That said, life is just so full of other things at the moment and I have been crafting away on lots of little projects; cards and invitations, and some poster campaigns for work. Plus we have an addition to the family, Lucy arrived last week...
I was worried that our old boy, Rascal, wouldn't know what had hit him, but I think he likes having another cat about the house, though his general bemusement at her fickle feminity is very amusing to see!
The guineas are slightly less enthused; the fact that Lucy thinks she's one of them was amusing at first, but now I think they want their home back, if not shooing her out they're standing guard!
The big house decorating went very well and has sparked all sorts of inspiration for the last few remaining rooms. Having come so far with what was once an empty wreck of a house, there is now a palpable sense of healing in the air. I grew up in Asia and believe in Feng Shui; the spaces that we occupy hold a legacy of their past and react to what we do with them. My poor old house had a hard time before I bought it and it's taken a long time to get it where it is, but I have restored all that I can and been sympathetic with what I have added and I can honestly say that it finally feels like a home. It is a stark contrast to my wonderfully eccentric dollhouse, all pale colours and muted tones, but it is now light and warm and I was paid a great complement when a friend came in and announced that he always felt "so very comfortable" in my home!
