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I guess it all began initially when I was 19 and bought my first home with my fiancé. Money was a little tight so second hand furniture was bought/given. In an effort to make our home look nicer I guess I upcycled and refinished them - not that was a term used back then - more 'make do and mend'.
Well our first home didn't stay a first for long - my husband was a bricklayer by trade and I was practical and creative too - so over the next few years we bought and renovated several properties - not staying long in each before we found another home to 'do up'. My DIY skills improved and as I was the decorator, curtain maker and general labourer with all tasks taken on.
My career also changed along the way too. As a mum to a baby and a toddler I signed up to a year at college and 4 years at University at the age of 29! I gained a BSc (Hons) in Design and Technology Secondary Education teaching Secondary and A Level. My main teaching subjects were Resistant Materials and Graphic Products - although towards the end this included Textiles, Food Technology and Engineering. So now my career was my practical outlet but best still was the school holidays enabled me to carry on with home projects - by this point just me and my sons for help.
After 22 years of teaching and ill health I decided to take early retirement at 54. When my health improved I was then able to fully embrace my love of practical.
However, quite soon my home became overrun with furniture and paint. Initially I tried selling outlets, and even managed a large barn housing over 40 vendors but that meant less time for my passion of furniture.
Therefore Finding The Studio was a dream come true - I have my home back and a space to work, in a lovely setting with all the storage space I need - if only I could stop myself buying furniture haha.
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