Although we really are almost there now. Honest. We've been hunting for a wee bookcase or unit for this awkward spot for weeks and we finally came up trumps today with this little Georgian fella. Cute, eh?
I thought all it needed was a wipe down with soapy water until we found one shelf was covered in 1950's frosted sticky back plastic. It had to go. And despite the evidence presented by this photo it was MY job to get off all the stick left behind when we peeled it. An hour of elbow grease and a bottle of white spirits sorted it but it was hard going!
It was worth it, though, as it really is perfect.
Spouse hid the telly cables and rerouted the aerial lead under the house while I was stuck in Sticksville (population : me) so all that's really left is hanging some shelves above the new bookcase (which we don't have so can't do. Shame *g*) and painting the bannister. Which Spouse has promised he'll do so I may get my tree up tomorrow!
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