Batten down the hatches

The wind was howling around the house as I sat and enjoyed my cup of tea in bed this morning. Looking at the weather forecast wind speeds will be reaching gale force 8 or 9 , so pretty blustery. It also looks like rain is due, so never a great combination. I think it’s batten down the hatches and enjoy the warmth and the comfort of the house whilst the year rolls out over the next few days. The anticipation of a new year starting , which will be our first full year, is exciting. With lots of positive change occurring across the globe it fills me with confidence that there is a shift to a stronger outlook for 2021. For us, our focus in January will be to decorate the three bedrooms on the first floor. Our aim to open as a ‘chambre d’hôte’ in late spring is still the plan, so getting the bedrooms ready for guests is a priority now. We also need to complete the work room and laundry room in the barn, and Brian will be putting back the cellar - so lots still to do, and can’t wait to get started.

Today we have been looking at one of the bedrooms - Jeroboam - and thinking about the decoration, we have lots of ideas to work through.