We had a nightmare when replacing our bathroom- as the old bath waste had rotted the floor boards and joist underneath. Unfortunately the insurance company took 5 weeks to let us know that they were turning the claim down- because we hadn't kept the old bath as proof that it had leaked. They had staff on holiday due to Easter and the Royal wedding- so it was over 2 weeks before an assessor even came out. Then the building society and the insurance company were disputing where the paper work was at any point- even though it is all done online!They did offer to pay for a small section of the work - but we decided to just go ahead without them! We had to get the floor and ceiling done professionally- but dh and a plumber friend did the rest of the bathroom. Unfortunately- although he starts projects he runs out of enthusiasm way before they are ever completed. As a result at the moment I cringe every time I open the bathroom door.It only needs the final 4 tiles fitted and grouted and then the bath panel fitted properly! To get over this I try to add pretty details to draw the eye away from the unfinished work. So when I change the bath mat and towels- I change the toiletries and flower to match. We have a range of colours to choose from- this weeks is a pretty denim blue!
I've just heard that one of my sisters best friends was on the coach that crashed at the weekend and is quite seriously injured. He's a ski instructor and the school took the 2 instructors with them. Apparently the emergency exit door came off and the bar on it smashed into his chest- and he woke up with luggage and children on him. He was hoping to fly back with the teachers wife yesterday- but he has an injury to his lungs that they want to keep an eye on, and don't think he can fly. The parents of the schoolkids who are still in hospital are coming to see him aswell and keep him supplied in Mars bars cos he doesn't like the food. One of the ladies at the crop I went to knew the teacher that was killed- and one of my god daughters went to that school and says the teacher that was killed was such a lovely person.
Oh Kim, you are kind person! I wouldn't pretty it up, I'd stick neon orange arrows pointing to the offending spaces in the bathroom, that or do the job myself!
ReplyDeleteI hope your sister's friend has a speedy recovery.
lol- might try the neon orange arrows just before his sister is due to visit. If I could do the remainder of the work I would- but not great at tiling as they need cutting!!!!!!!
DeleteBlue is absolutely gorgeous, Kim.
ReplyDeleteAs of your sister's friend, hoping everything will be OK, x
Gorgeous photo. It could be published in a home decor magazine. Hope your bathroom will be completed soon. As to the story - I wish all the best for everyone, but what a nightmare. As a teacher I must put all my energy into positive thinking when we have an outing and that is quite often.
ReplyDeletethinking of everyone on the coach. love the photo. hope your bathroom is finished asap
ReplyDeletegreat photo of your "details" i LOVE how you work around the fact that you are missing a few essentials.. i must admit, i would have run out of patience by now and done it myself :D
ReplyDeletethat bus crash was awful... hope your sister's friend makes a speedy recovery! so sad about the teacher who lost his life :(
Our bathroom is blue white and touches of yellow and I too think detail is important to the eye.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your dealings with insurance and water too!!
Also the thinking about the school party and families involved xxx
Such a tragic story, I hope your sisters friend will make a full recovery. It puts everything else in perspective of whats important doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to your bathroom.. I've only been waiting 15yrs for our bath panel to be put in place properly!!!
Oh Gez- hope mine makes it within the year!!!!!
DeleteLove the idea of changing the colours of accessories, I have always had a colour themed bathroom that you couldn't do that with. If we ever redo it I might go more neutral.
ReplyDeleteI hope that your sisters friend recovers soon. How lovely that he is being looked after by the children's parents. We so often only see the bad and complain but in times of need goodness really can shine through.
I've every sympathy as I had a similar problem with our bathroom years ago. I must admit I got so I didn't notice it after a while.
ReplyDeleteThat accident is so tragic. It must be aweful for everyone involved
Sorry to hear about your sisters best friend, what a tragic accident that was.
ReplyDeleteGlad your bath is sorted now.
Oh dear, hope your sister's friend is ok!
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