A VIEW FROM THE WORKSHOP

Well, it had to happen at some point – a member of staff has written a blog. Nicole, comfortably ensconced in our new finishing shop, does the vast majority of the painted and distressed finished now....and a grand job she does too. Clearly this has inspired her to write a blog entitled ‘view from the workshop’.

I might just add quickly (because we don’t intend to censor her in any way and Nicole will hopefully write some more) that any resemblance to real people, events and locations is simply a coincidence. I think that should cover it! Anyway, here’s Nicole:

Who would know, even me (who does), that a hobbling, sad eyed piece of furniture in need of a bath could become once more a proud and beautiful object with memories and history restored...

Here I am, the alchemists apprentice on my knees in the workshop putting the final touches on the ‘homestuff’ that Nest sources and re-fashions like grandmother in the magic forest, making sure that they retain their wooden souls.

A simple coat of paint it isn’t... I take great pleasure in the transformation of the finished pieces, most of which I covet for myself! Matt restrains me from embellishment, but for my own work I have a free reign for the quirky and the decorative impulse...

Who knows what will come limping into the workshop next week, every week the landscape changes and each item of furniture has its own personality. The solitary workshop experience can fire the imagination in peculiar ways...or is it just the fumes?!