A quiet day today, as CBM is off taking his missus to the airport.
No more Whitney Houston no more Pet Shop Boys belting out in a Geordie accent.
The sun is out but there is a cool breeze and the cottage windows are wide front and back making the honeysuckle curtains in the front room sway energetically.
I left the ignition on in Bluebell yesterday so had a flat battery this morning.
As usual Islwyn came to the rescue and jump started her for me.
I gave Bluebell a good run, and recharged nicely dropped in to the garden centre for a final smooch for bathroom accessories like any middle aged gay man worth his salt would do.
To add to the black and white theme, I bought some houseplants and planters there, a penguin designed toothbrush and some “bespoke” soap were delivered from Amazon today
It’s all a bit much I know, but I don’t care, I’m having fun.
My elder sister popped around yesterday with sweet pea plants, hostas and tomato plants which I will put into the garden this afternoon. She also bought me A White Company scented candle for the new bathroom.
Quite a few people are getting vicarious pleasures from this makeover…
Hey ho.
Ps it’s my fifth day post positive swab today ….it’s negative I have to test again tomorrow
The excuse to buy new accessories is one of the big incentives to redecorate, I think. Enjoy. x
ReplyDeleteYes…..sad eh lol
DeleteYou seem to be doing ok after having the lurgy. I hope your bespoke soap doesn't give you a nasty rash. Can we see photos of the end result of CBM's work?
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DeleteIs CBM doing your lighting John or is it still to your liking x
ReplyDeleteYes it’s done. Light switch outside bathroom , new diffused lighting with two settings( ohhhh get me!”)
DeleteYes, someone here getting vicarious pleasure from the makeover! Keep an eye out for slugs and snails on your hosta. I've had to resort to planting mine in a hanging basket in my pear tree. Not spotted any abseiling molluscs yet! xx
ReplyDeleteI have slugs which I swear parachuted in to attack a hanging basket.
DeleteThey are crafty little buggers
DeleteJohn, you are so full of horse shit. 😎😎😎
DeleteI thought you were diagnosed with Covid on the 8th, aren't you worried about infecting someone on your out and abouts?
ReplyDeleteI was either in the car by myself or outside in the garden centre with a mask on … the rest of the time I’vebeen at home or walking alone on the beach
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DeleteMy plea is this..... will people please just be nice. John doesn't have to justify himself to anyone. Can we just not enjoy John's musings and descriptive text on his life.
DeleteThank you x
Lee…no worries. I should have also said I’ve tested negative today but to be fair I’ve only just remembered to test myself
Delete😘❤️ xx
DeleteYou are as pure as the driven snow xm
DeleteI do believe the m is added for - Marvelous John x
DeleteYeah yeah yeah
DeleteThe vicarious pleasure/anticipation is an indication that there's not a lot going on in my own life!!!
ReplyDeleteMine neither lol
DeleteChoosing the accessories is always my favourite part of a room decoration. I like your choices. I also quite like the thought of getting vicarious pleasure from your bathroom makeover. Sounds a bit wicked somehow.
ReplyDeleteIt’s not just a simple bathroom
DeleteIn the 40 odd years I’ve looked after myself this will be the first bathroom , I’ve personally designed and paid for . All the others in my houses and flats have been the existing ones that I’ve lived with but never really “ enjoyed”
The bathroom is also the last room in the cottage to be changed since my separation .
Every room , every nook and cranny is now different and is now stamped John Gray rather than any other name
How good that must feel! And very necessary too
DeleteI’m smiling
DeleteHurray! Oh, I cannot wait to see pictures of your new bathroom!
ReplyDeleteIf I’m overly proud, I may make a video lol
DeletePlants and candles in the new bathroom are a must. Everything is coming together very nicely. Great to hear you tested negative.
