Hidden accomplishments

‘Do you trust me?’
‘I get worried when you say that!’

One of five things you may not know about me is that I can wallpaper, so when Cat said she was re-decorating her bedroom, I persuaded her that we could tackle the papering. She bought all the equipment as instructed, including that magical little tool, a seam roller.

And on Sunday, we started. It was only one wall after all. I have to admit, I’d forgotten how high the ceilings are in old houses, and also that they're never straight, which made things ‘interesting’. I did end up with paste all over my trousers though, and also in my hair.

But, we did it, and I don’t think I even shouted, though I think I initially scared Corinne a little. It was a real sense of achievement - and it looks pretty damned good too!

* Note the action photo - we may be smiling, but Cat is slapping the paste on!