House make up

Living in old houses means challenges when it comes to getting that perfect look (if that is what you are looking for). I am now quite skilled in covering up holes in the floor, cracks on the walls and how bad I am at sewing straight seams.... (I have "fixed" a lot of curtains with safety pins....)

Here are pictures of some "make up"I have done on the floor. Of course I should have had a picture of that huge crack we have in the living room but we covered it up with trowel when we painted this summer. I was so happy to see it go away but I am sure it will turn up again soon-  grumpyhouse does not stand still... I do not mind the holes really, it is bad feng- shui I know, but I have befriended myself with the fact that I have to live with them for some time. In the future I see a new fantastic floor but that`s like years away!

Besides, holes in the floor are good to have when you want to brag a little in that refurbishing chitchat next time you go to a party :)

(Pictures show jungle camouflage make up and a rather dull make up with mousy- grey rug. Both work pretty good-  can you spot the hole?)

Dull rug make up



Jungle make up

PS:
If I had the money I would just get workmen to renovate the whole house to modern standard- but I don`t have that kind of money. So me and Mr Grumpy are stuck with this huge DIY project. Besides I think that the soul of grumpyhouse might disappear in such a huge renovation.... No cracks- no grumpyhouse.