It’s never easy moving and even harder when it’s after a ‘break up’. However, the sense of my own space and living in my own way again is very freeing and relaxing.
This morning I finished putting away the last few things and now just have some decorating matters to sort out, but there’s no real rush on that.
So, here’s the place according to Tara:
Master bedroom –
Purple love affair, I know. π Right now, the TV is in the master room because I can’t sell it due to a lot of winter sales still going on and no one wants to buy it. So, I’m holding on to it for now. Having a TV in the bedroom is never a good idea to me, but it’s there for now…. I am also waiting on my Dali painting to come in a couple of weeks and I will probably put it up over my bed.
Guest room / Office –
The space is a little bit tight because I’ve put my office in here as well, but it’s okay. The idea was to be able to watch TV on my computer and I can lay on the bed here for that. Guests can too if I like them enough! Haha. This room is basically done, but I think I will put up some wall shelves to put my teddy bears and perhaps I’ll dig out a few of my pictures to put. This may become my “Asia” room. Not sure yet.
Entryway –
Other than my shoe box and the rug, this is a very sparse space. I am going to look about getting a credenza or something to put on one of the walls and I’ll get some of the square lacquer shelves from Ikea so that I can put pottery and pictures there so it will feel homey when you enter. π
Living room and Dining area –
The dining area is the same as before. I have a mirror that I will put up over the table.
The living room is my favorite space because it’s just about hanging out and relaxing. With no TV there, it’s so nice! The new sofa turns into a bed so more guests can stay – yes, I’m doing Couchsurfing again – and it’s a nice space for me to read and look out over the evening view.
Kitchen –
So, for just me, I can sit at the bar to eat or whatever. The kitchen counters are freer since I put most stuff on the cart and the water dispenser fits just right next to the fridge leaving the space still open but not so cluttered. I’m pretty happy with this as it is. I think I’m set with my appliances as well since I got a nice Nespresso machine and my blender is good. I don’t need much else really. π
That’s my home! I’m looking forward to the decorating and am contemplating painting, but am not sure it is worth the trouble yet…. For now, it’s good to feel ‘at home’. π
-T
