The largest bedroom in our house has been used jointly as Will's office, as he works from home, and my workspace for my art. I have a large 6ft desk and for a while was using this valuable space every day. However, since becoming pregnant I haven't had the time or energy to work on my art so this became a wasted space, and instead of being useful was just a 6ft platform for gathering Stuff.
On Saturday I cleared the desk and put it in the garage - it will be great for food if we have summer parties - , chucked out what could be chucked, gave away what could be given away, and made a good start at organising everything else. There is a lot that I don't want to get rid of as will continue with the art when the time is right, and I also have a lot of craft stuff that will be fun when the kiddies are a little older.
I wish I had a before picture as it was shocking! But here is the after, now a little play area for Ivy as we do spend a part of most days upstairs cleaning and keeping Will company.
I cleared off the mantle in the lounge which had a lot of indoor bulbs that have been looking quite tatty because I didn't water them the whole time I was ill! I will give up on these and plant them in the garden, they will be beautiful next year. I bought a couple of candlestick holders from Lidl that were discounted to £2 because the packaging was damaged, and they have brightened up the space.
This is long overdue, but I had to take a photo of the amazing quilt that Pam made for us for Christmas. It has been on our bed ever since with the matching cushion and I adore it! It is exactly my colours.
It is a grey and grizzly day today. I have to go out mid-morning as me and Ivy for for a walk every day so she can nap, and in the afternoon for baby group. Apart from that I intend to barricade us in against the elements, keep the tea flowing and do very little!
I am happy that the quilt is being used. The mantle looks good, points for Will methinks. Those candlesticks were a lucky find and a bargain. I have raised the draw bridge against the elements and hope that February pushes this constant wet away as it comes in. Living on the east coast we expected February to be wet so fingers crossed it draws the rain from us.
ReplyDeleteUsed and very much loved!
DeleteI eyed up the candlesticks the week before but didn't think much of them, so I'm so glad I went back!
We'll see, I can see a rainy February in store if today is anything to go by, but Spring is definitely poking its head in every now and then