Going Clip Clippety Clop On The Stair

Are you old enough to remember this 'novelty' song from 1965? [55 years ago!] Recorded by Ronnie Hilton, the single sold more than a million copies that year. I've only been to Holland once, but I loved Amsterdam, and the windmills, and the tulips - and the lovely blue and white delftware.


Steph and Gary have been using 'lockdown time' to get the home ready for the arrival of the baby. One project which needed finishing was the staircase. 

They wanted to have a painted staircase with a blue and white Delft-type theme, which would blend with the wood effect in the hall, and the blue/grey landing carpet.

1. First Steph experimented on the bottom two steps to see how it looked.
2. Then alternate treads were painted blue
3. And then remaining treads
4. Then the risers were painted white.
5. Finally all the risers had their blue design stencilled in place.

Here's the completed staircase [with a coat of non slip safety varnish]
I think it looks great - the hall is so much lighter and brighter than it was before. I think this picture is good enough to be in a magazine!
Well done S&G! I hope it is not too long before I get to climb this staircase!