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Highgrove Association AGM and Banquet.

carolynt — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:48:56 +0000

Steve and Carolyn are off to Highgrove today for the AGM of the Highgrove Royal Warrant Holders association. Followed this evening by the first Highgrove Association Banquet also at Highgrove in the Orchard room. We will be listening for comments … Continue reading →

Highgrove Association AGM and Banquet.

carolynt — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:48:12 +0000

Shortlisted again!

carolynt — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:34:12 +0000

We were very pleased today to receive notification that we have been shortlisted for the PDA national trophy awards for the 5th year running. We are hoping that it will be second time lucky for our work at St.Peters Catholic … Continue reading →

Runner up for magazine cover pic.

carolynt — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:15:17 +0000

We are very pleased to come runner up in the photo competition for this months The Decorator magazine. They said ‘it was a close runner up for our cover this issue, good quality photograph and even better quality workmanship.’ The … Continue reading →

Themed wallpaper

carolynt — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:22:29 +0000

A small w.c given extra interest with ‘Best in Show’ by Thibaut wallpaper.

Limewashed walls

carolynt — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:03:47 +0000

An example of limewash made from lime putty with linseed oil and lightly coloured with ochre pigment.

Gilding work.

carolynt — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:53:39 +0000

An enlarged photo of the bosses upon St.Peters sanctuary ceiling, gilded with 23.5 carat gold leaf. Some of the motifs in the foreground need excess gold brushed off.

Hall, stairs and landing.

carolynt — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:48:06 +0000

An ornate hallway decorated with a large print design.

Refurbished bathroom

carolynt — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:43:50 +0000

In this refurbished bathroom we sealed the wallpaper with a dead flat water based varnish.

St.Peters Catholic Church Sanctuary Ceiling

carolynt — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:49:43 +0000

We restored and redecorated the sanctuary ceiling in 2011. This complex work involved extensive gilding work and the removal and restoration of the 6 angel motifs.