Sometime ago I wrote about my struggle to convince himself that painting the fence was a great idea.
I was certain that I would be able to wear him down so that eventually, he would cave in and paint the fence a glorious shade of duck egg blue.
I also promised to keep you in the loop.
This weekend, this happened.
The youngest took down the adornments that lined the fence.
I took ‘before’ pictures.
While Himself stirred the paint – so exciting!
The three of us got cracking with a brush each.
And before I could shout ‘lunch is ready’………..
A pretty shade called Elderflower had been lovingly applied.
I am delighted.
I can’t stop looking at the fence and smiling.
It really makes a massive difference and the lighter colour has opened up the garden.
It is such a small area but it does seem to feel more spacious.
The fence now also compliments the candle holders that adorn the opposite wall.
As the garden is evolving, I feel it is starting to get a cottage style look to it, that makes me very happy indeed.
Thank you Jess and Caro for hosting!
Have a lovely day!
Very pretty! I want to do ours but I think the plants climbing it may be a little miffed if I slap some paint on them too!
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Ha! I think they might be too. I would have loved to have painted the trellis but I think those plants might have had something to say too xx
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Looks lovely Lisa! I so so need to do something about our boundary with the farmer’s field nextdoor! We keep getting visitors – of the 4 legged large animal type!
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Oh no! I can’t believe that! Good luck in finding a way to keep them out! Thanks Nicky x
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It looks really great and provides a good contrast and compliment to the brick wall doesn’t it! xx
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Thank you! I do love it Amy x
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That has turned out really well Lisa. The wood was nice but the paint makes it really pretty. I love the name of the shade – Elderflower – perfect for a cottage garden!
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I think I liked the name more than the shade. Every time someone asks me about it, I thank them for asking ha! Thank you xx
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Ooooooooooh love it! But, now I want to paint mine too! It looks so much better, and really goes well with the brick. Thanks SO much for linking up, lovely post, and much appreciated 🙂 Jess xx
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Thanks Jess, I wanted to do it for ages. I am delighted with it xx
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Oh Lisa! I LOVE the colour, it’s a shade I wanted to use in our courtyard but we’re now going for a more Arabic theme, colourful cushions, a lot of bronze and whatnot. Love the candle holders as well!
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Oh wow! That sounds gorgeous! There is something very romantic about an Arabic theme. Thank you for popping by xx
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Looks wonderful!
My garden is currently a veg patch and chicken run, I take no credit for either! We take cottage garden to the extreme. *sigh*
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Oh wow! I would love a veg patch and chickens! You are living the ‘Good Life’ ha! X
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Ha, sadly I’m more Margo than Barbara! 😉
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No you can’t be cos I am ha! You have the chickens – you are much nearer to Barbara ha! X
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If you imagine what would happen if Margo married Tom – That’s my life right there! 😂
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😂😂😂😂 I love that! I am hearing you x x x
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I like the change that youv’e made. I’ve not touched our garden this year leaving it to hubby and his grandad instead. #HomeEtc
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Oh that must be brilliant – make the most of it ha! Thanks for popping by x
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I was wondering whether you ever went ahead with the painting. It looks amazing. A real difference. You must be thrilled x
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Ha! I was going to tweet you about it. Honestly Rachel we have procrastinated all summer ha! I still like duck egg, this is a compromise for now 😉 thank you xx
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What a difference!! It looks AMAZING. And it’s also a good reminder to all husbands that their wives always know better!! 😉 It may not be duck-egg but it looks fabulous 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up with us #HomeEtc
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Thanks Caro! It was a compromise but now it’s painted well……. the possibilities are endless ha! Thanks for hosting too xx
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Looks great – and you know small victories and all that. I knew you’d win out in the end 😀 #homeetc
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Ha! It is a compromise but now it’s painted well……ha! Thank you xx
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Brilliant choice of colour Lisa. White fences / walls always seems to open up a space to make it seem much bigger. Xxx #HomeEtc
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