Friday, May 13, 2011

Autumn Boatshed Revamp

As the days are getting shorter and the nights colder, it's time to make the boatshed cosy. So I've been shopping for a few items to combine with vintage stuff I already had. I made some cushions from the offcuts left over from the stool reupholstering:

I bought two beautiful vintage deckchairs for $3 each:



A new pendant light shade from Ikea:


Cushions from Freedom and rug from Ikea:


A little vintage chair for $8 from a local second hand store:


An Ikea bedside table lamp:

Now that the inside is taken care of, it's time to paint some exteriors. This laundry looks so much better in dark charcoal than it ever did in white:



Here it is as a work-in-progress:


I'll keep you updated on the progress of this beach cottage as it undergoes a coat of charcoal paint. Can't wait to see it:

 
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13 comments:

  1. Leah - The Inside StoryMay 13, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love all your decorating, and your vintage finds. Leahxx

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  2. Naturally CarolMay 13, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    That dark charcoal looks amazing with a white trim, it seems to hide the imperfections of the wall.

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  3. Comeca JonesMay 14, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    I love this shade of grey.

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  4. Claudia LaneMay 14, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    it looks great so far...love all your buys and the chairs are excellent bargains...love your style :))
    Hope you're enjoying the w/end
    xo

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  5. Love in a B and BMay 14, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Gorgeous! This is so inspiring. Love the vintage deck chairs and can't believe you found those for so little $$. Who does your upholstery?

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  6. LittleDreamGirlMay 15, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    I love making the place all cosy it's the thing that most excites me about autumn and winter, I am really enjoying the sunshine right now though! Lovely buys :) xxx

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  7. beachcomberMay 17, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    love all your fabrics..the charcoal exterior will look great!
    cheryl x

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  8. AndreaMay 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Your pozzie on the water looks absolutely idyllic. It looks like summer, carefree, low tech, healthy and the sort of place where you grow up pottering in boats, swimming, barbequing, sleeping on the grass.....

    p.s I like the charcoal laundry, it looks crisper or something...can't pin point it.

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  9. CamilleMay 22, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Just wanted to let you know that I'm passing along The Versatile Blog Award to you. Do with it what you will, but come and see!
    Camille

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  10. simmoneMay 22, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Wow $3 deckchairs-bargain, looking very cozy in there.

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  11. LittleDreamGirlMay 24, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Hey just to let you know I have awarded you with the 'Stylish blogger award'! :)

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  12. TracieMay 24, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Hi Beth. Beautiful blog...you have some gorgeous ideas. You may remember me from the Shannon Fricke workshop last year. I finally got around to creating a blog! Tracie

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  13. michelleMay 25, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Love your additions to the cottage. The charcoal paint looks great so far, can't wait to see!

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