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Shutterly fabulous!
The new shutters from Shutterly Fabulous are officially fitted! 🏡✨ They're the perfect touch for the cottage - bringing in just the...
Apr 211 min read
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Mother's Day in the cottage
First time using the kitchen in the cottage, we did a test run on Mother's Day by cooking a roast chicken! 🐓😋
Apr 201 min read
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Murals and armchairs
We got these amazing armcairs for the cottage which beautifully compliment the woodland scene mural. 🌳🌲 The Canalside Cottage is...
Apr 181 min read
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The Kitchen!
The most beautiful kitchen from Hambleton Interiors has been fitted 💚 We had a glass of wine to celebrate it being finished, my...
Mar 101 min read
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Bathroom basin
The basin in the master bathroom is finished, The Canalside Cottage is closer to completion every day! Keep an eye out to see what comes...
Mar 71 min read
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Dining room table
The dining room table is in, paired with a bench and two unique chairs! We can't wait to see it in action 🍽️
Mar 51 min read
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Amtico flooring
Exciting times as The Canalside Cottage is coming to life! ✨ Just had the beautiful Amtico flooring installed, and it's already...
Jan 171 min read
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Lighting!
The bat friendly outside lights are up, how smart do they look!
Jan 61 min read
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Painting and decorating
Painting and decorating has begun at The Canalside Cottage! A lovely blue in the master, a pinky-red in the second bedroom (with...
Jan 31 min read
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The Bathroom
The gorgeous bathroom is underway! We decided on these lovely green tiles and a unique high cistern toilet! Just got the plumb and paint...
Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Plastering...
The plaster has almost fully dried now, and we can't wait to start painting and decorating! Have a look at what the living/dining area...
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Winter is here!
Winter has arrived at the Canalside Cottage in the form of snow! ❄️ Visible from the tow path, the cottage looks stunning with its white...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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The trench
A 75 metre trench has been dug which the water, electric, and wifi cables will run through, as well as a 2 metre hole which contains the...
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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Windows and door
Over the past few weeks the windows and door have been fitted, along with the guttering! The cottage is now secure and watertight, next...
Oct 18, 20241 min read
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Staffordshire Blues
The original roof tiles, Staffordshire Blues, have been put back onto the cottgae. The roofers did an amazing job, and it just looks so...
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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Underfloor heating and screed
A lot has happened in the past few days. The felt for the roof has been installed, as well as the underfloor heating and screed! The...
Aug 17, 20241 min read
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Bat boxes
The second Queen truss is up, and how stunning does it look! Both bat boxes have also been installed into the brickwork on each end of...
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Queen Truss
The first old Queen Truss has been put back into the building, after being treated and having a coat of Linseed oil it looks almost brand...
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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Cranes and RSJ's
Another exciting day on site. The RSJ (reinforced steel joist) was fitted, a huge crane came along to give us a hand! Next thing now is...
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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15 ton of concrete
The first of the flooring has been laid. 15 ton of concrete was poured and laid, and has left ot dry overnight. The lads did an amazing...
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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