Apocalypse nigh!!

Or so they're saying. Yes, apparently this blizzardy weather is due to hit even Sunny South Wales today. I for one am not that excited at the prospect of a snow day having sheets to wash and a toddler to entertain, and don't plan on doing either of those things outdoors in minus temperatures!
I continue with the 40 bags in 40 days challenge here. I'm actually a few behind as we went away for the weekend and then had my Mum to stay for the last couple of days, but I think I am up to 11 bags and feeling good. I'm starting to scratch around a little bit for things to get rid of, but I know there are still a few areas like the bureau that need definite attention and I'm just putting them off 'til last!
Last week, with Ivy's help, I started on a big problem area that is the corner of Will's office. Since we moved here I've had my sewing table there, but since I have not been doing a lot of sewing these past few months it has just become an area for collecting stuff. Add to that an enormous fixing pile, a big chunk of which was things we've since decided to replace rather than pair (e.g. Will's never ending pile of holey pants) and we had a bit of a task on our hands.
I have moved the sewing table downstairs to the dining room where it is more likely to see some action, and sorted through the fixing pile, which now includes only things we actually want to keep, and which can feasibly be fixed.

This is after I took away the sewing table!

Ivy repurposing Will's old pants. 

New sewing table, new fixing pile!

New corner - now bunged up with craft stuff - arrghh! The chair is due to go on freecycle soon as well.
Our plan for the dining room is to get a couple of small mid century arm chairs and make it into more of a living room that we can use in the evenings as well as just as a dining room, so hopefully this will put me in a better position for working on the fixing pile, and also perhaps making things again in the evening rather than just slobbing out on the sofa.
We are doing all we can to keep warm and entertained today. I have finished all of my post-guest jobs around the house - the things you don't keep up with while you have people to stay, as well as the extra linens/towels etc. I have made a little snack plate for me and Ivy and put the telly on, and this is how I intend to remain, waiting for the snow! I have baked two loaves of bread and there is cawl in the crockpot, so we'll be alright for tonight, and I even have the raisins soaking for the mandatory welsh cakes. Happy (cold) st Davids Day!