Where did May and June go?

Here I am again ................. at last

Time certainly passes very quickly the older you get. Its been a busy few weeks for me. The sale of cards, stamps and craft goodies was a little disappointing but I still managed to make £120.

Just as well I made all those cards because, soon after, the decluttering, moving rooms and decorating began .

First - I got rid of my old piano, moved the office stuff around and got rid of 100s of old cassettes and CDs.

Then it was time to get rid of a bed, wardrobe and dressing table from the tiny front bedroom ready to turn it into my new craft room. I had been working in the back bedroom for years but, with 2 single beds, 3 bookcases, numerous filing cabinates and cupboards, it was seriously overcrowded. This room is quieter and looks over the trees and garden so it mkaes an ideal bedroom for us. So much nicer than having the street noise and all night glow from the lights outside

It took 3 days to move all the stuff over to the newly painted front room and with the addition of some home made curtains the black and white craft room was ready for occupation. I have to be very tidy as there is very little room but a place for everything - if only I could remember where! My labelling needs to be clearer.

Its lovely being in such a bright room and although it no longer looks quite as nice as this, it is fairly easy to keep clean and neat. It took ages putting things in new boxes and sorting out mixed brads and eyelets which had been tipped into a shoebox! I can't believe how many silk flowers I've acquired and even after selling loads of stamps my collection is huge.

Having cleared the back bedroom (and found a home for the 2 beds) it was time to plan our new luxury bedroom. It took a month to paint, wallpaper, choose and have fitted wardrobes installed, buy new carpet, lights, curtains and bedding but I'm delighted with the finished result.

John Lewis had a sale which meant I got lots of things 50% off - bonus. I have a huge amount of storage space for clothes, hats, bedding etc. and the local charity shops know me by name now (I even have a Gift Aid card for one)

We have been in the new room for a week now and seem to be sleeping much better. There is a slight problem with the new bed ................... can't get out of it in the morning and keep oversleeping!

Last of all, we demolished one of the old wardrobes and moved the dressing table into the alcove making much more room and can at long last ask visitors to stay! We keep a spare TV up there so I can relax and watch my favourite programmes in comfort while Clive has his sport on.