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Tina's avatar

Full of wit, friendliness and a generous & great money-saving project to boot. Love it. I’ve always so enjoyed your Key West pictures; you take amazing photos, and I very much look forward to seeing more in the future. I wish I had your writing skills to tell you properly what a gift and a joy you are. Wishing you a wonderful time away.

P.S. Not sure why, but I have a feeling your news will be a new reno or home move…you’re always looking to make the most of every moment, while thinking of the future. Can hardly wait for the news…I’m so nosey!

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JP Clark's avatar

All revealed very soon Tina! Not saying another word! 🤣🤣 Thank you so much, that’s very kind. Hopefully, if people want it, I’ll do a little Key West post for you while I’m there. Xx

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Tina's avatar

Want, want, want, and they’ll be missing out if they don’t! Most important that you put your holidaying first, mind x

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JP Clark's avatar

For sure. Xx

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Susan sev's avatar

Where the ladder rail meets the cabinets, did you use any anchoring or reinforcements for additional weight on the cabinets or is that unnecessary?

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JP Clark's avatar

It was unnecessary. The solid brass pole and brackets were more than enough. I used longer screws than the ones that came with the brackets and they effectively were screwed directly into the body of the cabinets.

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Kate's avatar

Such a clever idea JP and so beautifully executed!! As usual your attention to these details is just incredible xx

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JP Clark's avatar

Why thank you kindly Kate. Thank you for the Bonsai photos btw!

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Kate's avatar

Ha ha. Monty Wilson is thrilled with himself 🌲 😂

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Having spent yesterday going through boxes and boxes of books and promising there would be a better solution for those that made the cut, this is getting filed away for when it will come in VERY useful - thank you!

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JP Clark's avatar

Now that’s why it’s worth me bothering with all this writing malarkey. You can’t beat sharing knowledge.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

You really can't! And thank you again - I've filed this in my 'Very useful posts' folder

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Jane's avatar

You are so talented.... 🤗 , looking forward to your exciting news.

Have a lovely holiday xx

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JP Clark's avatar

Jane thank you so much and I can’t wait, if I’m honest!

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Jo Thompson's avatar

OMG I have ALWAYS longed for a library rail and steps

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JP Clark's avatar

Well, now you can have one Jo! X

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Frances's avatar

Well, JP, your talent knows no bounds! The ladder looks chic and expensive! Best of all, it totally fits in to your house decor. Stunning.

Looking forward to posts from Key West. It's a perfect time of year to go to that part of the world. I'd really love it if you could share some of that classic architecture and I'm sure the odd tropical plant might make an appearance,too.😊 Thanks so much for sharing this.

Franny

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JP Clark's avatar

You are most welcome Franny. Yes, it is indeed the perfect time to go to KW. Can’t wait!

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Sonya Mallett's avatar

What a huge saving JP and can’t wait to hear you’re big news 💙

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JP Clark's avatar

So excited to tell you all Sonya.

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Sonya Mallett's avatar

Oh you tease 😜

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JP Clark's avatar

I need a holiday first! Exhausted! 🤣

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Sonya Mallett's avatar

Take some very well deserved time off and enjoy ☺️

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Penny Albertella's avatar

The drainpipe bath was a touch of pure genius!! What a brilliant ladder for a fraction of the price! I do love this type of win! My cupboards go right up to the ceiling but alas no lovely glass front cupboards at the top - next time maybe? Have the best holiday and I look forward to two of my favourite things - architecture and garden spam!

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JP Clark's avatar

Thank you so much Penny! Yes, the drainpipe bath to some thinking up! 🤣

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