It was a little brisk this morning when we woke, the moon was hanging low in the sky, with the frost looking chilly on the garden and the vines behind the swimming pool.

By the time we had drunk our tea, the moon had tucked himself away for another day, and the sun was up, displaying a beautiful blue sky.

I would have loved to have been gardening, but that needed to wait, I’d committed to painting the walls in the library today. The painting needs to happen so that Brian can progress the bookshelves, which we are both keen for him to get started on. So the painting began. We have chosen Joa’s white by Farrow and Ball. It’s a warm natural colour, which is going to complement the oak perfectly, and help create a cosy environment for our library.

I used my trusty, teflon roller to make light work of the big areas, while Brian followed behind filling in the corners and edges.

First coat on, and it’s looking really good. Farrow and Ball paints have such great coverage, and apply really well, that’s why I love using them. They may be a bit more expensive, but in my view it’s well worth it. I will apply a second coat, as there are a few thinner patches, but this won’t take much, and I will do this at some point over the next couple of days.