They say to make hay while the sun shines, but as there was no hay to make, I decided to start on the outdoor furniture.  We bought our teak table and chairs a few summers ago but it has never been stored under cover in the winter and I have only ever made stabs at oiling in the past.  It was looking so sad and dejected and certainly more mossy-green than tantalising-teak that I had to do it properly this year.  I spent the day sanding and cleaning the table with white spirits and I managed to get two coats of stain/oil on.  In between three trips for birthday party pick-ups and drop-offs, and making picnics and general mommying of 5 kids (only five today because hubby went to Paris for the day) I also got one chair done.  The house went to pot, but I didn’t care.  The sun was warm on my back and I have a sense of accomplishment tonight. 

Wanna see?