It’s been another tough week. I’ve come off some more medication, not only has this worsened the vertigo, my head has felt like it’s about to explode off of my shoulders. I’ve been using every remedy under the sun to help (my lovely Aunt bought half of Boots!), making my expressionless forehead a little more interesting.

I’m starting some new medication and I’ve got to hope this is the one that fixes things – how many times have I been here before?

I have been having fun trying to find furniture for my new pad as I should get the keys next week. I have found a great charity shop where I have picked up some real finds from the ‘bargain corner’ and up cycled them. Here is a pretty grim chest which I sanded down:

I then painted it:

I put wax on the places that would naturally have more wear and tear and then repainted it cream. I then sanded down the waxed areas exposing the colour beneath:

I found some old draw liners in the same charity shop and pasted them down to give it some much needed girlyness and added some nice new brass knobs and voila:

I’m very pleased. It may be more shabby than chic but I’m happy – the money went to a local hospice, I recycled so I’m saving the planet (every little helps!) and I had a fun project to keep me busy. It doesn’t cost a lot if you get creative with your tools 😉