Anita - Painter and Decorator

03/06/2026

Just took this after the downpour. Even my garden is looking stylish and on trend with its colours and textures.

Also today...

This delicious challenge of a peel & stick thermal liner installation at height for Jack Russell, dirty Bertie and his devoted mom, Rita. He wasTHE friendliest, kissiest dog I've ever had the pleasure to meet 🐶

Also today...

A bathroom ceiling with woodwork for a lady that knew me as a kid. She lives on the road I grew up on, knew my mom and dad well, we spoke about my now-deceased parents. One of her pond fish did a burton but she rescued it. Heartwarming indeed 🥰

Both projects started and completed today including full prep. Yes, I am that hyperfocussed and manage my time (and your money) precisely.

Here's to all the groovy days we have when we feel like motherfriggin She-Ra (or He Man, or They Person)🥳 .

31/05/2026

Worked 6 days this week including the delicious 32° bank holiday 😎 On my day off today I went to buy most of the products for next week's customers so that they take full advantage of my trade discounts. Occasionally, I ask myself why I work so hard. I sand your ceilings in 32° heat!

Then I look at some of my photos and reviews.

I get to work in some phenomenally-desirable properties.

I get to know my customers, many have become amazing friends.

My daughter has a strong role model.

And then I know why 🥰

Pinks are popular! These are a few of my pink projects recently. No images are artifically generated or filtered. Although I possess a rubbish phone with blobs on the lens 😂

22/05/2026

Today's cat! 🤣🤣🧡

Also, have you seen how smooth my woodwork is 😋

Farrow & Ball Tailor Tack drench

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

My customers deserve nothing less than perfection 🫡

01/04/2026

From cold-looking and unused, to a place you'd like to spend time in! 🥰

I love that this customer was so excited about her new kitchen/study completed today that she just sent me an AI image of how she might furnish it. The first image is AI, the remainder are mine, and real.

Design advice is provided, as standard. This customer chose her wallpaper and we met to discuss colour choices to complement. We agreed on these pairings and don't they look fab!?

Paper by Graham & Brown - Archivist's Leaf Sage
Woodwork by The Little Greene Paint Company - Book Room Green
Wall & rad - Goose Feathers in matt by Valspar

28/03/2026

Occasionally, I feep deep regret! This is James and Gaspy Cat, bestowed unto the back garden whilst I worked 🤣

25/02/2026

A few of my projects are featured on this company's marketing and it makes me feel worthy 🥰

Imagine you've bought a sexy, expensive wallcovering. How do you protect it from water, grease, hand prints, general wear and tear?

This is a water-based protection system that I recommend atop wallpapers in bathrooms, kitchens & hallways mostly. I always decorate to last!

19/02/2026

11 years ago, today! I was so excited.

Still am! 🥰🥰

I gave up being Special Projects Manager for an international tourist attraction company. I'd implement time-critical policies & manage 100s of people on sites around the globe. A cool job for sure but it meant no time with my 3 yo. So I knocked it on the head, trained when she was in nursery and became self-employed. As easy as that!

One of my proudest achievements and a decision I'll never regret is changing my life to be able to be the best mom to her🥰

12/02/2026

Quirky throwback! 😋