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Your Home needs you! We love to hear what you’ve been up to, so send us your letters, tips, projects and photos. This month’s prizes are provided by Mermaid Gin.
Letter of th monthe
CUT-OUT COUTURE Lockdown brought out the paint and brushes in my home, and I thought I would be adventurous and try stencilling. The front door area was my first effort followed by our tiny hall... not too bad for a pensioner with two knee replacements. Linda Allred, by email Your Home says What a transformation, Linda! Your intricate stencilling looks incredible – an entranceway that’ll be the envy of all your neighbours.
★ Linda’s letter has won her a bottle of Mermaid Gin worth £40!
Staycation in style I decided to brighten up the breeze block planting trough around our patio with some Mediterranean-style tiles. I’m delighted with them! As winter approached, I also replaced the tired carpet in our sun room with artificial grass to complement the forest mural. Even though I’m in Scotland, my Mediterranean patio has me dreaming of holidays abroad! Sue Houston, by email
Organisation station After seeing the beautiful kitchen islands in your December issue, I thought I’d send a photograph of my budget baking bundle! We already had the piece of marble for the top of the island as well as the wood. The shelves hold my trays, boards and bowls, while the drawer holds all the small baking items that get lost elsewhere. We got the food mixer from eBay, the scales from a charity shop and my husband made the wooden trug to hold the large kitchen tools. Tucked underneath is a duckboard for me to use when I need extra height, as I’m only 5 foot. The most expensive part of this project was to have the marble cut to size and polished, which cost £40. Jacquie Parker, by email Your Home says This is such a lovely idea, Jacquie! We love how you’ve utilised the space.
Your Home says We love your new floor, Sue – it’s so vibrant! Your garden room is the perfect relaxation spot.
Drink up I was looking for a place to store all my drinks bottles. I stumbled across this trolley; however, the original gold shade was not in keeping with my copper and grey kitchen. With a little bit of paint and a mirror base, it is now the perfect addition to the kitchen! Jade Smith-Sykes, by email
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Your Home says Jade, this is a gorgeous drinks trolley! The copper paint looks so glamorous with your glassware.
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Courtesy of Mermaid Gin, the writer of this issue’s letter of the month will receive a bottle of Mermaid Gin worth £40. The three runners-up will each receive a Mermaid Gin miniature gift set worth £15.99. Find out more about Mermaid Gin at isleofwightdistillery.com.
