We are surrounded by the visual and smell of fresh paint!  Sitting on dust sheets and smiling as we do the final bits of Christmas shopping.

Having just done one room, I can start to see and visualise the end game.  This beautiful old house being returned to its original splendour, with a fresh, modern touch.

Calm and confident.

Simple and elegant.

Stripped back of all the loud embellishments following patience and hard work.

The parallels continue – the story of our house and how we make it a new home, a central part of our healing process and the foundations of our future together.

The colours also give a nod to our personal stories;  his front room and lounge in soft, humble tones of grey, while my library is in bold and strong blue.

The transition and the transformation phases are interesting chapters.  I look forward to the next ones with a mixed sense of overwhelming excitement!