My new writing room

I've been off-grid for a week or so, due to moving house but I can now reveal my new writing room. I've upgraded to a downstairs office, which is helpful for both myself and my aged dog. Another advantage is being able to enjoy a view of the garden plus, I'm nearer the kettle! It hasn't been an easy few weeks, I wouldn't advise anyone to move house just before Christmas but I'm winning in the battle of the packing boxes, so can joke about it now. 

My writing desk is positioned in the nook of an old fireplace, which seems the obvious place and hopefully my stories will add to those previously told around this hearth in days gone by! The room is vast with plenty of floor space for a second larger desk, which I can use for my other pursuits. And for the first time ever, I'm surrounded by the majority of my favourite reading books. Not all but the majority! There was a moment whilst unpacking when I did wonder 'do I have too many books?' But that crazy question was answered in a heart beat so I let it pass as a moment of madness! 

The only thing I haven't got in this writing room, and am missing from my previous one, is my wild birds. I've set my bird feeders and tables in the garden so finger crossed, I attract some wildlife but at present not a single bird has been spotted. I visited my old house to collect a few forgotten bits and my beautiful doves were lining the roof, the only thing I had to hand was a box of Weetabix so I crumbled and scattered several of those - which they flew down for. I'm not sure of the intelligence of birds but I'd like to think they have missed our feeding routine.

Anyway, having been without broadband for days, I managed to join London Writers' Salon first thing this morning so my usual routine can resume, yeah! I've broken up for the holiday from my college role so I can indulge my creativity in the coming weeks. 

I wish you all a happy and healthy festive holiday filled with love, life and laughter!