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  • Gigervamp
    Gigervamp Posts: 6,583 Forumite
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    If you're going to paint it, you could use something called ESP (easy surface preparation) which you paint onto the object. It gives the surface a key so that the paint can adhere to it. It's not as money saving, but you'd avoid the dust problem.

    Do post pics of your kitchen. I'm sure we can help you with some ideas. :)
  • wssla00
    wssla00 Posts: 1,875 Forumite
    Hey :) Eagerlearner....

    I Pm'd this to you but you are full up :)

    Hiya,

    I got your lovely soap yesterday :) it smells delicious!

    Thanks sooo much :D you have just fed my toiletry addiction :)

    Thanks again :)
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  • dizzy_lizzie
    dizzy_lizzie Posts: 2,952 Forumite
    lolly_896 wrote: »
    Also would anyone mind if i posted pics of my kitchen and see if anyone has any inspirational ideas - were in a rented house so limited to what we can do
    x

    Hiya lolly, if you post a pic I'm sure peeps on here will try and help.
    Luvz Dizzy x
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  • tara747
    tara747 Posts: 10,238 Forumite
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    Yes lolly, post pics! I am so nosey!!! :rotfl:
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  • Taadaa
    Taadaa Posts: 2,113 Forumite
    Wow, fab dresser!

    I agree re Cath Kidston designs, it's only really the old roses vintage prints that I like, and you can get similar elsewhere for less these days.
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  • larmy16
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    edited 22 February 2010 at 9:49AM
    I was doing my cleaning job for one of my clients last week, when she told me to clean round some stuff she was taking to a jumble sale.

    To my delight there was a vintage Kenwood Chef. Over 30 years old and in cream and pale aqua trimmings. It came with two stainless steel bowls and works perfectly. It is now in pride of place in my kitchen.

    http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3525586296_78ff7ed4fa.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/37399441@N07/3525586296/&usg=__Db40tjRJL67Yz0HW4geE7TgYiWw=&h=500&w=375&sz=89&hl=en&start=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=elmbON5uV2VpaM:&tbnh=130&tbnw=98&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dkenwood%2Bchef%2Ba701%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1C1AVSU_enGB357GB357%26tbs%3Disch:1

    Just click on the flickrs website and you can see it. Lots of interesting bits and pieces on it too.
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  • Taadaa
    Taadaa Posts: 2,113 Forumite
    Wow larmy16 that is very retro, what a fab find! It's amazing what other people want to throw out isn't it? x
    I have had many Light Bulb Moments. The trouble is someone keeps turning the bulb off :o

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  • tiff
    tiff Posts: 6,608 Forumite
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    Ooh I love that!
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  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    oo thats gorgeous!! Would fit my kitchen perfectly! Have at last finished my quilt and will post a piccy when done...alas a disaster though as it was too small so am going to give this one to my mum (who has been a star of late) and will do me another! This one took 2 yrs though so dont hold your breath lol!!
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  • tara747
    tara747 Posts: 10,238 Forumite
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    larmy16, fab mixer!!! I can't believe she was going to throw that out. :rotfl:
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