Progress

We're making good progress on The Parlour. For a while it seemed as though we were always taking one step forward and 2 back which was very frustrating, but we've gotten most of the main construction out of the way, with just a few of the fiddly bits to do.

I can't wait to start decorating! It's going to be my own little slice of 1950's heaven. I have been planning every aspect of The Parlour for the last 2 years, down to every design detail and I'm so excited to finally start seeing it taking shape.

Here's a mood board that I made 2 years ago that shows my design inspirations. I've had it pinned to my desk for the last 2 years to keep me focused on what I am working towards.

I will be holding off posting any pictures of The Parlour until it is finished as I want it to be a surprise. I can't wait to be able to finally show you what I have been working towards for such a long time in all of it's reality. 

Until then,

Hayley x

Back to Reality

I've been home a week today and I haven't stopped since I've come back. I'm so tired!

My last day at Absolutely Animals was lovely. I'll really miss all the friends that I've made there. I can't believe that I passed my whole course with distinction!

 

Since I've been home I've been working really hard on trying to get The Parlour finished. As with any DIY work it seems to be one step forward and two steps back. It's really frustrating and having to rely on others for help after being completely independent for 5 weeks is taking some getting used to.

Here's Bear helping to lay the floor. I'm going to keep pictures of the process at a minimum because I want it to be a surprise when it's finished. I can't wait for this all to be done so that I can get back to work. It's driving me crazy!

My family threw me a little surprise "Congratulations" dinner when I got home which was nice. I hadn't had a home cooked meal in weeks so I was very grateful of it.

Must get back to work now. I have plaster boarding to do!

Hayley x

 

 

 

Back to School - Day 24

I passed my final exam today!

I had my last practical exam, I groomed a miniature poodle called Pippa. Very cute!

So I've passed all of my exams now and I passed my course overall with a distinction. I'm so pleased!!!

Hooray!!!