Ottoman

My wife’s new project, commenced today with typical gusto, is to up-cycle an old inherited ottoman that had been relegated to the barn for many years, by re-upholstering the lid and applying decoupage to the body; my role, treading the fine line between enthusiasm and practicality, is to advise (as always) on colour when buying paint and fabric, to remove the rusted in hinges, and to hold down padding while ensuring my fingers remain clear of her red hot staple gun.