:: but Ignore the Tripping hazard!
It is not quite the smallest room in our lovely house. It isn't the sunniest room so be had. It is the first room to be organised. We have lived here for a year and a half. Now there is a room, extra boxes and piles properly organised out of existance. All non-essentials on shelves in the cellar. I proudly state: belongings no longer needed have been removed from the premises! I got rid of somethings! Being a near hoarder mean I have entirely too much stuff even after purging for the move ...
This lucky room is located on the first floor to the north-east. It is a rectangular room designated for canaries, writing and laundry. I call it The Sanctuary. Here I go for a needed touch of peace. The twittering and song of the canaries always lowers my anxiety levels. A small desk sits under two corner windows, where I write and draw. A door opens out to a monstrous deck for summer enjoyment.
There is a wool blanket for Chirpa and a carpet under the desk for Chewie. A large tier of cages holds ten birds (and a young chickie!) I sit in a chair at a desk made from a table, both built by my father-in-law. Hanging to one side a drift wood and macrame spider made to hold plants, a gift from my mother-in-love. Plant starts and cuttings sit on the window sills. All my beloved fountain pens are in front of me, resting in a tray made by my sweetie. I 'borrowed' the prototype for the pen box to come. It will have a raven in full squawk carved into the top. Surrounded by special things and beings I feel loved.
Having one room under my belt, getting things unpacked and put where they belong feels attainable. Tomorrows goal is to catch-up on paperwork, my own and my mothers. Since my sweetie put a desk together with lots of drawers, I can begin sorting out the office. Exciting! I wonder how much can be tossed from this room!
Oh, yes, the tripping hazard. My Sanctuary needs one more thing - a hanger for the built-in vacuum hose. Right now it is laying on the floor in front of the washer and dryer.
bye for now,
Zuzia
who is loving her special place
Stay Calm, Be Brave, Step with Care! With love,
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jgs / |`= the Little Brown Bird