I've seen the Future - and it's Pine!

Some of the boxes of our pine furniture 

After five weeks without wardrobes in the bedroom or the clothes in the usual drawers and cupboards, any one who knows me would think that I would be tearing my hair out by now. Nothing is in its place. Sometimes there is a search for what is needed for the day, but I appear to be remarkably calm.

I have wondered about this. My dear husband has this urge to prepare for things long before they actually happen, with good reason I might add. He is just better organised than me. When we moved here 6 years ago, we were all packed and ready to go 2 weeks before the date of our move and, whilst it did take away the rushing around that seems to happen before any move, I found it very stressful, living next to boxes of my 'things'. This time however, I feel free. It has been rather nice to live in a bedroom that has been almost minimalist with painted walls and a bed and two sets of drawers. There seemed to be so much space.

The other funny thing is that the bed has been moved round so that it faces the window rather than being under it. It just feels better and we both have been sleeping well. I wouldn't have thought that it would make so much difference, but apparently it does.

Today, the furniture arrived - pine wardrobes and cupboards (of which more later in another post). And yet I feel a little sad amid the excitement of these new items; that we will be filling up this wonderful open space that has been there. It is amazing what you can get used to and even enjoy.

Onwards and upwards towards change and the 'all pine look'.