ReplyDeleteI’m reminding myself “ less is more”
DeleteI think we are all waiting with bated breath to see the new bathroom - sounds lovely - photos asap please, x
ReplyDeleteHear, hear, Weaver! xx
DeleteOh you will be slightly underwhelmed pat, after the fuss I’ve made
DeleteBut John-We should praise each other more often - Praise Be x (ps I'm not a follow of any religion-only Universal x
DeleteOK, John. The bathroom will be alright. But honestly, the best part of it is that you've designed it for you. It'll be all yours and will give you pleasure every day, so whether we all like it or not, doesn't matter one little jot! (But I bet it will be lovely. Lol! ) xx
DeleteWatch this space x
DeleteOne of these days I am going to do some work on my bathroom, but it won't be during the summer.
ReplyDeleteIt’s another small but important milestone after my separation ..the last cottage room that I have designed and stamped as my own .
DeleteCBM will be doing more work for me…a new roof for over my patio , bookshelves in my bedroom
Great..when you find a good tradie, keep him in business!
DeleteYou have good decorating taste, John. I like how all your little touches make your home so perfectly yours!
ReplyDeleteWe shall see lol x
DeleteLovely and well chosen accessories and it's good to please yourself! Nice to have additional items brought by others, too.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed you stay negative!
Hugs!
I have to re swab tomorrow , I, doubtim positive apart from being tired I’ve no symptoms
DeleteI'm sorry to say 'Welcome to my world' about the fatigue. Am glad you'r fatigue will end in the new future as you get well. Lupus fatigue seems to be forever. Bummer.
DeleteHugs!
I know . I’m pretty lucky …I need to remind myself that sometimes babs
DeleteOh John ..... you're getting to the best bit ..... the zhuzing up part !!! XXXX
ReplyDeleteI’m building this up far too much jac
DeleteThe results for many may be underwhelming lol
The accessories look very stylish. I have that plant on the left. Did you take any 'before' photos so we can see the 'before' and 'after'? I think it'll be wonderful. How nice to choose what you want. You'll enjoy it every day.
ReplyDeleteI’m easily pleased
DeleteI love the accessories. Can't wait to see the finished room. It's lovely that you have now put your stamp on each room and good news on the negative test too.
ReplyDeleteA heated towel rail ….swoon !!!!
DeleteI am sorry to hear that The Bathroom Pixie's wife has left him. It was probably the singing that caused her to take flight. I bet he was singing "Leaving on a Jet Plane" as they drove to Manchester.
ReplyDeleteHe’s happy to have his house to himself as we all do when married
DeleteGlad to hear the test was good, one more and the world will demand you back. Have fun with the fitting out the bath. For most of us the space is the space, so fitting in a spa is not an option. But having new and fresh, and your taste is a thing of joy. My big splurge when I redid mine was a new toilet bowl brush (in brushed nickle to match the fittings.) and all new towels.
ReplyDeleteI’ve had to change a few wants only because of space and necessity ( not having a boiler etc)
DeleteHow odd, as I read Pet Shop Boys they were played on the radio 🤔 Its a Sin. I love your plants & pots and the soap looks divine - I hope it is.
ReplyDeleteMetoo x
DeleteNice accessories. I especially like the toothbrush. Nearly finished how wonderful for you. Pictures pretty please... I can't wait to see the results. Pleased for you for the negative result.
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Thank you jo x
DeleteFucking yak yak about a old man’s bathroom and by the sound of it a somewhat boring one. Hope you have factored in grab rails and a shower chair to sit on.
ReplyDeleteLol I’ve seen a nice Japanese stool which would nice but it’s brown and not black )
DeleteI like the spikey looking plant and pot. (My minimalist bathroom has been invaded by my daughter's clutter and the amount of puddles on the floor convinces me she is actually a dolphin.)
ReplyDeleteAny excuse for a bit of shopping. It suddenly became icy cold here at about 5.45pm yesterday. We were forced to finish our glasses of wine indoors.
ReplyDeleteI need another pot exactly that size and one of yours would be a perfect addition. That bathroom is going to be so beautiful, you’ll never want to leave it. Glad you’ve tested negative so soon.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the finished bathroom..we need inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteBathroom sounds gorgeous and best part is when finished it will be exactly as you want it.
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