view as she sits in the open air of the peak district, lucky girl : )
On my last visit to Kitty I gave a little time first of all to her surroundings by raking the leaves around her which seem to fall quicker than I can collect them, however at least I can see all of her now and I am pleased to say she is still looking clean.
I thought I would be brave and start on the roof, very hard without a ladder but it was a good test run of neat bleach which, may I say, gets a van roof back to pristine white..Very handy to know.
Then it was time to start on the inside as the outside is all done for now. I have taken out all the soft furnishings which have gone home ready to re-cover, one of which is already done. With those few bits out of the way I could continue to scrub the inside, including the ceiling. I was so amazed at the great condition she is in, it is simply that she has been left untouched - The tiny little oven and extractor fan are in immaculate condition as are the insides of cupboards and the fridge, a real testament to the previous owners.
As the day drew to and end and the light faded I had to call it a day, as Kitty takes shape I feel bad leaving her all alone on these dark cold nights, it will be worth it when she looks fabulous in spring!
Watch this space as Kitty is due to move to a new pitch on the site and I am hoping we get the one with the washing line and twee picket fence!
Dolly xx
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