New Room

My bedroom has always been a sanctuary - to read, relax and just feel peaceful.

My parents have always been there to help me change it when I wanted (which wasn't often, I'm too indecisive), so making my new bedroom feel comforting and homely was a big deal for me.
       I haven't quite got it together yet, but here's what I've got so far:

Before I left I visited my Auntie Sand and Uncle Pete on their canal boat, and my Aunt who sells her crafts gave me some gorgeous strawberry bunting, which is now hung on the wall above my bed - making the plain walls seem a little less plain.

These cards are each from friends or family who wanted to wish me all the luck and love in the world. They now have pride of place above my book stand, and make me feel blessed each and every day that I miss them.

My Uncle gave me this mirror when I arrived, and in the box it looked really quite strange, but now that  it is up on the wall (thanks to my Dad) I love it - especially the abalone shell and pearls.

        I also have a picture wall, and other pictures around the room to remind me of home and the amazing times I've had. Hopefully I will expand this wall with new pictures and inspirational quotes to make me feel happy on my lowest days. I have also invested in a cross stitch, which has the lovely phrase 'Home is Where the Heart is' to complete and hang on my wall, so I will always feel a little more at home.