All in a Day ... Decorating ... Celebrating ... Bragging ...

So, if you're thinking of doing a bit of DIY Decorating in a very short space of time - Decide exactly what you want to achieve - [ie re-decorate the bathroom] - Get hold of materials in advance: wall paint / wood paint / brushes / paint trays / sand paper / turps [or paint wipes] / filler / screwdrivers / sweeping brush / shovel / bin bags / brew and biscuits / bottle of wine and crisps / music ... and most of all ~ some willing helpers.

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Having tools and materials to hand will speed up the actual decorating process once it's started.

Plan the order of the task: Clear all objects from the room [working round 'stuff' takes more time] - Unscrew door handles, hooks, release light switches etc - Prepare walls [filler] - Sand woodwork and filler work - Wipe all dust away - Paint ... paint ... paint ...

Planning and preparing ahead will mean that the decorating task should only take one day from your busy schedule - Then, you can accept that invitation to dinner ... the pub ... a game of tennis ... the cinema ... a gig ... or joining the someone you've been helping to decorate ~ at the opening of the new coast flagship store on Oxford Street ...

A delightful experience - like a breath of fresh air ... no wading up flights of stairs in stuffy department stores to find the ladies 'elegant fashion' department ...


Major in-store features include an illuminated marble staircase, to add glamour and to encourage shoppers down to the basement, which is where most of the selling space is located, and a large video screen that is integrated into the perimeter wall on the ground floor. Extensive use is also made of mannequins throughout the store.

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So if you're looking for something subtly glamorous, glass effect beading with a hint of champagne ... soft flowing fabrics, chic satin, a dress with a difference; elegant lace, sexy sequins, an outfit for a wedding, something smart, on trend or block colours, get yourself over to coast for a sumptuous treat.

Enjoy, [we did] Gillian [ and just happening to be wearing a C o a s t dress too ! ]