It has taken months to clear out and decorate what is now designated as our 'spare room'. It was the nursery, then my son's room and has been used by all of my children in turn. The walls were full of holes and covered with graffiti and there was no heating... Anyway, a nice builder called John has decorated the room, installed a radiator and built shelves in the alcoves and my son Josh has done a wonderful job of sanding, mending and painting the floor. We now have a lovely place for guests to stay, with an iron bedstead, a vintage quilt found in a junk shop in Hastings, and piles of colourful and quirky home-made cushions.
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