Busy, busy, busy...bathroom update and a bit of hooky

Had a bit of a downer so l got out the hook always a good way of shaking any moods...don't you think?

The first piece l tried isn't working for me yet but the second l tried after buying some new bed linen is hitting the spot and can't remember where l found the cushion but isn't it gorgeous?
just found a link....French Old World Design

Definitely on the patchwork to make list...but for now l'm making a couple of cushion covers to go with the new duvet cover
Love this one from Monsoon too..

DIY CONTINUES...

As we can't do anything downstairs for now, just climb over all the furniture and open windows and let the warm air do it's job...so we got on with the new door fitting 

it went well yesterday  and the new door frame, door, new handle and light fitting went in

The old doorway had glass above so that was the first thing to come out

James turned up and fitted the new light for us

Phil really enjoyed doing this door and all l have to do this morning is PVA all the open plaster work so that Phil can do the plastering when he gets home from work and l can do all the painting
Loving the new doors so much really look great...not sure if l want to paint them a very soft antique green or may be a very pale aqua, what ever it will be very pale or stay with all white?

STILL DRYING OUT DOWN STAIRS...

The Insurance assessor came and did his assessment...oh boy! I was in shock by the time they left

Seems like they want to remove the kitchen, my craft room cupboards, the down stairs loo, all the skirting boards and all the flooring that isn't in the skip already, the wallpaper needs removing and the fireplace repaired, treatment to all the stained walls and then decorated...again

All that after the dehumidifiers have dried us out

So a waiting game for now...and that is what made me feel a bit down...not good at
waiting on other people!!!!
Goodness knows when we will be straight again downstairs.....Christmas may be?

New Carpets..

The Assessor brought carpet sample and l've chosen the same carpet but in a slightly lighter colour
They seem to think they will be able to lay them in around 4/5weeks time 

BUT...
We will need to do all the remodelling of the stairs and decorate before the carpets can be fitted

So we might not get our holiday....planned for a couple of weeks time...

depends on how fast we can do the stairs

The Insurance company are replacing all the hall stairs and landing..really didn't expect that

The damaged furniture will be a cash payment for us to buy..not much was damaged, but my beloved striped Ikea Rug (they have stopped selling it ) so l cant buy that again....sad about that it's still damp, miss shaped and drying with a nasty crisp feel

The damp smell is getting less and less and this morning downstairs seemed almost fresh...lol

Thanks for all the lovely messages
Have a wonderful week everyone
hugs to all xx