It was a dry but cold day but we took advantage of the opportunity to restain the tired looking arbour in our garden.
David spent Friday pressure cleaning it and getting rid of all the green and dirt that has accumulated over the past few years.
We popped into Homebase to buy some deck stain and picked one that was buy one get one half price. Should have known by the fact it was on sale that there might be something wrong with it.
The tin described the colour as Autumn Gold but when we opened it at home it was distinctly orange.
However, by the time I realised this, David had already started painting the beams of the arbour so there was nothing for it but to carry on.
We all took a turn at painting the beams, bannisters and decking.
Our neighbours were rather bemused at the colour but helpfully kept reassuring us it 'doesn't look too bad!!"
Anyway it also needed two coats not the one coat promised on the tin so we were pleased to get it finished.
We then enjoyed hot cross buns and home made lemon curd before clearing up and getting changed for dinner at my parents house.
It has been a busy and productive bank holiday weekend and nice to only have a four day working week this week too.
Nat had his first day at nursery today. I made him a litttle bag to put his obligatory three spare changes of clothes (apparently they do a lot of messy play and go outside in all weathers!!)
Gosh my baby is growing up so quickly. Won't be long before I am waving him off to school!
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