Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Some things, all shiny and old but new!

I have a new light AND some new dining chairs.  I am so very excited about these purchases for three reasons:

1)  Because I like them a lot
2)  Because they are vintage!  Re-cycling, bring it on.
3)  Because they are New Zealand made and therefore as solid as.

I struggled to find chairs Steve and I both liked AND could afford.  All the chairs I desired were very, very expensive.  And the replica chairs were much cheaper but made in China and a bit flimsy or plastic looking.

The light was just there at the store (a brilliant little place, dealing solely in mid century Scandanavian-style furniture) waiting for me.  Glinting in the sunlight.  Actually there was no sunlight because it was in the back of the store but it was AS IF there was and it had a halo. 

I am also fantastically proud, because I asked for a discount for paying cash.  I am normally very timid about asking for money off.  But we got the light 'for free'.  Yippee!

Here they are!  It's OK if you don't like them because I love them enough for seven people (approximate number of people who read my blog).

Otto Larsen chairs x 8 in French Green. 
And my little ray of sunshine.
OK, now we cannot afford barstools but never mind.  A little over budget! 

The digger was here again today, and it filled in our soak pit so there is no longer a big hole, but now there is a channel in the ground where drainage will go. 

Here are our mini digger drivers:

 The joyful one.
 The coy one
The wistful one.
Max was absolutely overjoyed to be on the digger, and started pressing buttons and pulling levers.  I hope nothing is out of order tomorrow....  Olivia was quite chuffed just to sit up high, like a princess.  And Sofia was hesitant because she had other issues to deal with, such as her brother Max getting her special friend "Roady" all wet from the bath.

Here is the house from the back of the section.  You can't see too much progress but if you looked closely you'd see all the purlins and sarking is up and the concrete has been poured for our fireplace and for our doors.  Next week they will come through the back and the roofer is here on Thursday and Friday.  Roof shout?
Steve and Olivia with the little digger that could.

And, by the way.  I gave the builders some sweet things today and they thought that was great but wondered if I was trying to make them fat?  Hmm.  I don't think they will have an obesity problem.  But it may save me from one!

x

2 comments:

  1. Oh I love the chairs and light Anna! You clever thing to buy originals.

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    1. Yay! I loved your chairs - they were good inspiration. The light is even better in person. Now where to put it??? x

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